Regency P36D-NG1 manual

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    P36 - P36D Zero Clear ance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Model P36-NG4 P36-LP4 P36D-NG1 P36D-LP1 Fuel T ype Natural Gas Propane Natural Gas Propane Minimum Supply Pressure 5” W .C. (1.25 kPa) 12” W .C. (3.00 kPa) 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) 3.8” W .C. (0.95[...]

  • Page 2

    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 1-1/4” (32mm) thick. 2) Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing material. Note: Header for the P36 m[...]

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    6-7/8" (173mm) dia. Flue pipe 4" (102mm) dia. flue pipe T ermination Cap Part #946-523/P AstroCap spring spacer W all Thimble (2 pc) FPI Direct V ent System (Flex) Horizontal T erminations Only These venting systems, in combination with the P36 / P36D Direct V ent Gas Fireplace, have been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system b[...]

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    Rigid Pipe V enting Horizontal or V ertical T erminations V enting Ar rangements - V er tical T er minations Rigid Pipe System (Propane & Natural Gas) The P36 / P36D is approved for a maximum 40 ft. straight vertical, with Rigid Pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas. The lightly shaded area, 6 8 2 0 4 10 0 2 4 6 40 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2[...]

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    V er tical V enting with Tw o (2) 90° Elbows T wo 45° elbows = One 90° elbow Option V H V+ V1 Maximum total pipe: length, of all sections, must not exceed 30 feet. T otal horizontal sections must not exceed 8 feet. Minimum of 1 foot between 90° elbows is required. A) 0’ Min. 2’ Max. 1’ Min. B) 1’ Min. 4’ Max. 3’ Min. C) 2’ Min. 5?[...]

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    16 2 2 0 0 12 12 6 6 18 4 40-1/2" (1029mm) Minimum Height Requirement 4 14 8 8 10 10 14 16 18 20 V ertical Height (Feet) Horizontal (Feet) P36D ONL Y Please refer to Page 1 1 (Exterior V ent T erminations) for additional guidelines on vent locations. P36 - P36D Gas Fireplace V enting Ar rangements - Horizontal T er minations This diagram shows[...]

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    Horizontal V enting with Tw o (2) 90° Elbows T wo 45° elbows = One 90° elbow Option V H+ H1 Maximum total pipe: length, of all sections, must not exceed 30 feet. T otal horizontal sections must not exceed 8 feet. Minimum of 1 foot between 90° elbows is required. A) 0’ Min. 2’ Max. B) 1’ Min. 3’ Max. C) 2’ Min. 4’ Max. D) 3’ Min. 5[...]

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    V er tical ter mination with co-linear fl e x system The appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. Masonry chimneys may take various contours which the fl exible liner will accommodate. However , keep the fl exible liner as straight as possible , avoid unnecessary bending. The Air Intake[...]