Regency® L676S Direct Vent Gas Fireplace32INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONPANEL INSTALLATION1) With fi rebox base in position, install back panel fi rst by fi tting the tabs on the back panel in to slots in fi rebox base.Back panel.Firebox base.Slots on fl oor of fi rebox base.Important: One set of panels must be installed. Operation of this unit without panels is prohibited.Before installation, panels must be handled and cleaned as per instructions noted below:Stainless Steel Panels Black Enamel Panels• Stainless panels must be inspected for scratches and dimples priorto installation. All claims to be recorded at this time.Claims for damage after installation will not receive consideration.• Black Enamel panels must be inspected for scratches and dimplesprior to installation. All claims to be recorded at this time.Claims for damage after installation will not receive consideration.• To protect the finish during installation and handling - cotton glovesMUST be worn at all times while handling the panels (even whenremoving protective coating).• Stainless panels will discolor a little during normal operation.This is normal and should not be considered a defect. • Black Enamel panels will discolor a little during normal operation. Thisis normal and should not be considered a defect.* All hand and fi nger marks MUST be cleaned off with a soft cloth anda stainless steel cleaner. Most stainless steel cleaners leave a fi lm/residue on the surface of the panels. Use an ammonia based cleaner(ie. glass cleaner) to remove this fi lm before applying heat to the unit.Failure to do this will result in burn stains on panels which youwill be unable to remove. Not protected by product warranty.* All hand and fi nger marks MUST be cleaned off with a soft cloth. Usean ammonia based cleaner (ie. glass cleaner) to remove any fi ngerprintsbefore applying heat to the unit.Failure to do this will result in burn stain on panels which youwill be unable to remove. Not protected by product warranty.