Regency GEM54-NG Owner's Manual

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Regency Gem54
Gas Fireplace
www.regency-fi re.com.au
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed
exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
918-784c
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 certifi ed 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 fi re department.
GEM54-LPG
GEM54-ULPG
12/24/13

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  • Page 1 Regency Gem54 Owners & Installation Manual Gas Fireplace 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 certifi ed by the Australian Gas Association for installation and operation as described in these Installation and Operating Instructions.
  • Page 2 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 fi replace at the fl ick of a switch.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Venting Arrangements ..........21 Allowable Horizontal Terminations for Gem54-lpg/ ulpg ..............21 Main Assembly ............52 Venting Arrangements ..........24 Accessories ..............53 Allowable Vertical Terminations for Gem54-ng ..24 Venting Arrangements ..........25 Allowable Vertical Terminations for Gem54-lpg/ WARRANTY ULPG ..............25 Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination ....26 Unit Installation with Vertical Termination ....27...
  • Page 4: Copy Of Data Badge

    SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NO T OPERATE WITH PANELS, COVERS OR GUARDS REMOVED FROM THIS APPLIANCE. DO NO T ENCLOSE THIS APPLIANCE. DO NO T MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. 908-602a (Australia Only) Regency Gemfi re™ 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 6: Installation

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

    Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is fi ring correctly and operation fully explained to customer. Flat on Wall Flat on Wall Corner Recessed into Wall/Alcove Corner Regency Gemfi re™ 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 9: Non Combustible Facing Board

    7) Paint walls using a high quality paint which will withstand the high temperatures being emitted from this appliance. Non-combustible board MUST BE PRIMED. Note: Incorrectly sealed joints may crack. Keep sealant thickness to a minimum. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 10: Mantel Clearances

    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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 11: 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 (fl ush) Nailing Strip Flush w/unit Factory Set Unit Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 12 The nailing strips can be adjusted back - up to 1” (25mm) to allow for varying thicknesses in non-combustible material & wall fi nishes. Metal Stud (Header) on edge Metal Stud (Header) on edge Non-Combustible Facing (Located on the right side of the fireplace) Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 13: 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 14: 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 15: Exterior Flue Termination Locations

    (IV) A fl ue 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 fl ow of air at the appliance is achieved. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 16: 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 17: 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 18: 5" X 8" Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart

    58DVA-CS 5DT-CSS Wall Support/Band 58DVA-WS 5DT-WS/B Offset Support 58DVA-ES - N/A from FPI 5DT-OS Wall Thimble-Black 58DVA-WT 5DT-WT Wall Thimble Support/Ceiling Support 58DVA-DC - N/A from FPI Firestop Spacer 58DVA-FS 5DT-FS Trim Plate-Black 58DAV-WFS 5DT-TP Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 19 1 foot of run towards the termination. 36” (914mm) 29-13/16” (757mm) 39-7/16” (1002mm) Never allow the vent to run downward - this could cause high temperatures and may present a possible fi re hazard. 48” (1219mm) 38-1/4” (972mm) 47-7/8” (1216mm) Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 20: Venting Arrangements

    Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 ft / 91 cm. • Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • A wall thimble is mandatory for all horizontal terminations due to high temperatures. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 21: Venting Arrangements

    Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet (0.9m). • Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • A wall thimble is mandatory for all horizontal terminations due to high temperatures. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 22 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 23 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 24: Venting Arrangements

    INSTALLATION VENTING 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 12 12 terminations, using two 90 elbows, with Rigid Pipe Venting Systems for Natural Gas. Two 45 elbows equal to one 90 elbow.
  • Page 25: Venting Arrangements

    Set 1 to Set 3 or Set 4 if required. Note: Must use optional fl ue adaptor when using Rigid Pipe (Part # 770-994). Max. 10’ (3m)(centerline to centerline) Minimum length of pipe between elbows 12” (305mm) Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 26: Unit Installation With Horizontal Termination

    See "THIS UNIT MUST ALWAYS "Exterior Vent Termination Locations" TERMINATE / VENT section for more details. Diagram 4 DIRECTLY TO THE OUTDOORS." Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 27: 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 28: Unit Installation

    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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 29: High Elevation

    NOTE: A shutoff / dante valve should be at the pressure test point. supplied in or near the unit (or as per local codes) for ease of servicing this appliance. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 30: Conversion 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) Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 31 (see below). Burner Bracket 15) Reinstall new burner orifi ce LPG stamped #51 or ULPG burner orifi ce stamped # 52 and tighten. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 32 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 33: Aeration Adjustment

    Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Ground Blue (Neutral) White Yellow/Green HIGH Brown 240 V AC (Live) Ground 50 HZ Black White Fan Thermodisc (Normally open) 909-185 Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 34: Refl Ective Panel Installation

    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 Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 35: Glass Crystals Or Optional Ceramic Stones

    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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 36: 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 Lip Edge from corner edge. Diagram 4 Diagram 3 Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 37 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 38 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 39 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. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 40: Screen & Door Frame Overlay 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 41 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 Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 42: Operating Instructions

    fi lm will bake on and become very diffi cult to remove. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 43: Copy Of Lighting Plate Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION COPY OF LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONS Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 44: Fan Service

    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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 45 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 46: Wiring

    Star washer Blue Molex Connector #8 Ground Lug (Neutral) White (mobile home approved) HIGH Yellow/Green Brown 240 V AC (Live) Ground 50 HZ Black White Power Fan ground Fan Thermodisc cord (Normally open) ground wire Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 47: Maintenance Instructions

    4) Drop the thermocouple or thermopile down qualifi ed service person. 8) Verify operation after servicing. through the extrusion and pull it out of the unit. 5) Reinstall the new ones in reverse order. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 48: Glass Door Removal

    3) Remove the faceplate by lifting it up off the hinges on the sides of the fi rebox. 4) Remove the door frame overlay by swinging out 45 from the bottom and lift up and out. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 49: 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 fi rebox. 6) Reverse steps 4 to 1. Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 50: Valve Tray Replacement

    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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 51 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 52: Parts List

    Orifi ce # 51 910-142 Fan Thermodisc 910-096 Pilot Hood 3 way 918-784 Manual 910-036 Pilot Orifi ce - NG 910-037 Pilot Orifi ce - LP 910-341 Thermopile 910-386 Thermocouple 910-007 Electrode 910-432 Pilot Tube Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 53: 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 Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 54 NOTES Regency Gemfi re™ Gas Fireplace...
  • 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 Gemfi re are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Printed in Canada © Copyright 2014, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved.

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