Regency P33E-NG4 Owners & Installation Manual

Regency P33E-NG4 Owners & Installation Manual

Zero clearance direct vent gas fireplace
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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly,
a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
918-849a
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
P33E-4 Zero Clearance
MODELS:
P33E-NG4 Natural Gas
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
P33E-LP4 Propane
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 cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fi re department.
6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
Owners &
Installation Manual
www.regency-fi re.com
11/02/10

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  • Page 1 P33E-4 Zero Clearance Owners & Installation Manual Direct Vent Gas Fireplace www.regency-fi re.com MODELS: P33E-NG4 Natural Gas P33E-LP4 Propane WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, What to do if you smell gas: ...
  • Page 2 Please ® take a moment now to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the many features of your Regency Fireplace. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 3 This appliance is only use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Conversion from NG to LP ..........34 Optional Brick Panels........... 36 The Warranty: Limited Lifetime ........67 Log Set Installation ............36 Standard Flush Door ...........37 Optional Flush Trim .............37 GT Remote Installation..........38 GTM Remote Installation..........39 GTMF Remote Installation..........41 Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 5: 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® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 6: 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® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 7: Installation

    6) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or weakened during installation. OR CLOTHING IGNITION. siding. 2) Ensure proper grounding using the #8 ground lug provided. Refer to "Wiring Diagram" Section. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 8: Checklist

    Up to two kits may be installed on the fi replace. Please Note: Only 1 HeatWave kit may be oper- ated at one time. This includes the internal blower option as well. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 9: Unit Dimensions

    INSTALLATION UNIT DIMENSIONS UNIT DIMENSIONS WITH CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE 23"(584mm) 33"(838mm) 33"(838mm) 12-3/4"(324mm) Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 10: Clearances W\ Bay Or Flush Front

    (room and/or alcove) 30" (889mm) Top of Unit Vertical (Flex Vent) 1-1/2" Vertical (Rigid) 1-1/4" D: Alcove Width 48" (1219mm) Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum) E: Alcove Depth 36" (914mm) Front to Back Wall (Maximum) Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 11: Combustible Mantels

    Mantel Clearances with Mantel Clearances Contemporary Faceplate with Flush, Full Screens or Bay Glass Drywall 12" (305mm) 7-1/2"(191mm) 0” - 3-1/2" (89mm) 11"(279mm) 9"(229mm) 7"(178mm) Top of Unit 29"(737mm) to floor Side View Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 12: Mantel Leg Clearances With Flush Or Bay Glass

    Combustible mantel leg clearances from side of unit as per diagram: Maximum 1-1/2" projection at 2" minimum clearance. MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES WITH CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE Combustible mantel leg clearances from side of unit as per diagram: Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 13: Framing And Finishing

    HeatWave manual for details. the vent to combustible materials faceplate option. for fl ex or for Rigid Vent (Refer to See framing section when using faceplate in "Clearances" Section). this manual. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 14: Framing Dimensions With Contemporary Faceplate

    32" (812mm) Flex Vent Centerline Height* 30" (762mm) Rigid 26" (660mm) Flex Gas Connection Height* 1 1/2" (38mm) Gas Connection Inset* 4" (102mm) Gas Connection Width* 3" (76mm) * Measured from base of unit. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 15: Framing & Finishing W\ Contemporary Faceplate

    Note: Unit must be raised up by 1' to allow for faceplate installation. Current P33E-4 orifi ce size: #44 #54 Must replace with: #47 #56 Warning: Fire hazard is an extreme risk if these changes are not adhered to. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 16: Unit Assembly Prior To Installation

    ® There are 5 vent systems approved for use with the P33E-4: the Regency Direct Vent Flex System for Horizontal Terminations only and the Simpson Dura-Vent Pro, Selkirk Direct-Temp, Amerivent Direct Vent, Metal-Fab Sure Seal, Security Secure Vent and ICC Excel Direct for Horizontal and Vertical Terminations (see following "Venting"...
  • Page 17: Exterior Vent Termination Locations

    * Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier 3 feet (91cm) within a height of 15 feet (4.5m) above the meter / regulator assembly 3 feet (91cm) above - if within 10 feet (3m) horizontally Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 18: Regency Direct Vent Flex System

    AstroCap can be replaced with the FPI Riser Vent Termination Cap or the Dura-Vent Snorkel Termination Cap. Note: for P33E-NG4 with contemporary faceplate - unit must be raised by 1". Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 19: Installation Procedures

    2 x 4 or 2 x 6 walls. The liners must slip over the collars a minimum of 1-3/8". 6-7/8" Screws (175mm) (4 per connection) dia. air intake Wall Thimble 2 pieces (10" (254mm) Outer Diameter) Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 20: Rigid Pipe Venting Systems

    American Metal Products Ameri Vent Direct Vent, Security Secure Vent , Selkirk Direct-Temp. AstroCap is a proprietary trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Dura-Vent® and Direct Vent are registered and/or proprietary trademarks of Simpson Dura-Vent Co. Inc. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 21: 4" X 6-5/8" Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart

    Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not All Rigid Pipe components are available directly from FPI. 4” X 6- 5/8” RIGID PIPE CROSS REFERENCE CHART Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not all rigid pipe components are available directly from Regency. Description...
  • Page 22 Never allow the vent to run downward - this could cause high temperatures and may present a possible fi re hazard. Regency Fireplace Products . 6988 Venture St. . Delta, BC . Canada . V4G 1H4 . 604-946-5155 . www.regency-fire.com...
  • Page 23: Rigid Pipe Venting Arrangements

    Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • Maintain clearances to combustibles. • When using Contemporary Faceplate, unit must be raised 1". Note: Must use optional rigid pipe adapter when using rigid vent systems (Part # 510-994). Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 24 Vent must be supported at offsets. • Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • Maintain clearances to combustibles. • When using Contemporary Faceplate, unit must be raised 1". Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 25: Horizontal Terminations

    Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • When using Contemporary Faceplate, unit must be raised 1". Minimum Minimum Flex Kit Center-Line Simpson Dura-Vent Center-Line Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 26 8 feet total horizontal. 3' Max. 4' Min. 6' Max. Please note minimum 4' Max. 6' Min. 7' Max. 1 foot between 90 elbows is required. 5' Max. 8' Min. 8' Max. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 27 1 foot between 90 required. elbows is required. 5' Min. 8' Max. 6' Min. 6' Max. 6' Min. For additional vertical venting with 2 x 90 elbows, refer to "Rigid Pipe Venting Arrangements" Section. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 28 5' Max. 7' Min. horizontal. 5' Min. 6' Max. 8' Min. Please note min. 1 foot 6' Min. 7' Max. 9' Min. between 90 elbows is required. 7' Min. 8' Max. 10' Min. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 29: Vertical Termination With Co-Linear Flex System

    3" Co-linear Adapter with fl ashing Outer Pipe with Kit# 946-563 Air Intake Pipe Length Co-Linear Flex Rigid Pipe Adapter Adapter # 510-994 with Kit# 946-563 45 Elbow Inner Pipe Adapter with Kit# 946-563 Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 30: Venting Arrangements - Vertical Terminations

    Co-linear Flex System for both Residential & Manufactured Homes into Masonry Fireplaces Horizontal Distance (Feet) When using Contemporary Faceplate, unit must be raised 1". The shaded area in the diagrams show the allowable vertical terminations. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 31: Unit Installation With Horizontal Termination

    “Mill-Pac” sealant (supplied) to every in- ner pipe connection. Failure to do so may result in drafting or performance issues not covered under warranty. Silicone (red RTV) is optional. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 32: Unit Installation With Vertical Termination

    7) Ensure vent is vertical and secure the base of the fl ashing to the roof with roofi ng rails, slide storm collar over the pipe section and Diagram 2 seal with a mastic. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 33: Pilot Adjustment

    10"+/- 0.2"w.c. 886 S.I.T. VALVE DESCRIPTION 1) Manual high/low adjustment 2) Pilot adjustment 3) Outlet Pressure Tap 4) Inlet Pressure Tap 5) Pilot Outlet 6) Main Gas Outlet 7) Main Gas Inlet Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 34: Conversion From Ng To Lp

    #54 and tighten. Remove the pilot shield by removing the 2 screws as shown below. b) Swing the door out 45 degrees from the bottom - then lift up and out. Base Cover Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 35 Assembly to the fi rebox base. Push the Burner Assembly to the left and lift out. Burner Orifi ce Remove the 2 screws, push Burner Assembly to the left and lift out. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 36: Optional Brick Panels

    5) Slide the Top Brick Panel into position and slide the Top Brick Retaining clips so that they hold the Top Brick Panel in place and tighten down the screws. 2nd Grate Tab Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 37: Standard Flush Door

    Attach the round magnets to the back of the top trim piece and to the bottom trim piece, then attach trim to the top and bottom of Flush door. 5th Grate Tab Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 38: Gt Remote Installation

    12) Reverse steps 5 and 4. (green) 13) Match the remote control to the receiver - see remote control instructions. 14) Reverse steps 2 and 1. 15) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 39: Gtm Remote Installation

    4) Remove DFC (digital fi rebox control box) from the fl oor of the unit. 9) Remove the hi/lo knob if installed by removing 2 screws as shown below. 5) Disconnect wire harness, ground wire and spark wire from DFC. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 40 19) Reverse steps 2 and 1. 20) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks. 14) To unattach these wires - un-clip from the wires on the stepper motor side as shown below. Press down this tab Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 41: Gtmf Remote Installation

    6) Disconnect wire harness, ground wire and spark wire from DFC. 10) Install the stepper motor in the same location the hi/lo knob was removed from - with 2 screws as shown below. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 42 19) Match the remote control to the receiver - see remote control instructions. 20) Reverse steps 2 and 1. 21) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 43: Flush Louvers

    fl ange and swing the bottom against the bottom fl ange of the fl ush door. 2) Secure to the fl ush door bottom bracket with 2 screws provided. Burner ON/OFF control box attached to bottom fl ush louver. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 44: Bay Louvers

    3) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located on top of the bay door. See below. The fi tted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bottom and louver top. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 45: Full Screen Doors

    3) Before attaching the Full Screen Door Frame, remove the Screen Doors from the Full Screen Door Frame by fully opening the doors Cut-Outs and lifting up off of the hinges. See important note in step 10. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 46 7) Mount the Burner ON/OFF Control Box to the left side of the Bottom Grill using 2 x #8 - 1/4" Philips Head Screws. Left Side of Bottom Grill Screen Door Burner ON/OFF Control Box 11) Close screen doors. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 47: Contemporary Faceplate Installation Part 1

    Note: Place Decal Derating P33-4 (918-777) to decal plate by overlaying existing decal located on the front side base of the unit. * For conversion from NG to LP refer to the NG to LP conversion section in the P33-4 manual. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 48: Contemporary Faceplate Installation Part 2

    3) Connect fan ground cable to ground lug. Refer to wiring diagram. fan blades and housing using a soft brush nozzle. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 49: Contemporary Faceplate Installation Part 3

    5) The top of the faceplate has a fl ange that hooks over the top of the fl ush door. Heat Defl ector Diagram 6 Flange Faceplate Support Control Shield Mounting Frame Diagram 3 Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 50 6) Hook the fl ange on the faceplate over the top of the fl ush door and gently lower the faceplate into place until it rests against the faceplate supports as shown in Diagrams 7 & 8. Diagram 7 Faceplate Diagram 8 Faceplate Support Image of P33-4 with Faceplate Image of P33S with Faceplate Diagram 9 Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 51: Wall Thermostat

    9 Ft. BATTERY INSTALLATION 1) 4 AA batteries must be installed in the battery pack to operate the burner switch. 2) Install 2 AA batteries per side and connect as shown below. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 52: Wiring Diagrams

    If the optional remote control is used, the AA batteries normally installed into the battery holder must be removed. The AA batteries in the receiver now operate the unit. Having AA batteries in both the battery holder and receiver will damage the gas valve. Proflame System Configuration 886 GTMF Wire Diagram SureFire™ Switch Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 53: Installing The Optional Fan

    Push hold-down clip onto inside louver motors on a regular basis by vacuuming and press tab until it is at 90 to louver. out the fan blades and housing using a soft brush nozzle. Diagram 1 Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 54: Operating Instructions

    Appuyez sur le bouton ON / OFF Si le service est effectuée, vous devez débrancher l'appareil, du bloc-piles, voir le manuel d'instruction pour plus de détails. DO NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION PLATE 918-628b Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 55: 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® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Log Installation. Note: Improper positioning of logs may create carbon build-up and will severely alter the unit's performance which is not covered under warranty. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 57: Glass Gasket

    Replacement of the glass panels should be done by a licensed or qualifi ed service person. Caution: Wear gloves when removing damaged or broken glass. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 58: Removing Valve

    7) Disconnect the inlet gas line. INSTALLING VALVE 8) Disconnect the EV1, EV2, and ground wires from the valve - as shown below. 1) Install new valve assembly. Ground 2) Reverse steps 9-1. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 59: Parts List

    Gasket - Flue Collar 432-967 Burner On/Off Switch Assy 31) * Flue Mounting Plate 63) 910-241 Switch - Burner On/Off *Not available as a replacement part. 910-899 Wire Harness - Valve to Burner Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 60 PARTS LIST Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 61: Burner & Log Assembly

    Burner Grate Assembly - NG/LP 83) * Rear Log Support Bracket - NG/LP 85) 431-930 Log Set 86) 430-097 Air Defl ector-Left 87) 433-018 Air Defl ector-Right *Not available as a replacement part. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 62: Flush Front & Louvers

    904-715 Pushnut Fastener 3/16" 139) 936-155 Glass Gasket (Tadpole) Screw - #8 x 1/2" 140) 948-042 Spring Hinge - Black ® 179) 948-216 Regency Logo Plate *Not available as a replacement part. Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 63: Contemporary Faceplate

    Bumper Rubber W/Machine Screw 8-32 x 3/8" 904-925 Cap Assy Brushed Stainless 3/4" diameter. 434-032 Control Shield 434-018F Heat Defl ector 904-434 Burner Orifi ce #47 (Natural Gas) 904-241 Burner Orifi ce #56 (Propane Gas) Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 64 NOTES Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 65 NOTES Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 66 NOTES Regency® P33E-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 67: 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 68 ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: ______________________________________________________ Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ Regency, Panorama, AstroCap and Surefi re are trademarks of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Printed in Canada © Copyright 2010, FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. All rights reserved.

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