Regency Plateau PTO30CFT-1 Owners & Installation Manual

Regency Plateau PTO30CFT-1 Owners & Installation Manual Manual pdf 10 page image

10 Regency Plateau® Series Outdoor Gas FireplaceINSTALLATION• Never insulate around the body of the unit• Excessive heat retention in the firebox will lead to component failureand fi replace malfunction• Excessive heat retention will also increase the risk of fi re inside thechase• Heat retention can cause “Oil-canning” and damage the fireplace dueto overheating• Do not build up a wall of any type in front or to the sides of the appli-ance, higher than the firebox opening. This will create a pressure zoneat the fi rebox and will prevent the unit from venting• This is an outdoor appliance with a built-in drain. This drain should beinstalled and connected in all applications as per the instructions inthis manual• Inadequate drainage will cause rust and reduce the life of your appli-ance, this is not protected by warranty• Outdoor units use the same consistent, reliable Electronic componentsused in most Regency “E” units• Installed correctly, these components will be subjected to far lowertemperatures than indoor units, which have been certifi ed as safe fromheat etc• Working gas pressures are as critical in outdoor products as they arein indoor products, even more important in Electronic systems• Unit shutting down intermittently• Overheating of components leading to failure• Lifting fl ame• Poor fl ame package (i.e. all to one side, lazy fl ame)• Failure to ignite• Excess carbon• Safety issues and concerns created from the byproducts of combus-tion• Outdoor appliances must be installed in: open-air situations with natu-ral ventilation and without stagnant areas• Any gas leakage and products of combustion need to be rapidly dis-persed by wind and natural convection• Typically outdoor spaces are not enclosed, however, failure to adhereto installation guidelines, may cause the outdoor fireplace to be af-fected by wind or air pressure inside the enclosure• ANY enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one ofthe diagrams on the previous page.• All walls + overhead cover = 100% total area• One of four walls or full overhead area must be totally open, plus—oneof remaining walls must have a fi xed opening• All outdoor fireplaces/fi re tables require total natural ventilation of 50%open space• Correct Working Gas pressure is critical on “E” units• Wherever possible avoid locating on a fl at wall in a tight corner• Floor space doesn’t count as “open area”• Install to the manual specs for framing and do not insulate unit orenclosure• Framing enclosure must at least meet minimum dimensional specs asper the installation manual• Only Regency approved media should be used in the fi rebox (i.e.stones/glass)• Be aware of pressure zones due to location (i.e. facing the ocean)• Open walls and doorways to outside air are benefi cial to the perfor-mance of an outdoor appliance• Fixed roof/ceiling open areas count towards the total open area overallrequirement• Screens create 40% or more air restriction• Screened areas are restrictions and reduce open air space, calculatearea based on a closed screen• The biggest problems are created by lack of airflow for the appliance• Outdoor fireplaces are often built-in systems and incorrect installationcan result in high repair costs• Units must not be modified or altered in any way• There is a common misconception that being outdoors, an OutdoorFireplace will function, regardless of circumstances,• Outdoor fireplaces require the same amount of ventilation as indoorunits, often more• Outdoor units require adequate ventilation to the atmosphere, which inturn provides ongoing circulatory combustion air• This type of Appliance Vents.• All Outdoor Fireplace Products have the same need for Air/Oxygen,and an ability to Vent• Even though the appliance is outdoors, this doesn’t mean it is gettingadequate air• Requirements are not specific to Regency units• Read and follow critical location guidelines in this manual•• Don’t overlook the obvious• Widen your margin for error• Combustion always requires the same three elements• Only the quantities and volumes changeIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONSIMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBERANTICIPATED ISSUES CAUSED BYINCORRECT LOCATION OR INSTALLATIONOUTDOOR APPLIANCES REQUIRE VENTINGCOMPONENTS IN OUTDOOR APPLIANCESCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDINGOUTDOOR FIREPLACESUNDERSTANDING OUTDOOR APPLIANCEREQUIREMENTSOUTDOOR APPLIANCE INSTALLATION SUMMARY