Regency Excalibur EX-U31 Medium Gas Insert - Manual (Page 9)

Regency U31-3 Gas Fireplace Insert
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: Mantel clearances for Installation into
a Zero Clearance Kit are different. Please
refer to the Zero Clearance Kit Manual for
details.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE
DIMENSIONS
The minimum fi replace dimensions for the FPI
gas fi replace insert are shown in the following
diagrams:
Combustible Mantel Clearances in
Masonry Installation
8-1/8”
Low profile
Note: A non-combustible mantel may be in-
stalled at a
lower height
if the framing
is made of
metal studs
c o v e r e d
with a non-
combustible
board.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
The Regency Gas Insert is installed as listed below.
1) Unit Location - check Clearances to Combus-
tibles.
2) Make the gas connections.
Convert to Propane Gas if necessary.
3) Install the fl ue or liner to the sliding draft hood.
4) Install Venting. Slide the unit into the fi replace.
Attach draft hood to the insert.
5) Test gas pressure.. Check aeration
6) Test for fl ue spillage.
7) Install the optional brick panels.
8) Install the log set.
9) Assemble and install the faceplate and trim.
10) Install the glass front.
11) Install louvers.
12) Install Optional Double Screen Door.
13) Install Optional Remote Control and Optional
Wall Thermostat.
14) Final check: 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.
c) Ensuring that the appliance is venting
correctly.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
No electrical power supply is required for the gas
control to operate. A 120 Volt 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,
or in the absence of local codes, with the current
Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (in Canada)
or with the current National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA 70-1987 (in U.S.A.).
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
From Unit
Sides A 10" / 255 mm
Ceiling B 47.5" / 1205 mm
Mantle C See mantle
clearances
Max. Mantel Depth G 12" / 305 mm
Min. Alcove Width K 48" / 1220 mm
Max. Alcove Depth L 36" / 915 mm
* No Hearth Required
Note: If you are installing the Excalibur Surround,
the minimum fi replace dimensions are as follows:
Width (at front): 29" (737mm)
Depth: 16" (406mm)
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a heat sensor
thermodisc which will prevent the blower
from operating until the unit reaches the
correct temperature.