10 L390E-2 / HZI390E-2 Direct Vent Gas Insert
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The Regency Gas Insert must be installed in
accordance with these instructions. Carefully read
all the instructions in this manual first. Consult the
building authority having jurisdiction to determine
the need for a permit prior to starting the installation.
NOTE: Failure to follow the instructions could cause
a malfunction of the heater which could result in
death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage.
Failure to follow these instructions may also void
your fire insurance and/or warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This appliance requires air for proper combustion.
Always provide adequate combustion and ventilation
air. Follow instructions and information in CAN/CGA
B149 (in Canada) or the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA), regarding requirements
for combustion and ventilation air.
SPECIFICATIONS
At pressures over 1/2 psig, the pipe to the unit must
be disconnected.
Gas Input Capacity:
Natural Gas 31,000 Btu/h
Propane 31,000 Btu/h
Min. Input
(with Proflame GTM or GTMF remote)
Natural Gas 22,000 Btu/h
Propane 26,000 Btu/h
Fuels: Approved for use with both natural gas,
and propane. Approved as is for use at 0' to 4,500'
(0-1370m).
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 140 CFM.
Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 6 per set - L390E
Glass Crystals: 7lbs of glass crystals - HZI390E
Optional Log Set: Ceramic fibre, 6 per set + 5lbs
of glass crystals - HZI390E
Vent System: 3" co-linear aluminum flex.
The efficiency rating of the appliance is a
product thermal efficiency rating determined
under continuous operating conditions and was
determined independent of any installed system.
GAS PRESSURE
TESTING
The appliance must be isolated from the gas sup-
ply piping system by closing its individual manual
shut off valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 psig. (3.45 kPa).
INSTALLATION INTO A
SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACE OR
FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE
The L390E / HZI390E Gas Inserts have been
tested and approved to be vented into any
masonry fireplace or approved solid fuel burning
factory built fireplace that will allow the insert to
physically fit into the firebox. Refer to "Minimum
Fireplace Dimensions" section for minimum
fireplace clearances.
If the factory built fireplace* height is too low for
your Insert, you may remove the smoke baffle
plate, damper, refractory (firebricks), glass doors,
screen rails, screen mesh and log grates from the
factory built fireplace as long as these items are
saved and are reinstalled in the event that the
Insert is removed.
Smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be
removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.If any
part is removed it must not weaken the structural
integrity of the factory built fireplace.
NOTE: Any alterations made to the listed solid
fuel burning factory built fireplace may void the
listing of the fireplace.
*Check with your local inspector before
commencing with this installation.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are required
by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI
Standards to make you aware of the following:
General Safety Information
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, with CAN/CGA B149 (in Canada) or
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 in
the U.S.A.This appliance should be installed
by a qualified gas fitter technician only.
2) Installation and repair should be done
by a qualified service person.
3) The appliance should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, animal hair, etc.
It is imperative that control compartments,
burners and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions. This appliance may only be
installed in a vented, noncombustible
fireplace.
5) This appliance is Listed for bedroom
installations when used with a Listed Millivolt
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
6) Always connect this insert to a vent system
venting to the outside of the building
envelope. Never vent to another room or
inside a building. Make sure that the vent
is properly sized and is of adequate height
to provide the proper draft.
7) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
8) Any glass removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
10) Due to high temperatures, the appliance
should be located out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to
the hazards of high surface temperatures,
especially the fireplace glass and gold
trims, and should stay away to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Young children should
be carefully supervised when they are in
the same room as the appliance. Clothing
or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace
into which the gas fireplace insert is installed.
"WARNING: This fireplace has been
converted for use with a gas fireplace insert
only and cannot be used for burning wood or
solid fuels unless all original parts have been
replaced, and the fireplace re-approved by the
authority having jurisdiction."
