Regency E21-LP2 Owners & Installation Manual

6 Regency ® E21-2 Gas Fireplace InsertIMPORTANT MESSAGESAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSThe Regency® Gas Fireplace must be installedin accordance with these instructions. Carefullyread all the instructions in this manual first.Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" todetermine the need for a permit prior to start-ing the installation. It is the responsibility of theinstaller to ensure this fireplace is installed incompliance with the manufacturer's instructionsand all applicable codes.BEFORE YOU STARTSafe installation and operation of this appli-ance requires common sense, however, weare required by the Canadian Safety Standardsand ANSI Standards to make you aware of thefollowing:INSTALLATIONYOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BECAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHENTHEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOMAS THE APPLIANCE.C L O T H I N G O R O T H E RFLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULDNOT BE PLACED ON OR NEARTHE APPLIANCE.INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS H O U L D B E D O N E B Y AQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.T H E A P P L I A N C E S H O U L DBE INSPECTED BEFORE USEAND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BYA PROFESSIONAL SERVICEPERSON. MORE FREQUENTCLEANING MAY BE REQUIREDDUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROMCARPETING, BEDDING MATERIAL,ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THATCONTROL COMPARTMENTS,BURNERS AND CIRCULATINGAIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THEAPPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BELOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC ANDAWAY FROM FURNITURE ANDDRAPERIES.WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALLTHIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLYWILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY ANDMAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSEFIRE.CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULDBEALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OFHIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES,ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACEGLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAYTO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHINGIGNITION.GENERAL SAFETYINFORMATION1) The appliance installation must conformwith local codes or, in the absence of localcodes, with the current Canadian or NationalGas Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI Z223.1Installation Codes.2) The appliance when installed, must beelectrically grounded in accordance withlocal codes, or in the absence of local codeswith the current National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 CanadianElectrical Code.3) See general construction and assemblyinstructions. The appliance and vent shouldbe enclosed.4) This appliance must be connected to thespecified vent and termination cap to theoutside of the building envelope. Nevervent to another room or inside a building.Make sure that the vent is installed as perVenting instructions.5) This appliance may only be installed in avented, solid fuel burning masonry, listedfactory built fireplace, or zero clearance kitpart # 530-936.6) This appliance is Listed for bedroominstallations when used with a Listed MillivoltThermostat. Some areas may have furtherrequirements, check local codes beforeinstallation.7) This appliance is Listed for Alcoveinstallations, maintain minimum Alcoveclearances as follows, minimum ceilingheight of 53-1/2", minimum width of 48"and a maximum depth of 36".8) This unit is not approved for installation intoa mobile home.9) Inspect the venting system annually forblockage and any signs of deterioration.10) Any safety glass removed for servicingmust be replaced prior to operating theappliance.11) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone whois unfamiliar with the operation to use thefireplace insert.12) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protectionwhile doing required maintenance.13) Ensure adequate combustion and ventilationair.14) Under no circumstances should thisappliance be modified. Parts that have tobe removed for servicing should be replacedprior to operating this appliance.15) Installation and any repairs to this applianceshould be done by a qualified service person.A professional service person should becalled to inspect this appliance annually.Make it a practice to have all of your gasappliances checked annually.16) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.17) Under no circumstances should any solidfuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)be used in this appliance.18) The appliance area must be kept clear andfree of combustible materials, (gases andother flammable vapours and liquids).19) Do not use this appliance if any part has beenunder water. Immediately call a qualifiedservice technician to inspect the applianceand to replace any part of the electricalcontrol system and any gas control whichhas been under water.20) WARNING: Failure to positionthe parts in accordance with thediagrams in this manual or failure touse only parts specifically approvedwith this appliance may resultin property damage or personalinjury.21) WARNING: Operation of thisappliance when not connected toa properly installed and maintainedventing system or tampering withthe blocked vent shut-off systemcan result in carbon monoxide (CO)poisoning and possible death.Emissions from burning wood or gas couldcontain chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm.