FPI L234-NG, L234-LP, L234 Owners & Installation Manual

L234 Gas Insert

MODELS: L234-NG Natural Gas L234-LP Propane

Owners & Installation Manual

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or loss of life. 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 ﬂ ammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by an authorized installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1H4

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's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

 If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the ﬁ re department.

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

06/29/11

REGENCY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT

TO THE NEW OWNER

Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. The L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm

of a ﬁ replace, at the ﬂ ick of a switch. The L234-NG and L234-LP have been approved by W arnock Hersey for both safety and efﬁ 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 FPI Fireplace.

Regency® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY LABEL

Safety Label...................................................................4

REQUIREMENTS

MA Code - CO Detector.................................................5

UNIT DIMENSIONS

Unit & Faceplate Dimensions .......................................6

INSTALLATION

For Your Safety ..............................................................7

Important Message .......................................................8

Gas Pressure Testing ....................................................8

Speciﬁ cations ................................................................8

Installation Into A Solid Fuel Burning Fireplace .............8

Before You Start ............................................................8

Installation Checklist .....................................................9

Materials Required ........................................................9

Minimum Fireplace Opening..........................................9

Minimum Clearances To Combustibles .......................10

Combustible Mantel ...................................................10

Clearances ..................................................................10

Venting.........................................................................11

Converting from 3" & 3" venting to 3" & 2" ..................12

Vent Restrictor Position ...............................................12

Flue Liner Installation ..................................................13

Gas Connection ..........................................................13

Gas Insert Aeration System .........................................13

Gas Pipe Pressure Testing ..........................................14

SIT Valve Description ..................................................14

Conversion Kit #536-969 from NG to LP .....................15

Optional Brick Panel Installation .................................17

Screen door install/ removal ........................................18

Glass door install/ removal ..........................................18

Contour or Contemporary Faceplate ..........................19

Optional Backing Plate ................................................22

Optional Hearth Trim ...................................................24

Log Set Installation ......................................................25

Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................29

Optional Remote Control ............................................30

Optional Wall Thermostat ...........................................30

Final Check..................................................................30

First Fire ......................................................................31

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions .................................................31

Lighting Procedure ......................................................31

Shutdown Procedure ...................................................31

Copy Of Lighting Instruction Plate ..............................32

Automatic Convection

Fan Operation..............................................................32

Normal Operating Sounds Of Gas Appliances ............32

Maintenance Instructions.............................................33

Log Replacement ........................................................33

Glass Gasket ...............................................................33

General Vent Maintenance .......................................33

Door Glass ..................................................................33

Fan Replacement ........................................................34

Valve Replacement .....................................................36\

PARTS LIST

Main Assembly ............................................................38

Faceplate Assembly ....................................................39

Backing Plate & Hearth Trim Assembly .......................40

WARRANTY

Warranty ......................................................................43

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SAFETY LABEL

This is a copy of the labels that accompany each L234 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened. Ensure that the safety label is attached to the unit.

NOTE: FPI 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.

For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasﬁ tter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For the State of Massachusetts, ﬂ exible connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in length.

For the State of Massachusetts, the appliances individual manual shut-off must be a t-handle type valve.

The State of Massachusetts requires the installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in accordance with NFPA 720 and a CO alarm with battery back up in the same room where the gas appliance is installed.

Regency® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert

REQUIREMENTS

MA Code - CO Detector

(for the State of Massachusetts only)

5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10

(2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:

(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:

1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors

a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.

b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.

2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.

3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL

OBSTRUCTIONS".

4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR

5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.

(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:

1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment Not Required To Be Vented" in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and

2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and

2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.

(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies "special venting systems", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:

1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.

(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

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DIMENSIONS

Regency® L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert

INSTALLATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

This appliance requires air for proper combustion. Always provide adequate combustion and ventilation air. Follow instructions and information in CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA (in the USA), regarding requirements for combustion and ventilation air.

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLIANCE. TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS. A PHYSICAL BARRIERS IS RECOMMENDED IF THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL IN THE HOUSE. TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO A FIREPLACE OR STOVE, INSTALL AN ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE TO KEEP TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS OUT OF THE ROOM AND AWAY FROM HOT SURFACES.

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual ﬁ rst. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.

NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions could cause a malfunction of the heater which could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions may also void your ﬁ re insurance and/or warranty.

GAS PRESSURE

TESTING

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa).

SPECIFICATIONS

At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit must be disconnected. Gas Input Capacity: Natural Gas 23,500 Btu/h Propane 21,500 Btu/h

Min. Input:

Natural Gas 12,500 Btu/h Propane 11,000 Btu/h

Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas, and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 4,500' (0-1370m).

Electrical: 120V A.C. system. Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 127 CFM. Log Set: Ceramic ﬁ bre, 6 per set. Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum ﬂ ex

or 2" intake with 3" exhaust.

INSTALLATION INTO A

SOLID FUEL BURNING

FIREPLACE OR

FACTORY BUILT

FIREPLACE

The L234 Gas Inserts have been tested and approved to be vented into any masonry ﬁ replace or approved solid fuel burning factory built ﬁ replace that will allow the insert to physically ﬁ t into the ﬁ rebox. Refer to the "Minimum Fireplace Opening" section.

If the factory built ﬁ replace* height is too low for your Insert, you may remove the smoke bafﬂ e plate and damper from the factory built ﬁ replace as long as these items are saved and are reinstalled in the event that the Insert is removed. NOTE: Any alterations made to the listed solid fuel burning factory built ﬁ replace may void the listing of the ﬁ replace. Cutting any sheet-metal parts of the ﬁ replace, in which the gas ﬁ replace insert is to be installed, is prohibited.

If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of

1.5" (37.5mm) or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the ﬁ rebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.

The ﬁ replace and ﬁ replace chimney must be clean and in good working order and constructed of non-combustible materials and chimney cleanouts must ﬁ t properly. Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh, and log grates can be removed from the ﬁ replace before installing the gas ﬁ replace insert. Smoke shelves, shields and bafﬂ es may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners. A tight seal between the gas ﬁ replace insert ﬂ ue collar and the ﬁ replace chimney must be made to prevent heat loss.

*Check with your local inspector before commencing with this installation.

Installer must mechanically attach the supplied label to the inside of the ﬁ rebox of the ﬁ replace into which the gas ﬁ replace insert is installed.

BEFORE YOU ST ART

Safe installation and operation of this appliance requires common sense, however, we are required by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the following:

General Safety Information

1) The appliance installation must conform

with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with CAN/CSA B149.1 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 NFPA 54 in the U.S.A. This appliance should be installed by a qualiﬁ ed gas ﬁ tter technician only.

2) Installation and repair should be done by a qualiﬁ ed service person.

3) The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, animal hair, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

4) See general construction and assembly

instructions. This appliance may only be installed in a vented, noncombustible ﬁ replace.

5) This appliance is Listed for bedroom installations when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat. Some areas may have further requirements, check local codes before installation.

6) Always connect this appliance to a vent system vent that is run (or routed) to the outside of the building envelope. Never vent to another room or inside a building. Make sure that the vent is properly sized and is of adequate height to provide the proper draft.

7) Inspect the venting system annually for blockage and any signs of deterioration.

8) Any glass removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

9) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with the diagrams in this manual or failure to use only parts speciﬁ cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.

"WARNING: This ﬁ replace has been converted for use with a gas ﬁ replace insert only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have been replaced, and the ﬁ replace re-approved by the authority having jurisdiction."

10) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation to use the ﬁ replace.

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11) Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of high trafﬁ c areas and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures, especially the ﬁ replace glass, and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Y oung children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Clothing or other ﬂ ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

Emissions from burning wood or gas could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

Before installing vent system ensure that the damper plate is open and secure to prevent the damper plate from falling down and crushing the liner.

The FPI Gas Insert is installed as listed below.

1) Check all clearances to combustibles. Refer to the following sections where applicable:

a. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles. b. Combustible Mantel Clearances c. Mantel Clearances

2) Make the gas connection. Refer to the "Gas Connection" section.

3) Install the 3" x 3" or 3" x 2" ﬂ ue liner to the sliding connector plate. Refer to the "Flue Liner Installation" section.

4) Slide the unit half way into the ﬁ replace.

5) Pull the vent connector plate through the

tapered brackets and fasten to the front plate. Refer to the "Flue Liner Installation" section.

6) Slide the unit fully into the ﬁ replace.

7) Test gas pressure, refer to the "Gas Pipe

Pressure Testing" section. Check aeration system, refer to "Gas Insert Aeration Systems" section.

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8) Install standard and optional features. Refer to the following sections where applicable:

a. Brick Panels b. Log Installation c. Faceplate d. Hearth Trim e. Backing Plate f. Remote Control (brick panels are

mandatory with remote control option)

g. Wall Thermostat

9) Final check. Refer to the "Final Check" section. Before leaving this unit with the

customer, the installer must ensure that the appliance is ﬁ ring correctly. This includes:

a) Clocking the appliance to ensure the

correct ﬁ ring rate.

b) Adjusting the primary air, if required,

to ensure that the ﬂ ame does not carbon. Refer to the "Gas Insert Aeration System" section.

c) Ensuring that the appliance is venting

correctly.

MATERIALS

REQUIRED

No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate. A 120 V olt AC power cord is hooked up to the fan. Plug the 3 wire cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circumstances. When connected with 120 volts, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, current version of the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (in Canada) or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70.

WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three pronged (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

MINIMUM FIREPLACE

OPENING

The minimum ﬁ replace opening for the L234 gas ﬁ replace insert is shown in the following diagrams:

INSTALLATION

Faceplate

12” Min.

Hearth

Mantel

12" Max.

Existing or

Non-Combustible Hearth

To p o f

Door Frame

Faceplate

Combustible

Flooring

Mantel

12" Max.

To p o f

Door Frame

4” min

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO

COMBUSTIBLES

Unless otherwise stated the clearances listed below are Minimum distances to combustible materials. Please Note: A major cause of chimney

related ﬁ res is due to a failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance that this insert and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

Side Walls A 8" (203 mm)* Ceiling B 56" (1422 mm) Min. Mantel Height C 21" (533 mm) see Diagram 1

Max. Mantel Depth D 12" (305 mm) Alcove Width E 60" (1524 mm)

Alcove Depth F 36" (914 mm)

Hearth Height G 1-1/2" (38 mm) Hearth Width H 28" (686 mm) Hearth Depth I 12" (305 mm)

* Alcove side wall must have a min. of 8" clearance.

see Diagram 1

COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL

CLEARANCES

Because of the extreme heat this ﬁ replace emits, the mantel clear- ances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of door frame

are shown in the diagram below. Mantel may be installed anywhere in the shaded area or higher.

Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower

height.

Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is

“heat resistant” or the paint may discolour.

INSTALLATION WITH NON-COM-

BUSTIBLE HEARTH IN FRONT

Diagram 1

INSTALLATION WITH COMBUSTIBLE

FLOORING IN FRONT

No hearth required if the unit

is raised 4" (102mm) or more.

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VENTING

INSTALLATION

THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY

FLUE SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.

This appliance is designed to be attached to two 3" (76mm) co-linear aluminium ﬂ ex running the full length of the chimney. The ﬂ ue length must be a minimum length of 8' (2.44m) and a maximum of 35' (10.7m). Periodically check that the vent is unrestricted.

Masonry chimneys may take various contours which the ﬂ exible liner will accommodate. However, keep the ﬂ exible liner as straight as possible, avoid unnecessary bending.

INSTALLATION WITH 3" & 3" LINERS

Part # Description

948-305 3" Flex - 35 ft. (intake & exhaust) 946-529 FPI Co-linear DV Vertical Termination Cap & Flashing

Vent Run

8' to 20' 1" 3/16"

20' to 35' 3/4" 3/16"

NOTE: See instructions in the "Vent Restrictor Positon" section on positioning of the vent restrictor.

Vent Restrictor

Position

Burner Aeration

Setting

The L234 is also approved for use with a 2" liner for air intake and a 3" liner for exhaust. This would be suitable for a Class A wood burning chimney with a minimum 6" round ﬂ ue.

The chimney must be lined with one 2" diameter liner for intake and one 3" diameter liner for exhaust. The minimum vent length is 8' and maximum is 35'.

INSTALLATION WITH 3" & 2" LINERS

Part # Description

948-305 3" Flex - 35 ft. (exhaust) 948-316 2" Flex - 35 ft. (intake) 946-582 FPI Co-linear DV Vertical Termination Cap, Flashing & 2" Collar

Vent Run

8' to 20' 1" 3/16"

20' to 35' 1" 1/8"

NOTE: See instructions in the "Vent Restrictor Positon" section on positioning of the vent restrictor.

Vent Restrictor

Position

Burner Aeration

Setting

Alternative Approved Venting Components*

46dva-vc Vertical Termination Cap 46dva-VCH High Wind Cap 923GK 3" Co-linear Adaptor with ﬂ ashing

In areas of consistently high winds, we recommend using the Simpson Dura-Vent System (923GK adapter and 991 high-wind cap). The Air Intake pipe must be attached to the inlet air collar of the termination cap.

*NOTE: Simpson Duravent can only be used with 3" and 3" liners.

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CONVERTING FROM 3" & 3" VENTING TO 3" & 2"

1) Remove the top plate from the unit by undoing the screw at the front

of the ﬁ rebox and slide out towards the back of the unit.

2) Remove the 3" collar from the top plate by undoing the 4 screws. NOTE: The screws are secured from the underside of the top plate.

VENT RESTRICTOR POSITION

The Vent Restrictor plate is located on the inside top of the ﬁ rebox. To change the vent restrictor position, refer to the instructions below;

1) Remove the glass door.

2) Remove brick panels if installed.

3) Remove the 4 screws that hold the vent restrictor plate in place.

4) Adjust the vent restrictor plate to the required vent restrictor

position.

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3/4"

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Underside of Top Plate

3) Secure the 2" collar to the top plate using 4 screws in place of the 3" collar.

4) Re-install the top plate to the unit.

Top Plate with 2" Collar shown on Unit

Factory Set at 1"

5) Once the vent restrictor plate is in the required position, secure using

the 4 screws removed from step 3.

6) Re-install brick panels if removed.

7) Re-install glass door.

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Adjusted to 3/4"

INSTALLATION

FLUE LINER

INSTALLATION

1) Cut the ﬂ ex liner as required.

2) Mark the end of one liner with an "E" to indicate Exhaust.

3) Connect the other end of the above liner to the exhaust side of the

termination cap, seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.

4) Connect the 2nd liner to the inlet side of the cap, seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.

5) Install ﬂ ashing.

6) Insert both liners into chimney, passing through the damper open-

ing.

7) Install termination cap.

8) Connect the marked end of the liner to the exhaust collar of the

vent connector plate marked with an "E", seal connection with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.

GAS CONNECTION

GAS CONNECTION WARNING:

Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may

make the necessary gas connections to this appliance.

1) When the appliance is to be installed into either an existing masonry

chimney system or factory built ﬁ replace, thoroughly clean the chimney before installation.

2) A 3/8" NPT gas supply pipe must be brought near the inlet hole. The valve inlet is on the right side of the unit.

3) Locate the center point where the vent will pass through the chimney

above the appliance. Move the appliance into the exact location where it is to be installed. Ensure that the Insert is level.

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a heat sensor thermodisc which will prevent the blower from operating until the unit reaches the correct temperature.

9) Connect the 2nd liner to the intake collar, seal connection with high

temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.

10) Align vent connector plate with guides on unit.

11) Slide unit into masonry opening, while ensuring that the slots at the

rear of the connector plate mates up with the hold down plate on the unit.

12) Secure with screw.

NOTE:

1) Final gas connection should be made after unit is in place to avoid

damage to the liner when pushing the unit into position.

2) Mill-pac may be used instead of high tempture silicone and screws may be used instead of gear clamps at connections of liner to inlet and vent collars.

GAS INSERT

AERATION SYSTEM

The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either the local gas supply or altitude. Open the air shutter for a blue ﬂ ame or close for a more yellow ﬂ ame.

Minimum Air Shutter Openings

Vent Run

8' to 20'

3" x 3"

20' to 35'

8' to 20'

3" x 2"

20' to 35'

CAUTION: Carbon will be produced if the air shutter is closed too much.

Note: Any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting

the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty.

Note: Aeration Adjustment should only be performed by an authorized

FPI Installer at the time of installation or service.

Burner Aeration

Setting

NG: 3/16"

LP: 3/16"

NG: 3/16"

LP: 3/16"

NG: 3/16"

LP: 3/16"

NG: 1/8"

LP: 1/8"

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IN OUT

GAS PIPE

PRESSURE TESTING

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa). Disconnect piping from valve at pressures over 1/2 psig.

The manifold pressure is controlled by a regulator built into the gas control, and should be checked at the pressure test point.

NOTE: To properly check gas pressure, both inlet and manifold

pressures should be checked using the valve pressure ports on the valve.

1) Make sure the valve is in the "OFF" position.

2) Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s), turning counterclockwise

with a 1/8" wide ﬂ at screwdriver.

3) Attach manometer to "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure tap(s) using a 5/16" ID hose.

4) Light the pilot and turn the valve to "ON" position.

5) The pressure check should be carried out with the unit burning and

the setting should be within the limits speciﬁ ed on the safety label.

6) When ﬁ nished reading manometer, turn off the gas valve, disconnect the hose and tighten the screw (clockwise) with a 1/8" ﬂ at screwdriver .

Note: Screw should be snug, but do not over tighten.

SIT VALVE DESCRIPTION

1) Gas on/off knob

2) Manual high/low adjustment

3) Pilot Adjustment

4) Thermocouple Connection - option

5) Manifold (Outlet) Pressure Tap

6) Inlet Pressure Tap

7) Pilot Outlet

8) Main Gas Outlet

9) Alternative TC Connection Point

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