Regency Heatwave Installation Manual

HEAT WAVE DUCT KIT

KIT # 946-568

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Approved for use with Models:

P36, P36D, P42, P48, P90, P95, L676S, P33S & HZ54

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 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.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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

* If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fi re department.

Manufactured by:
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd.
6988 Venture St.,
Delta, B.C. Canada, V4G 1H4

918-225c

11/19/09

LISTINGS AND CODE

APPROVALS

This Kit has been approved for use with Model
P36, P36D, P42, P48, P90, P95, L676S, P33S
& HZ54. This kit has been tested in accordance
with National Safety Standards, and has been
certifi ed by Warnock Hersey for installation 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 clarifi cation on any of
the instructions contained here, contact your
local dealer.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

The Heat Wave Air Duct Kit increases the ef­fectiveness of your fi replace by dispersing warm
air from the fi replace to remote locations in the
same room or other rooms in your home.

Up to two kits may be installed on the fi replace.
Please Note: Only 1 HeatWave kit may be
operated at one time. This includes the internal
blower option as well.

IMPORTANT

INSTALLATION NOTES

1) The appliance installation must conform with

local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the current Canadian or National Gas
Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI Z223.1 Instal­lation Codes.

2) The appliance when installed, must be elec­trically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes with
the current National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical
Code.

3) This kit is tested and safe when installed
in accordance with this installation manual.
Please read all instructions before starting
installation and follow all instructions care­fully during installation.

4) Installation of this kit must be performed by
a qualifi ed service technician.

5) The Heat Wave Kit must be installed only
as specifi ed. Any modifi cations of the kit or
components will void the warranty and may
cause a fi re hazard.

6) Plan the location of the fi replace 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: Airfl ow 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.

Included with Kit:

1 946-010 20 ft. (6.1 m) of 6" dia. fl ex 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

If any parts are missing or damaged, contact
your dealer before starting installation. DO
NOT install a damaged kit.

PARTS

Diagram 1: Guide for possible air duct runs and locations. Keep duct length and number of

2

bends to a miniumum. Maximum duct length is 20 ft. (6.1m) per kit.

Regency Heat Wave Air Duct Kit

MINIMUM FRAMING CLEARANCES

* 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 fl oor above or ceiling below.

P33 / P36 / P36D / P48

12”

(305mm)

P90 / P95 - Top Exit

6-1/2"

(165mm)

6-1/2"

(165mm)

12”

(305mm)

20” (508mm)

- 20” (508mm)

- 21-1/4” (533mm)

P90

P95

P48

14”

(356mm)

P90 / P95 / HZ54 - Side Exit

14"

(356mm)

(356mm)

(356mm)

14"

14”

26-1/4”

- 22” (559mm)

- 20” (508mm)

- 21-1/4” (533mm)

P90

HZ54

P95

(667mm)

Minimum Duct Clearances

The air duct has a '0' clearance to combustibles but the fi rst 24" of pipe from
the unit requires insulation (included with kit). See diagram 4 on page 3.

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