Regency Fireplace Products L850B Quick start guide

Model: L850B
Owners &
Installation
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Manual
Feb-16-2016
919-370b
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance
or additional information consult an authorised installer, service agency
or the distributor.
It is highly recommended for protection of infants and inrm to place a
secure safety guard in front of this appliance when in operation.
MONTROSE WOOD FIREPLACE
FPI - FIREPLACE PRODUCTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
1 CONQUEST WAY HALLAM VICTORIA 3803

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Thank-you for purchasing a
REGENCY FIREPLACE PRODUCT
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 REGENCY DEALER in your area.
Keep those REGENCY FIRES burning.
SAFETY NOTE: If this wood re 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.
CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY. OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS WOOD PRESER-
VATIVES, METAL FOILS, COAL, PLASTIC, GARBAGE, SULPHUR OR OIL WILL DAMAGE THE
FIRE AND ATMOSPHERE.
"This wood heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efciencies and lower emissions
generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to green or freshly
cut hardwoods."
ONLY CLEAN APPLIANCE WITH A DAMP CLOTH
(NEVER WHEN UNIT IS HOT)
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANERS
DO NOT BURN (WILL VOID WARRANTY):
• Treated wood • Tea Tree • Oil Based woods • Coal • Garbage
• Cardboard • Solvents • Colored Paper • Trash

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table of
contents
Compliance Plate ..................................................................4
Unit Dimensions ....................................................................5
INSTALLATION
Before Installing Your Fireplace .............................................6
Safety Guidelines and Warnings ...........................................7
Wood Fireplace Specifications ..............................................8
Wood Fireplace Specifics-Minimum Clearances ...................9
Optional Base Frame ...........................................................10
Flue and Flue Requirements ...............................................11
Installation Instructions ........................................................15
Optional Fan Kit Installation
Listing and Code Approvals..........................................19
General Information ......................................................19
Minimum Framing Clearances ......................................19
Fan Kit Installation ........................................................20
Fan Duct Extension Kit .................................................21
Wiring Diagram .............................................................21
Optional Outside Air Kit Installation .....................................22
Brick Installation ..................................................................23
APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE
Creosote..............................................................................24
Ash Removal .......................................................................24
Glass Installation .................................................................24
Glass Maintenance..............................................................24
Door Latch Adjustment ........................................................24
Trouble Shooting .................................................................25
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Warnings ......................................................26
Air Slide Control ...........................................................26
Fuel Requirements .......................................................26
Lighting the Appliance ..................................................27
PARTS LIST
Main Assembly ....................................................................28
WARRANTY
Installation of Appliance Checklist.......................................32
Warranty ..............................................................................32

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compliance plate
This is a copy of the data badge that accompanies
each L850B Fireplace. We have included a copy of
the contents here for your review.
NOTE: Regency units are constantly being
improved. Check the data badge on the unit
and if there is a difference, the data badge on
the unit is the correct one.
COPY OF DATA BADGE
Please make note of the unit serial number and enter in the space provided

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dimensions
UNIT DIMENSIONS
1090mm
930mm
790mm
310mm
444mm
614mm
153mm
275 mm
449mm
499mm
412 mm
550mm
1011mm
966mm
462mm
1. Standard Clean Front Dimensions
1100mm
930mm
790mm
310mm
444mm
614mm
153mm
275 mm
449mm
499mm
412 mm
550mm
1011mm
966mm
460mm
2. Optional Faceplate Dimensions
3. Zero Clearance Box Dimensions
4. Standard Firebox Dimension
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BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE
1) Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new wood fireplace. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily
injury or even death. Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer’s installation and operating instructions.
2) Check your local building codes - Building Inspection Department. You may require a permit before installing your fireplace. Be aware that local codes
and regulations may override some items in the manual.
3) Notify your home insurance company that you plan to install a fireplace insert or freestanding heater.
4) THE FIREPLACE CAN GET VERY HOT. DO NOT INSTALL, PLACE OR POSITION TV’S, PAINTINGS, PICTURES, CANDLES, FURNITURE, DRAPES
OR ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE ITEMS ON THE WALL OR NEAR THE FIREPLACE.
5) ENSURE THERE ARE NO EXHAUST FANS WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE FIREPLACE AS THIS CAN CAUSE THE FIREPLACE TO EMIT FUMES
BACK INTO THE ROOM.
6) ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE AIR SUPPLY WITHIN THE ROOM/AREA THE FIREPLACE IS BEING INSTALLED IN TO ENSURE PROPER
OPERATION OF THE FIREPLACE. INSTALL OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT IF IN DOUBT.
7) EVALUATE THE LOCATION OF YOUR FIREPLACE AND OPTIONAL COMPONENTS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE HOW THE FIREPLACE
IS GOING TO BE FINISHED. THE FEATURES YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCORPORATE SUCH AS FACEPLATE, OUTSIDE AIR AND FAN KIT NEED TO BE
EVALUATED.
8) DETERMINE WHAT THE THICKNESS OF YOUR DESIRED NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIALS WILL BE INCLUDING THE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD. THIS PRE-DETERMINED THICKNESS WILL DICTATE THE POSITION OF THE NAILING FLANGES, FRAMING AND
OVERALL FINAL LOOK OF YOUR FIREPLACE.
9) Your fireplace is heavy and requires two or more people to move it safely. The fireplace can be badly damaged by mishandling and or injury can occur.
10) Do not connect the fireplace to a flue system servicing another appliance or an air distribution duct.
WARNING: CARELESS INSTALLATION IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF SAFETY HAZARD. CHECK ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES BEFORE
INSTALLATION OF UNIT.
THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES.
Regency Fireplaces are constructed with the highest quality materials and assembled under strict quality control procedures that ensure years of trouble free
and reliable performance.
It is important that you read this manual thoroughly and fully understand the safe installation and operating procedures. The more you understand the way
your Regency Fireplace operates, the more enjoyment you will experience from knowing that your unit is operating at peak performance.

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1) Never use petrol, petrol type lantern fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fuel, or similar liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire in your heater. Keep
all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
2) Keep the door closed during operation and maintain all seals in
good condition.
3) Do not burn any quantities of paper, garbage, and never burn flam-
mable fluids such as petrol, naptha or engine oil in your heater.
4) If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke spillage as this may
set off a false alarm.
5) Do not overfire heater. If the flue connector, flue baffle or the heater
top begin to glow, you are overfiring. Stop adding fuel and close the
draft control. Overfiring can cause extensive damage to your heater
including warpage and premature steel corrosion. Overfiring will void
your warranty.
6) Do not permit creosote or soot build-up in the flue system. Check
and clean flue at regular intervals. Failure to do so can result in a seri-
ous flue fire.
7) Your Regency heater can be very hot. You may be seriously burned
if you touch the heater while it is operating, keep children, clothing and
furniture away. Warn children of the burn hazard. For safety reasons
a guard around the fire is recommended.
8) The heater consumes air while operating, provide adequate ventila-
tion with an air duct or open a window while the heater is in use or use
optional outside air kit.
9) Do not use grates or andirons or other methods for supporting fuel.
Burn directly on the base or bricks where supplied.
10) Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds prior to slowly
opening the door when refuelling the fire.
11) Do not connect your unit to any air distribution duct.
12) Your wood fire should burn dry, standard firewood only. The use of
cut timber, plywood, “mill ends”, etc. is not allowed as this fuel can easily
overheat your wood fire. Evidence of excessive overheating will void
your warranty. As well, a large portion of sawmill waste is chemically
treated timber, which is illegal to burn in many areas. Salt drift wood
and chemically treated fire logs also must not be burned in your wood
fire.
13) DO NOT OPERATE WITH BROKEN GLASS.
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE-SYSTEM SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND THE
APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING
CODE OR CODES.
WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/
NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
I.E. THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY A COMPLIANCE
PLATE WITH THE MARKING 'TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013'.
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN
APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CON-
SIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF THE APPROVAL GRANTED FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013.
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE-SYSTEM COM-
PONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CON-
SIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN
THE FIRST INSTANCE.
CAUTION: CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS
PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION
UNSAFE.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS
NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY
IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS
TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLA-
TION CLEARANCES.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AS AN OPEN FIRE OR OPERATE WITH
THE DOOR OPEN.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED)
BEFORE OPENING FIRE DOOR.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH
A CRACKED GLASS.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND
OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES PRESERVATIVE-TREATED
WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS

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UNIT DIMENSIONS
Dimensions
The outside dimensions of the Montrose L850 including the Zero
Clearance Box is as follows:
● Width 1097mm
● Depth = 448mm
● Height = 801mm
Height of optional Base Framing Kit = 300mm
Note: Base is non-combustible and needs assembly
Cavity Requirements
Cavity Depth = 698mm - 720mm
Note: Cavity depth is determined by the position of nailing strips and
thickness of non-combustible wall nish. Rear clearance must be 250mm
Cavity Width = 1597mm
Height of zero clearance box off the ground should be a minimum of
300mm and supported by a non-combustible stand able to support 265kg.
● No Ceiling within the cavity.
Flue
● Minimum 4.5 Meters of triple skin
ue required with approved cowling
Optional Ducting
● 2 x Optional fan forced ducting vents
are available, using 150mm ducting to
a max run of 9 Meters

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WOOD FIREPLACE SPECIFICS AND MINIMUM CLEARANCES
Framing Guide
Unit cavity to be open into the roof cavity
Wall Cladding
Non-Combustible material such as 9mm cement sheeting
must be used on front wall of zero enclosure
Hearth Requirements
Hearth needs to be 6mm thick, 1470mm wide and 995mm deep to allow for 300mm leading
edge. We do recommend that your non-combustible hearth extends 900mm in front of the unit.
This allows the oor to be protected when the door is fully open in case of ember drop.
Floor Protection
The oor protector must be minimum of 300mm deep in front of the appliance base. However it
is highly recommended due to the width of the appliance door that this dimension is increased
of ember or hot ash spillage
The appliance must be installed on a non-combustible stand 300mm above the hearth.

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OPTIONAL BASE FRAME
CONSTRUCTING YOUR OWN BASE FRAME
WHEN BUILDING YOUR OWN BASE FRAME OR PEDESTAL BASE PLEASE
ENSURE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET:
1. MINIMUM HEIGHT OF THE BASE FRAME IS 300MM FROM THE FINISHED FLOOR TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ZERO SHELL. IF BASE FRAME
DOES NOT SIT ON THE SAME LEVEL OF THE FINISHED FLOOR, THEN THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE MADE TALLER TO ENSURE THE 300MM
CLEARANCE IS MET. (SEE PAGE 10).
2. ENSURE THE CENTER OF THE BASE IS HOLLOW TO ALLOW THE HOOK-UP OF THE OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT.
3. ENSURE THE BASE IS CONSTRUCTED OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
4. ENSURE THE BASE CAN WITHSTAND THE WEIGHT OF AT LEAST 265KG PLUS.
5. ENSURE THE FLOOR BENEATH THE BASE CAN WITHSTAND AT LEAST 265KG PLUS.