Regency P121/P131-LP2 manual

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    P121 - P121LC/R C - P131 Zero Clear ance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Model P121/P131-NG2 P121/P131-LP2 Fuel T ype Natural Gas Propane Minimum Supply Pressure 5” W .C. (1.25 kPa) 12” W .C. (3.00 kPa) Manifold Pressure - High 3.8” W .C. (0.95 kPa) 1 1” W .C. (2.74 kPa) Manifold Pressure - Low 1.1” W .C. (0.27 kPa) 2.9” W .C. (0.72 kPa) Ori[...]

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    F r aming and Finishing 1) Determine the total thickness of facing material (e.g. drywall plus ceramic tiles) to allow the fi nished surface to be fl ush with the front of the unit. T otal facing thickness can vary from 1/2” (13mm) to 1-¼” (32mm) thick. 2) Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material. 3) For exterior walls, insu[...]

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    R e gency Direct V ent System (F le x) Horizontal T erminations Only These venting systems, in combination with the P121/P131 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace, have been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system by W arnock Hersey . The location of the termination cap must conform to the requirements in the V ent T erminal Locations diagram. FPI D[...]

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    Rigid Pipe Adapter 1-1/2” (38mm) 45 Elbow o V enting Ar rangements - V er tical T er minations Rigid Pipe System (Propane & Natural Gas) The P121 /131 is approved for a maximum 35 ft. straight vertical, with Rigid Pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas. • V ent must be supported at offsets. • Horizontal sections must be supported e[...]

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    V er tical V enting with Tw o (2) 90° Elbows - Initial v er tical section. T wo 45° elbows = One 90° elbow Option V+ V1 H Maximum total pipe: length, of all sections, must not exceed 37 feet. T otal horizontal sections must not exceed 17 feet. Minimum of 1 foot between 90° elbows is required. A) 1’ Min. 4’ Max. B) 2’ Min. 6’ Max. C) 3?[...]

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    Horizontal V enting with One (1) 90° Elbow T wo 45° elbows = One 90° elbow Option V H Maximum total pipe: length, of all sections, must not exceed 37 feet. T otal horizontal sections must not exceed 17 feet. Minimum of 1 foot between 90° elbows is required. A) 1’ Min. 3’ Max. B) 2’ Min. 6’ Max. C) 3’ Min. 9’ Max. D) 4’ Min. 12’ [...]

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    Horizontal V enting with Two (2) 90° Elbows - Initial v er tical section. T wo 45° elbows = One 90° elbow Option V H+ H1 Maximum total pipe: length, of all sections, must not exceed 37 feet. T otal horizontal sections must not exceed 15 feet. Minimum of 1 foot between 90° elbows is required. A) 1’ Min. 2’ Max. B) 2’ Min. 5’ Max. C) 3’[...]