Regency Stove U37 LP1 User Guide

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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