Important Installation Info For Outdoor Appliances - Regency Horizon HZO42-NG Owners & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
• Never insulate around the body of the unit
• Excessive heat retention in the fi rebox will lead to component failure
and fi replace malfunction
• Excessive heat retention will also increase the risk of fi re inside the
chase
• Heat retention can cause "Oil-canning" and damage the fi replace due
to overheating
• Do not build up a wall of any type in front or to the sides of the appli-
ance, higher than the fi rebox opening. This will create a pressure zone
at the fi rebox and will prevent the unit from venting
• This is an outdoor appliance with a built-in drain. This drain should be
installed and connected in all applications as per the instructions in
this manual
• Inadequate drainage will cause rust and reduce the life of your appli-
ance, this is not protected by warranty
COMPONENTS IN OUTDOOR APPLIANCES
• Outdoor uniits use the same consistent, reliable Electronic compo-
nents used in most Regency "E" units
• Installed correctly, these components will be subjected to far lower
temperatures than indoor units, which have been certifi ed as safe from
heat etc
• Working gas pressures are as critical in outdoor products as they are
in indoor products, even more important in Electronic systems
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
• There is a common misconception that being outdoors, an Outdoor
Fireplace will function, regardless of circumstances,
• Outdoor fi replaces require the same amount of ventilation as indoor
units, often more
• Outdoor unitis require adequate ventilation to the atmosphere, which in
turn provides ongoing circulatory combustion air
• This type of Appliance Vents.
• All Outdoor Fireplace Products have the same need for Air/Oxygen,
and an ability to Vent
• Even though the appliance is outdoors, this doesn't mean it is getting
adequate air
• Requirements are not specifi c to Regency units
• Read and follow critical location guidelines in this manual
UNDERSTANDING OUTDOOR APPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS
• Don't overlook the obvious
• Widen your margin for error
• Combustion always requires the same three elements
• Only the quantities and volumes change
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Correct Working Gas pressure is critical on "E" units
• Wherever possible avoid locating on a fl at wall in a tight corner
• Floor space doesn't count as "open area"
• Install to the manual specs for framing and do not insulate unit or
enclosure
• Framing enclosure must at least meet minimum dimensional specs as
per the installation manual
• Only Regency approved media should be used in the fi rebox (i.e.
stones/glass)
• Be aware of pressure zones due to location (i.e. facing the ocean)
• Open walls and doorways to outside air are benefi cial to the perfor-
mance of an outdoor appliance
• Fixed roof/ceiling open areas count towards the total open area overall
requirement
• Screens create 40% or more air restriction
• Screened areas are restrictions and reduce open air space, calculate
area based on a closed screen
• The biggest problems are created by lack of airfl ow for the appliance
• Outdoor fi replaces are often built-in systems and incorrect installation
can result in high repair costs
• Units must not be modifi ed or altered in any way
ANTICIPATED ISSUES CAUSED BY
INCORRECT LOCATION OR INSTALLATION
• Unit shutting down intermittently
• Overheating of components leading to failure
• Lifting fl ame
• Poor fl ame package (i.e. all to one side, lazy fl ame)
• Failure to ignite
• Excess carbon
• Safety issues and concerns created from the byproducts of combus-
tion
OUTDOOR APPLIANCES REQUIRE VENTING
• Outdoor appliances must be installed in: open-air situations with natu-
ral ventilation and without stagnant areas
• Any gas leakage and products of combustion need to be rapidly dis-
persed by wind and natural convection
• Typically outdoor spaces are not enclosed, however, failure to adhere
to installation guidelines, may cause the outdoor fi replace to be af-
fected by wind or air pressure inside the enclosure
• ANY enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of
the diagrams on the previous page.
OUTDOOR APPLIANCE INSTALLATION SUMMARY
• All walls + overhead cover = 100% total area
• One of four walls or full overhead area must be totally open, plus—one
of remaining walls must have a fi xed opening
• All outdoor fi replaces/fi re tables require total natural ventilation of 50%
open space
Regency Horizon™ HZO42 Gas Fireplace