Regency U32-NG3 manual

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    FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 918-351a MODELS: U32-NG3 Natural Gas U32-LP3 Propane WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main - tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to thi s manual. For assistance or additional information consult a n authorized insta[...]

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    2 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert FPI GAS INSERT Note: Oversize faceplate is 44" x 28" TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Insert by FPI. The FPI Gas Insert Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fireplace, at the flick of a switch. T[...]

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    3 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert T ABLE OF CONTENTS FPI GAS INSERT Kensington Front 2-Panel Door ................................... 1 9 Kensington Front 3-Panel Door ................................... 2 0 Optional Wall Thermostat ............................................ 2 0 Optional Remote Control ...........................................[...]

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    4 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the labels that accompany each U32-3 Gas Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. The safety label is located on a plate inside the base of the unit visible when the bottom louver is opened. NOTE: FPI units are constantly being im- proved. Check the label [...]

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    5 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert IMPORT ANT : SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The FPI Gas Insert must be installed in accord- ance 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. NOTE: Failure to [...]

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    6 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert MA TERIALS REQUIRED No electrical power supply is required for the gas control to operate. A 120 Volt AC power cord is hooked up to the fan. Plug the 3 wire cord into a suitable receptacle. Do not cut the ground terminal off under any circum- stances. When connected with 120 volts, the appliance must be electrical[...]

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    7 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert GAS CONNECTION GAS CONNECTION WARNING: Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may make the necessary gas connections to this appliance. 1) If the appliance is to be installed into an existing chimney system, thoroughly clean the masonry or factory built fireplace. 2) The appliance is provided with an openin[...]

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    8 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert OPTIONAL BRICK P ANEL 1) Unwrap the brick pattern panels from the protective wrapping. 2) Remove the glass front if it is already installed, see page 11. 3) Put the rear brick panel flat against the back of the unit. Diagram 1 Diagram 2 GAS PIPE PRESSURE TESTING The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply p[...]

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    9 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Logs D)02-46 and E)02-47 in position. 6) Place the Left Top Log D)02-46 on the pin on Log C)02-56 and on top of the cutout on Log A)02-43. 7) Place the notch in Center Log E)02-47 over Log B)02-45 and across the cutout on Log A)02-43. Cutout Pin Cutout Notch 8) Position notch in Front Right Log F)02-48 on Log E)02[...]

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    10 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Diagram 3 Rear View: Trim Assembly Diagram 2 Rear View: Faceplate Assembly Diagram 1 F ACEPLA TE & TRIM INST ALLA TION 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) Take the top faceplate and align the holes in it with the holes in the side panels. Using the scre[...]

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    11 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert To remove the flush door, reverse the above steps. NOTE: The chain must rest on TOP of the gas inlet pipe never under it. Diagram 3 Diagram 2 Use the hook to pull the spring out until you can put the hook into the slot on the bottom door bracket. Repeat for 2nd spring. See diagram 3. Diagram 1b OPTIONAL FLUSH TRI[...]

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    12 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert BA Y LOUVERS 1) Install top louver by sliding the two bracket clips into the brackets located on top of the bay door. See below. The fitted louver leaves a small gap between faceplate bot- tom and louver top. Note: If any maintenance etc. must be done in the firebox, first remove the Bay louvers and door. OPTIONA[...]

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    13 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !! Conversion Kit from Natural Gas to Prop ane Model #512-969 1) Turn the unit off and allow it to cool to room temperature. 2) Unplug or disconnect power source to stove. 3) Remove glass front (see manual). 4) Remove log[...]

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    14 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert FULL SCREEN FRONT INST ALLA TION 1) Hold the full screen door up against the unit in order to make the following wire connections. Pull the ON/OFF connector wires from the firebox and connect them to the switch. Connect the fan switch wires with the wire connectors from the fan speed control. Place clips over wir[...]

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    15 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert INST ALLA TION 5) Place Bottom Frame near hinge. Flip hinge over Bottom Frame and secure with 3 screws. 4) Install Spring Hinges on the Left and Right Side of the bottom of the firebox using 2 screws per hinge. 6) The Top Frame is held in place by friction fit, if the frame needs to be adjusted; bend the bracket [...]

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    16 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert HAMPTON CAST F ACEPLA TE INST ALLA TION 1) Lay the faceplate panels flat, face down on something soft so they don't scratch. 2) Attach the side filler brackets to the left and right sides using 3 screws and washer per side. 3) Attach the right and left cast sides to the top using 2 screws per side. 5) Connec[...]

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    17 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert HAMPTON CAST FACEPLA TE GRILL INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION Note: The top louver should be placed with the curved cut-out facing up. 11) Mount the cast faceplate panels onto the insert body, sliding the side filler brackets into the space between the glass and the firebox. Secure using the 4 remaining black screw[...]

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    18 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert IMPORTANT: Please use the gloves provided when handling the Kensington Front to avoid fingerprints. 3) Slide the Tabs on the Blanking Plate into the slots located on Front and secure using 2 screws. Kensington Front Blanking Plate Tabs 1) Place the Kensington Front up against the unit , but do not secure. Make th[...]

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    19 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert THE KENSINGTON 2-P ANEL DOOR INST ALLA TION 3) Hook the Left Side Screen Door to the Door Frame by placing the door hinges (top & bottom) over the pins on the Door Frame. Repeat for Right Side Screen Door. Note: It will be easier to put the Screen Door in place by starting with the bottom hinge. 2) Mount the [...]

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    20 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL Use the FPI Remote Control Kit approved for this unit. Use of other systems may void your warranty. The remote control kit comes with a hand held transmitter, a receiver and a wall mounting plate. 1) Choose a convenient location on the wall to install the receiver and the receptacle box (p[...]

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    21 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Piezo Ignitor Black Red To Thermocouple IN Pilot Assembly Thermostat (Optional) (Millivolt) Remote Receiver (Optional) (Millivolt) Remote T ransmitter (Optional) ON OFF Regency Burner ON OFF Ground Neutral Live Black Black Black Red Minimum Convection Air T emp. Switch ON OFF Rotary S peed Control 120V AC Green G[...]

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    22 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert AUTOMA TIC CONVECTION F AN OPERA TION The fan operates automatically, turn the knob on the side of the faceplate to adjust to the desired speed. The fan will turn on as the stove comes up to operating temperature. After the unit has been turned off and the unit cooled to below a useful heat output range the fan w[...]

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    23 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert COPY OF LIGHTING INSTRUCTION PLA TE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS crease in volume depending on the speed setting of your fan speed control. Burner Tray: The burner tray is positioned directly under the burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a different gauge material from the rest of the firebox and body. Therefore, t[...]

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    24 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert Flush Glass Replacement Remove the flush door front (as per instruc- tions on page 11). Remove the 4 glass clips from each corner. Slide in the new replacement glass. Push the 4 glass clips back onto the frame. MAINTENANCE GENERAL VENT MAINTENANCE Conduct an inspection of the venting system semi-annually. Recomme[...]

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    25 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert FAN MAINTENANCE If your fan requires maintenance or replace- ment, access to the fan is through the plate on the rear wall of the firebox. NOTE: the unit MUST NOT be operated without the fan access panel securely in place. Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnecting when servicing con- trols. Wiring errors ca[...]

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    26 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert MAINTENANCE V AL VE REPLACEMENT 1 ) Shut off the gas supply. 2) Remove the louvers (and bay door if it is on). 3) Open the flush door and remove the door. 4) Remove the logs and brick panels. 5) Remove the grate by loosening the two screws and sliding the grate out. 12) Remove the valve by removing the 4 screws i[...]

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    27 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert P ARTS LIST 1) 420-122 Fan Access Panel 2) 420-142 Gasket - Fan Access Panel 422-518/P Fan Assembly: 3 ) 910-215/P Fan Motor (120 V) 5) 910-750 Power Cord (120 V) 910-752 Wire Harness (intermediate) 7) 910-142 Thermodisc-Fan Auto ON/OFF 8 ) * Fan Switch Cover 9 ) * Thermodisc Bracket 10) 420-140 Flue Restrictor 1[...]

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    28 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 69 73 74 71 52 58 70 72 90 91 55 68 67 68 66 O T L I P O TH TP TPTH E A A I R I N AIR IN 53 P ARTS LIST 423-574/P Valve Assembly - NG 423-576/P Valve Assembly - LP 52) 910-378 Valve - SIT NG 910-380 Valve - SIT LP 53) 910-190 Ignitor Piezo and Nut 55 ) * Valve Tray 58) 904-240 Burner Orifice Nat. Gas #37 904-390 [...]

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    29 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert P ARTS LIST Bay Door 420-931 Complete Bay Door with Black Trim 102) * Glass Retainer Side (Top & Btm) 103) * Glass Retainer Front (Top & Btm) 106) 940-315/P Side Glass 107) 936-243 Gasket 108) 940-314/P Center Glass 110) 902-183 Ba y Bri ck Pa nel - Stan dard 402-905 Bay Brick Panel - Standard Brown 402-9[...]

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    30 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert L O G O P L A T E H E R E LOGOPLATEHERE L O G O P L A T E H E R E LOGOPLATEHERE 92 95 ST ANDARD SIZE DET AIL 'A' 91 93 REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW 96 68 60 99 70 FRONT VIEW 94 99 51 59 65 97 98 71 72 73 FRONT VIEW OVERSIZE 98 180 181 CUSTOM F ACEPLA TES 74 97 199 CUSTOM F ACEPLA TES REAR VIEW 190 190 190 199 1[...]

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    31 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert 202 205 187 189 188 203 195 194 194 207 201 402-971** Cast Faceplates (Set) 187) 910-246 Burner On/Off Switch 188) 910-330 Fan Speed Control (120 V) 189) 904-733 Knob - Black Cast Surround 201) * Cast Faceplate - Right 202) * Cast Faceplate - Top 203) * Ca st F ace plat e - L eft 205) * Flush Glass Frame 194) * M[...]

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    32 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________[...]

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    33 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________[...]

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    34 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert _____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________[...]

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    35 U32-3 FPI Direct Vent Gas Insert W ARRANTY FPI 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 origin[...]

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    Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed: [...]