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Regency IG34 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The Regency Gas Inbuilt must be installed in
accordance with these instructions. Carefully
read all the instructions in this manual first.
Note: Failure to follow these 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 fire
insurance and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combus-
tion. Always provide adequate combustion
and ventilation air. Follow instructions and
information in the current AS5601, NZS 5262
or local codes. Consult the "authority having
jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit
prior to starting the installation.
BEFORE YOU START
Installation is to be carried out ONLY by an
authorised person.
1) The appliance shall be installed in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions, local gas fitting regulations,
municipal building codes, water supply
regulations, electrical wiring regulations,
with AS5601. (AGA gas installation code)
NZS 5262(New Zealand)
2) Installation and repair should be done
ONLY by an authorised person.
3) The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by an authorised
serviceperson.Morefrequentcleaningmay
berequiredduetoexcessivelintfromcarpet-
ing, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and
circulatingairpassagewaysoftheappliance
be kept clean and free from excessive lint
from carpeting.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions.Thisappliance may only be in-
stalledinaflued,non-combustiblefireplace.
The appliance and flue should be enclosed
when installed or passing through a living
area, where children may come in contact
with it.
5) Alwaysconnectthisspaceheatertoachim-
ney and flue to the outside of the building
envelope.Neverfluetoanotherroom. Make
sure that the flue is properly sized and is
of adequate height to provide the proper
draft.
6) Inspect the flueing system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the ap-
pliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
9) Installer must mechanically attach the sup-
plied label to the inside of the firebox of the
fireplace into which the gas fireplace insert
is installed.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
A 240 Volt AC power cord is hooked up to the
unit.Plug3wire cordintoasuitablereceptacle.
Do not cut the ground terminal off under any
circumstances.
When connected with 240 volts, the appliance
must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes.
This unit is polarity sensitive and will not
operate if polarity is incorrect.
"WARNING:Thisfireplacehasbeenconverted
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."
WARNING:
Suitable for installation into a masonry
fireplace only.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
Before installing vent system ensure that the
damperplate is openand secure toprevent the
damper plate from falling down and crushing
the liner.
The FPI Gas Inbuilt is installed as listed.
1) Checkallclearancestocombustibles,(Refer
tosections"MinimumFireplaceDimensions
and Clearances to Combustibles)
2) Make the gas connection. (Refer to section
"Gas Connection")
3) Installthe3"(76.2mm)fluelinertothesliding
connectorplate.(Refertosection"FlueLiner
Installation.")
4) Slide the unit half way into the fireplace.
5) Pull the vent connector plate through the
taperedbracketsandfastentothefrontplate.
Refer to section "Flue Liner Installation.")
6) Slide the unit fully into the fireplace.
7) Test gas pressure (Refer to section "Gas
Pipe Pressure Testing"). Check aeration
system(Refertosection"GasInsertAeration
System").
8) Installstandardandoptionalfeatures. Refer
to the following sections:
a. Log Set
b. Faceplate & Door Trim
c. Inner Stainless Panels
9) Finalcheck:Beforeleavingthisunitwiththe
customer, theinstallermust ensure thatthe
appliance is firing correctly. This includes:
a) Clocking the appliance to ensure the
correct firing rate.
b) Adjusting the primary air and restrictor
settings, if required, to ensure that the
flame does not carbon.
NOTE:
TO BE INSTALLED ONA
NON- COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR.