Regency P121 Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency ® P121-2/P121LC-2/P121RC-2/P131-2 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace22INSTALLATIONHORIZONTALTERMINATIONSInstall the vent system according to themanufacturer's instructions included withthe components.1) Set the unit in its desired location. Checkto determine if wall studs or roof raftersare in the way when the venting system isattached. If this is the case, you may wantto adjust the location of the unit. Rough inthe gas.2) Direct Vent pipe and fi ttings are designedwith special twist-lock connections toconnect the venting system to the appliancefl ue outlet. A twist-lock appliance adaptoris an available option that must be used inconjunction with the Simpson Dura-VentDirect Vent GS system.3) Put a bead of silicone inside the outersection of the adapter and a bead of MillPac on the inner collar. Slip the adapterover the existing inner and outer flue collarand fasten to the outer collar only with the3 supplied screws (drilling pilot holes willmake this easier). Level the fi replace andfasten it to the framing using nails or screwsthrough the nailing strips.4) Assemble the desired combination of pipeand elbows to the appliance adaptor andtwist-lock for a solid connection.Note:a) Twist-lock procedure: Four indentations,located on the female ends of pipes andfi ttings, are designed to slide straightonto the male ends of adjacent pipesand fi ttings, by orienting the four pipeindentations so they match and slidein to the four entry slots on the maleends, Diagram 1. Push the pipe sectionsDiagram 1Diagram 2Note:a) The horizontal run of vent must be level,or have a 1/4 inch rise for every 1 footof run towards the termination. Neverallow the vent to run downward. Thiscould cause high temperatures andmay present the possibility of a fi re.b) The location of the horizontal venttermination on an exterior wall mustmeet all local and national buildingcodes, and must not be blocked orobstructed. For External Vent TerminalLocations, see diagram in the "ExteriorVent Termination Locations" section.6) The arrow on the vent cap shouldbe pointing up. Insure that the 1-1/2"clearances to combustible materials aremaintained (Diagram 3 in the "VentingArrangement - Horizontal Terminations"section) Install the termination cap.The four wood screws provided shouldbe replaced with appropriate fasteners forstucco, brick, concrete, or other types ofsidings.Note: If installing termination on a sidingcovered wall, a vinyl siding standoffor furring strips must be used toensure that the termination is notrecessed into the siding.NOTE: For best results and optimumperformance with each approved ventingsystem, it is highly recommended to apply“Mill-Pac” sealant (supplied) to every in-ner pipe connection. Failure to do so mayresult in drafting or performance issues notcovered under warranty. Silicone (red RTV)is optional.b) Horizontal runs of vent must besupported every three feet. Wall strapsare available for this purpose.5) Mark the wall for a 10" x 10" square hole.The center of the square hole should lineup with the centerline of the horizontal pipe.Cut and frame the 10 inch square hole inthe exterior wall where the vent will beterminated. If the wall being penetrated isconstructed of non-combustible material, i.e.masonry block or concrete, a 7"(178mm)dia. (7-1/2"(191mm) dia. for fl ex) hole isacceptable.Note: With Dura-Vent, the minimum heightis achieved by installing a 45 o elbow directlyto the rigid pipe adaptor.Diagram 12Vertical Venting with Three (3) 90 o Elbowscompletely together, then twist-lockone section clockwise approximatelyone-quarter turn, until the two sectionsare fully locked. The female locking lugswill not be visible from the outside, onthe Black Pipe or fi ttings. They may belocated by examining the inside of thefemale ends.Option V + V1 H + H1A) 2' (610mm) Minimum 3' (914mm) MaximumB) 3' (914mm) Minimum 6' (1.86m) MaximumC) 4' (1.22m) Minimum 9' (2.7m) MaximumD) 5' (1.5m) Minimum 12' (3.6m) MaximumWith the above options, maximum total pipe length if 37 feet with minimumof 5 feet total vertical and maximum 12 feet total horizontal.Please note minimum 1 foot between 90o elbows is required.