Installation; Important Message; Before You Start; General Safety Information - Regency P121-NG Owners & Installation Manual

IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency ® P121/P121LC/P121RC/P131-
NG or P121/P121LC/P121RC/P131-LPG
Room Sealed Gas Fireplace must be installed
in accordance AS5601-2004 and NZS 5261
and with these instructions. Carefully read all
the instructions in this manual fi rst. Consult the
"authority having jurisdiction" to determine the
need for a permit prior to starting the installation.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
this fi replace is installed in compliance with
manufacturer's instructions and all applicable
codes.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are re-
quired to make you aware of the following:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE BY A AUTHORIZED SERV-
ICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY
A AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING
MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS,
BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR
PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE
BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED
OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE
A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF
HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ES-
PECIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS,
AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID
BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
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Regency P121/P121LC/P121RC/P131 Zero Clearance Room Sealed Gas Fireplace
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions, local gas fi tting regulations,
municipal building codes, water supply
regulations, electrical wiring regulations,
with AG 5601-2004 (AGA gas installation
code) NZS 5261 (New Zealand).
2) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and fl ue should
be enclosed.
3) This appliance must be connected to the
specifi ed fl ue and termination cap to the
outside of the building envelope. Never fl ue
to another room or inside a building. Make
sure that the fl ue is fi tted as per Flueing
instructions.
4) Inspect the fl ueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
5) Flueing terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
6) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
7) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fi replace.
8) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protec-
tion while doing required maintenance.
9) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
10) Under no circumstances should this ap-
pliance be modifi ed. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
11) Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by a authorized service
person. A authorized service person should
be called to inspect this appliance annually.
Make it a practice to have all of your gas
appliances checked annually.
12) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
13) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.

INSTALLATION

14) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other fl ammable vapours and liquids).
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
Note: These units are
non-load bearing.
1) Locate appliance
a) Room location, page 8.
b) C l e a r a n c e s t o C o m b u s t i b l e s ,
page 9.
c) Mantle Clearances, page 9.
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements,
page 10.
e) Flueing Requirements, pages 11-19.
2) Assemble Top Standoffs, page (NOTE:
page 11 must be done before installing
unit into fi replace.)
3) Install fl ue, pages 19-21.
4) Make gas connections. Test the pilot. Must
be as per diagram. Page 22.
5) Install log set where indicated on
page 24-25.
6) Glass Door Removal (page 26), Louvers or
Grills (page 26), and Finishing Trim (page
26).
7) Install optional Wall Switch, Remote Con-
trol, or Wall Thermostat, page 27.
8) Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer,
the installer must ensure that the appliance is
fi ring correctly and operation fully explained
to customer.
This includes:
1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct
fi ring rate (rate noted on label 40,000 Btu/h
NG, and 39,000 Btu/h LPG) after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.
2) If required, adjusting the primary air to
ensure that the fl ame does not carbon.
First allow the unit to burn for 15-20 min.
to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results
in damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
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