Regency Heatwave P36 User manual

918-225c 11/19/09
Manufactured by:
FPIFireplaceProductsInternationalLtd.
6988 Venture St.,
Delta, B.C. Canada, V4G 1H4
Tested by: Warnock Hersey
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
* Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour'sphone.Followthegassupplier's
instructions.
* If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
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 authorized installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by an author-
ized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
HEAT WAVE DUCT KIT
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
KIT # 946-568
Approved for use with Models:
P36, P36D, P42, P48, P90, P95, L676S, P33S & HZ54
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Diagram 1: Guide for possible air duct runs and locations. Keep duct length and number of
bends to a miniumum. Maximum duct length is 20 ft. (6.1m) per kit.
LISTINGS AND CODE
APPROVALS
This Kit has been approved for use with Model
P36, P36D, P42, P48, P90, P95, L676S, P33S
&HZ54.Thiskithas beentestedin accordance
with National Safety Standards, and has been
certifiedbyWarnockHerseyforinstallation and
operation in the United States and Canada as
described in these Installation and Operating
Instructions.
Check with your local building code agency
before you begin your installation to ensure
compliance with local codes, including the
need for "permits" and follow-up inspections. If
any problems are encountered regarding code
approvals, or if you wish clarification on any of
the instructions contained here, contact your
local dealer.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
The Heat Wave Air Duct Kit increases the ef-
fectivenessofyourfireplacebydispersingwarm
air from the fireplace to remote locations in the
same room or other rooms in your home.
Up to two kits may be installed on the fireplace.
Please Note: Only 1 HeatWave kit may be
operated at one time. This includes the internal
blower option as well.
IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION NOTES
1) Theapplianceinstallationmustconformwith
localcodesor,intheabsenceoflocalcodes,
with the current Canadian or National Gas
Codes, CAN1-B149 orANSI Z223.1 Instal-
lation Codes.
2) Theappliancewheninstalled,mustbeelec-
trically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes with
the current National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA70 or CSAC22.1 Canadian Electrical
Code.
3) This kit is tested and safe when installed
inaccordancewiththisinstallationmanual.
Please read all instructions before starting
installation and follow all instructions care-
fully during installation.
4) Installationofthiskitmustbeperformedby
a qualified service technician.
5) The Heat Wave Kit must be installed only
as specified.Any modifications of the kit or
componentswillvoidthewarrantyandmay
cause a fire hazard.
6) Plan the location of the fireplace and the
warm air duct runs, see diagram 1 as a
guide for possible duct runs and locations.
Maximum Duct Run: 20 ft. (6.1m) per
kit.
NOTE: Airflow through the duct system is
affected by the duct length and number of
bends. Keep the length and bends to a
minimum to maximize performance.
PARTS
Included with Kit:
1 946-010 20 ft. (6.1 m) of 6" dia. flex pipe
1 946-517 Fan housing assembly
1 910-423 Variable wall rheostat
1 946-006 Air register
1 946-005 Register adaptor frame (thick)
1 946-000 Round Duct collar
1 946-001 Oval Duct collar
1 946-002 Duct adaptor (round to oval)
1 946-045 Insulation (60")
Hardware package
Ifanypartsaremissingordamaged,contact
your dealer before starting installation. DO
NOT install a damaged kit.

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MINIMUM FRAMING CLEARANCES
12”
(305mm)
12”
(305mm)
20” (508mm)
P33 / P36 / P36D / P48
14”
(356mm)
14”
(356mm)
26-1/4”
(667mm)
P48
Minimum Duct Clearances
Theairducthasa'0'clearancetocombustiblesbutthefirst24"ofpipefrom
the unit requires insulation (included with kit). See diagram 4 on page 3.
*Wall studs must be 16" on center for mounting fan housing.
* Fan Housing: Maintain a 1/4" (6mm) clearance from fan housing to combustible material.
* Wall Registers must be 4"(102mm) from floor above or ceiling below.
6-1/2"
(165mm)
6-1/2"
(165mm)
- 20” (508mm)
- 21-1/4” (533mm)
P90
P95
P90 / P95 - Top Exit
14"
(356mm)
14"
(356mm)
- 20” (508mm)
- 21-1/4” (533mm)
- 22” (559mm)
P90
P95
HZ54
P90 / P95 / HZ54 - Side Exit

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Diagram 2 Side View: Secure fan housing
to minimum 2 x 4 framing.
INSTALLATION
Remove the 2 screws holding the cover plate
on the fireplace side.
NOTE:InstallationofHeatWaveductkitshould
be done prior to drywall installation.
A) P36, P36D, P42, P48, P90, P95 & HZ54
models:
1) Remove the cover plate from the fireplace
side and discard.
Tab
Tab
Tab
Front View
2) Remove the knock-out and bend the tabs
outward.
Center Round
Duct collar over
hole and attach
to the tabs using
3 screws
NOTE:Thismustbedonepriortoplacing
fireplace into final position.
Knockout
plate
2) Bend the tabs outward.
Tab
Tab
Tab
Tabs
Round Duct Collar
pushed down to
inner shell
A) P90 / P95 Model:
1) Remove the knockout plate from the fire-
place top and discard.
3) Cutoutandremovetheinsulationunderthe
top opening.
4) Push Round Duct Collar through to inner
shelltopandattachtoall3tabsonfireplace
top with screws.
B) All models:
1) Determinethe locationoftheairregister/fan
housing assembly. Cut a 5" x 16" (121mm
x 406mm) hole between framing members
(wall studs or floor joists). Maintain a 1/4"
(6mm) clearance from fan housing to com-
bustiblematerial.Seepage2forclearances.
2) Mountandsecurethefanhousingassembly
to framing members, the front of the fan
housing will protrude 1/2" (51mm) out of
the wall so it may be finished with drywall,
etc. See diagram 2.

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Diagram 4
Diagram 3: P90 model
Diagram 3: P36, P36D, P42 & P48 models
3) Install the air duct run. The air duct run has
a zero clearance to combustibles construc-
tionbut the first 24" of the pipe from theunit
requiresinsulation(includedwithkit).Check
local codes.
Securetheducttotheductcollarontheunit
and to the fan housing with 3 screws (per
end) and aluminum duct tape (UL 181A-P
or equivalent).
The first 24" of duct pipe (from the unit)
must be covered with insulation.
Round Air Duct: Attach the 6" round air
duct (supplied) to the fireplace collar and
run the duct to the fan housing. Attach the
round-to-oval adaptor to the fan housing
and the air duct to the adaptor, diagram 3.
Oval Air Duct: Attach the round-to-oval
adaptor to the fireplace starting collar and
a 6" oval duct (not supplied) to the adaptor.
Complete the duct run and attach the oval
duct to the fan housing.
Round and Oval Duct: A combination of
6" round and 6" oval duct can be used in
the duct run. Oval duct components are
not supplied but can be purchased from an
HVAC supplier.
4) InstallthevariablespeedWallRheostat(with
OFF setting) in a convenient location. This
switch controls the fan operation.
5) Wire 120VAC service to the Wall Rheostat
andfromtheWallRheostattotheFanJunc-
tion Box. Use wire nuts to secure the 120V
AC wires to the hot and neutral fan wires
and screw the 120V AC ground wire to the
FanJunctionBox.Seewiringdiagrambelow.
6) Screw the fan junction box to the fan hous-
ing.
7) Screw the RegisterAdapter Frame and the
AirRegisterto the Fan Housing,diagram 4.
Note: For new construction only the Air
Registerisrequiredtocovertheopening.
8) Complete the fireplace installation as per
fireplace installation manual.

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Ground Lug
CAUTION: Label all wires prior
to disconnection when servic-
ing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous
operation.
Caution: Ensure that the wires do
not touch any hot surfaces and are
away from sharp edges.
NOTE: The wires (in dotted lines) and
wire nuts are supplied by others.
IMPORTANT: If the internal blower is installed, it cannot
be operated if the Heat Wave air duct kit fan is operating.
OPERATION
1) Start the fireplace as per instructions and allow it to warm up.
2) Turn the Wall Rheostat "ON" and adjust the variable speed based
upon desired air flow at the Air Duct Register.
WIRING DIAGRAM
MAINTENANCE
1) Service and maintain the fireplace as per the fireplace installation
manual.
2) Keep the Air Register(s) clean and free of any blockage.
Do not cut the ground terminal off
under any circumstances.

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