Regency IP28-PROPANE Quick start guide

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Models: IP28-NG
IP28-PROPANE
IP28-ULPG
Owners &
Installation
Manual
04/07/15
LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS
These gas appliances have been tested in
accordance with AS4553, NZS 5262 and
have been certied by the Australian Gas
Association for installation and operation as
described in these Installation and Operating
Instructions.
Your unit should be serviced annually by
an authorised service person.
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IP28 GAS INBUILT
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appli-
ance
Do not touch any electri-
cal switch: do not use any
phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbour's
phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the re
department.
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult an authorised installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed
by an authorised installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

2Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace
REGENCY
GAS INBUILT FIREPLACE
TO THE NEW OWNER
Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Inbuilt Fireplace by FPI. The Regency
Gas Fireplace Series of appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and
charm of a replace, at the ick of a switch. The model IP28 of this series has been approved
by Australian Gas Association for both safety and efciency. 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 Regency Fireplace.

Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace 3
DIMENSIONS
UNIT DIMENSIONS W/ CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE
MODULAR FACEPLATE AND INFILL PANEL
37.150
(944mm)
28.180
(716mm)
18.850
(476mm)
23.327
(593mm)
14.911
(379mm)
27.298
(694mm)
38-5/16"
33-1/2"
28-5/16"
25-7/8"
3/8"
1-5/8"
(973mm)
(848mm)
(657mm)
(719mm)
(41mm)
(10mm)

4Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace
DIMENSIONS
UNIT DIMENSIONS W/ SLIM LINE FACEPLATE
40-1/2”(1030mm)
28-5/8” (725mm)
16 - 7/8”
27-5/16”
23-3/8”
(593mm)
(427mm)
(693mm)
18.850
475.8

Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace 5
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS - OPTIONAL MODULAR FIREPLACE SOLUTION
DIMENSIONS - OPTIONAL WEATHER BOX
49”(1245mm)
50-3/16” (1275mm)
34-7/8”(886mm)
36-15/16”(938mm)
18-5/16”(465mm)
105°
775mm
822mm
819mm
410mm

6Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DATA BADGE
Copy of Data Badge .....................................................4
INSTALLATION
Important Message ........................................................8
For Your Safety ..............................................................8
Materials Required ........................................................8
Before You Start ............................................................8
Masonary Minimum Fireplace Opening Dimensions .....9
Contemporary Fascia ....................................................9
Slim Line Fascia ............................................................9
Combustible Mock replace" Minimum Fireplace opening
Dimensions ....................................................................9
Clearances To Combustibles .........................................9
Optional Modular replace solution Clearances ..........10
Mock Fireplace kit (zero clearance) installation........... 11
Gas Pipe Pressure Testing ..........................................12
Exterior Flue Termination Locations ............................13
Venting and termination ...............................................14
Aeration Settings .........................................................15
Conversion Kit for NG to LPG Model...........................16
Conversion Kit for NG to ULPG Model ........................17
Optional Stainless steel inner panel install ..................21
Switch operation ..........................................................22
Log set installation .......................................................23
Glass Door installation.................................................24
Contemporary faceplate Installation ............................25
Hearth trim Installation.................................................26
Slim line faceplate Installation .....................................27
Optional inll panel Installation ....................................28
Modular faceplate Installation ......................................29
Final Check..................................................................30
Wiring ..........................................................................30
Standard wiring............................................................30
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions ................................................31
Lighting Instructions.....................................................31
Shutdown Instructions .................................................31
First Fire ......................................................................31
Remote Control ..........................................................31
Copy Of Lighting Instruction Plate ...............................33
Normal Operating Sounds Of .....................................33
Gas Appliances............................................................33
Resetting the unit.........................................................33
MAINTENANCE
Door Glass ..................................................................35
Replacement ...............................................................35
Glass Gasket ...............................................................35
Convection Fan replacement.......................................36
Combustion Fan replacement .....................................37
Pressure switch replacement ......................................38
Valve assembly replacement .......................................39
PARTS LIST
Main Assembly ............................................................41
Contemporary Faceplate Assembly.............................42
Slim line Faceplate Assembly ......................................42
WARRANTY
Warranty ......................................................................43

Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace 7
SAFETY LABEL
(Australia Only)
This is a copy of the label that accompanies each Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt replace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review.
DATA BADGE NOTE: 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.

8Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The Regency Gas Inbuilt must be installed in ac-
cordance with these instructions. Carefully read all
the instructions in this manual rst.
Note: Failure to follow these instructions could
cause a malfunction of the heater which
could result in death, serious bodily in-
jury, and/or property damage. Failure to
follow these instructions may also void
your re insurance and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combustion.
Always provide adequate combustion and ventila-
tion 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 AND REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED
PERSON.
1) The appliance shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instructions,
local gas tting regulations, municipal building
codes, water supply regulations, electrical wir-
ing regulations, with AS5601. (AGA gas instal-
lation code) NZS 5262(New Zealand). Special
conditions ie. marine environment, should be
avoided.
2) The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by an authorised
service person. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excessive lint from carpet-
ing, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean
and free from excessive lint from carpeting.
3) Always connect this space heater to a approved
ueing and termination provided. Flue to the
outside of the building envelope. Never ue to
another room.
4) Inspect the ueing system annually for blockage
and any signs of deterioration.
5) Any safety glass removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
6) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the replace.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
A 240 Volt AC power cord is hooked up to the unit.
Plug 3 wire cord into a suitable receptacle. 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.
The power connection must be accessible with
the appliance installed as per AS5601.
GAS CONNECTION WARNING
Only persons licensed to work with gas piping
may make the necessary gas connections to
this appliance.

Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace 9
INSTALLATION
12"Mantel
(305mm)
3-1/2" (89mm)
Mantel
20”(508mm)
Top
Faceplate
2
0
12 64
810
2
0
12
6
16
4
14
8
18
10
Side View
11"(279mm)
20
Mantel Clearances
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
From Unit
Sides A 2" / 51mm
Ceiling B 39-3/8" / 1000mm
Mantel C 11" / 279mm
Max. Mantle Depth E 12" / 305mm
(see Dia. 2)
Min. Alcove Width F 44-7/8" / 1139 mm
Max. Alcove Depth G 36" / 914 mm
*No hearth required.
MASONARY MINIMUM
FIREPLACE OPENING
DIMENSIONS
(CONTEMPORARY FASCIA)
The minimum replace dimensions for the
Regency gas space heater when using the
Contemporary Fascia are shown in the follow-
ing diagrams:
NOTE: ALLOW FOR SIDE GAS CONNEC-
TION - IF REQUIRED
COMBUSTIBLE
"MOCK FIREPLACE"
MINIMUM FIREPLACE
OPENING DIMENSIONS
The minimum replace dimensions for the
Regency gas space heater when installing into
a combustible mock replace are shown in the
following diagrams:
15-1/8” (384mm)
23-1/2” (597mm)
15-1/8” (384mm)
27-1/2” (699mm)
27-1/2” (699mm)
(SLIM LINE FASCIA)
The minimum replace dimensions for the Regency
gas space heater when using the Slim line Fascia
are shown in the following diagrams:
NOTE: ALLOW FOR SIDE GAS CONNECTION
- IF REQUIRED
490mm
702mm
490mm
770mm
770mm
490mm
702mm
450mm
770mm
770mm
(For Slim line Fascia)
(For Contemporary Fascia)
23-1/2” (597mm)
17” (432mm)
28-7/8” (735mm)
27-1/2” (699mm)
17” (432mm)

10 Regency IP28 Gas Inbuilt Fireplace
INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL MODULAR FIREPLACE SOLUTION CLEARANCES
51-7/16” (1305mm)
39-3/8” (1000mm)
1-7/16”
(37mm)
36”
(914mm)
51-7/16” (1305mm)
33-7/16” (848mm)
25-7/8”
(655mm) 20-5/8”
(523mm)
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IP28
490mm
702mm
450mm
770mm
770mm
MOCK FIREPLACE KIT (ZERO CLEARANCE) INSTALLATION
Zero Clearance Kit
6 Standoffs
2 Side Brackets
1 Insulation Blanket
COMBUSTIBLE MOCK FIREPLACE KIT INSTALLATION:
Minimum cavity size for Low profile faceplate:
702mm Height x 770mm Width x 490mm Depth
Minimum cavity size for Contemporary faceplate:
702mm Height x 770mm Width x 450mm Depth
VENTING CLEARANCES: 10mm is required all around
venting
INSTALLATION OF MOCK FIREPLACE KIT:
1) Install top two 110 mm stand offs to the top of unit.
Install two 67 mm stand offs to the back of unit - install two 55 mm stand offs to the each side of unit.
2) Install left and right side nailing fl ange.
3) Lay insulation blanket on top of unit so it is fl ush and tight against backside of faceplate.
4) Unit is now ready for install into a combustible cavity that has the above mentioned clearances.
10mm
Top standoffs x 2
Back standoffs x 2
Insulation blanket
Side standoffs x 2
1 on each side
Side Nailing Flange x 2
1 on each left & right
490mm
702mm
490mm
770mm
770mm
NOTE: Please adjust nailing fl anges in relationship to either Contemporary or Low Profile Faceplate. Faceplate needs to be fl ush against fi nished wall.
Low Profile Fascia Contemporary Fascia