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  • Page 2 Owners & Energy E18 Gas Insert ™ Installation Manual www.regency-fire.com MODELS: E18-NG Natural Gas E18-LP Propane WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 3 Intertek/Warnock Hersey for safety. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow. Please take a moment now to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the many features of your Regency Fireplace.

  • Page 4: Unit Dimensions

    616-924 - Low Profile Faceplate (Montigo EP28-4/EP28-5/EconoPlus 28C) 34 7/16" wide X 29 3/8" High 616-926 - Low Profile Faceplate (Montigo 36SR) 34 3/8" Wide X 27 1/4" High 616-928 - Low Profile Faceplate (Firesong FS120N) 32 5/8" Wide X 28 1/4" High Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation of the E18 into Existing Units ....42 Step #1: Vent Connection Type A ........42 Step #1: Vent Connection Type B ........42 Step #2: Outer Shell Installation ........43 Step #3: Firebox Installation ........43 Step #4: Surround Installation ........44 Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 6 This is a copy of the label that accompanies each Regency ® Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on the front inside base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is open.
  • Page 7 (e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipm ent, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation. Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A INSTRUCTIONS SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE. 8. Inspect the venting system annually for blockage and any signs of deterioration. The Regency Gas Fireplace must be installed in ® CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE accordance with these instructions. Carefully read 9.

  • Page 9: Installation Checklist

    2. Make gas and electrical connections. Refer to Burner FIREPLACES the "Gas Connection" section. Max. Input Rating Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram in the The Regency E18 may be installed and vented ® - Natural Gas 21,600 Btu/h "Valve Description" section.

  • Page 10: High Elevation

    Note: Any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty. Diagram 2.2 Note: Aeration Adjustment should only be performed by an authorized Regency ® Installer at the time of installation or service. HIGH ELEVATION Diagram 2.3 This unit is approved in Canada for altitude 0 to 4500 ft.

  • Page 11: Installation Checklist

    Plug the 3 wire cord into a suitable recepta- bustibles. cle. Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circumstances. When connected with 120 volts, Montigo EP28-2 The Regency Insert incorporates its own internal ® Montigo EP28-4 the appliance must be electrically grounded in ac-...

  • Page 12: Minimum Fireplace Clearances

    36" 42 3/4" 914mm 1086mm 32" 813mm Diagram 3.1 29" 737mm Sidewall Ceiling 45deg 37 7/8" Allowable Mantel Mantle 961mm area 17 7/8" 453mm 9" 37 1/2" 6" 229mm Floor 952mm 153mm Diagram 3.2 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 13: Zero Clearance Framing

    6 feet of horizontal pipe with two 9 degree elbows. The venting must terminate vertically with an approved B-Vent Cap. All horizontal runs must maintain a 1/4" of rise for every foot of horizontal run. Diagram 4.2 12 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 14: Zero Clearance Kit Installation

    11. Bend ZC kit side pieces as shown and remove knockouts (if required) 7. Uninstall existing unit from framing. before installation. Bend to 90º Bend to 90º secure in place to supplied steel stud Remove knockouts (if required) Remove unit from framing Side pieces 919-262a 06/12/13 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 15 15. Install the back section of the ZC kit. Fasten bottom, back and side sections with (904-576) screws provided. Fasten ZC box sections with provided screws. Use 4 screws on each side to secure surround and ZC box to studs. 14 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert 919-262a 06/12/13...
  • Page 16 Outside rebox shown in position - refer to 24. Follow instructions in the E18 installation manual to complete the measurements (Step 22) before securing to surround. install of inner fi rebox. Follow Step 25 before installing faceplate. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ® 919-262a 06/12/13...
  • Page 17 25. Install lower trim piece with 2 (904-897) screws to the bottom of the ZC surround before installing faceplate. 16 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert 919-262a 06/12/13...

  • Page 18: Required Steps And Procedure For The E18 Install

    • Black high temp paint • Drill/ ¼” bit – Phillips bit Nibbler • Measuring tape • Level • Sharpie • Shop vacuum Optional: • Plasma cutter • Fibre drop sheet • Fire extinguisher Oscillating tool Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 19: Separating The Outer Firebox Shell From The Inner Firebox

    Existing unit modifications Adaptor setting Before separating Outer Shell and Required flex length Unit—Clear wire harness Outer shell Leg setting / outer shell position both need to be exact as measurements indicated. 18 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 20 Alternate method is to cut front bar in the center and break off each side spot weld completely. Diagram 5.4 Modidfied edges must be flush to allow proper seating of the E18 outer shell. Diagram 5.2 Grind corners Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 21: Ep28-4/Ep28-5 Installation Specifications

    3 Install with supplied Phillips screws to pre-punched holes and tighten previous screws that were loosened in Step 1. 4 1/8" 4. Keep left side leg loose until outer firebox is in position in ZC box - to allow adjustment of gas line. 105mm 20 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 22: Modification Of Montigo Ep28-S2

    6. Remove Primary and Secondary Limit Switches (See Diagram 6.4). Diagram 6.1 4. Remove Side Filler Plates and Front Hood (See Diagram 6.2). Diagram 6.4 7. Remove Insert (See Diagram 6.5). Diagram 6.2 Diagram 6.5 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 23 Diagram 6.7 10. Remove the leftover ends of the front bar on the Left and Right sides so that they are flush with the sides of the firebox. (See Diagram 6.8) Diagram 6.8 22 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 24: Modification Of Montigo Econo Plus 28C

    8. Remove 2 bolts from underneath, to remove valve, log tray, etc. 9. Lift entire assembly out. Remove 2 screws - remove Top Bracket 5. Remove Bracket and Thermodisc by removing 2 screws. Remove 2 bolts Remove 2 screws - remove Thermodisc Bracket Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 25 14 Cut out back cross bar to complete modification. Fold back any excess metal after removing the cross piece. Flatten louver brackets 12. Flatten flange (left ,right and rear) in locations shown below. Cut out back cross bar 24 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 26 Faceplate is centered, mark and drill 2 holes per side. The pre drilled holes should line up with the outer shell holes. Remove outer faceplate and continue with E18 installation. Install outer faceplate Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 27 66mm 4. Keep left side leg loose until outer firebox is in position in ZC box - to allow adjustment of gas line. E18 Insert 28-F / 28F-2 Firebox Flex Adaptor Length 26 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 28: Modification Of Montigo 28F-2 Or 28-F

    4. Remove Logs and Sand from Sand Pan. 5. Remove Front Bar. (See Diagram 7.2). Diagram 7.4 8. Unscrew left and right side nuts, under the firebox, holding down the Sand Pan. (see Diagram 7.5) Diagram 7.2 Diagram 7.5 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 29 Firebox and Cut the Top of the Firebox 1” below the bot- tom of the Exhaust Collar (See Diagram 7.11 and 7.12). Diagram 7.7 11. Cut the Sides of the Top Face (See Diagram 7.8). Diagram 7.11 Diagram 7.12 Diagram 7.8 28 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 30 15. Final Firebox Should Look Like Diagram 7.14. 14. Bend the Louver Mounts Flat. (See Diagram 7.13) Diagram 7.14 Diagram 7.13 Modified edges must be flush to allow proper seating of the E18 outerbox. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 31: 28 F / 28 F2 Installation Specifications

    66mm 4. Keep left side leg loose until outer firebox is in position in ZC box - to allow adjustment of gas line. E18 Insert 28-F / 28F-2 Firebox Flex Adaptor Length 30 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 32: Modification Of Montigo 36Sr

    4. Remove Logs and Sand from Sand Pan. 5. Remove Top Rail securing the Bifold Doors (See Diagram 8.2). Diagram 8.4 8. Unscrew and Remove Trim Around Sand Pan (See Diagram 8.5). Diagram 8.2 Diagram 8.5 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 33 Top Left and right corner screws back in (See Diagram 8.9 and 12. Unscrew Left and Right Nuts Underneath the Firebox Holding 8.10). Down the Sand Pan. (See Diagram 8.7) 13. Remove Sand Pan and Pilot Assembly. Diagram 8.9 Diagram 8.7 Diagram 8.10 32 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 34 16. Remove Louver Supports in all 4 corners of the Appliance (See 17. Final firebox should look like Diagram 8.12. Diagram 8.11). Diagram 8.11 Diagram 8.12 Modified edges must be flush to allow proper seating of the E18 outerbox. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 35 3. Install with supplied phillips screws to prepunched holes and tighten previous screws that were loosened in Step 1. 4. Keep left side leg loose until outer firebox is in position in ZC box - to allow adjustment of gas line. 34 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 36: Modification Of Firesong 220N

    6. Bend the Inner Rear Baffle up so it is flush with the back of the Firebox or cut off the Baffle if it will not bend flat with the back of the Firebox. Diagram 9.2 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 37 7. Cut The Top Front Flange of the Firebox (See Diagram 9.5). should look like Diagram 9.6. Diagram 9.6 Diagram 9.5 Modified edges must be flush to allow proper seating of the E18 outerbox. 36 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 38 Vents on center ous screws that were loosened in Step 1. E18 Insert 4. Keep left side leg loose until outer firebox is in position in ZC box - to allow adjustment of gas line. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 39: Modification Of Firesong 120N

    (See Diagram 1.6). Diagram 1.2 4. Remove Top Rail securing Mesh. (See Diagram 1.3). Diagram 1.6 9. Remove Valve. 10. Make 2 vertical cuts on Top Facing. (See Diagram 1.7). Diagram 1.3 Diagram 1.7 38 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 40 Cut off bar at back of firebox. Diagram 1.11 Back bar Diagram 1.9 13. Remove 6 screws, one at a time, and replace with pan head (wafer screws) - in locations shown below. Diagram 1.12 Diagram 1.10 Diagram 1.13 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...
  • Page 41 16. Repeat Steps 14 & 15 on left side. 17. Remove existing Firesong rating plate from cut out firebox. This rating plate must be retained and affixed to the unit. (See Diagram 1.14 and 1.15). Diagram 1.14 40 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 42 4. Keep left side leg loose until outer firebox is in position in ZC box - to allow adjustment of gas line. Vents on center See Step #2: Outer Shell installation for procedure. E18 Insert Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 43: Installation Of The E18 Into Existing Units

    Slide Plate assembly to the firebox top of the existing firebox. Plate, Two (2) screws go through the Vent Slide Plate and Adaptor only. Plate, two (2) screws go through the Adaptor Plate only. Vent Slide Plate Slide Plate Retainer Diagram 10.2 42 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 44: Step #2: Outer Shell Installation

    Outer Shell to the existing firebox using self drilling and tapping screws. 6) Locate and install the Surround Mounting Brackets Right and Left. 7) Using 2 screws provided, install the Control Box into a slot provided in the Surround Mounting Bracket Left. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 45: Step #4: Surround Installation

    Ensure bracket control cover is seated down all the way. Diagram 10.10 DRAFT RELIEF OPENINGS MUST NOT BE COVERED OR BLOCKED. Diagram 10.7 44 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert 919-216 12/11/12...

  • Page 46: Remote Control Installation

    6b. GT remote control: Attach the white wire from the wiring harness labeled TP/TH and connect it to the red wire disconnected in the previous steps, see Diagram 6. Receiver Diagram 2—Receiver in position Diagram 6 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ® 03/17/15 919-284a...
  • Page 47 (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a prop- erly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. ON/OFF switch wires Diagram 9 46 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert 919-284a 03/17/15...
  • Page 48 (Fig.1). 23. Adjust the burner aeration setting to Fully Open and adjust as required for the best fl ame picture. Fig.5 24. See manual for Gas Pressure Testing instruc- tions. Fig. 1 10/03/12 919-191 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 49: Glass Burner Installation

    2. Make sure to feed the Air Shutter Bar through the lower hole in the valve tray, just above the ignitor as you place the Glass Burner in. Diagram 11.4 Diagram 11.2 48 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 50: Enamel Panel Installation

    1. Centre back panel on the back wall of the fi rebox. with one screw (provided). Panel Clip 2. Slide in side panel into place in lower track. 4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 on other side. Final Install 919-203 04/04/13 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 51: Glass Crystal And Stone Install

    NOTE: Correct final glass installation of Crystals shown in step 3 and 4. The Burner and Firebox Floor should not be visible when the flame is out. OPTIONAL SPA OR VOLCANICSTONES INSTALLATION (AROUND BURNER) Diagram 12.7 Diagram 12.8 NOTE: Spa or Volcanic Stones are NOT to be placed anywhere on the burner tube or Pilot assembly area. 50 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 52: Brick Panel Installation

    3. Positon panel so that grout line in the panel lines up with screw in the baffl e. 4. If required, lower screw to secure panel in position. Line up screw and grout line. 919-193 10/03/12 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 53: Log Tray Installation

    3. Install the Log Burner the same way as the Glass Burner (see installation manual for instructions). 4. Fill the Log Burner with 2lbs of black glass crystals. 2. Place Log B at the front left of the Log Tray. 52 | 10/03/12 919-190 Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 54 Ember Lava, Embaglow, Platinum Embers 5. Place Log D on the left pin of Log A and the groove in Log B. Final Install Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ® 919-190...

  • Page 55: Optional Log Set Installation

    5. Install log brackets by clipping brackets to back of burner tray - measure 4" from outside edge of the burner tray to outside edge of bracket. 4" 4-1/2" Log 2 in position Brackets installed 4" from outside edge of burner tray 08/14/13 919-283 54 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
  • Page 56 11. Installed Log 3 should touch burner position in the location shown below. * Measurement taken from left edge of burner tray - approximately 18". E18 nal install 18" Installed position of Log 3 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ® 919-283 08/14/13...

  • Page 57: Glass Door Installation

    Door Frame of the manual. 2. Remove the 4 screws to remove Safety Screen from Door. 3. Reverse order to reattach. 4. Install control cover supplied with screen. Safety Screen Diagram 13.3 56 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 58: Drafthood Check

    Make sure the Glass Door is on properly. and install into the receptacle box. Use the Regency Remote Control Kit approved for this unit. Use of other systems may void your 2. Light the unit and set controls to maximum.

  • Page 59: Safety Switches

    Fan Speed Control On / Off Switch 1. Open channel and feed cord through. 2. Peel off backing of cord channel and adhere to hearth. Flame Control Diagram 15.1 58 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 60: Final Check

    "OFF". Do not force. 4. Pilot must be shut off during prolonged non use periods to conserve fuel. 4. Disconnect all electric power and gas to the appliance if service is to be performed. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 61: Copy Of Lighting Plate Instructions

    3) Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Pilot must be shut off during prolonged non use periods 918-475 to conserve fuel. DO NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION PLATE 60 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 62: Operation

    This is perfectly normal due to must use the proper replacement log. The position ant paint (not with wall paint). Regency ® uses the fact that there are various gauges and types of these logs must be as shown in the diagram StoveBrite Paint - Metallic Black #6309.

  • Page 63: Valve Replacement

    Diagram 17.2 9. Slide the Valve Tray out about half way giving easier access to the gas connection at the valve. Diagram 17.3 10. Disconect the gas line and remove the valve tray. 62 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 64: Removing The Fan

    8. Loosen 4 screws holding in Air Inlet Baffle and remove it. 9. Loosen 3 screws holding in the Circulation Fan. 10. Disconnect Power Leads on Fan Motor Diagram 18.2 11. Reverse Steps to reinstall. Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 65: Wiring Diagrams

    (grounding) plug for your protection against shock cause improper and dangerous hazard and should be plugged directly into a prop- operation. erly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. 64 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 66: Main Assembly

    Hi Limit Switch N/C 230ºF 616-526 Burner W241050 Fan Switch N/O 140ºF 910-568 Gas Valve 910-336 Thermocouple 910-036 Pilot Orifice NG 910-341 Thermopile 910-037 Pilot Orifice LP 910-036 Spark Electrode 910-432 Pilot Hood 3 way Part Not Shown Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 67: Parts List

    Main Assembly Diagram 20.1 66 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 68: Montigo Ep28 Installation Kit

    616-068 Surround Panel Rear 616-067 Surround Front 904-960 Ring clamp -Installer supplied Magnet and Bracket 948-338 Flex Vent Section - Installer supplied 10 616-051 Control Cover 616-023 Flue Slider Plate Upper Trim/ heat shield Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 69: Montigo Econo Plus 28C Installation Kit

    Ring clamp -Installer supplied 904-057 Magnet and Bracket 948-338 Flex Vent Section - Installer supplied 12 616-051 Control Cover 616-023 Flue Slider Plate 616-053 Upper Trim/ heat shield - remove and discard 68 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 70: Montigo 28-F And 28F-2 Installation Kit

    616-069 Adaptor plate 616-068 Surround Panel Rear 616-067 Surround Panel Right 904-960 Ring clamp -Installer supplied Magnet and Bracket 948-338 Flex Vent Section - Installer supplied 11 616-051 Control Cover 616-023 Flue Slider Plate Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 71: Montigo 36Sr Installation Kit

    Montigo 36SR Installation Kit Diagram 23.1 70 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...

  • Page 72: Firesong 220N Installation Kit

    Firesong 220N Installation Kit Diagram 24.1 Regency E18 Gas Fireplace Insert ®...

  • Page 73: Firesong 120N Installation Kit

    Part # Description Item Part # Description Faceplate panel Front Ring Clamp Magnet Bracket (not shown) Flex section Control Cover Adaptor Slide Plate Firesong 120N Firebox supports E18 Chassis Faceplate panel Rear 72 | Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert...
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  • Page 76: Warranty

    Conditions: Any part or parts of this unit which in our judgement show evidence of such defects will be repaired or replaced at Regency's option, through an accredited distributor or agent provid- ed that the defective part be returned to the distributor or agent Transportation Prepaid, if requested.
  • Page 77 Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ Regency and Energy are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Printed in Canada © Copyright 2015, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved.

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