FPI L234-LP Owners & Installation Manual

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WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or loss
of life. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional
information consult an authorized installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by an authorized
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
918-667a
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1H4
L234 Gas Insert
MODELS:
Owners & Installation Manual
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
L234-NG Natural Gas
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
supplier, call the fi re department.
L234-LP Propane
cannot reach your gas
01/03/08

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  • Page 1 Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference. L234-LP Propane FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas: Do not try to light any appliance...
  • Page 2: To The New Owner

    The L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fi replace, at the fl ick of a switch. The L234-NG and L234-LP have been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and effi ciency.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Conversion Kit #536-969 from NG to LP ...14 Optional Brick Panel Installation ...16 Contour or Contemporary Faceplate ...17 Optional Backing Plate ...20 Optional Hearth Trim ...22 ® Regency L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert TABLE OF CONTENTS Log Set Installation ...23 Wiring Diagrams ...27 Optional Remote Control ...28 Optional Wall Thermostat ...28...
  • Page 4: Safety Label

    The State of Massachusetts requires the installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in accordance with NFPA 720 and a CO alarm with battery back up in the same room where the gas appliance is installed. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 5: Requirements

    (e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, 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 ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 6: Unit & Faceplate Dimensions

    UNIT & FACEPLATE DIMENSIONS Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM. Log Set: Ceramic fi bre, 6 per set. Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum fl ex or 2" intake with 3" exhaust. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert INSTALLATION INTO A SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR...
  • Page 8: Installation Checklist

    Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 9: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    Faceplate Hearth Existing or Non-Combustible Hearth 12” Min. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL Because of the extreme heat this fi replace emits, the mantel clear- ances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of door frame are shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 10: Venting

    3/16" 8' to 20' 3/16" 20' to 35' NOTE: See instructions in the "Vent Restrictor Positon" section on positioning of the vent restrictor. Vent Restrictor Burner Aeration Position Setting 1" 3/16" 1" 1/8" Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 11: Converting From 3" & 3" Venting To 3" & 2

    3) Secure the 2" collar to the top plate using 4 screws in place of the 3" collar. 4) Re-install the top plate to the unit. Top Plate with 2" Collar shown on Unit Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert INSTALLATION VENT RESTRICTOR POSITION The Vent Restrictor plate is located on the inside top of the fi...
  • Page 12: Flue Liner Installation

    Note: Any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty. Note: Aeration Adjustment should only be performed by an authorized FPI Installer at the time of installation or service. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 13: Gas Pipe Pressure Testing

    6) When fi nished reading manometer, turn off the gas valve, disconnect the hose and tighten the screw (clockwise) with a 1/8" fl at screwdriver. Note: Screw should be snug, but do not over tighten. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 14: Conversion Kit #536-969 From Ng To Lp

    5) Remove the logs if installed. 6) Remove the brick panels if installed. 7) Remove the burner by undoing the 3 screws. Burner Removed 8) Remove the burner tray by undoing the 4 screws. Burner Tray Removed Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 15 12) Unscrew the pilot orifi ce with the supplied allen key and replace it with the LP pilot orifi ce in the kit and re-install the pilot cap. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert 13) From the valve remove the black protec- tion cap by hand from the high-low knob (Fig.1).
  • Page 16: Optional Brick Panel Installation

    2) Insert the back brick panel by carefully placing it against the back wall of the fi rebox and rest it on the rear log tray. Back Brick Panel Brick Clip Rear Log Tray Right Side Brick Panel Completed Brick Panel Installation Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 17: Contour Or Contemporary Faceplate

    Faceplate shown on unit without left and right side panels to show keyhole mounting. Diagram 2 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert INSTALLATION 4) Place the 2 wire clips on the inside of the right faceplate panel as shown in diagram 3.
  • Page 18 12) From the left side faceplate panel expose the fan wires from the sleeve and connect them to the wires from the unit as shown in diagram 10. Diagram 10 Remote Receiver Bracket Grommet Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 19 Diagram 12 Diagram 13 15) Re-install the remote receiver bracket (reverse step 10). 16) Close the left side faceplate panel. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert INSTALLATION 17) Fit the bottom louver into the slots at the bottom of the fi rebox as shown in diagram 14.
  • Page 20: Optional Backing Plate

    4) Place the 4 10-24 x 1/2" screws into the faceplate mounting brackets as identifi ed in diagram 2. Screws are provided with faceplate packaging. Rear View of Faceplate Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 21 Diagram 4 8) Close the left and right side faceplate panels. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert INSTALLATION Attach Left & Right Corner Backing Plate 9) Place the right side corner backing plate over the top and right side backing plate.
  • Page 22: Optional Hearth Trim

    1. 3) Close the left and right side faceplate panels. OPTIONAL HEARTH TRIM Faceplate shown without left and right side panels to show mounting of hearth trim. Completed Hearth Trim Installation: Diagram 1 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 23: Log Set Installation

    1) Carefully remove the logs from the box and unwrap them. The logs are fragile, handle with care - do not force into position. 2) Fit log 2-711 into the pins on the rear log tray. 2-711 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert LOG SET INSTALLATION 3) Place log 2-714 on the base of the fi...
  • Page 24 5) Fit the left side of log 2-713 into the pin on log 2-714 and rest the right side of the log on the burner plate pushing it against the tab. 2-713 Notch 2-714 2-712 2-713 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 25 2-712 Right side of Burner Also place a few embers along the burner tube next to log 2-713. Separate platinum embers and place on and around the embers. Avoid stacking platinum embers. 2-713 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION Completed Log Set Installation 2-715 2-711 2-712 2-713 2-714 2-716 Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagrams

    Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert WIRING DIAGRAMS WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions...
  • Page 28: Optional Remote Control

    15 min. to stabilize. 3) Check for proper draft. CAUTION Any alteration to the product that causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the exterior facia is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    The glass should be cleaned or the fi lm will bake on and become very diffi cult to remove. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and NEVER clean the glass while it is hot. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING...
  • Page 30: Copy Of Lighting Instruction Plate

    Unit Body and Firebox: Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at different rates resulting in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds which will be heard throughout the cycling process. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 31: Maintenance Instructions

    This condensation and fog is normal and will disappear in a few minutes as the glass heats Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert Never operate the appliance without the glass properly secured in place or with the door open.
  • Page 32: Fan Replacement

    7) Remove the burner by undoing the 3 screws. Burner Removed 8) Remove the burner tray by undoing the 4 screws. Burner Tray Removed 9) Remove the rear log tray by undoing the 3 screws. Rear Log Tray Removed Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 33 10) Remove the fan cover plate by undoing the 12 screws that hold it in place. Fan Cover Plate Removed 11) Unplug the fan connector wires. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert 12) Remove the 2 screws that hold the fan bracket in place.
  • Page 34: Valve Replacement

    7) Disconnect the gas connection to the valve. 8) Disconnect the ignitor wire from the DC Sparker. 9) Disconnect the valve wires from the DC Sparker. DC Sparker Wires 10) Unplug the 2 connectors from the valve. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 35 11) Remove the burner by undoing the 3 screws. Burner Removed 12) Remove the burner tray by undoing the 4 screws. Burner Tray Removed Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert 13) Remove the rear log tray by undoing the 3 screws. Rear Log Tray Removed 14) Remove the 12 screws that hold the valve tray to the fi...
  • Page 36: Parts List

    Gasket - Valve Tray 536-930 Complete Log Set Bottom Log Center Top Log Front Log Left Log Right Log Top Left Log Rear Log Top Right Log 918-667 Manual * Not available as a replacement part. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 37: Faceplate Assembly

    Contour Faceplate 62) 910-246 Burner ON/OFF Switch 63) 910-330 Fan Speed Control 120 V 64) 904-569 Fan Speed Control Knob 65) 536-125 Fan Switch Bracket 66) 948-216 Regency ® Logo Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST...
  • Page 38: Backing Plate & Hearth Trim Assembly

    81) * Left Side 82) * Right Side 83) * 84) * Left Corner 85) * Right Corner 536-940 Hearth Trim 86) * 87) * Bottom * Not available as a replacement part. Regency ® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
  • Page 39: Warranty

    It is the general practice of FPI to charge for larger, higher priced replacement parts and issue credit once the replaced component has been returned to FPI and evaluated for manufacturer defect. The authorized selling dealer is responsible for all in-fi eld service work carried out on your Regency product. FPI will not be liable for results or costs of workmanship from unauthorized service persons or dealers.
  • Page 40 ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ Regency and Liberty are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. © Copyright 2008, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved. ® online at Printed in Canada...

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