ULTIMATE U37 Rear Vent
Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
Owners &
Installation Manual
MODELS: U37-NG1 Natural Gas U37-LP1 Propane
WARNING:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If the information in these instructions are not followed ex- What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance
Do not touch any electrical
switch: do not use any phone in
your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
actly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
11/22/07
918-529b
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY LABEL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Copy of Serial No. Decal...............................................4 Operating Instructions .................................................25
Lighting Procedure ......................................................25
Shutdown Procedure...................................................25
REQUIREMENTS
First Fire ......................................................................25
Convection Fan Operation ..........................................25
MA Code - CO Detector ................................................5
Normal Operating Sounds of Gas Appliances.............25
Copy of the Lighting Plate Instructions .......................26
INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE
Important Message ......................................................6
Specifications ................................................................6
Maintenance Instructions ............................................27
Before You Start ............................................................6
General Vent Maintenance..........................................27
General Safety Information ...........................................6
Log Replacement ........................................................27
Installation Checklist......................................................7
Gold-Plated Doors.......................................................27
Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Requirements ..7
Door Gasket ...............................................................27
Clearances to Combustibles .........................................7
Latch Adjustment.........................................................28
Locating Your Gas Stove...............................................7
Glass Replacement.....................................................28
Combustion and Ventilation Air .....................................7
Fan Maintenance.........................................................29
Venting ..........................................................................7
Removing Valve...........................................................29
Exterior Vent Terminal Locations...................................8
DC Sparker Battery Replacement...............................30
Venting Installation .......................................................9
Precautions ...................................................................9
Safety Precautions for the Installer ...............................9
Planning Your Venting Installation.................................9
PARTS LIST
4” x 6-5/8” Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart.............10 Main Assembly ............................................................31
Rigid Pipe Venting - Vertical Terminations ..................12 Burner & Log Assembly...............................................32
Residential and Manufactured Homes /
Door Assemblies .........................................................33
Mobile Homes Installations .........................................13
Horizontal Terminations...............................................13
Vertical Termination with Co-linear Flex System .........15
Converting Class-A Metal Chimney or
WARRANTY
Warranty......................................................................35
Masonry Chimney to Direct Vent System....................16
Converting Masonry Chimney.....................................17
Conversion Kit# 514-969 from NG to LP.....................18
Gas Connection...........................................................20
High Elevation .............................................................20
Aeration Adjustment ....................................................20
Log Set Installation......................................................20
Door Installation ..........................................................22
Gas Pipe Pressure Testing..........................................22
Louver Installation .......................................................23
Wall Thermostat .........................................................23
Optional Remote Control ............................................23
Final Check .................................................................23
Wiring Diagram............................................................24
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SAFETY LABEL
This is a copy of the label that accompanies
each ULTIMATE Rear Vent Direct Vent Free-
standing Gas Stove. We have printed a copy
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
of the contents here for your review. The safety correct one.
label is located on the inside of the drop down
pedestal door.
Copy of Safety Label for U37
Serial No./No de serie
313
Listed: GRAVITY DIRECT VENT WALL FURNACE
Certified for/Certifiée pour: CANADA AND U.S.A.
Tested to:
CGA 2-17-M91, ANSI Z21.88b-2003/CSA 2.33b-2003
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL /
NE PAS ENLEVER CETTE ÉTIQUETTE
REPORT NO. 476-1846-00 (Oct. 2000)
MAY BE INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE
ÉQUIPÉ À L'UISINE POUR GAZ NATURAL:
FACTORY EQUIPPED FOR NATURAL GAS: Model U37-NG1
Minimum Clearances
to Combustibles/
Degagement Minimum
Des Materiaux
Pression d’alimentation minimum
Pression à la tubulure d’échappement élevée
Pression à la tubulure d’échappement élevée
Dimensions de l’orifice
Min. supply pressure
5.0"
WC/C.E. (1.24Kpa)
WC/C.E. (0.947Kpa)
WC/C.E. (0.27Kpa)
DMS
Manifold pressure High 3.8"
Manifold pressure Low 1.1"
Orifice size
#37
Combustibles
L’altitude
Débit calorifique maximum selon
Débit calorifique minimum selon
Altitude
0-4500 ft/pi
30,000 Btu/h
15,000 Btu/h
(0-1370m)
(8.79Kw/h)
(4.39Kw/h)
Maximum Input
Minimum Input
ÉQUIPÉ À L'UISINE POUR GAZ PROPANE:
Pression d’alimentation minimum
Pression à la tubulure d’échappement élevée
Pression à la tubulure d’échappement élevée
Dimensions de l’orifice
FACTORY EQUIPPED FOR PROPANE: Model U37-LP1
Min. supply pressure
12"
WC/C.E. (3.00Kpa)
WC/C.E. (2.74Kpa)
WC/C.E. (0.72Kpa)
DMS
Manifold pressure High 11"
Manifold pressure Low 2.9"
Orifice size
#52
L’altitude
Altitude
0-4500 ft/pi
30,000 Btu/h
15,000 Btu/h
(0-1370m)
(8.79Kw/h)
(4.39Kw/h)
Débit calorifique maximum selon
Débit calorifique minimum selon
Maximum Input
Minimum Input
VENTING: Only for direct discharge without duct connection. This appliance must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instructions and with local codes, if any; if not, follow the current ANSI
Z223.1 in the USA or the current CAN/CGA-B149 in Canada. For Manufactured Home Installation: This Direct
Vent System Appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard for
Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and
with CAN/CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada.
A7-1/2" /190 mm
B3"
/76 mm
E 4-1/2" /114 mm
Min. Ceiling
Height from top of
unit / Min. Plafond
Hauteur en haut
de l'appareil:
Electrical supply 115VAC, 1.13 A, 60 Hz. Not for use with solid fuel.
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., Delta, BC, Canada
MADE IN CANADA / FABRIQUE AU CANADA
Please check that door is properly sealed.
Periodic adjustment of latch may be required.
918-507
DOOR SEAL ADJUSTMENT:
36" / 914 mm
For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be
done by a plumber or gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
For the State of Massachusetts, flexible connectors shall not
exceed 36 inches in length.
For the State of Massachusetts, the appliances individual
manual shut-off must be a t-handle type valve.
The State of Massachusetts requires the installation of a
carbon monoxide alarm in accordance with NFPA 720 and a
CO alarm with battery back up in the same room where the
gas appliance is installed.
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REQUIREMENTS
MA Code - CO Detector
(for the State of Massachusetts only)
5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10
(2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:
(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for
residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than
seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall
be satisfied:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled
equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is
installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery
operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure
served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of
qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon
monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of
thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions
shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight
(8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The
sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL
OBSTRUCTIONS".
4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation
unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR
5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment Not Required To Be Vented" in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by
the Board; and
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product
Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the
instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a
Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies
"special venting systems", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:
1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and
detailed installation instructions.
(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions,
all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of
the installation.
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INSTALLATION
into a manufactured home the unit must be
bolted down to the floor.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
SAVE THESE
4) We recommend that you plan your instal-
lation on paper using exact measurements
for clearances and floor protection before
actually installing this appliance. Have a
qualifiedbuildinginspectorreviewyourplans
before installation.
INSTRUCTIONS
TheULTIMATERearVentDirectVentFreestand-
ing Gas Stove must be installed in accordance
with these instructions. Carefully read all the
instructions in this manual first. Consult the
building authority having jurisdiction to deter-
mine the need for a permit prior to starting the
installation.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
WILLVOIDYOURWARRANTYAND
MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE
FIRE.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
Note: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your fire
insurance and/or warranty.
CHILDRENANDADULTSSHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA-
TURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIRE-
PLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD
STAYAWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR
CLOTHING IGNITION.
1) Theapplianceinstallationmustconformwith
local Canadian Electrical Code.
2) The appliance when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
localcodes, orintheabsenceoflocalcodes
with the current National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code.
SPECIFICATIONS
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY SUPERVISEDWHEN
THEYAREINTHESAMEROOMAS
THE APPLIANCE.
Fuels:
U37-NG1 is approved for use with
natural gas.
3) The appliance should be inspected for
shipping damage before use and serv-
iced annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpet-
ing, bedding material, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean and free from excessive lint from
carpeting.
U37-LP1 is approved for use with liq-
uefied petroleum gases (propane).
Electrical: 120 V A.C. system.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT
BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 125/75.
Log Sets: Ceramic fibre, 7 per set.
Vent System:
Axial(6-5/8"outer/4"innerliner)rigid
flue and Riser Vent Terminal.
1) Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
properoperationandaroundtheairopenings
into the combustion chamber.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and vent should
be enclosed when installed in or passing
through a living area, where children may
come in contact with it.
BEFORE YOU START
2) The appliance must be installed on a flat,
solid, continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal,
concrete). This may be the floor, or it can be
raised up on a platform to enhance its visual
impact. The appliance may be installed on
carpeting, tile, wood flooring or other com-
bustible material, because the appliance's
Safe installation and operation of this appli-
ance requires common sense, however, we
are required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
5) This appliance must be connected to the
specified vent and termination cap to the
outsideofthebuildingenvelope.Nevervent
to another room or inside a building. Make
sure that the vent is fitted as per the instruc-
tions starting in the "Venting" section.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIEDSERVICEPERSON.THISAP-
PLIANCESHOULDBEINSTALLED,
REPAIRED, INSPECTEDBEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY
BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SON. MORE FREQUENT CLEAN-
ING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO
EXCESSIVELINTFROMCARPET-
ING,ETC. ITISIMPERATIVETHAT
THE CONTROL COMPARTMENT,
BURNERSANDCIRCULATINGAIR
PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLI-
ANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
metal pedestal base extends the full width 6) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
and depth of the appliance. The ULTIMATE
Rear Vent Direct Vent Freestanding Gas
Stove can be installed in a wide variety of
ways and will fit nearly any room layout.
7) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
It may be installed in a recessed position, 8) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the ap-
pliance.
framed out into the room, or across a cor-
ner.
9) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
3) The ULTIMATE Rear Vent Direct Vent
Freestanding Gas Stove is approved for
manufactured home installations, see
"Clearances to Combustible" to "Rigid Pipe
Venting - Vertical Terminations" section for
the required vent arrangements. If installed
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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INSTALLATION
2) Ensurepropergroundingusingthe#8ground
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
LOCATING YOUR
GAS STOVE
Whenselectingalocationforyourstove, ensure
that the clearances listed above are met as well
as ensuring that there is adequate accessibility
for servicing and proper operation.
lug provided.
3) Appliance must be anchored to the floor with
the supplied anchoring methods.
1) Locateyourappliance. Refertothefollowing
sections:
a. Clearances to Combustibles
b. Locating your Ultimate Gas Stove
c. "Venting" to "Rigid Pipe Venting -
Vertical Terminations" sections.
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
For Vent Termination requirements, see the
"Exterior Vent Terminal Locations" section.
The clearances listed are MINIMUM distances.
Measure the clearance to both the appliance and
thechimneyconnector. Thefarthestdistanceis
correct if the two clearances do not coincide.
For example, if the appliance is set as indicated
in one of the diagrams but the connector is too
close, move the stove until the correct clearance
to the connector is obtained.
2) Install venting. See "Planning Your Venting
Installation" to "Vertical Termination with
Co-Linear Flex System" sections.
ThisapplianceisListedforbedroom installations
when used with a Listed Millivolt Thermostat.
Some areas may have further requirements,
check local codes before installation.
3) Make gas connections. Refer to the "Gas
Connection" section.
This appliance is Listed for Alcove installations,
maintainminimumAlcoveclearancesasfollows,
minimum ceiling height of 66"(1.7m), minimum
width of 41"(1.0m) and a maximum depth of
36"(0.9m).
Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram in the
"Maintenance Instructions" section.
This appliance may be installed only with the
clearances as shown in the situations pictured.
Do not combine clearances from one type of
installation with another in order to achieve
closer clearances.
4) If necessary, convert from Natural Gas to
Propane. Refer to the "Conversion Kit from
NG to LPG" section.
5) Installlstandardandoptionalfeatures.Refer
This unit can be installed on a solid combustible
surface like a wood floor. This unit can also be
installed directly on carpeting or vinyl when the
bottom pedestal cover plate (provided with unit)
is installed.
to the following sections where applicable:
A) Cross Corner
a. Log Set Installation
b. Door Installation
c. Louver Installation
d. Wall Thermostat
e. Remote Control
B) Flush with Wall/Alcove
C) Flat on Wall Corner
D) Flat on Wall
Use the minimum clearances shown in the dia-
grams below:
Clearances
6) Final check. Refer to the "Final Check" sec-
tion.
A Side Wall to Unit
B Back Wall to Unit
E Side Wall to Unit
7-1/2" / 190 mm
3" / 76 mm
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is fir-
ing correctly and operation fully explained
to customer.
4-1/2" / 114 mm
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR
Thecombustionairfromthisapplianceisdrawn
from outside the building through the outer flue.
Extraprovisionforcombustionairinsidethe
room is not required.
Reference Dimensions
This includes:
1) Clockingtheappliancetoensurethecorrect
firing rate (rate noted on label) after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.
C Floor to Flue Centerline
25" / 635 mm
D SideWall to Flue Centerline20-1/2" / 521 mm
2) Ifrequired,adjustingtheprimaryairtoensure
that the flame 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.
VENTING
The Regency® Direct Vent System (Horizontal
Termination Kit (640-944) and the Vertical
Termination with the Co-linear Flex System in
combination with the ULTIMATE Direct Vent-
Rear Freestanding Gas Stoves (U37-NG1 and
U37-LP1) have been tested and listed as direct
vent heater systems by Warnock Hersey.
MANUFACTURED
MOBILE HOME
ADDITIONAL
Minimumceilingheight
is 36" / 914 mm from
top of unit.
The Horiz. Termination Kit (640-944) includes
everything required for a straight through the
wall installation, or add a 45o elbow for a corner
installation. If a snorkel termination is required,
the Simpson Dura-Vent Direct Vent System
Model DVGS terminals are available.
REQUIREMENTS
1) Ensure that structural members are not cut
or weakened during installation.
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