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Important Message
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The RC500E
Direct Vent Freestanding Gas
Stove must be installed in accordance with these
instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in
this manual first. Consult the building authority
having jurisdiction to determine the need for a
permit prior to starting the installation.
Note: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of
the heater which could result in
death, serious bodily injury, and/
or property damage. Failure to
follow these instructions may also
void your fire insurance and/or
warranty.
N o t e : T h e s e
i n s t r u c t i o n s
p r e c e d e n c e o v e r S i m p s o n
Dura-Vent instructions.
Specifications
Fuels:
RC500E is approved for use with natural
gas.
RC500E is approved for use with liquefied
petroleum gases (propane).
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Standard Circulation Fan: 6 speed
Log Sets: Ceramic fibre,7 per set.
Vent System: Coaxial (6-5/8" outer / 4" inner
liner) rigid flue and termination cap.
Information for Mobile /
Manufactured Homes After
First Sale
This Regency
product has been tested and listed by
®
ITS Testing Services as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace
to the following standards:
CSA-2.17-2017, and ANSI Z21.88-2019/CSA 2.33-
2019.
This Direct Vent System Appliance must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280, or the current Standard of Fire Safety
Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites,
and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/
CSA Z240-MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada.
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This appliance installation must comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and local
codes, if any. In the absence of local codes follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
and the current National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70 in the U.S.A., and the current CSA B149.1 Gas
Installation Code and the current Canadian Electrical
Code CSA C22.1 in Canada.
This Regency
Mobile/Manufactured Home
®
Listed appliance comes factory equipped with
a means to secure the unit.
This Regency
Mobile/Manufactured Home
®
listed appliance comes equipped with a dedi-
cated #8 ground lug to which an 18 gauge
copper wire from the steel chassis ground
must be attached.
This appliance may only be installed in
t a k e
an aftermarket permanently located,
manufactured (USA only) or mobile
home, where not prohibited by local
codes.
This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases, unless a certified kit
is used.
Before You Start
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are required by
the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Standards
to make you aware of the following:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING
MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS,
BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR
PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE
BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED
OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE
A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF
HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES,
ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS,
AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID
BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY
SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME AREA
AS THE APPLIANCE.
YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY
BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL
CONTACT BURNS.
A PHYSICAL
BARRIERS IS RECOMMENDED IF
THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL IN
THE HOUSE. TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO
A FIREPLACE OR STOVE, INSTALL AN
ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE TO KEEP
TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND
OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS OUT
OF THE ROOM AND AWAY FROM HOT
SURFACES.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
A BARRIER DESIGNED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF BURNS FROM THE HOT
VIEWING GLASS IS PROVIDED WITH
THIS APPLIANCE AND SHALL BE
INSTALLED FOR THE PROTECTION
OF CHILDREN AND OTHER AT-RISK
INDIVIDUALS.
IF THE BARRIER BECOMES DAMAGED,
THE BARRIER SHALL BE REPLACED
W I T H T H E M A N U F A C T U R E R ' S
BARRIER FOR THIS APPLIANCE.
A N Y S A F E T Y S C R E E N , G U A R D ,
O R
B A R R I E R
R E M O V E D
SERVICING AN APPLIANCE
BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING
THE APPLIANCE.
TODDLERS,
F O R
MUST
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