Regency Fireplace Products Energy U31-NG10 Repair manual

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
919-435
MODELS: U31-NG10 Natural Gas U31-LP10 Propane
12.23.15
Energy™U31 Gas Insert
Owners &
Installation Manual
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Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
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- Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch: do not use any phone in your building.
Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.

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TO THE NEW OWNER
Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI.
The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm
of a fireplace, at the flick of a switch. The models U31-NG10 and U31-LP10 of this series have been approved by
Warnock Hersey/Intertek for both safety and efficiency. As it also bears our own mark, it promises to provide you with
economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow. Please take a moment now to acquaint yourself
with these instructions and the many features of your FPI Fireplace.
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table of contents
CONTENTS
Dimensions with Standard Faceplate ...........................................4
Dimensions with Low Profile Faceplate ........................................5
Safety label for the U31-10 ...........................................................6
Ma code - co detector ...................................................................7
For your safety ..............................................................................8
important: save these instructions ................................................9
Specifications ...............................................................................9
Policy for solid fuel burning and factory built fireplaces ................9
Before you start ............................................................................9
Installation checklist ......................................................................10
Materials required .........................................................................10
Minimum fireplace Dimensions .....................................................10
Clearances to combustibles ..........................................................10
Combustible mantel clearances in masonry installation ...............11
Conversion from natural gas to propane .....................................12
Gas connection ............................................................................13
High elevation ...............................................................................13
Draft hood connection ..................................................................13
Venting ..........................................................................................13
Gas pressure test .........................................................................13
Gas insert aeration system ...........................................................14
Test for flue spillage ......................................................................14
Optional brick panel ......................................................................14
Log set installation ........................................................................15
Wiring diagram .............................................................................18
Standard faceplate & hearth trim install .......................................19
Flush louver installation ................................................................20
Low profile faceplate installation ...................................................21
Safety screen installation / removal ..............................................23
Optional wall thermostat ..............................................................24
Final check ...................................................................................24
Operating instructions ..................................................................24
First fire .........................................................................................24
Lighting procedure ........................................................................25
Shutdown procedure ....................................................................25
Automatic convection ...................................................................25
Fan operation ................................................................................25
Normal operating sounds of gas appliances ................................25
Copy of the lighting plate instructions ..........................................26
Maintenance instructions ..............................................................27
Log replacement ...........................................................................27
Glass gasket .................................................................................27
Door glass replacement ................................................................27
Fan maintenance ..........................................................................28
Low profile faceplate ....................................................................31
Warranty: limited lifetime ..............................................................35

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UNIT DIMENSIONS WITH STANDARD FACE PLATE

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dimensions
UNIT DIMENSIONS WITH LOW PROFILE FACE PLATE

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For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
For the State of Massachusetts, flexible connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in length.
For the State of Massachusetts, the appliances individual manual shut-off must be a t-handle type valve.
The State of Massachusetts requires the installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in accordance with NFPA 720 and a CO alarm
with battery back up in the same room where the gas appliance is installed.
This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U31-10 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is
located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened.
NOTE: FPI units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one.
SAFETY LABEL FOR THE U31-10

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requirements
5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10
(2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:
(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for
residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than
seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall
be satisfied:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled
equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is
installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shallobserve that a battery
operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure
served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of
qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon
monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of
thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a batteryoperated carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions
shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight
(8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The
sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL
OBSTRUCTIONS".
4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation
unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR
5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment Not Required To Be Vented" in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by
the Board; and
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product
Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the
instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a
Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies
"special venting systems", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:
1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and
detailed installation instructions.
(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions,
all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipmentat the completion of
the installation.
MA Code - CO Detector
(for the State of Massachusetts only)

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CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPE-
CIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND
SHOULD STAY AWAYTO AVOID BURNS
OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING
MATERIAL,ETC.IT IS IMPERATIVETHAT
CONTROLCOMPARTMENTS,BURNERS
AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS
OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED
OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A
SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-
FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE
IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI-
ANCE. TODDLERS,YOUNG CHILDREN
AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS. A
PHYSICAL BARRIERS IS RECOMMEND-
ED IFTHERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL
INTHE HOUSE. TO RESTRICT ACCESS
TO A FIREPLACE 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combustion.
Always provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air. Follow instructions and information
in CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas
Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA (in the USA), regarding
requirements for combustion and ventilation air.
ANY SAFETY SCREEN, GUARD, OR
BARRIER REMOVED FOR SERVICING
THE APPLIANCE,MUST BE REPLACED
PRIORTOOPERATINGTHEAPPLIANCE.
IFTHE BARRIER BECOMES DAMAGED,
THE BARRIER SHALL BE REPLACED
WITHTHEMANUFACTURER'SBARRIER
FOR THIS APPLIANCE.
A BARRIER DESIGNED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF BURNS FROM THE HOT
VIEWING GLASS IS PROVIDED WITH
THIS APPLIANCE AND SHALL BE
INSTALLED FOR THE PROTECTION
OF CHILDREN AND OTHER AT-RISK
INDIVIDUALS

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installation
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency Gas Insert must be installed in
accordance with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual first.
Consult the building authority having jurisdic-
tion to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation.
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your re
insurance and/or warranty. This appli-
ance can be used with a thermostat.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion. Always provide adequate combustion
and ventilation air. Follow instructions and
information in CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the
USA), regarding requirements for combustion
and ventilation air.
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit
must be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas 30,000 Btu/h
Propane 28,000 Btu/h
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas,
and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 2,000'.
With a field installed conversion kit 0' - 4,500'.
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 7 per set.
Vent System: Minimum 4" B-Vent or listed
gas fuel vent liner.
GAS PRESSURE TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45
kPa). Disconnect piping from valve at test pres-
sures over 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
POLICY FOR SOLID FUEL
BURNING AND FACTORY
BUILT FIREPLACES
The FPI U31-10 may be installed and vented into
any solid fuel fireplace 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 supplied
label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace
into which the gas fireplace insert is installed.
WARNING: This fireplace has been con-
verted for use with a gas fireplace insert
only and cannot be used for burning wood or
solid fuels unless all original parts have been
replaced, and the fireplace re-approved by
the authority having jurisdiction.
2. Do not cut any sheet-metal parts of the fireplace,
in which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed.
3. If the factory-built fireplace 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 firebox in a proper
workmanship like manner. This access hole
must be plugged with a non-combustible insula-
tion after the gas supply line has been installed.
4. The fireplace flue damper can be fully blocked
open or removed for installation of the gas
fireplace insert.
5. The fireplace and fireplace chimney must be
clean and in good working order and constructed
of non-combustible materials.
6. The chimney cleanouts must fit properly.
7. Refractory (firebricks), glass doors, screen rails,
screen mesh and log grates can be removed
from the fireplace before installing the gas
fireplace insert.
8. Smoke shelves, shields and baffles 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 ventila-
tion openings in the fireplace.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are required
by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Stand-
ards to make you aware of the following:
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. The appliance installation must conform with
local codes or in the absence of local codes,
with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. This
appliance should be installed by a qualified
gas fitter technician only.
2. Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person.
3. The appliance should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, animal hair, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
4. See general construction and assembly instruc-
tions. This appliance may only be installed in a
vented, noncombustible fireplace.
5. This appliance is Listed for bedroom installa-
tions. In Canada room heaters must be installed
with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat. Some areas
may have further requirements, check local
codes before installation.
6. This unit is not approved for installation into a
mobile home.
7. Always connect this insert to a vent system
venting to the outside of the building envelope.
Never vent to another room or inside a building.
Make sure that the vent is properly sized and is
of adequate height to provide the proper draft.
8. Inspect the venting system annually for blockage
and any signs of deterioration.
9. Any glass removed for servicing must be re-
placed prior to operating the appliance.
10. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace.
11. Failure to position the parts in accordance with
the diagrams in this manual or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with this appliance
may result in property damage or personal injury.
12. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
be located out of high traffic areas and away
from furniture and draperies. Children and
adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures, especially the fireplace
glass and gold trims, and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children
should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the appliance. Clothing or
other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.