Installation manual

Regency Gas Fireplace
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Always turn the gas valve to off before cleaning.
For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep
the burner and control compartment clean by
brushing and vacuuming at least once a year.
When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft
paint brush as the logs are fragile and easily
damaged.
2) Clean (never when unit is hot) appliance, door
and faceplate with a damp cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner. The fi nishes on the door frame
and faceplate may be scratched if abrasives
are used to clean them.
The heater is fi nished in a heat resistant paint
and should only be refi nished with heat resistant
paint (not with wall paint). FPI uses StoveBrite
Paint - Metallic Black #6309.
3) Make a periodic check of burner for proper
position and condition. Visually check the
fl ame of the burner periodically, making sure
the fl ames are steady; not lifting or fl oating.
If there is a problem, call a qualifi ed service
person.
4) The appliance and venting system must be
inspected before use, and at least annually,
by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure
that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air
is not obstructed.
During the annual service call, the burners
should be removed from the burner tray and
cleaned. Replace the embers but do not block
the pilot.
5) Keep the area near the appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other fl ammable vapours and liquids.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURE 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.
CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN OR
GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING AN
APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR
TO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MA-
TERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR
NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
6) Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause
condensation and fog the glass. This conden-
sation and fog is normal and will disappear in
a few minutes as the glass heats up.
Never operate the appliance without the
glass properly secured in place or with the
door open.
7) Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed serv-
ice technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace nay part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
8) Periodically check the pilot fl ames. Correct
fl ame pattern has three strong blue fl ames: 1
fl owing around the thermopile and 1 around the
thermocouple, and 1 fl owing across the rear
of the burner (it does not have to be touching
the burner)
AUTOMATIC
CONVECTION FAN
OPERATION
The fan operates automatically, turn the knob on
the side of the faceplate to adjust to the desired
speed. The fan will turn on as the insert comes
up to operating temperature. After the unit has
been turned off and the unit cooled to below a
useful heat output range the fan will shut off
automatically.
NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF
GAS APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds
from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal
due to the fact that there are various gauges
and types of steel used within your appliance.
Listed below are some examples. All are normal
operating sounds and should not be considered
as defects in your appliance.
Blower:
FPI gas appliances use high tech blowers to
push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of
your fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under
the burner tube(s) and crystals and is made
of a different gauge material from the rest of
the fi rebox and body. Therefore, the varying
thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at
slightly different rates which can cause "ticking"
and "cracking" sounds. You should also be aware
that as there are temperature changes within
the unit these sounds will likely re-occur. Again,
this is normal for steel fi reboxes.
Blower Thermodisc:
When this thermally activated switch turns ON
it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the
switch contacts closing and is normal.
Pilot Flame:
While the pilot fl ame is on it can make a very
slight "whisper" sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal
operation of a gas regulator or valve.
Unit Body/Firebox:
Different types and thicknesses of steel will
expand and contract at different rates resulting
in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be
heard throughout the cycling process.