Installation, Minimum fireplace clearances, Installation checklist – Regency E21-NG2 User Manual

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Regency

E21-2 Gas Fireplace Insert

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INSTALLATION

POLICY FOR SOLID

FUEL BURNING &

FACTORY BUILT

FIREPLACES

The Regency

E21 may be installed and vented

into any solid fuel ﬁ replace that has been installed
in accordance with the National, Provincial and
local building codes and is constructed of non-
combustible materials.

1) Installer must mechanically attach the sup-

plied label to the inside of the ﬁ rebox of the
ﬁ replace into which the gas ﬁ replace insert
is installed.

2) Do not cut any sheet-metal parts of the

ﬁ replace, in which the gas ﬁ replace insert
is to be installed.

3) If the factory-built ﬁ replace has no gas access

hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1-1/2"
(37.5mm) or less may be drilled though the
lower sides or bottom of the ﬁ rebox in a proper
workmanship like manner. This access hole
must be plugged with a non-combustible
insulation after the gas supply line has been
installed.

4) The

ﬁ replace ﬂ ue damper can be fully blocked

open or removed for installation of the gas
ﬁ replace insert.

5) The ﬁ replace and ﬁ replace chimney must

be clean and in good working order and
constructed of non-combustible materials.

6) The

chimney

cleanouts

must

ﬁ

properly.

7) Refractory (ﬁ rebricks), glass doors, screen

rails, screen mesh and log grates can be
removed from the ﬁ replace before installing
the gas ﬁ replace insert.

8) Smoke shelves, shields and bafﬂ es may be

removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
If any part is removed it must not weaken
the structural integrity of the factory built.

9) Trim panels or surrounds shall not seal

ventilation openings in the ﬁ replace.

MINIMUM FIREPLACE

CLEARANCES

Diagram shows the minimum ﬁ replace opening
required to be able to install the Regency

gas

ﬁ replace insert.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

1) Locate your appliance. Refer to the "Clear-

ances to Combustibles" and "Minimum
Fireplace Clearances" sections.

2) Make gas and electrical connections. Refer

to the "Gas Connection" section.

Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram in the
"Valve Description" section.

3) Install Flue Connector. Refer to the "Flue

Connector Installation" section.

4) Install vent. Refer to the "Venting" section.

5) Test Gas pressure. Refer to the "Gas Pipe

Pressure Testing" section.

Check aeration. Refer to the "Gas Insert
Aeration System" section.

6) Test for ﬂ ue spillage. Refer to the "Test for

Flue Spillage" section.

7) Install standard and optional features. Refer

to the following sections where applicable:

Brick

Panel

Faceplate

Trim

Flush

Glass

Flush

Louver

Bay

Front

f. Full Screen Doors

Remote

Control

Wall

Switch

Wall

Thermostat

8) Final check. Refer to the "Final Check"

section.

Before leaving this unit with the customer,
the installer must ensure that the appliance is
ﬁ ring correctly and operation fully explained to
customer.

This includes:

1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct

ﬁ ring rate (rate noted on label) after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.

2) If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure

that the ﬂ ame does not carbon. First allow
the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.

3) Ensure that the appliance is venting

correctly.

CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results
in damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.

Note: If you are installing the Molded Faceplate,
the minimum fireplace dimensions are as
follows:

Width (at front): 29-1/8" (740mm)

Depth: 15"

(381mm)

Height: 18-5/8"

(473mm)

"WARNING: This ﬁ replace has been converted
for use with a gas ﬁ replace insert only and
cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels
unless all original parts have been replaced,
and the ﬁ replace re-approved by the authority
having jurisdiction."

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