Regency Energy E18-NG Natural Gas Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert | 6161|maintenanceMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS1. Always turn the gas valve to off before cleaning.For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keepthe burner and control compartment clean bybrushing and vacuuming at least once a year.When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft paintbrush as the logs are fragile and easily dam-aged.2. Clean (never when unit is hot) appliance, doorand louvers with a damp cloth. Never use anabrasive cleaner.The gold louvers (and optionalgold door) may be scratched if abrasives areused to clean them.The heater is finished in a heat resistant paintand should only be refinished with heat resist-ant paint (not with wall paint). Regency ® usesStoveBrite Paint - Metallic Black #6309.3. Make a periodic check of burner for proper posi-tion and condition. Visually check the flame ofthe burner periodically, making sure the flamesare steady; not lifting or floating. If there is aproblem, call a qualified service person.4. The appliance and venting system must beinspected before use, and at least annually,by a qualified field service person, to ensurethat the flow of combustion and ventilation airis not obstructed.During the annual service call, the burnersshould be removed from the burner tray andcleaned. Replace the embers but do not blockthe pilot.5. Keep the area near the appliance clear andfree from combustible materials, gasoline andother flammable vapours and liquids.6. Each time the appliance is lit, it may causecondensation and fog the glass. This conden-sation and fog is normal and will disappear ina few minutes as the glass heats up.Never operate the appliance withoutthe glass properly secured in place orwith the door open.7. Verify proper operation after servicing.8. Periodically check the pilot flames, see thediagrams in the "Valve Description" section.If you have an incorrect flame pattern, contactyour Regency ® dealer for further instructions.LOG REPLACEMENTThe unit should never be used with broken logs.Turnoff the gas valve and allow the unit to cool beforeopening door to carefully remove the logs. The pilotlight generates enough heat to burn someone. Iffor any reason a log should need replacement, youmust use the proper replacement log. The positionof these logs must be as shown in the diagramunder Log Installation.NOTE: Improper positioning of logs may createcarbon build-up and will alter the unit’sperformance which is not covered underwarranty.GLASS GASKETIf the glass gasket requires replacement use Part# 936-155 to order new gasket.DOOR GLASSYour Regency ® fireplace is supplied with hightemperature 5mm-Ceramic glass. If your glassrequires cleaning, we recommend using anapproved glass cleaner available at all authorizeddealers. Do not use abrasive materials.CAUTION & WARNINGS:* Do not clean when the glass is hot.* The use of substitute glass will void allproduct warranties.* Care must be taken to avoid breakage ofthe glass.* Do not strike or abuse the glass.* Do not operate this fireplace without theglass front or with a cracked or brokenglass front.* Wear gloves when removing damaged orbroken glass.* Replacement of the glass panels should bedone by a licensed or qualified service person.GLASS REPLACEMENTIn the event that you break your glass by impact,purchase your replacement from an authorizedRegency dealer only. Replacement glass (Part#616-518/P) is shipped already installed into thedoor frame. Reinstall as per Glass Door Installationin the "Glass Door Removal" section.OPERATIONThe fan operates automatically, turn the knob onthe side of the faceplate to adjust to the desiredspeed. The fan will turn on as the stove comes upto operating temperature. After the unit has beenturned off and the unit cooled to below a useful heatoutput range the fan will shut off automatically. Thisfan is required for normal operation, If the fan stopsworking at anytime the unit will automatically turnoff after a delay of approximately 15-30 minutes.NORMAL OPERATINGSOUNDS OF GASAPPLIANCESIt is possible that you will hear some sounds fromyour gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due tothe fact that there are various gauges and typesof steel used within your appliance. Listed beloware some examples. All are normal operatingsounds and should not be considered as defectsin your appliance.Blower:Regency® gas appliances use high tech blowersto push heated air farther into the room. It is notunusual for the fan to make a "whirring" soundwhen ON. This sound will increase or decreasein volume depending on the speed setting of yourfan speed control.Burner Tray:The burner tray is positioned directly under theburner tube(s) and logs and is made of a differentgauge material from the rest of the firebox and body.Therefore, the varying thicknesses of steel willexpand and contract at slightly different rates whichcan cause "ticking" and "cracking" sounds. Youshould also be aware that as there are temperaturechanges within the unit these sounds will likelyre-occur. Again, this is normal for steel fireboxes.Blower Thermodisc:When this thermally activated switch turns ONit will create a small "clicking" sound. This is theswitch contacts closing and is normal.Pilot Flame:While the pilot flame is on it can make a very slight"whisper" sound.Gas Control Valve:As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, adull clicking sound may be audible, this is normaloperation of a gas regulator or valve.Unit Body/Firebox:Different types and thicknesses of steel will expandand contract at different rates resulting in some"cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heardthroughout the cycling process.WA R N I N G : C H I L D R E N A N DADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TOTHE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACETEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAYAWAYTO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHINGIGNITION.YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULDBE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHENTHEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM ASTHE APPLIANCE.CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN ORGUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING ANAPPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIORTO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLEMATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACEDON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.