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MODELS: U31-NG10 Natural Gas U31-LP10 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.
- 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.
Leave the building immediately.
• 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
919-435g
U31 Gas Insert
™
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
U31 Video
www.regency-fire.com
06.09.22
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- Page 1 Owners & Energy U31 Gas Insert ™ Installation Manual U31 Video www.regency-fire.com MODELS: U31-NG10 Natural Gas U31-LP10 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 2 TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fireplace, at the flick of a switch. The models U31-NG10 and U31-LP10 of this series have been approved by Warnock Hersey/Intertek for both safety and efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
table of contents CONTENTS Flush Louver Installation ............29 Low Profile Faceplate Installation ..........30 Safety Screen Installation / Removal ........32 Optional Wall Thermostat ............33 Dimensions Final Check ................33 Dimensions with Standard Faceplate ........4 Dimensions with Low Profile Faceplate ........5 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions ............ -
Page 4: Dimensions
dimensions UNIT DIMENSIONS WITH STANDARD FACEPLATE | Regency U31-10 Gas Fireplace Insert... -
Page 5: Dimensions With Low Profile Faceplate
dimensions UNIT DIMENSIONS WITH LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE Regency U31-10 Gas Fireplace Insert |... -
Page 6: Gas Installation Checklist
GAS INSTALLATION CHECKLIST REGENCY GAS INSTALLATION CHECKLIST This general checklist does not contain all pertinent installation details or specifics and does not supersede the guidelines in this manual. Your Regency dealer/installer should use it in conjunction with manual instructions. Please follow all local codes and jurisdictions in authority. Customer: Date Installed: Install Address:... - Page 7 REGENCY GAS INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Finishing If applicable, is only noncombustible material installed in the noncombustible areas? Do clearances meet installation and manual requirements? Do the mantels and/or projections comply with the installation manual? If applicable, was the solid fuel fireplace warning plate installed? Appliance Media Setup Do commands from the remote or wall switch light the pilot and main burner? Are the burner media/log set, glass door, and screen installed per instructions in the manual?
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Page 8: Safety Label For The U31-10
This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U31-10 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened. NOTE: FPI units are constantly being improved. -
Page 9: Ma Code - Co Detector
requirements MA Code - CO Detector (for the State of Massachusetts only) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements: (a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:... -
Page 10: For Your Safety
installation FOR YOUR SAFETY YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN This appliance requires air for proper combustion. THEY ARE IN THE SAME AREA Always provide adequate combustion and AS THE APPLIANCE. TODDLERS, ventilation air. Follow instructions and information YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY in CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA (in the USA), regarding... -
Page 11: Specifications
installation INSTALLATION INTO A SOLID IMPORTANT: FACTORY-BUILT (METAL) FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS The Regency Gas Insert must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully The U31-10 Gas Inserts have been tested and NOTE: Any parts that are removed must be removed read all the instructions in this manual first. -
Page 12: Installation Checklist
installation GENERAL SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION CHECKLIST 1. The appliance installation must conform The Regency Gas Insert is installed as listed below. with local codes or in the absence of local 1. Unit Location - check Clearances to Combustibles. codes, with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. -
Page 13: Lighting Procedure
owner's information LIGHTING PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: The remote control system supplied with this appliance has SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE several options for starting/operating the appliance using the battery holder and ON/OFF key on the handheld transmitter. 1. Press "OFF" on the remote or slide receiver switch from remote to "OFF". Prior to operating this appliance, please read the remote control operating instructions (packaged with remote control) to understand how to operate 2. -
Page 14: Proflame I Remote Control Operating Instructions
owner's information PROFLAME I REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROFLAME I REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT:The Proflame Transmitter 1 is an integrated part of the TECHNICAL DATA Proflame 1 System, which consists of these elements: • Proflame 1 Transmitter, to be used in conjunction with: REMOTE CONTROL •... - Page 15 owner's information Temperature indication Display Remote‑Flame Control With the system in the "OFF" position, press the Thermostat Key and The Proflame has six (6) flame levels. With the system on, and the flame the Mode Key at the same time. Look at the LCD screen on the transmit- level at the maximum in the appliance, pressing the Down Arrow Key ter to verify that a C or F is visible to the right of the room temperature once will reduce the flame height by one step until the flame is turned off.
- Page 16 owner's information Smart Thermostat (Transmitter Operation) Remote dimmer control (Light)** The auxiliary function controls the AUX power outlet by the dimmable The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame height in accordance light control. To activate this function use the Mode Key (fig. 1) to index to the difference between the set point temperature and the actual room to the AUX icon (fig.
- Page 17 owner's information LOW BATTERY POWER DETECTION Transmitter The life span of the remote control batteries depends on various factors: quality of the batteries used, the number of ignitions of the appliance, the number of changes to the room thermostat set point, etc. When the Transmitter batteries are low, a Battery Icon will appear on the LCD display of the Transmitter (Fig.
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Page 18: Proflame I Remote Receiver Battery Replacement
owner's information PROFLAME I REMOTE RECEIVER BATTERY REPLACEMENT Remote Receiver/Battery Holder Battery Replacement & Battery Back up if 120 volt power is lost witihin home Remote Receiver Battery Replacement How to replace/add the batteries on remote receiver. How to replace/add the batteries on remote receiver (Proflame 1). Note:4 AA batteries are mandatory in the remote receiver to operate appliance when using remote control. -
Page 19: Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
installation MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCES TO DIMENSIONS COMBUSTIBLES The minimum fireplace dimensions for the FPI gas fireplace insert are shown in the following diagrams: From Unit Sides *A 10" / 255 mm Ceiling B 47.5" / 1205 mm Mantle C See mantle clearances Max. -
Page 20: Combustible Mantel Clearances In Masonry Installation
installation U31 mantle c COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL CLEARANCES IN MASONRY INSTALLATION Clearances for Contour Faceplate with Safety Screen Clearances for Low Profile Faceplate with Safety & Louvers Screen 12" Mantel 12" Mantel 3-1/2" 3-1/2" Mantel Mantel 17" 17" 13" 25" 21" Faceplate Top of 19-1/2"... -
Page 21: Conversion From Natural Gas To Propane
installation CONVERSION FROM NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! 14) Verify that if the conversion is from NG to 8) Turn control knob to the “OFF” position. 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room LPG, the screw must be re-assembled with temperature. -
Page 22: Gas Connection
installation GAS CONNECTION Periodically check that the vent is unrestricted and an adequate draft is present when the unit is in GAS CONNECTION WARNING: operation. (See page 15 for spillage test.) Only persons licensed to work Before installing vent system ensure that the damper plate is open and secure to prevent the damper plate with gas piping may make the from falling down and crushing the liner. -
Page 23: Gas Insert Aeration System
installation Check for proper draft by placing a match close to GAS INSERT AERATION OPTIONAL the draft check opening. This should be checked SYSTEM BRICK PANEL after the unit has been operating for 15 min. The aeration adjustment rod is attached to the 1. -
Page 24: Log Set Installation
GAS INSERT installation U31-2 / IG34 LOG SET INSTALLATION LOG SET INSTALLATION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams. If logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation. The gas log kit contains the following: a) 02-43 Rear Log... - Page 25 GAS INSERT U31-2 / IG34 installation 5) Place the Middle Left Log C)02-56 on the two pins as 7) Place the notch in Center Log E)02-47 over Log B)02- shown. 45 and across the cutout on Log A)02-43. E)02-47 A)02-43 C)02-56 B)02-45 Notch...
- Page 26 GAS INSERT installation U31-2 / IG34 Front edge of 10) Place the embers and Rockwool on the exposed front rear burner burner tray. A)02-43 F)02-48 Side View Bracket Separate platinum embers and place on and around The bottom right edge of Log F)02-48 must sit snugly against the embers and rockwool on the burner tray.
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Page 27: Wiring Diagram
installation WIRING DIAGRAM This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. In case of a power failure, the remote control/thermostat will continue to operate. However, a 120V A.C. power supply is needed for the fan/blower operation. Note: Batteries are required in both remote receiver (4 x AA Batteries) & remote hand held (3 x AAA batteries) in order to operate appliance using the remote control. -
Page 28: Standard Faceplate & Hearth Trim Install
installation STANDARD FACEPLATE & HEARTH TRIM INSTALL Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2. Take the top faceplate and align the holes in it with the holes in the side panels. Using the screws provided, attach from the top of the panel (the holes in the top panel are slightly larger than the holes in the side panel to facilitate... -
Page 29: Flush Louver Installation
installation FLUSH LOUVER FLUSH GLASS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 1. The Top Louver is held in place by friction fit, 1) Install upper and lower trim. if the Louver needs to be adjusted; bend the Upper Trim bracket out as shown in the diagram. 2) Slide the glass into the bottom glass support and secure with the glass clips using the 2 phillips head screws at the top. -
Page 30: Low Profile Faceplate Installation
installation LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE INSTALLATION LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE INSTALLATION Attach the inner faceplate panel to the insert body using 4 screws 4) Install the on /off switch - fan speed control box to the left hand in the locations shown below. bottom leg of the inner faceplate. - Page 31 installation Attach 2 brackets near the bottom of the unit with one screw as 10) Take the outer faceplate, line up the openings on the left and right shown below in Diagram 8 (left and right brackets are inter- legs and install onto the inner faceplate panel pins. changeable.
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Page 32: Safety Screen Installation / Removal
installation SAFETY SCREEN INSTALLATION / REMOVAL 1. Identify the four (4) slots located on the unit in locations shown below. Note: If the top and bottom glass trim (supplied with the optional flush louvers) is installed, discard and recycle the glass trim as this not required when using the safety screen. This is only used on previous models of fireplaces which do not use this optional safety screen. -
Page 33: Optional Wall Thermostat
operating instructions OPERATING 820 Valve Description OPTIONAL WALL INSTRUCTIONS THERMOSTAT 1. Gas on/off knob Before operating this appliance, proceed through 2. Manual high/low adjustment A wall thermostat may be installed if desired. the following check list. Connect the wires as per the wiring diagrams. 3. -
Page 34: Lighting Procedure
operating instructions LIGHTING PROCEDURE NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF GAS APPLIANCES IMPORTANT Prior to igniting or re igniting the It is possible that you will hear some sounds from pilot, remove the glass door. your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to the fact that there are various gauges and types Important: If the pilot does not hold, turn pilot knob of steel used within your appliance. -
Page 35: Copy Of The Lighting Plate Instructions
operating instructions COPY OF THE LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes, if any; if none, follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes, CSA B149.1. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 36: Maintenance Maintenance Instructions
maintenance MAINTENANCE LOG REPLACEMENT C L O T H I N G O T H E R INSTRUCTIONS FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD The unit should never be used with broken logs. NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR 1) Always turn the gas valve to off before cleaning. Turn off the gas valve and allow the unit to cool THE APPLIANCE. -
Page 37: Fan Maintenance
maintenance FAN MAINTENANCE If your fan requires maintenance or replacement, access to the fan is through the plate on the rear wall of the firebox. NOTE: the unit MUST NOT be operated without the fan access panel securely in place. To remove fan: 1. -
Page 38: Gas Maintenance
maintenance Gas Maintenance GAS MAINTENANCE Recommended Annual Routine Maintenance for Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts In order for your Regency appliance to continue to provide comfort to your home periodic maintenance must be performed to ensure it is operating at peak efficiency. The items in the list should be checked by a licensed gas service technician during the annual service check. Your unit may require more frequent maintenance checks if you notice any changes in how it operates. Operational changes to look for can include, but are not limited to, extended start up time, increased fan noise, residue/carbon build up, white build up on the glass/firebox, increased operating noise etc. Should any of these or other conditions arise, discontinue use and schedule a service check with your local licensed gas technician. The list below shows items your licensed service technician will need to check and service at least annually. Clean Inspect Check • Glass • Pilot assembly • Voltage on thermocouple/thermopile (mil- • Interior bricks / panels • Burner livolt models) • Burner ports & burner air shutter • Pressure relief gaskets/doors • Ohms reading on flame sense (electronic •... -
Page 39: Main Assembly
parts list MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # Description Part # Description 400-011 Fan Opening Cover 404-525 Burner Assembly NG/LP 911-071/P Fan Motor (120 V) 404-901 Brick Panel Set - Standard Brown 910-750 Power Cord (120 V) 404-902 Brick Panel Set - Standard Red 910-752 Wire Harness (intermediate) Thermodisc cover... -
Page 40: Burner Assembly & Log Set
parts list BURNER ASSEMBLY & LOG SET Part # Description 404-574/P Valve Assembly - NG 404-576/P Valve Assembly - LP 910-578 Novasit Valve -NG 910-580 Novasit Valve - LP 910-581 Novasit Modulator - NG 910-582 Novasit Modulator - LP 910-190 Piezo Ignitor and nut Valve Heat Shield Pilot Bracket... -
Page 41: Faceplate Assembly
parts list FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Part # Description 402-918 Standard Faceplate Assembly 402-919 Oversize Faceplate Assembly 910-330 Fan Speed Controller 904-569 Fan Speed Controller Knob LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE Part # 403-954 Description: Low Profile Faceplate Back plate Assembly Bottom Louver Right mounting bracket Left mounting bracket Front Frame 910-330... -
Page 42: Warranty
warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. (for Canadian customers) and Fireplace Products U.S., Inc. (for U.S. customers) (collectively referred to herein as “FPI”) extends this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of this appliance provided the product remains in the original place of installation. The items covered by this limited warranty and the period of such coverage is set forth in the table below. - Page 43 warranty At all times FPI reserves the right to inspect reported complaints on location in the field claimed to be defective prior to processing or authorizing of any claim. Failure to allow this upon request will void the warranty. All warranty claims must be submitted by the dealer servicing the claim, including a copy of the Bill of Sale (proof of purchase by you).
- Page 44 warranty Limitations of Liability: The original purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, and FPI’s sole obligation under this warranty, express or implied, in contract or in tort, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as outlined above. IN NO EVENT WILL FPI BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY.
- Page 45 warranty Product Registration and Customer Support: Thank you for choosing a Regency Fireplace. Regency strives to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hearth products. To provide the best support for your product, we request that you complete a product registration form found on our Web Site under Customer Care within ninety (90) days of purchase.
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