Regency L965E-NG Owners & Installation Manual page 2

SAFETY
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR "Regency" HEATER,
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• All Regency gas-fi red appliances must be installed
in accordance with their instructions. Carefully read all
the instructions in this manual fi rst. Consult the building
authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for a
permit prior to commencing the installation.
• NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions could
cause a malfunction of the fi replace, which could result in
death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage.
• Failure to follow these instructions may also void your
fi re insurance and/or warranty.
GENERAL
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before the fi rst use and, at least, annually by a qualifi ed
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative the control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of high traffi c areas and away from furniture
and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burn or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance, Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a
fi replace 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 fl ammable materials should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifi ed installer, service agency or gas supplier.
• This installation must conform to local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, to the current CAN/CSA-B149.1
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (Canada) or
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.2 (USA)
• To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the fi replace to operate it.
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• To prevent injury, if the pilot or pilot and burners
have gone out on their own, open the glass door and
wait 5 minutes to air out before attempting to re-light
the fi replace.
• Always keep the area around these appliances clear
of combustible material, gasoline and other fl ammable
liquids and vapours.
• These appliances should not be used as a drying
rack for clothing or for hanging Christmas stockings/
decorations.
• Due to the paint curing on the fi replace, a faint odor
and slight smoking will likely be noticed when the fi replace
is fi rst used. Open a window until the smoking stops.
Always connect this gas fi replace to a vent system and
vent to the outside of the building envelope. Never vent
to another room or inside the building. Make sure the
specifi ed vent pipe is used, properly sized and of adequate
height to provide suffi cient draft. Inspect the venting
system annually for blockage and signs of deterioration.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance
with the diagrams in this booklet, or failure to use only
parts specifi cally approved with this appliance, may result
in property damage or personal injury.
WARNING: Do not operate with the glass front removed,
cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualifi ed service person.
• Never use solid fuels such as wood, paper, cardboard,
coal, or any fl ammable liquids, etc., in this appliance.
• Do not use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
or gas control systems that have been under water.
• Do not abuse the glass by striking it or slamming the
door shut.
WARNING
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW
CHILDREN TO TOUCH
GLASS.
Regency L965E / HZ965E Gas Fireplace