Regency L965E-NG Owners & Installation Manual page 4

REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT VENT ONLY: This type is identifi ed by the prefi x DV. This appliance draws all of its air for combustion from outside
the dwelling, through a specially designed vent pipe system.
This appliance has been tested and approved for installations from 0 feet to 4500 feet (1372 m) above sea level.
In the USA: The appliance may be installed at higher altitudes. Please refer to your American Gas Association guidelines
which state: the sea level rated input of Gas Designed Appliances installed at elevations above 2000 (610 m) feet is to be
reduced 4% for each 1000 feet (305 m) above sea level. Refer also to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54,
local authorities, or codes which have jurisdiction in your area regarding the de-rate guidelines.
In Canada: When the appliance is installed at elevations above 4500 feet (1372 m), the certifi ed high altitude rating shall
be reduced at the rate of 4% for each additional 1000 feet (305 m). Refer also to CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, local authorities, or codes which have jurisdiction in your area regarding the de-rate guidelines.
• This appliance has been tested by INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES NA LTD. and found to comply with the established
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER standards in CANADA and the USA as follows:
TESTED TO: ANSI Z21.88a-2009/CSA 2.33a-2009 VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS
CSA P.4.1-02 TESTING METHOD FOR MEASURING ANNUAL FIREPLACE EFFICIENCY
This Regency L965E/HZ965E Fireplace:
• Has been certifi ed for use with either natural or propane gases. (See rating label.)
• Is not for use with solid fuels.
• Is approved for bedroom or bed sitting room. (IN CANADA: must be installed with a listed wall
thermostat. IN USA: see current ANSI Z223.1 for installation instructions.)
• Must be installed in accordance with local codes. If none exist, use current installation code CAN/
CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (Canada in Canada or ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 in the USA.
• Must be properly connected to an approved venting system and not connected to a chimney fl ue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• The fl ow of combustion and ventilation air not be obstructed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE (Regarding fi rst fi re up):
When the unit is turned on for the fi rst time, it should be turned onto high without the fan on for
the fi rst 4 hours. This will cure the paint, logs, gasket material and other products used in the
manufacturing process. It is advisable to open a window or door, as the unit will start to smoke and
can irritate some people. After the unit has gone through the fi rst burn, turn the unit off including
the pilot, let the unit get cold then remove the glass door and clean it with a good gas fi replace
glass cleaner, available at your local Regency dealer.
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VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER (L965E/HZ965E; NG/LPG)
CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 GAS FIRED APPLIANCES FOR HIGH ALTITUDES
Regency L965E / HZ965E Gas Fireplace