Regency Fireplace Products I2400M Quick start guide

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918-171a
MODELS: I2400M
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10/18/11
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Installer
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Homeowner:
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2Regency I2400M
Thank-you for purchasing a
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The pride of workmanship that goes into each of our products will give you years of trouble-free
enjoyment. Should you have any questions about your product that are not covered in this manual,
please contact the in your area.
Keep those  burning.
 If this Insert is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety,
follow the installation instructions, contact local building, re ofcials, or authority having jurisdiction
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
The authority having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation to determine the need to
obtain a permit.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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

Safety Label ..................................................................4
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Unit Dimensions ...........................................................5

Before InstallingYour Insert ...........................................6
Chimney Specications .................................................6
Wood Insert Specications ............................................6
Installing Your Insert ......................................................7
Optional Flue Connector Kit ..........................................7
Masonry And Factory Built Fireplace Clearances .........8
How To Determine If Alternate
Floor Protection Materials Are Acceptable.....................8
Flue Connector Bracket .................................................9
Installation Into a Masonry Fireplace .............................9
Installation Into a Factory Built Fireplace.......................9
Installation of the Faceplate and Trim..........................10
Installation of the Fan/blower....................................... 11
Floor Protection ...........................................................12
Firebrick Assembly ......................................................12
Draft Control ................................................................12
Flue Bafe & Secondary Air Tube Installation .............12
Door Handle ................................................................12
Screen Door ................................................................12
First Fire ......................................................................13
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Some Safety Guidelines ..............................................13
Wood Storage ..............................................................14
Ash Disposal................................................................14
Fan Operation .............................................................14
Creosote ......................................................................14
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Maintenance of Gold-Plated Doors .............................15
Door Gasket ................................................................15
Door Latch Adjustment ................................................15
Glass Cleaning ............................................................15
Glass Replacement .....................................................15
Glass Removal ............................................................15
Annual Maintenance ....................................................15
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Main Assembly & Options............................................16
Faceplates ..................................................................17
Brick Panels ................................................................18
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Warranty .....................................................................19
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SAFETY LABEL
This is a copy of the label that accompanies
your . We have printed a copy
of the contents here for your review.
 Regency 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.
Part #: 918-176c Size: 3" H x 12-1/2" W (fi le at 100%)
Colour: Black on grey, except for what is indicated as being printed red on grey. June 20/07: updated logo as per SCC requirements. Mar. 1/10: Updated Logo Apr. 7/11: Updated date of manufacture / added 5.5" liner
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY
CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH
July 1990, PARTICULATE
EMISSION STANDARDS.
MANUFACTURED BY FPI LTD.
SIGNATURE
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2011
2012 2013
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE
INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN MASONRY
FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN
YOUR AREA.
LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE INSERT CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AND U.S.A. MODEL: I2400M TESTED TO: ULC-S628-93 / UL-1482 / UL-737 REPORT NO.: 219-S-03-2 THE I2400M MEETS UL-737 STANDARD FOR FIREPLACE STOVES WHEN A FIRESCREEN IS PROVIDED.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
246
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (MEASURED FROM INSERT BODY)
ADJACENT SIDEWALL A) 11 in / 280 mm MANTLE B) 20 in / 508 mm TOP FACING C) 12 in / 305 mm SIDE FACING D) 8 in / 200 mm
COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION: 5.5" (140mm) or 6" (152mm) STAINLESS STEEL LINER.
OPTIONAL COMPONENT: FAN (142-917), ELECTRICAL RATING: VOLTS 115, 60 HZ, 0.6 AMPS, SCREEN DOOR (846-102) DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. DO NOT ROUTE POWER CORD UNDER OR IN FRONT OF APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR IN MASONRY FIREPLACE. FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE. BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH. RISK OF SMOKE AND FLAME SPILLAGE, OPERATE ONLY WITH DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. IF INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME OPERATE ONLY WITH DOORS FULLY CLOSED - OPEN FEED DOOR TO FEED FIRE ONLY. WHEN OPERATED WITH DOORS OPEN THE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED SCREEN
MUST BE USED. REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH CERAMIC GLASS (5MM). INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY. DO NOT OVERFIRE, IF INSERT GLOWS YOU ARE OVER-FIRING.
CAUTION
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION
DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
READ ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALL ONLY ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH RAISED (F) 0.5IN / 13MM ABOVE AN
ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR MUST BE PROTECTED BY NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING (E) 18 IN / 457 MM TO FRONT AND (G) 8 IN / 205 MM
TO SIDES FROM FUEL DOOR. 0.5" FLOOR PROTECTION NEEDS TO BE WITH k=0.84.
MADE IN CANADA 918-176c
(Duplicate Serial #) 246
Manufactured By
:
FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
6988 VENTURE ST., DELTA, BC V4G 1H4
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DIMENSIONS
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INSTALLATION
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Before installing, check and clean your chimney
system thoroughly. If in doubt about its condi-
tion, seek professional advice. Your Regency
Insert is designed for installation into a masonry
replace that is constructed in accordance with
the requirements of "The Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Ap-
pliance", N.F.P.A. 211, the National Building
Code of Canada, or the applicable local code
requirements.
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian
Electrical code, CSA C22.1.
Regency Inserts are designed to use either a
5.5" (140mm) or 6" (152mm) ue.
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
 The insert must be tested and meet the
requirements of UL 1482 (U.S.) and or ULC
S628 (Canada) when tested in a masonry
replace built per ULC S628.
 The factory-built replace must be listed per
UL 127 or ULC S610.
 Clearances obtained from the masonry re-
place tests are also relevant for installation
in factory-built replaces.
 Installation must include a full height listed
chimney liner type HT requirements (2100
degree F.) per UL 1777 (U.S.) or ULC
S635 (Canada). The liner must be securely
attached to the insert ue collar and the
chimney top.
 Means must be provided to prevent room
air passage to the chimney cavity of the
replace. This may be accomplished by
sealing the damper area around the chimney
liner, or sealing the replace front.
 Alteration of the replace in any manner is not
permitted with the following exceptions;
 external trim pieces which do not affect
the operation of the replace may be
removed providing they can be stored
on or within the replace for re-assembly
if the insert is removed.
 the chimney damper may be removed
to install the chimney liner.
Regency Inserts are constructed with the high-
est quality materials and assembled under strict
quality control procedures that insure years of
trouble free and reliable performance.
It is important that you read this manual thor-
oughly and fully understand the safe instal-
lation and operating procedures. The more
you understand the way your Regency Insert
operates, the more enjoyment you will experi-
ence from knowing that your unit is operating
at peak performance.


 Please read this entire manual before you
install and use your new wood insert. Failure
to follow instructions may result in property
damage, bodily injury or even death. Install
and use only in accordance with manufactur-
er’s installation and operating instructions.
 Check your local building codes - Building
Inspection Department. You may require
a permit before installing your insert. Be
aware that local codes and regulations may
override some items in the manual.
 

  

 Notify your home insurance company that
you plan to install a replace insert or hearth
heater.
 Your replace insert is heavy and requires
two or more people to move it safely. The
insert can be badly damaged by mishan-
dling.
 If your existing replace damper control
will become inaccessible once you have
installed your Regency Insert, you should
either remove or secure it in the open posi-
tion.
 Inspect your replace and chimney prior
to installing your insert to determine that it
is free from cracks, loose mortar or other
signs of damage. If repairs are required,
they should be completed before installing
your insert. Do not remove bricks or mortar
from your masonry replace.
 
  
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 Circulating air chambers (i.e. in a steel
replace liner or metal heat circulator) shall
not be blocked.
 Means must be provided for removal of the
insert to clean the chimney ue.
 Inserts that project in front of the replace
must be supplied with appropriate supporting
means.
 Installer must mechanically attach the sup-
plied label to the inside of the rebox of the
replace into which the insert is installed.
In order for a solid-fuel insert to be certied
for use in factory-built replaces, the above
information must be clearly stated in the instal-
lation manual and appropriate markings. Final
approval is contingent on the authority having
jurisdiction.


Your replace opening requires the following
minimum sizes:
21.5"
 25"
 17"
Two faceplates are available to seal the replace
opening:
 
40" W x 30" H 48" W x 33" H
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
": This replace has been converted
for use with a wood insert only and cannot be
used for burning wood or solid fuels unless
all original parts have been replaced, and the
replace re-approved by the authority having
jurisdiction."

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INSTALLATION
View from Rear of Insert
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
The Straight Flue Adaptor (Part #846-504)
shown here, may be used to produce a secure
connection between your ue connector and the
insert collar. Detailed installation instructions are
included with the kit.


Your insert is very heavy and will require two
or three people to move it into position. The
insert can be made a little lighter by removing
the cast iron door by opening it and lifting it
off its hinges. Be sure to protect your hearth
extension with a heavy blanket or carpet scrap
during the installation.

The convection grills are installed  the
unit is positioned inside the replace.
Position the grill on the inside bodyface side and
fasten using the bolts, washers and nuts provided
(2 per side) as shown in the diagrams.
 
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Clearance diagram for Installations
Side and Top facing is a maximum of 1.5" thick.
Floor protection must be non-combustible, insula-
tive material with an R value of 1.1 or greater.
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Thermal oor protection is not required if the unit is
raised 3.5" minimum (measured from the bottom of
the stove). However, standard ember oor protec-
tion is required. It will need to be a non-combustible
material that covers 16" (406 mm) in the US and
18" (450 mm) in Canada to the front of the unit and
8" (200 mm) to the sides.
If the unit is not raised, thermal oor protection
required is 18" (450 mm) in the US and Canada.
All oor protection must be non-combustible (i.e.,
metals, brick, stone, mineral ber boards, etc.) Any
organic materials(i.e. plastics, wood paper prod-
ucts, etc.)are combustible and must not be used.
The oor protection specied includes some form
of thermal designation such as R-value (thermal
resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity).

The minimum required clearances to combustible materials when installed into a masonry or factory built replace are listed below.
        
       
        
        

 11"/280mm 20"/508mm 12"/305mm 8"/200mm 18"/455mm 0.5"/13mm 8"/200mm


The specied oor protector should be 3/8"
(18mm) thick material with a K - factor of
0.84.
The proposed alternative is 4" (100mm) brick
with a C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8" (3mm) mineral
board with a K-factor of 0.29.

Use formula above to convert specication
to R-value.
R = 1/k x T = 1/0.84 x .75 = 0.893.

Calculate R of proposed system.
4" brick of C = 1.25, therefore
Rbrick = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80
1/8" mineral board of k = 0.29, therefore
Rmin.bd. = 1/0.29 x 0.125 = 0.431
Total R = Rbrick + Rmineral board =
0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231.

Compare proposed system R of 1.231 to
specied R of 0.893. Since proposed system
R is greater than required, the system is
acceptable.


C = Btu = W
(hr)(ft2 )(oF) (m2))(K)

k = (Btu)(inch) = W = Btu
(hr)(ft3)(oF) (m)(K) (hr)(ft)(oF)

R = (ft2)(hr)(oF) = (m2)(K)
Btu W




Regency I2400M
9
INSTALLATION
 Positive Flue
Connection
with Cleanout


Package contains: 3 brackets and 6 screws.
These brackets are to be used to hold the ue
liner (not supplied) to the Insert and keep the
connection. The brackets are screwed into the
top of the Insert in the pre-punched holes and
then screwed into the ue liner.


The insert must be installed as per the require-
ments of your local inspection authority. Three
methods of ue connection are acceptable in
most areas in the US, however 

 Positive ue connection, where a large
blocking plate and a short connector pipe
is used.
 Direct ue connection, where a smaller
blocking plate and a connector pipe to the
rst ue liner tile is used.
 Full ue liner, where a stainless steel rigid
or exible liner pipe is routed from the insert
outlet collar to the top of the chimney.
Regency highly recommends the use of a full
liner as the safest installation and provides the
most optimum performance. Your retailer should
be able to help you decide which system would
be the best for your application.
Flush Inserts
 Direct Flue
Connection
with Cleanout
 Full Flue Liner
(No Cleanout Required)
     
     



The use of one of the connection methods listed
on this page not only increases the safety of your
insert by directing the hot gases up the ue, but
will also help increase the unit's efciency and
decrease creosote deposits in the chimney.
When a connected ue or liner is in use, the
insert is able to “breathe” better by allowing a
greater draft to be created. The greater draft can
decrease problems such as, difcult start-ups,
smoking out the door, and dirty glass.




 When installed in a factory built replace, a
full stainless steel rigid or exible ue liner
is mandatory, for both safety and perform-
ance purposes. When a ue or liner is in
use, the insert is able to breathe better by
allowing a greater draft to be created. The
greater draft can decrease problems such
as, difcult start-ups, smoking out the door,
and dirty glass.
 In order to position the ue liner, the exist-
ing rain cap must be removed from your
chimney system. In most cases the ue
damper should also be removed to allow
passage of the liner.
 In most cases opening the existing spark
screens fully should give enough room for
the insert installation. If it does not, remove
and store.
 If the oor of your replace is below the
level of the replace opening, adjust the
insert's levelling bolts to accommodate the
difference. When additional shimming is
required, use non-combustible masonry or
steel shims.
 Measure approximately the alignment of
the ue liner with the position of the smoke
outlet hole on the insert to check for pos-
sible offset. If an offset is required, use a
proper stainless steel unit available with the
chimney liner.
 Once the above items have been checked,
slide your insert into position after rst po-
sitioning the ue liner and offset if required.
(Re-install raincap at completion of installa-
tion).

    




10 Regency I2400M
INSTALLATION
Faceplate Assembly
Prior to sliding your insert into its nal position
and attaching the connector or liner pipe, the
faceplate side panel plates must be installed
as follows:
 Slide the spring nuts (supplied) over the
slots in the insert’s side convection panels
(the spring nuts may need to be squeezed
with a pair of pliers rst, to help them stay
in position).
 Screw the side faceplate panels, (item A in
the diagram) one to each side.
 Using the top panel (item B in the diagram)
as a gauge, check that the side panels are
within approximately 1/4" of the overall width.
If the difference is greater than this, use
the supplied washers to attain the required
width.
The unit may now be slid into nal position
and attached to the connection system.
 Once connection is made, the insulation strips
should be installed between the insert face-
plates and the replace face. The faceplate
top may now be installed (with insulation
strip behind) by aligning its brackets with the
top ange on the side shields and the angle
iron bar on the insert top. The faceplate trim
may be installed to the edge
of the faceplate at this time.


 




    

Now that your insert is installed, check once
more that all the clearances from the unit to
any combustible materials are correct as listed
earlier.