Regency GEM54-NG Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency GemfireTM Gas Fireplace40MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS1) Always turn off the gas valve before cleaning.For relighting, refer to lighting instructions.Keep the burner and control compartmentclean by brushing and vacuuming at leastonce a year.2) Clean appliance and door with a dampcloth (never when unit is hot). Never usean abrasive cleaner. The glass should becleaned with a gas fireplace glass cleaner.The glass should be cleaned when itstarts looking cloudy.3) The faceplate is finished in a heat resistantpaint and should only be refinished with heatresistant paint. Regency ® uses StoveBrightPaint - Metallic Black #6309.Note: Faceplates and inner panels madefrom stainless steel will naturallychange color over time.4) Make a periodic check of burner for properposition and condition. Visually check theflame of the burner periodically, making surethe flames are steady; not lifting or floating.If there is a problem, call a qualified serviceperson.5) 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 ventilationair is not obstructed.Note: Never operate the appliance withoutthe glass properly secured in place.6) 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 control systemand any gas control which has been underwater.7) In the event this appliance has beenserviced check that the vent-air systemhas been properly resealed & reinstalledin accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions.8) Verify operation after servicing.GLASS GASKETIf the glass gasket requires replacement use atadpole glass gasket (Part # 936-159).GENERAL VENTMAINTENANCEConduct an inspection of the venting systemsemi-annually. Recommended areas to inspectas follows:1) Check the Venting System for corrosion inareas that are exposed to the elements.These will appear as rust spots orstreaks, and in extreme cases, holes.These components should be replacedimmediately.2) Remove the Cap, and shine a flashlightdown the Vent. Remove any bird nests, orother foreign material.3) Check for evidences of excessivecondensation, such as water droplets formingin the inner liner, and subsequently drippingout the joints, Continuous condensation cancause corrosion of caps, pipe, and fittings.It may be caused by having excessivelateral runs, too many elbows, and exteriorportions of the system being exposed tocold weather.4) Inspect joints, to verify that no pipesections or fittings have been disturbed,and consequently loosened. Also checkmechanical supports such as Wall Straps,or plumbers' tape for rigidity.THERMOPILE /THERMOCOUPLE1) Remove the valve tray by following theprocedures from "Valve Tray Replacement"section.2) Disconnect thermocouple by looseningnut from the valve with a 9mm wrench.Disconnect thermopile by loosening 2screws marked TP on the valve.3) Remove 2 screws from the pilot assemblyand pull up far enough to be able to loosenthe thermocouple or thermopile with a 7/16"wrench. NOTE: the pilot line is very fragile,use caution when pulling it up.4) Drop the thermocouple or thermopile downthrough the extrusion and pull it out of theunit.5) Reinstall the new ones in reverse order.CAUTION: Wear gloves whenremoving damaged or brokenglass.WARNING: Do not operate theappliance with the glass panelsremoved, cracked or broken.Replacement of the glass panelsshould be done by a licensed orqualified service person.GLASS DOORYour 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 all productwarranties.* Care must be taken to avoid breakage of theglass.* Do not strike or abuse the glass.* Do not operate this fireplace without theglass front or with a cracked or broken glassfront.* Wear gloves when removing damaged orbroken glass.* Replacement of the glass panel(s) 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 is shipped already installedinto the door frame.