User guide

Regency
®
P40-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
8
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS
A 40" (1016mm) wide x 16" (406mm) deep x 1-1/2" (38mm) thick hearth
is required, unless the unit is raised 4" (102mm).
4) This appliance is Listed for bedroom installations when used with the
FireWizard (millivolt thermostat system). Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before installation.
5) The P40 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace is approved for alcove installations,
see "Clearances" section for details.
HEATWAVE DUCT KIT
The HeatWave Air Duct Kit increases the effectiveness of your fi replace
by dispersing warm air from the fi replace to remote locations in the same
room or other rooms in your home.
Up to two kits may be installed on the fi replace. Please Note: Only 1
HeatWave kit may be operated at one time. This includes the internal
blower option as well.
See HeatWave installation manual for complete details and clearances
from side only.
Diagram 1
A) Flat on Wall
B) Flat on Wall Corner
C) Recessed into Wall/Alcove
D) Corner
HEAT RELEASE KIT
The Heat Release Kit expels warm air from the fi replace to the outside of
the building, allowing the fi replace to be operated with less heat entering
the room. The kit may be used on either the left or right side.
See Heat Release installation manual for complete details and clearances
from side only.
11) Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the installer must ensure
that the appliance is fi ring correctly and operation fully explained to
customer.
This includes:
1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct fi ring rate (rate noted on
label 45,000 (NG) Btu/h, 43,000 (LP) Btu/h) after burning appliance
for 15 minutes.
2) If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure that the fl ame does not
carbon. First allow the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that causes sooting or
carboning that results in damage is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1) Ensure that structural members are not cut or weakened during instal-
lation.
2) Ensure proper grounding using the #8 ground lug provided. See "Wir-
ing Diagram" section.
LOCATING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
1) When selecting a location for your fi replace, ensure that the clearances
are met.
2) The appliance must be installed on a fl at, solid, continuous surface
(e.g. wood, metal, concrete). This may be the fl oor, or raised up on a
platform to enhance its visual impact. The appliance must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.
3) The P40 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace can be installed in a recessed
position or framed out into the room as in A, B, C, D. See Diagram
1.
Floor Mounted Fireplace
Raised Fireplace
The HeatWave Duct Kit has different
clearance and framing requirements,
check the HeatWave manual for details.
6) We recommend that you plan your installation on paper using exact
measurements for clearances and fl oor protection before actually
installing this appliance. Have an authorized inspector, dealer, or
installer review your plans before installation.
Note: For vent terminations see "Exterior Vent Termination
Locations" section.