Regency Fireplace Products Gem54-NG Owners & Installation Manual

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WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
918-784a
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Owners &
Installation Manual
MODELS: GEM54-NG
LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS
These gas appliances have been tested in
accordance with AS4558 / NZS 5262 and
have been certified by the Australian Gas
Association for installation and operation
as described in these Installation and
Operating Instructions.
Your unit should be serviced annually
by an authorised service person.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance
Do not touch any electrical switch:
do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
GEM54-LPG
GEM54-ULPG
01/09/12

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  • Page 1 Regency Gem54 Owners & Gas Fireplace Installation Manual MODELS: GEM54-NG GEM54-LPG GEM54-ULPG LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS These gas appliances have been tested in accordance with AS4558 / NZS 5262 and have been certified by the Australian Gas Association for installation and operation as described in these Installation and Operating Instructions.
  • Page 2 To the New Owner: Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by REGENCy . The Gem54 has been ® designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood fireplace at the flick of a switch.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Venting Arrangements ..........20 pARTS lIST Allowable Horizontal Terminations for Gem54-lpg/ ulpg ..............20 Venting Arrangements ..........23 Main Assembly ............51 Allowable Vertical Terminations for Gem54-ng ..23 Accessories ..............52 Venting Arrangements ..........24 Allowable Vertical Terminations for Gem54-lpg/ ULPG ..............24 WARRANTY Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination ....25 Unit Installation with Vertical Termination ....26...
  • Page 4: Copy Of Data Badge

    OPERATE WITH PANELS, COVERS OR GUARDS REMOVED FROM THIS APPLIANCE. DO NOT ENCLOSE THIS APPLIANCE. DO NOT DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. 908-602a WARNING: “PRIMARILY A DECORATIVE APPLIANCE NOT CERTIFIED AS A SPACE HEATER” 909-133 (Australia Only) Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 5: Dimensions

    Dimensions UNIT DIMENSIONS 52-5/8” (1337mm) 59” (1499mm) 19-3/4” (502mm) 10-5/8” (270mm) 1-1/2” 20-1/2” (521mm) (38mm) 48-1/2” (1232mm) FAcEplATE & DOOR FRAME OvERlAY DIMENSIONS Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 6: Installation

    SUpERvISED WHEN THEY person. A professional service person should ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE be called to inspect this appliance annually. APPLIANCE. Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 7: Installation Checklist

    10) Final check. Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is firing correctly and operation fully explained to customer. Flat on Wall Flat on Wall Corner Recessed into Wall/Alcove Corner Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 8: Clearances

    Front to Back Wall (Maximum) Note 0" No hearth required Installed Close Installed Close to Ceiling to Floor NON-COMBUSTIBLE REqUIREMENTS Metal Stud (header) 60-1/2" (1537mm) Wood Stud Wood Stud Non-combustible Material 52-5/8” Non-combustible Material 4" 5-11/16” (102mm) (144mm) Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 9: Mantel Clearances

    20” Top of 28-1/8” Fireplace (724mm) Opening To Floor MANTEl lEG clEARANcES Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram: MANTEL LEG 4” (102mm) Non-Combustible 1.5" (38mm) 11-1/2” (292mm) Allowable mantel leg projection 14” (356mm) 15-3/4” (400mm) Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 10: Framing & Finishing

    13mm 25mm faceplate. Factory Setting Nailing Strip 1” Forward 58-3/16” (1478mm) Unit 25mm 13mm Nailing Strip ½” Forward Unit 38mm 0mm (flush) Nailing Strip Flush w/unit Factory Set Unit Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 11 The nailing strips can be adjusted back - up to 1” (25mm) to allow for varying thicknesses in non-combustible material & wall finishes. Metal Stud (Header) on edge Metal Stud (Header) on edge Non-Combustible Facing (Located on the right side of the fireplace) Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 12: Unit Assembly Prior To Installation

    Each direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system. Common vent systems are prohibited. Remove this screw to release top standoff / nailing Standoff strip Diagram 2 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 13: Vent Restrictor Position

    3) Adjust the vent restrictor plate to the required vent restrictor position as per the diagrams shown. 4) Once the vent restrictor plate is in the required position, secure with screws. ent Restrictor settings for Gem54-lP ent Restrictor settings for Gem54-nG Gem54-ulPG 108mm...
  • Page 14: Exterior Flue Termination Locations

    (IV) A flue terminal of this type shall not be located under a roofed area unless the roofed area is fully open on at least two sides and a free flow of air at the appliance is achieved. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 15: Venting Arrangements

    2) Only Flex pipe purchased from FPI may be used for Flex installations. 3) Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet (0.9m). 4) A wall thimble is mandatory for all horizontal terminations due to high temperatures. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 16: Rigid Pipe Venting Systems

    Do not combine venting components from When using Rigid Vent other than different venting systems. Simpson Dura-Vent, 3 screws must be used to secure rigid pipe to adaptor. Exception: However, use of the the AstroCap is acceptable with all systems. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 17: 5" X 8" Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart

    Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not All Rigid Pipe components are available directly from FPI. 5” X 8” RIGID PIPE CROSS REFERENCE CHART Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not all rigid pipe components are available directly from Regency. Description...
  • Page 18 • A Vent Guard is required when the AstroCap is installed above grade at 7 feet or lower. • The Simpson Dura-Vent and Selkirk Direct Temp horizontal termination caps cannot be used in any applications. • Only the AstroCap XL and Snorkels are certifi ed for horizontal terminations. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 19: Venting Arrangements

    Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 ft / 91 cm. • Firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall. • A wall thimble is mandatory for all horizontal terminations due to high temperatures. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 20: Venting Arrangements

    Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet (0.9m). • Firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall. • A wall thimble is mandatory for all horizontal terminations due to high temperatures. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 21 1.2m Max. 3m Min. 2.1m Max. 1.8m Min. 1.8m Max. 3.3m Min 2.7m Max. Please note minimum .3m between 90 elbows is required. VENT RESTRICTOR SETTING: Vent restrictor factory set at Set 1, no adjustment required. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 22 2.4m total 1.5m Min. 1.8m Max. 2.4m Min. horizontal. 1.8m Min. 2.4m Max. 2.7m Min. Please note minimum .3m between 90 elbows is required. VENT RESTRICTOR SETTING: Vent restrictor factory set at Set 1, no adjustment required. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 23: Venting Arrangements

    ARRANGEMENTS ALLOWABLE VERTICAL TERMINATIONS FOR GEM54-NG The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable Horizontal (Feet) combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations, using two 90 elbows, with Rigid Pipe Venting Systems for Natural Gas. Two 45 elbows equal to one 90 elbow.
  • Page 24: Venting Arrangements

    Set 1 to Set 3 or Set 4 if required. Note: Must use optional flue adaptor when using Rigid Pipe (Part # 770-994). Max. 10’ (3m)(centerline to centerline) Minimum length of pipe between elbows 12” (305mm) Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 25: Unit Installation With Horizontal Termination

    See "This uniT musT always "Exterior Vent Termination Locations" section for more details. TeRminaTe / venT Diagram 4 diRecTly To The ouTdooRs." Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 26: Unit Installation With Vertical Termination

    Diagram 5 or local codes. Note that for steep roof pitches, the vertical height must be increased. "This uniT musT always TeRminaTe / venT diRecTly To The ouTdooRs." Diagram 3 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 27: Unit Installation

    Vinyl Siding NOTE: Horizontal sections must be sup- ported at intervals not exceeding 3 Wall Thimble* Screws feet (0.9 meter). (Flame picture and *Mandatory on all performance will be affected by sags horizontal terminations. in the liner). Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 28: High Elevation

    IMPORTANT: Always check for gas leaks with Note: To properly check gas pressure, both Gem54-NG SYSTEM DATA a soap and water solution or gas leak detec- inlet and manifold pressures should tor. Do not use open flame for leak testing.
  • Page 29: Conversion Kit # 476-967 From Ng To Lpg

    Glass door screws 6) Remove the following, if installed: a) Colbalt Glass Crystals b) Optional Ceramic Stones c) Pebbles d) Stainless Steel Panels (see instructions in manual) 04/23/09 918-798 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 30 (see below). Burner Bracket 15) Reinstall new burner orifi ce LPG stamped #51 or ULPG burner orifi ce stamped # 52 and tighten. 04/23/09 918-798 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 31 18) Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove dirt. 19) Flip the screw (Fig. 3). Fig. 6 WARNING! Also check that the pilot and main burner injectors Fig.3 are appropriate for the gas type. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace 04/23/09 918-798...
  • Page 32: Aeration Adjustment

    Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Ground Blue (Neutral) White HIGH Yellow/Green Brown 240 V AC (Live) Ground 50 HZ Black White Fan Thermodisc (Normally open) 909-185 Part #: 909-185 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 33: Optional Stainless Steel

    Left Side Bracket Fit side panel tab into slot Right side back panel tab fi tted into slot Left side panel in position Bracket shown in place on right side of the fi rebox 10/08/09 918-754a Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 34: Glass Crystals Or Optional Ceramic Stones

    Warning: Turn off the unit by way of the wall switch or remote. Allow unit to cool at least 10 min. - prior to removing faceplate. NOTE: Only the supplied and approved pebbles are to be used. Use of any other type of pebbles or material can create a danger and will void warranty. Natural River Pebbles shown surrounding the Burner Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 35: Log Set Installation

    3) Pin clips are attached to the lip edge of the bottom cover (not the burner) see diagrams 3 & 4. measurements to centre of pins. burner bottom cover side measurements ” 19-3/16 ” 19-3/16 lip edge from corner edge. 6” 17” 7-3/4” 4-3/4” 15-3/4” Diagram 4 Diagram 3 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace 5-5/8” 2”...
  • Page 36 4) Install the glass crystals (see glass crystal installation section in this manual). Diagram 6 5) Place platinum embers on glass crystals as shown in diagram 7. Diagram 7 6) If installing optional pebbles - install pebbles before log installation. Diagram 8 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 37 Note: Logs should be oriented exactly as shown in diagram 10. Diagram 10 9) Install the following: a) *Glass door b) *Faceplate and door frame *Refer to these sections in the HZ54 manual for detailed instructions. Log Set Installed (shown with optional pebbles) Diagram 11 Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 38: Screen & Door Frame Overlay Installation

    6) Place 2 of the supplied magnets on the lower corners of the Door install door frame with screen onto unit. Frame Overlay, this will keep the Faceplate in position after it has been installed. Magnet Position Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace 12/15/11 918-827a...
  • Page 39: Faceplate Installation

    There is a top and bottom, the top fascia is all one piece - the bottom fascia is a single piece to be First Mounting Slot installed once the top fascia is in place. (recommended) Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace 918-827a 12/15/11...
  • Page 40 3b) Ensure the bottom fascia is lined up and fl ush with the top fascia. Faceplate Mounting Slots 3) Line up the bottom fascia with the top fascia. Completed Faceplate & Door Frame Overlay Installation Faceplate Screen Door Frame 12/15/11 918-827a Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 41: Operating Instructions

    Use a non-abrasive cleaner and DO NOT ATTEMpT TO clEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 42: Copy Of Lighting Plate Instructions

    OpERATING INSTRUcTIONS cOpY OF lIGHTING plATE INSTRUcTIONS Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 43: Maintenance

    3) Remove the glass door. b) Remove the 3 screws shown below at the bottom of the glass door c) Swing the door out 45 from the bottom and lift up and out. Fan Access Panel Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 44 12) Remove from unit, bracket and attached 6" section of 3" duct from elbow at left side and set aside. 13) Remove ground wire. 14) Near the switch box, cut cable tie and slide the heat sleeve to expose spade connectors Cable Tie Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 45: Wiring

    Lockwasher Star washer Blue Molex Connector #8 Ground Lug (Neutral) White (mobile home approved) Yellow/Green HIGH Brown 240 V AC (Live) Ground 50 HZ Black White Power Fan ground Fan Thermodisc cord (Normally open) ground wire Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 46: Maintenance Instructions

    4) Drop the thermocouple or thermopile down 8) Verify operation after servicing. through the extrusion and pull it out of the unit. 5) Reinstall the new ones in reverse order. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 47: Glass Door Removal

    2) Turn off the gas supply to the unit. 3) Remove the faceplate by lifting it up off the hinges on the sides of the firebox. 4) Remove the door frame overlay by swinging out 45 from the bottom and lift up and out. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 48: Dc Spark Box Battery Replacement

    4) Remove the battery cover from the DC Spark Box. 5) Remove the AA battery and replace with a DC Spark Box Bracket Assembly new one. removed from firebox. 6) Reverse steps 4 to 1. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 49: Valve Tray Replacement

    Carefully lift the burner up and out ensuring not to spill the glass crystals. 4) Remove the door frame overlay by swinging out 45 from the bottom and lift up and out. Aerial View of the inside of the unit shown. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 50 8) Disconnect the ON/OFF connector wires from the valve. ON/OFF Connector Wires 9) Disconnect the DC Sparker leads at the valve. 12) Slightly lift out valve tray. 13) Disconnect the inlet gas line. DC Sparker Lead 14) Replace valve and reverse steps. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 51: Parts List

    6) 910-568 Valve 820 948-332 Elbow 3" 7) 910-008 Pilot Assembly - NG 910-155/P Fan 240V 8) 904-688 Orifice # 32 904-645 Orifice # 51 and 918-784 Manual 476-101 Burner Extenders 904-658 Inlet Gas Flex Line SS Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 52: Accessories

    31) 476-944 Faceplate & Door Frame Overlay - Black 476-947 Faceplate & Door Frame Overlay - Stainless Steel 946-671 Cobalt Blue Glass Crystals 946-672 Natural River Pebbles 476-540 Door frame w/ Glass 32) 476-532 Screen Assembly Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...
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  • Page 55: Warranty

    Regency shall in no event be liable for any special, indirect consequential damages of any nature whatsoever which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product. Any alteration to the unit which causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the exterior facia is not the responsibility of Regency Fireplace Products.
  • Page 56 Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ Regency and Gemfire are registered trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. © Copyright 2011, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved. Regency Gemfire™ Gas Fireplace...

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