Regency P40-LP Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency ® P40-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace24INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION4) Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble andsecurely fasten the one with the tabs to theoutside wall making sure that the tabs areon top and bottom. Fasten the other thimblehalf to the inside wall. The thimble halvesslip inside each other and can be adjustedfor 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 walls.5) Slip the assembled liner and terminationassembly through the thimble making surethe termination cap faces up (there aremarkings on the cap that show which wayis up). This will position the termination capwith proper down slope for draining water.Fasten the cap to the outer wall with the 4supplied screws.6) Pull the centre 5"(127mm) liner and outer8"(203mm) liner out enough to slip overthe flue collars of the fireplace. (You maywish to cut the liner shorter to make it moreworkable.) Do not bend liner more than 90 o .The liners must slip over the collars aminimum of 1-3/8".7) Apply Mill Pac over the fireplace inner collarand slip the 5"(127mm) liner down over itand attach with 3 supplied screws.8) Do the same with the 8"(203mm) liner.9) Apply a bead of silicone between the thimbleand termination and around the outer edgeof the terminal at the wall in order to keepthe water out.UNIT INSTALLATIONHORIZONTAL TERMINATIONWITH FLEX VENT SYSTEM1) Locate the unit in the framing, rough in thegas (preferably on the right side of the unit)and the electrical (Junction block is on theleft side) on the left. Locate the centerline ofthe termination and mark wall accordingly.Cut an 11"(279mm) hole in the wall (insidedimension).Note: A top clearance of 2-1/2"(64mm)and side & bottom clearance of1-1/2"(38mm) must be maintainedexcept that only a 1" (25mm) clearanceis needed at the termination end. Werecommend framing a 11"(279mm) x11"(279mm) (inside dimensions) holeto give structural rigidity for mountingthe termination.Note: If installing termination on a sidingcovered wall, a vinyl siding standoffor vinyl furring strips must be usedto ensure that the termination is notrecessed into the siding.2) Level the fireplace and fasten it to the fram-ing using nails or screws through the nailingstrips.3) Assemble the vent assembly by applyingMill Pac to the 5"(127mm) inner collar ofthe termination and slipping the 5"(127mm)liner over it at least 1-3/8" (35mm). Fastenwith the 3 screws (drilling pilot holes willmake this easier). Apply Mill Pac or hightemperature silicone to the 8"(203mm) flexpipe and slip it over the 8" outer collar ofthe vent terminal at least 1-3/8"(35mm) andfasten with the 3 screws.NOTE: Horizontal sections must be sup-ported at intervals not exceeding 3feet (0.9 meter). (Flame picture andperformance will be affected by sagsin the liner).IMPORTANT: Do not locate terminationhood where excessive snow or icebuildup may occur. Be sure to check venttermination area after snow falls, and clearto prevent accidental blockage of ventingsystem. When using snow blowers, makesure snow is not directed towards venttermination area.ASTROCAP XLDIMENSIONS