Summary of Contents for Regency Fireplace Products Panorama P33CE Series
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Owners & Panorama P33CE Zero Clearance Installation Manual ® Direct Vent Gas Fireplace MODEL: P 3CE-NG10 Natural Gas 3CE-LP10 Propane Panorama P33CE www.regency-fire.com 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.
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To the New Owner: Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. The P33CE-10 has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood fireplace at the flick of a switch. The P33CE-10 has been approved by Warnock Hersey/Intertek for both safety and efficiency.
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INFORMATION FOR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE This Regency product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey/Intertek as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace to the following standards: ® VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS ANSI Z21.88-2014 • CSA 2.33-2014 and GAS-FIRED APPLIANCES FOR USE AT HIGH ALTITUDES CAN/CGA-2.17-M91.
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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:...
safety decal Safety Label ..............6 Conversion from ng to lp..........36 Optional Brick Panels ..........37 Dimensions Log Set Installation ............ 37 Unit Dimensions ............7 Glass Door and Safety Screen installation ....39 4 sided faceplate Dimensions ........7 Standard Flush Door ..........
safety decal SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accompanies each P33CE Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace. 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.
installation IMPORTANT MESSAGE 3) See general construction and assembly in- YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE- structions. The appliance and vent should be SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE enclosed. IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI- The P33CE-NG10 or P33CE-LP10 Direct Vent ANCE.
installation INSTALLATION CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that Corner causes sooting or carboning that results CHECKLIST in damage is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. 1) Locate appliance a) Room location (Refer to "Locating Your Fireplace" Section) b) Clearances to Combustibles LOCATING YOUR FIREPLACE (Refer to "Clearances"...
installation CLEARANCES The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated: A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions. WARNING Caution Requirements Fire hazard is an extreme risk...
installation COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in the diagram below. Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non-combustible board. This drawing is to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches).
installation MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES Combustible mantel leg clearances from side of unit as per diagram: Top View Side opening of Unit 6-3/4" Allowable mantel leg projection 9" 12 | P33CE-10 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
installation FRAMING DIMENSIONS NOTE: If this is an outside corner, the minimum distance between the vent and the outside corner is 6" (15cm) with AstroCap termination cap or 12" (30cm) with Rigid Vent termination cap. (For example Dura-Vent) Framing Dimensions Description P33CE P33CE With Non-Combustible Board Only...
installation FRAMING & FINISHING 1. There are 8 (eight) side nailing strips and one top nailing strip available on the unit. One set of four (4) are for a clean finish (board only, painted) installation, the other set are for a non-combustible finish (ex. tile, concrete, mantel, surround) as they are set back 1/2" (13mm). The top nailing strip is adjustable to 1/2"...
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installation 6. If applying a non-combustible facing it may be installed over the metal surface of the firebox of the unit in the area shown below. NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD ONLY (PAINTED FINISH) WOOD STUD Combustible Material 1/2" DRYWALL DO NOT EXTEND Non-combustible Material (3-1/2"...
installation VENTING INTRODUCTION The P33CE uses the "balanced flue" technology Co-Axial system. The inner liner vents products of combustion to the outside while the outer liner draws outside combustion air into the combustion chamber thereby eliminating the need to use heated room air for combustion and losing warm room air up the chimney.
installation EXTERIOR VENT TERMINATION LOCATIONS Minimum Clearance Requirements Canada Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12"(30cm) 12"(30cm) Clearance to window or door that may be opened 12"(30cm) 9" (23cm) Clearance to permanently closed window Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (61cm) 18"(46cm) 18"(46cm) from the center line of the terminal (check with the local code)
installation REGENCY DIRECT VENT FLEX SYSTEM ® Horizontal Terminations Only This venting system, in combination with the P33CE Direct Vent Gas Fireplace, have been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system by Warnock Hersey/ Intertek. The location of the termination cap must conform to the requirements in the "Exterior Vent Terminal Locations" Section . Regency Direct Vent Flex Termination Kit (Part # 946-513) includes all the parts needed to install the P33CE with a maximum run of 2 feet.
installation INSTALLATION PROCEDURES for Regency Direct Vent System (Flex) ® 1) Locate the unit in the framing, rough in the gas *If this is an outside corner, the minimum distance between the vent and the outside (preferably on the right side of the unit) and the corner is 6"...
installation RIGID PIPE VENTING SYSTEMS Horizontal or Vertical Terminations The minimum components required for a basic horizontal termination are: Vertical Terminal AstroCap Horizontal Termination Cap Elbow Storm Collar Rigid Pipe Adaptor Vinyl Siding Wall Thimble Standoff (Optional) Length of pipe to suit wall thickness Flashing (see chart) For siding other than vinyl furring strips may be used,...
installation 4” X 6-5/8” RIGID PIPE CROSS REFERENCE CHART 4” X 6- ” RIGID PIPE CROSS REFERENCE CHART Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not All Rigid Pipe components are available directly from FPI. Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not all rigid pipe components are available directly from Regency. Note: The listed manufacturers may have other lengths not shown on this chart, which would also be approved.
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installation Description Selkirk American Metal Security ICC Excel Olympia Simpson Metal-Fab™ Ventis DV* Direct Temp™ Products® Secure- Vent® Direct Direct Vent Pro ® Sure Seal Amerivent Direct Attic Insulation Shield 12” 46DVA-IS 4DAIS12 SV4RSA VDV-AIS04 N/A@ FPI Attic Insulation Shield 4DAIS12 TM-4AS - Cold Climates 36”...
installation RIGID PIPE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS Vertical Terminations (Propane & Natural Gas) elbow, with rigid pipe The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations, using one 90 vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas. •...
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installation The P33CE is approved for a maximum 40 ft. straight vertical, with rigid pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas. The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations with rigid pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas.
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installation RIGID PIPE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS Horizontal Terminations REGENCY DIRECT VENT SYSTEM (FLEX) ® (Propane & Natural Gas) This diagram shows all allowable combinations of vertical runs with horizontal terminations, using one 45 and one 90 elbow (two 45 elbows equal one 90 elbow).
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installation Horizontal Venting with Two (2) 90 Elbows Horizontal Venting with Three (3) 90 Elbows One 90 elbow = Two 45 elbows. One 90 elbow = Two 45 elbows. Option H + H1 + H2 With these options, Option H + H1 With these options, maximum maximum total pipe total pipe length is 30 feet...
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installation Horizontal Venting with Three (3) 90 Elbows One 90 elbow = Two 45 elbows. Option V + V1 H + H1 With these options, maximum total pipe 2' Min. 1' Max. 3' Min. 4' Max. length is 30 feet with minimum of 12 feet 3' Min.
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installation Vertical Venting with Three (3) 90 Elbows One 90 elbow = Two 45 elbows. Option H + H1 V + V1 With these options, max. total 1' Max. 1' Min. 3' Max. 3' Min. pipe length is 30 feet with min. of 11 feet total vertical and 2' Max.
installation VERTICAL TERMINATION WITH CO-LINEAR FLEX SYSTEM Masonry chimneys may take various contours which the flexible liner will accommodate. However, THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE keep the flexible liner as straight as possible, avoid unnecessary bending. CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap.
installation VENTING ARRANGEMENTS - VERTICAL TERMINATIONS with Co-linear Flex System for both Residential & Manufactured Homes into Masonry Fireplaces Horizontal Distance (Feet) Horizontal Distance (Feet) When using Contemporary Faceplate, unit must be raised 1". The shaded area in the diagrams show the allowable vertical terminations.
installation UNIT INSTALLATION WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Install the vent system according to the Riser Vent b) Horizontal runs of vent must be supported Diagram 2a manufacturer's instructions included with the Termination every three feet. Wall straps are available for components. this purpose.
installation 8) Slide the appliance and vent assembly towards 4) Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and the wall carefully inserting the vent pipe into the elbows. Ensure that all pipes and elbow con- vent cap assembly. It is important that the vent nections are in the fully twist-locked position pipe extends into the vent cap sufficient distance and sealed.
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installation VERTICAL TERMINATION 4" X 6-7/8" VENTING - VERTICAL FLEX VENT KIT (946-755) 1. Maintain the 1-½” (38 mm) clearance (air space) to combustibles when 11. Secure inner fl ex pipe to pipe adaptor by using Mill-Pac over the adaptor. passing through ceilings, walls, fl...
installation PILOT ADJUSTMENT GAS PIPE PRESSURE P33CE-NG10 System Data TESTING Burner Inlet Orifice Sizes: Periodically check the pilot flames. Correct flame pattern has two strong blue flames: Max. Input Rating 20,000 Btu/h The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply 1 flowing around the flame sensor and 1 piping system by closing its individual manual shut- Min.
P33E installation Conversion from NG to LPG CONVERSION FROM NG TO LP for P33CE using SIT 886 NOVA Gas Valve For P33CE Using SIT 885 NOVA Gas Valve THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION!! Remove burner orifice with a 1/2"...
installation LOG SET INSTALLATION OPTIONAL BRICK PANELS D) 251 A) 250 Read the instructions below carefully 1) Remove the safety screen and glass door. and refer to the diagrams. If logs Remove logs. are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced.
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installation 8) Pull off ember size pieces of rock wool and gently place them on the front of the burner tray in the places shown in the photo below. Do not compress the rock wool, leave it loose. Separate platinum embers and place them on the front of the burner on and around the rock wool.
installation GLASS DOOR AND SAFETY SCREEN INSTALLATION STANDARD FLUSH DOOR Use the hook to pull the spring out until you can put the hook into the slot on the bottom door bracket. Repeat for 2nd spring. See Diagram 4. Both the standard flush door comes with a black frame. Install the glass door by hooking the top door flange onto the top of the unit and swing the door towards the unit, Diagram 2.
installation OPTIONAL 4-SIDED FACEPLATE INSTALLATION If installing the optional faceplate ensure the combustible 3. Line up the middle rib on backside of faceplate with middle indent on bracket. and non combustible material around the unit are installed This will centre the faceplate and allow 1/16" adjustment from side to side. flush with the unit.
installation WIRING DIAGRAM This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation but it is highly recommended to install the supplied AC adaptor to eliminate the need for batteries. In case of a power failure, the burner switch and the optional remote control will continue to operate if batteries are installed in the receiver.. However, a 120V A.C.
installation OPTIONAL WALL THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION A wall thermostat may be installed if desired. Recommended: The Wall Thermostat should be mounted beside the Remote/Unit Receiver which comes standard with the appliance. 1) Run wires from thermostat into the unit. 2) Remove the green wire marked (TH) at the white connector-shown below. The noted wires will be located near the gas valve. Green Wires CAUTION Do not wire...
P33CE installation INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL FAN OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION 5. Slide the thermodisc/cover assembly on to the bracket clip on the Follow these instructions before the Initial installation into the framing. underside of the fi rebox. If installing the optional fan into an Existing installation see the instruc- tions on the following page.
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P33CE installation Follow these instructions for Existing Installations. 7. Manoeuvre the fan into the valve tray opening at the base of the fi rebox 120 Volt AC power is needed for the fan. The fan can be hard wired if desired.
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installation TO REMOVE THE FAN 1) Shut the power off. 2) Reverse the above instructions. Note: The bearings are lubricated for life. Do not lubricate them. Make sure you vacuum the fan area on a regular basis. Diagram 9 IMPORTANT: These fans collect a lot of dust from within your home.
installation WIRING DIAGRAM WITH OPTIONAL FAN SureFire™ Switch 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. 46 | P33CE-10 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
operating instructions OPERATING AERATION INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTMENT 1) Read and understand these instructions The air shutter can be adjusted by moving before operating this appliance. the adjusting wire up or down. The wire is accessed through the bottom opening. Open 2) Check to see that all wiring is correct and the air shutter for a blue flame or close for a enclosed to prevent possible shock.
operating instructions LIGHTING PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: The remote control system supplied with this appliance has several options for starting/operating the appliance using the power button 3. After approximately 4 seconds the spark ignition system will spark for 60 and ON/OFF key on the hand held transmitter. seconds to light the main burner.
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.
maintenance MAINTENANCE NORMAL OPERATING GENERAL VENT INSTRUCTIONS SOUNDS OF MAINTENANCE GAS APPLIANCES Conduct an inspection of the venting system 1) Always turn off the gas valve before cleaning. semi-annually. Recommended areas to inspect For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. It is possible that you will hear some sounds as follows: Keep the burner and control compartment from your gas appliance.
maintenance GLASS GASKET Flush Glass Replacement Remove the flush door front. Remove the 4 If the glass gasket requires replacement use glass clips from each corner. Slide in the new a tadpole glass gasket for the Flush Front (Part replacement glass. Push the 4 glass clips back # 936-155).
maintenance REMOVING VALVE 7. Remove the 12 screws securing the valve tray assembly in place (Diagram 4) and then lift the entire assembly out. 1. Shut off the gas supply. 2. Remove the safety screen and flush glass door–see instructions in manual.
Gas Maintenance parts list Recommended Annual Routine Maintenance for Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts GAS APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE 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 •...
parts list MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # Description Part # Description 433-525 Burner Assembly 911-228/P Remote Receiver 910-142 Fan Thermodisc 910-592 Remote Handheld Transmitter 438-574/P Valve Assembly - NG 911-127 Receiver Compartment Door 438-576/P Valve Assembly - LP 911-137 Pilot Clip 438-917 Fan Assembly 910-331/P...
warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. (for Canadian customers) and Fireplace Products US, Inc. (for US 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 Lifetime Warranty and the period of such coverage are set forth in the table below.
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warranty The authorized selling dealer, or an alternative authorized FPI dealer if pre-approved by FPI, is responsible for all in-field diagnosis and service work related to all warranty claims. FPI is not responsible for results or costs of workmanship of unauthorized FPI dealers or agents in the negligence of their service work. At all times, FPI reserves the right to inspect reported in the field/on location complaints of products claimed to be defective before processing or authorizing any claim.
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warranty This warranty does not cover dealer travel costs for diagnostic or service work. All labor rates paid to authorized dealers are subsidized, pre-determined rates. Dealers may charge you for travel and additional time beyond their subsidy. Any Appliance showing signs of neglect or misuse will not be covered under the terms of this warranty policy and may void this warranty, including Appliances with rusted or corroded fireboxes that have not been reported as rusted or corroded within three (3) months of installation/purchase.
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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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