Installation, Venting, Gas connection – Regency NATURAL GAS U32-NG4 User Manual
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U32-4 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert
VENTING
THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
CONNECTED TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A
SEPARATE SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE.
This appliance is designed to be attached to 
two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium fl ex running 
the full length of the chimney. The fl ue length 
must be a minimum length of 8 ' (2.44m) and 
a maximum of 35' (10.7m). See chart below for 
minimum distances from roof. Periodically check 
that the vent is unrestricted.
Masonry chimneys may take various contours 
which the fl exible liner will accommodate. 
However, keep the fl exible liner as straight as 
possible, avoid unnecessary bending.
The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet 
air collar of the termination cap.
Part #
Description
948-305
3" Flex - 35 ft.
946-529 Co-linear
DV
Vertical
Termination
Cap
GAS CONNECTION
GAS CONNECTION WARNING:
Only persons licensed to work
with gas piping may make the
necessary gas connections
to this appliance.
1) If the appliance is to be installed into an
existing chimney system, thoroughly clean 
the masonry or factory built fi replace.
2) The appliance is provided with an opening on
the left hand side of the control compartment. 
A 3/8" NPT gas supply pipe must be brought 
near this inlet hole. 
3) Locate the center point where the vent
will pass through the chimney above the 
appliance. Move the appliance into the 
exact location where it is to be installed. 
Ensure that the Insert is level.
Diagram 3
INSTALLATION
Note: A noncombustible mantel may be
installed at a lower height if the 
framing is made of metal studs 
covered with a noncombustible 
board.
FLUE LINER
INSTALLATION
1) Cut the fl ex liner as required.
 
2) Mark the end of one liner to indicate 
Inlet.
3) Connect the other end of the above liner to
the inlet side of the termination adaptor, seal 
connection with high temperature silicone. 
Secure with gear clamp.
4) Connect the 2nd liner to the exhaust side
of the adaptor, seal connection with high 
temperature silicone. Secure with gear 
clamp.
Alternate Approved Caps
980 Vertical
Termination
Cap
991 High
Wind
Cap
923GK 3"
Co-linear
Adaptor
with
fl
ashing
In areas of consistently high winds, we 
recommend using the Simpson Dura-Vent 
System (923GK adapter and 991 high-wind 
cap).
5) Install
fl
ashing.
6) Insert both liners into chimney, passing
through the damper opening.
7) Install
termination
cap.
8) Connect the marked end of the liner to
the inlet collar of the vent connector plate 
marked with an "I", seal connection with 
high temperature silicone. Secure with gear 
clamp.
The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the 
inlet air collar of the termination cap.