Regency E21-NG1, E21-LP1 User Manual

WARNING:

What to do if you smell gas:

from a neighbour's phone. Follow

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Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

Regency E21 Gas Fireplace Insert

You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by:

has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm

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Regency E21 Gas Fireplace Insert

Please note that with the addition

t-handle type valve.

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jurisdiction.ELECTRICAL

following:

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE

AS THE APPLIANCE.

AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY

A PR O F ESSI O N AL SERVIC E

AI R PASSAGEWAYS OF THE

APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND

WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL

WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND

The appliance installation must conform

with local codes or, in the absence of local

The appliance when installed, must be

with the current National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian

See general construction and assembly

This appliance must be connected to the

vent to another room or inside a building.

Venting instructions.

This appliance may only be installed in a

vented, solid fuel burning masonry, listed

factory built ﬁ replace, or zero clearance kit

This appliance is Listed for bedroom

Th i s a p pli a nce i s L ist e d f or Al c ove

This unit is not approved for installation into

Inspect the venting system annually for

Any safety glass removed for servicing

To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who

ﬁ replace

Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection

while doing required maintenance.

Ensure adequate combustion and ventilation

Und er no cir cum sta nce s s hou ld this

Installation and any repairs to this appliance

A professional service person should be

Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.

Under no circumstances should any solid

fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)

The appliance area must be kept clear and

free of combustible materials, (gases and

Do not use this appliance if any part has been

WARN I N G: Fa i l ure to posit i on

the parts in accordance with the

with this appliance may result

WA R N I NG : O pe r a ti o n of th i s

venting system or tampering with

the blocked vent shut-off system

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ﬁ replace into which the gas ﬁ replace insert

ﬁ replace, in which the gas ﬁ replace insert

workmanship like manner. This access hole

4) The ﬁ replace ﬂ ue damper can be fully blocked

ﬁ replace insert.

the gas ﬁ replace insert.

the structural integrity of the factory built.

ventilation openings in the ﬁ replace.

ﬁ replace insert.

4)

Test Gas pressure, page 10, and check

Test for ﬂ ue spillage, page 11.

Install brick panels (optional), page 11.

Install log set, page 11.

Install Faceplate and Trim, page 12.

Install Flush Door Front (Standard), page

Install Optional Bay Front and optional Bay

Install Louvers (Flush or Bay), pages 13 and

Install optional Wall Switch, Remote Control,

Final check, page 20.

the installer must ensure that the appliance is

ﬁ ring correctly and operation fully explained to

Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct

ﬁ ring rate (rate noted on label) after burning

If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure

that the ﬂ ame does not carbon. First allow

the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.

Ensure that the applia nc e i s venting

the minimum fireplace dimensions are as

follows:

Width (at front):

29-1/8" (740mm)

15" (381mm)

18-5/8" (473mm)

WARNING

for use with a gas ﬁ replace insert only and

the louver to a combustible mantel is

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Propane: 0-4500 ft.

Natural Gas Propane

Burner #43 #54

- Natural Gas 23,500 Btu/h

Natural Gas

-Propane +/-5% 11,250 Btu/h

Natural Gas min. 5.0" w.c.

Propane min. 12.0" w.c.

Natural Gas 3.8" +/- 0.2" w.c.

Propane 11" +/- 0.2" w.c.

Variable Speed:

127 CFM, thermally

tude: 2000 ft - 4500 ft.

44 DMS

11,000 Btu/h

this appliance.

the left side of the unit. The gas line connection

for servicing.) Since some municipalities have

with your local authorities and the CAN/CGA

the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

When using copper or ﬂ ex connectors use only

ﬂ ex connectors are usually considered to meet

this requirement.

with a soap and water solution or gas

for leak testing.

If the appliance is to be installed into an

the masonry ﬁ replace that has been chosen

for the Regency Gas Fireplace.

The appliance is provided with an opening on

the left hand side of the control compartment

for the gas line.

than 1/2 psig are used then this appliance must

testing.

fastened in original position.

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE E21-NG1 AND E21-LP1

WARNING: Electrical Grounding

three pronged (grounding) plug for

your protection against shock hazard

for operation. In case of a power failure, the

thermostat will continue to operate. However,

fan/blower operation.

When connected with 120 volts, the appliance

with local codes or, in the absence of local

with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA

temperature.

Green

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Fan

Thermodisc

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Rotary Speed

Control

120V AC

60 Hz

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Lug Detail

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Fan ground

Power cord ground wire

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Gas

Pilot

Thermopile

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Gas In

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Ignitor

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Pilot

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OFF

Remote

Transmitter

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Thermostat

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(Optional)

Remote

Receiver

(Optional)

(Millivolt)

ONOFF

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Black

Red

Remove the screw holding the ﬂ ue connector

Slide the plate out and attach to

the ﬂ ue liner inside the ﬁ replace

to the ﬂ ue collar with three sheet

Place the appliance on the hearth.

Replace the screw holding the plate just

the ﬁ replace.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing cont r ols . Wi r in g err o rs c an cause improper and dangerous operation.

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testing of the gas supply piping system at test

Make sure the valve is in the "OFF"

Loosen the "IN" and/or "OUT" pressure

tap(s), turning counterclockwise with a 1/8"

wide ﬂ at screwdriver.

Attach manometer to "IN" and/or "OUT"

Light the pilot and turn the valve to "ON"

The pressure check should be carried out

with the unit burning and the setting should

When ﬁ nished reading manometer, turn

tighten the screw (clockwise) with a 1/8"

ﬂ at screwdriver.

ADAPTOR

A Offset Flue Adaptor Kit,

is

ﬁ replaces.

VENTING

to the vent by sheet metal screw or a B-Vent,

A 3" diameter type B-Vent or approved aluminium

ﬂ ex liner may also be used with a 4" to 3" reduc-

when the unit is in operation.

falling down and crushing the liner.

function without being connected to a proper

WARNING: Operation of this heater

when not connected to a properly

the following venting rules:

Use only certiﬁ ed Type B gas vent or

4)

Use as few elbows as possible.

Keep horizontal lengths as short as possible

Terminate the vent with a suitable certiﬁ ed

vent cap.

VENTILATION AIR

WARNING: This appliance needs fresh air

for safe operation and must be installed

with provisions for adequate combustion

which it is to be operating.

Air for combustion is drawn in through the front

A " spillage" test must be made before

the installed unit is left with the customer.

the house.

Light the unit and set controls to maximum.

After ﬁ ve minutes, test that there is a “pull”

the louver. To ensure a valid test, place

Natural Gas: 1/8" (3.2mm) open

Propane: 3/16" (4.8mm) open

the aeration controls is NOT covered

this will prevent the natural convection of the

Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the

With the glass removed, position the

the side brick panel into place from the front

The brick panels should be tight against

the ﬁ rebox sides and back. The side panels

the brick panel tabs.

Valve Description

Gas cock knob

Manual high/low adjustment

Pilot Adjustment

Thermocouple Connection

Main Operator

Inlet Pressure Tap (Supply Pressure)

Pilot Outlet

Main Gas Outlet

Flange Securing Screw Holes

Alternative TC Connection Point

Thermoelectric Unit

Additional Valve Mounting Hole

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Place the embers on the front lip of the

Place pieces of rockwool on the front lip of

the burner as shown below.

Place the Front Left Log B) 02-67 on the 2

front pins.

Lay the faceplate panels ﬂ at, face down on

Take the top faceplate and align the holes

the screws provided, attach from the top of

the panel (the holes in the top panel are

Hint:

Don't tighten the trim to

E)02-69

Position the Middle Left Log C) 02-68 onto

the 2 pins as shown below. The left edge

Place the Front Right Log E) 02-69 onto the

front right pin and the cutout on the bottom

the following:

02-66 Rear Log

02-67 Front Left Log

02-70 Middle Right Log

02-69 Front Right Log

f)

Embers

Vermiculite

Rockwool

Carefully remove the logs from the box and

with care -

Sprinkle the vermiculite around the ﬁ rebox

Pla c e th e

A) 0 2 - 66

A)02-66

Place the Middle Right Log D) 02-70 into the

front of Log D)02-70 snugly between Logs

Connect the ON/OFF switch wires by taking

the black and red wires with the female

Install the

onto the glass

Slide the glass into the bottom glass trim

Slide the top glass trim by sliding under the

two spring clips.

WARNING

The power cord should be run behind the

faceplate panel.

Attach the brass trim to the faceplate by

the trim to the faceplate panels using the

Using the connectors provided, join the left

top trim. See diagram 2. Connect the right

Place the trim on the assembled faceplate

the switches with the notch on the left side

Connect the fan switch wires by taking the

the grey harness) and connect them with

the wire connectors from the fan speed

Tuck the wires into the faceplate to keep

them away from the insert using the clip

faceplate to ensure that the wires do not

touch the side of the unit. See diagram 3.

Attach the faceplate panels to the insert

Push the logo plate into the two holes in

the bottom left corner of the faceplate. See

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Install top louver by sliding the two bracket

IMPORTANT

Place the bay door onto the 2 pins on the

top of the unit.

Position 2 magnets on the back of each trim

Install top and bottom louvers.

Install bottom louver by sliding the two

the Bay Front as per diagram 1.

The Top Louver is held in place by Spring

Install the Spring Hinges on the left and right

Place the Bottom Louver near the hinge. Flip

Flush glass must stay in place

when bay option is used. The bay

front is a decorative overlay only.

THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER

Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Unplug or disconnect power source to stove.

Remove glass front (see manual).

Remove logs and brick panels (if installed).

Remove the Grate by removing the screws on each side of the

Remove the Burner Tray by removing 1 screw on each side of the

tray, then slide the tray to the left and lift out.

Pull off the pilot cap to expose the pilot oriﬁ ce.

Unscrew the pilot oriﬁ ce with the allen key (provided) and replace

with the LP pilot oriﬁ ce in the kit.

Remove burner oriﬁ ce with 1/2" wrench. Use another wrench to hold

push Burner Tray to the left, and lift off.

IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !!

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Attach clear label "This unit has been converted to Propane" near or

from NG to LPG using SIT conversion Kit Code 0.907.202" onto the

valve.

Check for gas leaks.

Check inlet and outlet pressures.

Check operation of ﬂ ame control.

Check for proper ﬂ ame appearance and glow on logs.

Remove and discard the 3 pressure regulator mounting screws (A),

Insure that the rubber gasket (D) is properly positioned and install

the new HI/LO pressure regulator assembly to the valve using the

Replace Burner Tray and reverse steps 6) to 1).

Adjust the burner aeration setting from 1/8" to 3/16" as required for

the best ﬂ ame picture.

Remove the switch cover from the left side of the body base and pull

the thermodisc out of the bracket under the left side of the ﬁ rebox

Hold the full screen door up against the unit in order to make the

following wire connections.

Pull the ON/OFF connector wires thru the box and connect them to

the switch.

Connect the fan switch wires with the wire connectors from the fan

Lift the unit up slightly and push down on the corners of the Bottom

Completely secure full screen door to the unit by securing 4 screws

to the Left and Right Side Trim.

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Place Bottom Frame near hinge. Flip hinge over Bottom Frame and

Install Spring Hinges to the Left and Right Side of the bottom of the

ﬁ rebox using 2 screws per hinge.

Install the Left and Right Side Screen Doors by placing over top of

the hinges on the faceplate.

Hold the door at a 45 degree angle to avoid scratching the

faceplate.

Close screen doors.

wall thermostat wires

WALL SWITCH

Run the wire through the right or left side

wire.

Connect the wire to the supplied wall switch

wall switch wire

1:

for this unit. Use of other systems may void

your warranty.

transmitter, a receiver and a wall mounting

Choose a convenient location on the wall

to install the receiver and the receptacle

that location. Use Thermostat Wire Table.

Connect the two wires to the gas valve. See

to 120V wire.

Install 3 AAA alkaline batteries in transmitter

3:

WALL THERMOSTAT

A wall thermostat may be installed if desired,

wire length.

thermostat but any 250-750 millivolt rated non-

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Clocking the appliance to ensure the

If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure

that the ﬂ ame does not carbon. First allow

the unit to burn for 15 min. to stabilize.

Check for proper draft.

Turn gas control knob counter clockwise to

Use the rocker switch to operate main

Rotate the variable ﬂ ame control to adjust

the ﬂ ame height higher or lower.

Close the bottom louver assembly.

Use the rocker switch to turn off the main

Push in the gas control knob slightly and

turn clockwise to "OFF". Do not force.

to the appliance if service is to be

ﬁ rst time you use it with the fan on. When ﬁ rst

WITHOUT THE GLASS FRONT IN

the following check list.

operating this appliance.

Check to see that all wiring is correct and

turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless it is

Open the bottom louver assembly

If the control knob is in the "OFF" position

from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is

Wait ﬁ ve minutes to allow gas, that may

this manual. If you don't smell gas continue

Turn the gas control counter clockwise to

Push in control knob all the way and hold

the gas control knob. The pilot ﬂ ame should

Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be

The unit should never be turned off and on

wait.

When lighting the appliance, the inside of

the glass may fog up, this will burn off after

Make sure the glass door is in place.

Verify that all venting and the cap is

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Pilot Adjust

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Always turn the gas valve to off before

vacuuming at least once a year.

When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft

Clean (never when unit is hot) appliance,

The heater is ﬁ nished in a heat resistant

Make a periodic check of burner for proper

ﬂ ame of the burner periodically, making sure

the ﬂ ames are steady; not lifting or ﬂ oating.

4)

The appliance and venting system must be

that the ﬂ ow of combustion and ventilation

During the annual service call, the burners

Keep the area near the appliance clear and

free from combustible materials, gasoline

the glass properly secured in place

Verify proper operation after servicing.

Periodically check the pilot ﬂ ames, see

the diagrams on page 11. If you have

the unit’s performance which is not

ACCESSORIES

AUTOMATIC

the side of the faceplate to adjust to the desired

APPLIANCES

from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal

to push heated air farther into the room. It is not

when ON. This sound will increase or decrease

your fan speed control.

will expand and contract at slightly different

for steel ﬁ reboxes.

When this thermally activated switch turns ON

While the pilot ﬂ ame is on it can make a very

As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a

WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS

APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR

ASSEMBLY

Shut off the gas.

Remove top and bottom louvers.

4)

Remove top and bottom trim.

Remove glass.

Remove log set & embers, and brick

Disconnect the gas line.

Remove wires from valve (top and bottom

terminals).

Remove the burner tray by removing the 1

the left and lift out.

IMPORTANT

Shut off the gas.

Remove top and bottom louvers.

Remove top and bottom trim.

Remove glass.

Remove logs, embers, and brick panels.

Remove Burner Tray and Firebox bottom

Assembly.

Remove wires from fan.

Lift fan off of the two pins.

Reverse steps to install fan.

Remove the switch cover from the left side

ﬁ rebox bottom.

Remove valve assembly from stove body

Remove the valve from the bracket and

Your Regency stove is supplied with high

temperature, 5 mm Neoceram ceramic glass that

will withstand the highest heat that your unit will

Remove the nuts holding the glass retainers

Remove the glass retainers (sides, top and

Replace the glass.

Reverse the previous steps, replace the

Replace door on the stove and check the

Remove the 2 screws on each side of the

ﬁ rebox bottom and 4 screws on the rear

wall., and lift out.

Disconnect power supply

before servicing

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Part # Description Part # Description

530-518/P Fan Assembly

910-752 Wire Harness (Intermediate)

4) 936-238 Soft Fiber Gasket 8mm

910-233 Fan AUTO ON/OFF Thermodisc - LP

532-910 Flush Louver (set)-Black

532-912 Flush Louver (set)-Gold/Black

532-914 Flush Louver (set)-Steel/Black

530-952 Bay Louver (set)-Black

530-954 Bay Louver (set)-Gold/Black

530-955 Bay Louver (set)-Steel/Black

530-945 Brick Panel Set - Standard

532-901 Brick Panel Set - Standard Brown

532-902 Brick Panel Set - Standard Red

532-903 Brick Panel Set - Herringbone Brown

532-904 Brick Panel Set - Herringbone Red

49) 532-920 Offset Flue Adaptor Kit

530-936 Zero Clearance Kit

918-354 E21 Manual

Part # Description

533-574/P Valve Assembly- Nat. Gas

533-576/P Valve Assembly - Propane

910-099 Valve SIT - Propane

910-077 Pilot Assembly - SIT - 3 ﬂ ame - Propane

904-162 #43 Oriﬁ ce (NG)

904-163 #54 Oriﬁ ce (LP)

533-969 Conversion to Propane Kit

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Part # Description Part # Description

530-950 Complete Bay Front c/w Black Trim

402-905 Bay Brick Panel - Standard Brown

402-906 Bay BricK Panel - Standard Red

402-956 Gold Trim Bay Front

402-958 Steel Trim Bay Front

530-547/P Flush Door Assembly Complete

Part # Description

400-950 Hearth Trim 1" Standard

320-940 Hearth Trim 1" Oversize

400-926 Hearth Trim 2" Standard

320-942 Hearth Trim 2" Oversize

400-959 Hearth Trim 6" Standard

320-946 Hearth Trim 6" Oversize

532-918 Faceplate & Trim (Set) - Standard-Contour - Black

532-950 Trim (Set) - Standard - Contour (Brass)

532-919 Faceplate & Trim (Set) - Oversize-Contour - Black

531-933 Molded Faceplate & Trim (Set)

402-918 Faceplate & Trim (Set) - Zero Clearance Kit-Contour

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thoroughly before it leaves our facility. FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime warranty to the

of a

The Warranty:

Warranty for ﬁ ve (5) years for parts and subsidized labour* and parts only thereafter.

Any part or parts of this unit which in our judgement show evidence of such defects will be repaired or replaced at FPI's option, through an accredited distributor or agent provided

that the defective part be returned to the distributor or agent

Transportation Prepaid,

if requested.

for manufacturer defect.

At all times FPI reserves the right to inspect product in the ﬁ eld which is claimed to be defective.

All claims must be submitted to FPI by authorized selling dealers. It is essential that all submitted claims provide all of the necessary information including customer name,

At no time will FPI be liable for any consequential damages which exceed the purchase price of the unit. FPI has no obligation to enhance or modify any unit once manufactured.

Any unit which shows signs of neglect or misuse is not covered under the terms of this warranty policy.

warranty on this product.

Any alteration to the unit which causes sooting or carboning that results in damage to the interior / exterior facia is not the responsibility of FPI.

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