Installation, Framing and finishing, Bc a – Regency P131 User Manual

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Regency P121-1/P121LC-1/P121RC-1/P131-1 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

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B

C

A

FRAMING AND FINISHING


CAUTION: The unit does not have to be completely enclosed in a
chase. The clearance on top of the unit is 0" to the standoffs so
combustible building materials can be laid directly on top of the
standoffs. You must maintain clearance from the vent to combustible
materials for both rigid and fl ex, see Vent Clearances, page 9.

P121-1 - See Thru

P131-1 - Pier

Framing Dimensions

P121-1 (See Thru) P131-1 (Pier)

P121LC-1 / P121RC-1

(Corner

Unit)

A 25"(635mm)

25"(635mm)

26-13/16"

minus two times

minus two times

minus one time

the fi nishing

the fi nishing

the fi nishing

material thickness* material thickness* material thickness*

B 42-1/2"(1080mm) 42-1/2"(1080mm)

42-1/2"(1080mm)


C 46-3/4"(1187mm) 45" (1143mm)

45"(1143mm)

minus one time

minus one time

the fi nishing

the fi nishing

material thickness* material thickness*

Note: These units are
non-load bearing.

P121LC-1 - Corner Unit

* Finish material thickness includes: drywall, ceramic tile, slate, etc.

1) For ease of installation, frame your fi replace after it is positioned and

the vent system is installed. Remember to install the top standoffs.
See page 11 for assembly. Use 2x4's and frame to local building
codes.

2) When locating your appliance on an exterior wall or in a chase, apply

a vapour barrier and drywall, as per local building codes. DO NOT
INSULATE THE FIREPLACE ITSELF.

CAUTION: Verify your fi replace dimensions, framing methods and
fi nished wall facing details before framing. Determine the total
thickness of facing material - drywall plus ceramic tiles, slate, etc.
Allow the fi nish surface to be fl ush with the front or side of the
unit. Total facing thickness can vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1-1/4"
(32mm) thick.

P121RC-1 - Corner Unit

INSTALLATION

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