www.regency-fire.com ULTIMATE U38 Freestanding Gas Stove MODELS: U38-NG Natural Gas Owners & Installation Manual U38-LP Propane FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, What to do if you smell gas: Do not try to light any appliance a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, Do not touch any electrical switch: personal injury or loss of life. do not use any phone in your FOR YOUR SAFETY building.
To the New Owner: Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art ULTIMATE Gas Stove by FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. The Regency Gas Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a woodstove, at the flick of a switch. The models U38-NG, and U38-LP of this series has been approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and efficiency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Safety Label Operating Instructions Specifications ........................................................... 2 Operating Instructions ............................................. 14 Safety Label ............................................................. 4 Lighting Instructions ................................................ 14 Shutdown Instructions ............................................. 14 Installation General Installation Information ......................
SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accompanies each ULTIMATE Freestanding Gas Stove. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on the inside of the drop down pedestal door. NOTE: Regency units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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: INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON.
INSTALLATION 9) Install Louvers, page 12. OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR U38-NG & U38-LP Clearances 10) Test for flue spillage (draft test), page 12. 11) Install optional Remote Control, or Wall Thermostat, pages 12 and 13. 12) Final check, page 13. A Side Wall to Unit 7-1/2" / 190 mm B Back Wall to Unit 6" / 155 mm E Side Wall to Unit 2" / 50 mm Outside air for combustion can be brought in either through the bottom of the pedestal or through the rear plate of the pedestal.
INSTALLATION DRAFT HOOD VENTING This heater has a draft hood built in. It must not be altered, obstructed, or blocked in any way, and the unit must be installed so that the draft hood is in the same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the burner. This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. This heater is a vented appliance and must be connected to a chimney/flue in accordance with the installation codes.
INSTALLATION GAS CONNECTION The gas line can be rigid pipe, or to make installation easier, use a listed flexible connector if allowed by local codes. Copper may also be used if approved by local codes. The gas connection at the valve is 3/8" NPT. For minimum and maximum supply pressure see the System Data Table. System Data U38 with 40,000 BTU U38-NG: For 0 to 2000 feet altitude U38-LP: For 0 to 4500 feet alttitude Burner Inlet Orifice Sizes: Natural Gas Burner #31 Propane #50 Max.
INSTALLATION CONVERSION FROM NATUAL GAS TO PROPANE THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Conversion Kit 730-969 Contains: 7) Unscrew the pilot orifice with the allen key and replace with the LP pilot orifice in the kit. Qty.
INSTALLATION CONVERSION TO LOWER BTU RATING FOR U38 LOG SET INSTALLATION THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Natural Gas Conversion Kit 730-920 Contains: Qty. Part # Description 1 904-240 Burner Orifice #37 (Natural Gas) 1 918-034 Decal "Converted to 30,000 Btu" 1 918-033 Instruction Sheet Propane Conversion Kit 730-922 Contains: Qty.
INSTALLATION 3) Place Rear Log A)02-65 on the two pins on the rear log support. 7) Place the Left Top Log D)02-46 on the pin on Log B)02-56 and on top of the cutout on Log A)02-65. 11) Position notch in Front Right Log G)02-48 on Log F)02-47 and push the bottom right edge against the bracket on the burner tray. G)02-48 A)02-65 A)02-65 A)02-65 D)02-46 B)02-56 E)02-45 C)02-44 Pins on Rear Log Support 4) Place the Middle Left Log B)02-56 on the two pins as shown.
INSTALLATION FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION LOUVER INSTALLATION (packaged separately) 1) Open the two side panels. 1) Attach the top & bottom louvers to the side stove panel using 2 screws per side. 2) Slide the door onto the two hinge pins making sure the two pieces are flush together. See diagram 1. Note: If the flue is blocked or has a strong reverse flow, the thermally actuated safety switch mounted in the draft hood will automatically shut off the gas supply within about 10 minutes.
INSTALLATION Thermostat Wire Table Recommended Maximum Lead Length (Two-Wire) When Using Wall Thermostat (CP-2 System) 1) Choose a convenient location on the wall to install the receiver and the receptacle box (protection from extreme heat is very important). Run wires from the fireplace to that location, use Thermostat Wire Table. Wire Size Max. Length 2) Connect the wires as per the wiring diagram above. 14 16 18 20 22 50 Ft. 32 Ft. 20 Ft. 12 Ft. 9 Ft.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this appliance, proceed through the following check list. 1) Read and understand these Instructions before operating this appliance. 2) Check to see that all wiring is correct and enclosed to prevent possible shock. 3) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks. 4) Make sure the three pieces of door glass are properly positioned. Never operate the appliance with any of the glass removed or with the door open.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COPY OF THE LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONS Regency U38 ULTIMATE Freestanding Gas Heater 15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PILOT ADJUSTMENT AERATION ADJUSTMENT Periodically check the pilot flames. Correct flame pattern has three strong blue flames: 1 flowing around the thermopile and 1 around the thermocouple, and 1 flowing across the rear of the burner (it does not have to be touching the burner). The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either the local gas supply or altitude.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Always shut the valve 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 soft clean brush as the logs are fragile and easily damaged. 2) Clean glass (never when unit is hot), appliance, louvers, and door with a damp cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner.
MAINTENANCE Installing Glass 1) Install both center and side glass onto extrusions as per diagram. put glue on the screws. Replace the door gasket, the two ends butt tight together on the bottom edge of the door. 8) Replace door on the stove and check the seal. 2) Place glass assembly into door frame. 3) Install retainers by placing 1 drop of glue where previously glued and put in place. 4) Install side retainers. To Remove U38 Fan: 1) Unplug or disconnect power source to stove.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING VALVE If your valve requires maintenance or replacement, follow these instructions: 9) Carefully lift the burner tray assembly out. NOTE: Always shut off the gas supply before removing the valve. 1) Open front pedestal door and unhook chain. You may want to put a soft cloth on the base of the unit so that when the pedestal door is open it doesn't scratch the paint. See diagram below. 5) Carefully remove the logs and lava rock.
PARTS LIST U38 MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # Description 9) 10) 560-920 560-921 560-922 560-055 730-034 Top/Bottom Gold Louver Assy Top/Bottom Brush Nickel Assy Top/Bottom Black Louver Assy Fan Access Door Gasket for Fan Access Door 11) 12) 730-517/P Fan Assembly 910-331/P Fan Motor (120 Volt) 910-794 Power Cord (120 Volt) 15) 16) 17) 18) * 730-039 904-257 560-025 Pedestal Assembly Pedestal Door Pedestal Door Magnet Pedestal Back 19) 20) 21) 23) 730-530 730-525 560-031 904-258 Short Side Panel Door Assy
PARTS LIST U38 BURNER & LOG ASSEMBLY Part # Description 910-241 910-190 904-586 910-373 910-372 908-646 650-220 910-330 Burner ON/OFF Switch (3-way) Piezo Ignitor & Nut Knob - Fan Control Switch Knob - Pilot Valve Extension Flame Adjusting Knob Control Panel Decal Control Panel Plate Fan Speed Control (120 V) 750-524/P 750-526/P 910-378 910-380 904-240 904-690 904-390 904-641 Valve Assembly - Natural Gas Valve Assembly - Propane Valve S.I.T. - Natural Gas Valve S.I.T. - Propane #37 Orifice - N.G.
PARTS LIST U38 DOOR ASSEMBLIES 101) 105) 106) 107) 108) 111) 112) 208) Part # Description 730-921 730-924 730-926 730-932 730-928 650-920 * 940-323/P 936-243 940-322/P * 750-015 940-325/P Brush Nickel Mitred Door - Complete Gold Mitred Door - Complete Black Mitred Door - Complete Gold Wrap Door - Complete Gold Panel Door - Complete Door Gasket Kit Ceramic Paper Side Glass Glass Gasket Centre Glass Door Frame Fibre Paper Door Glass Extrusion Wrap Glass *Not available as a replacement part.
WARRANTY Regency Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility. FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser of a Regency Product. This warranty is not transferable.
Regency fireplace products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of a Regency Product. See the inside back cover for details. Register your Regency online at http://www.regency-fire.