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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
06/29/11
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- Page 1 Tested by: Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference. 918-667a FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1H4 06/29/11...
- Page 2 REGENCY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Log Set Installation ............25 SAFETY LABEL Wiring Diagrams ............29 Optional Remote Control ..........30 Safety Label..............4 Optional Wall Thermostat ...........30 Final Check..............30 REQUIREMENTS First Fire ..............31 MA Code - CO Detector..........5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNIT DIMENSIONS Operating Instructions ..........31 Lighting Procedure ............31 Shutdown Procedure ...........31 Unit &... -
Page 4: Safety Label
Ensure that the safety label is attached to the unit. NOTE: FPI units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one. -
Page 5: Requirements
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 6: Unit & Faceplate Dimensions
DIMENSIONS ® Regency L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION FOR YOUR SAFETY YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE- FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE This appliance requires air for proper combustion. IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI- Always provide adequate combustion and ANCE. TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN ventilation air. Follow instructions and information AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE in CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA (in the USA), regarding... -
Page 8: Important Message
FACTORY BUILT by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI The FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert must be installed in Standards to make you aware of the following: FIREPLACE accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual fi... -
Page 9: Installation Checklist
The FPI Gas Insert is installed as listed aaaaa MATERIALS below. aaaaa REQUIRED aaaaa 1) Check all clearances to combustibles. -
Page 10: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles
INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL COMBUSTIBLES CLEARANCES Unless otherwise stated the clearances listed below are Minimum distances Because of the extreme heat this fi replace emits, the mantel clear- to combustible materials. Please Note: A major cause of chimney ances are critical. -
Page 11: Venting
3" Flex - 35 ft. (exhaust) 948-316 2" Flex - 35 ft. (intake) Part # Description 946-582 FPI Co-linear DV Vertical Termination Cap, Flashing & 948-305 3" Flex - 35 ft. (intake & exhaust) 2" Collar 946-529 FPI Co-linear DV Vertical Termination Cap & Flashing... -
Page 12: Converting From 3" & 3" Venting To 3" & 2
INSTALLATION VENT RESTRICTOR POSITION CONVERTING FROM 3" & 3" VENTING TO 3" & 2" 1) Remove the top plate from the unit by undoing the screw at the front The Vent Restrictor plate is located on the inside top of the fi rebox. of the fi... -
Page 13: 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 14: Gas Pipe Pressure Testing
INSTALLATION GAS PIPE SIT VALVE DESCRIPTION PRESSURE TESTING 1) Gas on/off knob The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing 2) Manual high/low adjustment its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas 3) Pilot Adjustment supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. -
Page 15: Conversion Kit #536-969 From Ng To Lp
INSTALLATION CONVERSION KIT #536-969 FROM NG TO LP LP Conversion instructions for BEFORE UNIT INSTALLATION. THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER, IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION!! LP Conversion Kit Contains: Qty. Part # Description 910-037 LP Pilot Orifi... - Page 16 INSTALLATION 13) From the valve remove the black protec- 9) Remove burner orifi ce with a 1/2" wrench tion cap by hand from the high-low knob WARNING! and discard. (Fig.1). Do not overtighten the screw. Recommended to grip the wrench by the short side. 18) Verify that if the conversion is from NG to LPG, the screw must be re-assembled with the red o-ring visible (Fig.
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Page 17: Optional Brick Panel Installation
INSTALLATION OPTIONAL BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION NOTE: Brick Panels are mandatory when using Optional Remote 1) Carefully remove the brick panels from the box and unwrap them. 3) Slide the right side brick panel into position and secure in place using the brick clip. -
Page 18: Screen Door Install/ Removal
INSTALLATION SCREEN DOOR INSTALL/ REMOVAL GLASS DOOR INSTALL/ REMOVAL 1) Remove the glass door. 1) Remove the glass door. a) Pull off the left side spring hook that holds the door in place. While 2) Hook the screen door over top of the glass door. holding the hook turn it upside down and place it into the middle opening on the top side mounting bracket. -
Page 19: Contour Or Contemporary Faceplate
INSTALLATION CONTOUR OR CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE Faceplate Contents List: 4) Place the 2 wire clips on the inside of the right faceplate panel as shown in diagram 3. Faceplate (Contour or Contemporary) Louver (Contour or Contemporary) Screws (10-24 x 1/2" Pan Head Phillips Black) Wire Clips Cable Tie Faceplate Installation:... - Page 20 INSTALLATION 6) Peel off the tape from the velcro strips and mount the DC Sparker 9) Close the right side faceplate panel. to the velcro on the inside of the right faceplate panel as shown in diagram 5. Install batteries into the DC Sparker (batteries are 10) Remove the remote receiver bracket from the left side of the unit by included with packaged manual).
- Page 21 INSTALLATION 17) Fit the bottom louver into the slots at the bottom of the fi rebox as 13) Tuck the wires completely into the sleeve and place the supplied shown in diagram 14. cable tie to the end of it as shown in diagram 11. Diagram 11 14) Place the grommet removed from step 10 over the sleeve (see diagram 12) and put back in place (see diagram 13).
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Page 22: Optional Backing Plate
INSTALLATION OPTIONAL BACKING PLATE Backing Plate Contents List: Backing Plate Installation: Screws (#8 x 1/2" Type B Black) Backing Plate Attach Top Backing Plate to Faceplate 1) Remove the faceplate (Contour or Contemporary) from the unit if Backing Plate Assembly: already installed. - Page 23 INSTALLATION 5) Open the left and right side faceplate panels of the faceplate. Attach Left & Right Corner Backing Plate 6) Mount the faceplate onto the unit by aligning the 4 key hole slots in 9) Place the right side corner backing plate over the top and right side the faceplate with the screws installed to the mounting brackets on backing plate.
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Page 24: Optional Hearth Trim
INSTALLATION OPTIONAL HEARTH TRIM Hearth Trim Contents List: Screws (10-24 x 1/2" Truss Head) Hearth Trim Customize Hearth Trim: a) The Hearth Trim can be adjusted to custom fi t an installation by pulling apart the top piece from the bottom piece. b) Cut the top of the bottom piece of the hearth trim to the appropriate height using a metal cutting blade. -
Page 25: Log Set Installation
INSTALLATION LOG SET INSTALLATION Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the logs are not positioned in their correct locations. If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation. - Page 26 INSTALLATION 6) Place log 2-715 into the pin on log 2-712 and rest the right end of the log on the notch in log 2-713. 2-715 2-712 2-713 2-712 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.
- Page 27 INSTALLATION 7) Place embers on the right side of the burner as shown. Fit log 2-716 into the pin on log 2-712. 2-716 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.
- Page 28 INSTALLATION Completed Log Set Installation 2-711 2-715 2-712 2-713 2-714 2-716 ® Regency L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
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Page 29: Wiring Diagrams
INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAMS This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. However, WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions a 120V A.C. power supply is needed for the fan/blower operation. This appliance is equipped with a three pronged (grounding) plug for your protection against shock Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly surfaces and are away from sharp edges. -
Page 30: Optional Remote Control
250-750 millivolt rated non- anticipator type thermostat that is CSA, ULC or UL approved may be used. Use of FPI Remote Control Kit #910-399 or #910-368 is approved for this unit. Use of other It is recommended that the thermostat be systems may void your warranty. -
Page 31: First Fire
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION FIRST FIRE OPERATING 3) Turn gas control knob counterclockwise so indicator points to the "PILOT" position. INSTRUCTIONS Depress the gas control knob fully. Depress The fi rst fi re in your insert is part of the paint the ignitor button several times until the curing process. -
Page 32: Copy Of Lighting Instruction Plate
Blower: FPI gas appliances use high tech blowers to push heated air farther into the room. It is not unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound when ON. -
Page 33: Maintenance Instructions
FPI dealer for further and should only be refi nished with heat instructions. resistant paint (not with wall paint). FPI uses LOG REPLACEMENT StoveBrite Paint - Metallic Black #6309. 3) Make a periodic check of the burner for The unit should never be used with broken logs. -
Page 34: Fan Replacement
MAINTENANCE FAN REPLACEMENT b) Swing the door out 45 degrees and lift up 8) Remove the burner tray by undoing the 4 1) Unplug the power source. and out. screws. 2) Open the left and right side faceplate panels. 3) Remove the bottom louver by pulling out. 4) Remove the glass door. - Page 35 MAINTENANCE 12) Remove the 2 screws that hold the fan bracket 15) Replace the fan. 10) Remove the fan cover plate by undoing the in place. 12 screws that hold it in place. NOTE: Bend the connector clips down before re-installing the fan cover plate.
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Page 36: Valve Replacement
MAINTENANCE VALVE REPLACEMENT 7) Disconnect the gas connection to the 1) Open the left and right side faceplate b) Swing the door out 45 degrees and lift up valve. panels. and out. 8) Disconnect the ignitor wire from the DC 2) Remove the bottom louver by pulling out. - Page 37 MAINTENANCE 11) Remove the burner by undoing the 3 13) Remove the rear log tray by undoing the 3 screws. screws. Valve Removed 15) Replace the valve. 16) Reverse steps 14 - 1. Rear Log Tray Removed Burner Removed 14) Remove the 12 screws that hold the valve 12) Remove the burner tray by undoing the 4 tray to the fi...
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Page 38: Parts List
PARTS LIST MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # Description Part # Description 1) 940-355/P Glass 910-073 Battery Holder - DC Sparker 536-539 Door Frame Assembly 910-074 DC Sparker - Switch 536-540 Door Frame Assembly with Glass 910-478 Valve - S.I.T. - Natural Gas / Propane Valve Tray 2) 948-463 Burner Assy - NG/LP... -
Page 39: Faceplate Assembly
PARTS LIST FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Part # Description 60) 536-918 Contemporary Faceplate 61) 536-914 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 ®... -
Page 40: Backing Plate & Hearth Trim Assembly
PARTS LIST BACKING PLATE & HEARTH TRIM ASSEMBLY Part # Description 536-922 Backing Plate 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. - Page 41 NOTES ® Regency L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert...
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Page 43: Warranty
Conditions: Any part or parts of this unit which in our judgement show evidence of such defects will be repaired or replaced at FPI's option, through an accredited distributor or agent provided that the defective part be returned to the distributor or agent Transportation Prepaid, if requested. - Page 44 Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ Regency and Liberty are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. © Copyright 2011, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada...
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