Regency LIBERTY L676E-LP Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency ® L676E Direct Vent Gas Fireplace36MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS1) 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. When cleaning the logs, use asoft clean paint brush as the logs are fragileand easily damaged.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 heater is finished in a heat resistantpaint and should only be refinished with heatresistant paint. Regency ® uses StoveBrightPaint - Metallic Black #6309.4) 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.GENERAL VENTMAINTENANCEConduct an inspection of the venting systemsemiannually. 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.LOG REPLACEMENTThe unit should never be used with broken logs.Turn off the gas valve and allow the unit to coolbefore opening door and carefully remove thelogs. (The pilot light generates enough heat toburn someone.) If for any reason a log shouldneed replacement, you must use the properreplacement log. The position of these logsmust be as shown in the diagrams under LogInstallation.Note: Improper positioning of logs maycreate carbon build-up and willseverely alter the unit's performancewhich is not covered underwarranty.GLASS GASKETIf the glass gasket requires replacement use atadpole glass gasket (Part # 936-155).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.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 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.