Regency L676-NG1 manual

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  • Page 1

    T ested by: FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNA TIONAL L TD. 6988 V enture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 918-722a MODELS: L676-NG1 Natural Gas L676-LP1 Propane LIBERTY ™ L676-1 Gas Fireplace FOR YOUR SAFETY 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.[...]

  • Page 2

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 2 T o the New Owner: Congratulations! Y ou are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by REGENCY ® . The L676-1 has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood fi replace at the fl ick of a switch. The model L676-1 has been approved by W arnock Hersey for both safety an[...]

  • Page 3

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL Copy of Safety Decal ..................................................... 4 REQUIREMENTS MA Code - CO Detector................................................. 5 UNIT DIMENSIONS Unit Dimensions .......................................................... 6 INST ALLA TION [...]

  • Page 4

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 4 INST ALLA TION SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accompanies each L676-NG1 and L676-LP1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review . The safety label is located on the left hand side of the unit behind the mesh screen. NOTE: Regency ® units are [...]

  • Page 5

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 5 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS 5.08: Modifica tions to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8. 3 by adding the follow ing additiona l requirements: (a) For all side wall hor izontally vente d gas fueled equipm ent installed in every dwellin g, building or struc ture used in whole or in part for residential p[...]

  • Page 6

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 6 INST ALLA TION UNIT DIMENSIONS[...]

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    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 7 INST ALLA TION 12) Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be done by an authorized service person. A professional service person should be called to inspect this appliance annually . Make it a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually . 13) Do not slam shut or strike t[...]

  • Page 8

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 8 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION This includes: 1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct fi ring rate (rate noted on label 33,000 (NG) - High Altitude 32,000 (NG) Btu/h, 31,500 (LP) Btu/h after burning appliance for 15 minutes. 2) If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure that the fl ame d[...]

  • Page 9

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 9 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION Caution Requirements The top, back and sides of the fi replace are de fi ned by standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may NOT be recessed into combustible construction. W ARNING Fire hazard is an extreme risk if these clearances (air space) to combustible materials a[...]

  • Page 10

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 10 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION MANTEL CLEARANCES Because of the extreme heat this fi replace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of front facing are shown in the diagram below . Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the frami[...]

  • Page 11

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 11 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION Note: When constructing the framed opening, please ensure there is access to install the gas lines when the unit is installed. See diagram 3 for details. 2) For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as the rest of the house, apply vapour barrier and dr[...]

  • Page 12

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 12 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION SIDE NAILING STRIPS The side nailing strips come attached to the unit. There are 2 plates on each side, one on the top and bottom that can be folded out as required. UNIT ASSEMBL Y PRIOR T O INST ALLA TION The T op Facing Support, the Side Nailing Strips and the 2 T op St[...]

  • Page 13

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 13 INST ALLA TION V ent restriction is required for certain venting installations, see the diagrams in the "V enting Arrangements" section to determine if they are required for your installation. The V ent Restrictor plate is located on the inside top of the fi rebox. INST ALLA TION VENT RESTR[...]

  • Page 14

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 14 INST ALLA TION EXTERIOR VENT TERMINA TION REQUIREMENTS INST ALLA TION Minimum Clearance Requirements Canada 1 USA 2 A Clearance abov e grade , veranda, porch, dec k, or balcony 12"(30cm) 12"(30cm) B Clearance to window or door that ma y be opened 12"(30cm) 9" (23cm) C Clearance to [...]

  • Page 15

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 15 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION VENTING ARRANGEMENTS HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION (FLEX) Regency ® Direct V ent System These venting systems, in combination with the L676-1, have been tested and listed as a direct vent system by W arnock Hersey . The location of the termination cap must conform to the requ[...]

  • Page 16

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 16 INST ALLA TION RIGID PIPE VENTING SYSTEMS BASIC HORIZONT AL & VERTICAL TERMINA TIONS Rigid Pipe V ent Systems of fer a complete line of component parts for installation of both horizontal and vertical installations. Many items are offered in decorative black, as well as gal- vanized fi nish. The [...]

  • Page 17

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 17 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION 5” X 8” RIGID PIPE CROSS REFERENCE CHART Components from different Manufacturers may not be mixed. Not All Rigid Pipe components are available directly from FPI.[...]

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    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 18 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION[...]

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    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 19 INST ALLA TION VENTING ARRANGEMENTS ALLOW ABLE HORIZONT AL TERMINA TIONS The diagram shows all allowable combinations of vertical runs with horizontal terminations, using one 90 o two 45 o elbows equal one 90 o elbow). Note: Must use optional rigid pipe adapter (Part# 770-994) when using Rigid Pipe V [...]

  • Page 20

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 20 INST ALLA TION Horizontal V enting with T wo (2) 90 o Elbows Horizontal V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows One 90 o elbow = T wo 45 o elbows. Option V H + H1 A) 2' Min. 4' Max. B) 3' Min. 6' Max. C) 4' Min. 8' Max. D) 5' Min. 9' Max. E) 6' Min. 10' Ma[...]

  • Page 21

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 21 INST ALLA TION V ertical V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows INST ALLA TION Option V H + H1 V + V1 A) 2' Min. 2' Max. 4' Min. B) 3' Min. 4' Max. 6' Min. C) 4' Min. 5' Max. 7' Min. D) 5' Min. 6' Max. 8' Min. E) 6' Min. 8' Max. 9&apos[...]

  • Page 22

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 22 INST ALLA TION VENTING ARRANGEMENTS ALLOW ABLE VERTICAL TERMINA TIONS The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations, using two 90 o elbows, with Rigid Pipe V enting Systems for Propane and Natural Gas. T wo 45 o elbows equal to[...]

  • Page 23

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 23 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION Diagram 7 Diagram 5 7) Ensure that the pipe clearances to combustible materials are maintained (Diagram 5). Install the termination cap. Note: If installing termination on a vinyl siding covered wall, a vinyl siding standoff or furring strips must be used to ensure that t[...]

  • Page 24

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 24 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION 6) Continue to assemble pipe lengths. Note: If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid obstructions, it is important to support the vent pipe every 3 feet (0.9 meter), to avoid excessive stress on the elbows, and possible separation. W all straps are available for th[...]

  • Page 25

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 25 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION 4) Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble and securely fasten the one with the tabs to the outside wall making sure that the tabs are on top and bottom. Fasten the other thimble half to the inside wall. The thimble halves slip inside each other and can be adjusted for [...]

  • Page 26

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 26 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION L676-NG1 SYSTEM DA T A Canada USA Altitude 0 - 2000 ft (0 - 610m) 0 - 2000 ft (0 - 610m) Min. Supply Pressure 5" WC (1.25 kpa) 5" WC (1.25 kpa) Low Setting Man. Pressure 1.6" WC (0.39 kpa) 1.6" WC (0.39 kpa) Max. Manifold Pressure 3.5" WC (0.87 kp[...]

  • Page 27

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 27 INST ALLA TION WIRING DIAGRAM AERA TION ADJUSTMENT The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either the local gas supply or altitude. Open the air shutter for a blue fl ame or close for a more yellow fl ame. In order to adjust the aeration, the logs, grate and burner will need[...]

  • Page 28

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 28 INST ALLA TION CONVERSION KIT #522-969 FROM NG T O LP INST ALLA TION LP Conversion Kit Contains: Qty . Part # Description 1 910-582 LP Conversion Coil 1 910-037 LP Pilot Orifi ce 1 904-645 Orifi ce #51 1 904-529 Allen Key 1 918-590 LP Conversion Decal 1 908-528 Red Propane Label 1 918-742 Instructio[...]

  • Page 29

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 29 INST ALLA TION 9) Remove the NG pilot orifice with the 5/32 Allen Key and replace with LP pilot orifi ce. 10) Re-install the pilot cap. 14) Install the enclosed identifi cation label to the valve body where it can be easily seen. 15) Attach the LP conversion decal near or on top of the serial no. de[...]

  • Page 30

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 30 INST ALLA TION BRICK P ANEL INST ALLA TION IMPORT ANT : Must install 1 set of brick panels. The operation of this unit without the brick panels is prohibited. Dangerous operating conditions may occur if the panels are broken. Handle with care. DO NOT FORCE INTO POSITION. INST ALLA TION 3) Remove the g[...]

  • Page 31

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 31 INST ALLA TION 9) Slide the left side brick panel into position and secure in place with the 2nd brick panel clip that was removed in step 5. T op Brick Panel T op Brick Panel Right Side Brick Panel L900-1 Brick Panel Clip Brick Panel Clip - L676-1 only . *Use this hole to secure clip. 8) Place the to[...]

  • Page 32

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 32 INST ALLA TION LOG SET INST ALLA TION Installation of Brick Panels must be completed before installing the log set. Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with pilot operation. Imprope[...]

  • Page 33

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 33 INST ALLA TION 7) Fit log E into the pin at the center of log A. 6) Fit log D into the pin on the far left side of log A. 5) Fit log A into the pins on the log tray . A A D E E A A D INST ALLA TION[...]

  • Page 34

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 34 INST ALLA TION 9) Rest the notch on the underside log C onto the 4th grate post. 10) Fit log F into the pin on the far right side of log A. Rest the 2 ends of log F on the landings on log C. 8) Fit the notch at the center of the underside of log B onto the 2nd grate post while resting the small notch [...]

  • Page 35

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 35 INST ALLA TION Completed Log Set Installation A B C D E F INST ALLA TION[...]

  • Page 36

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 36 INST ALLA TION MESH PULL SCREEN INST ALLA TION 1) Hang the right side mesh screen on the right side rod by placing the rings on the mesh screen thru the rod. Repeat for left side. Outer Most Bracket Hole Right Side Rod Left Side Rod 2) Place the straight end of the right side rod thru the outer most b[...]

  • Page 37

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 37 INST ALLA TION OPTIONAL ANDIRON INST ALLA TION Optional Andiron installation for the L900-1: 1) Remove the mesh and the glass door (see Page 30 in the manual). 2) Remove Log G from the log set - see below . Optional Andiron installation for the L676-1: 1) Remove the mesh and the glass door (see Page 3[...]

  • Page 38

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 38 OPERA TION OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read and understand these instructions before operating this appliance. 2) Check to see that all wiring is correct and enclosed to prevent possible shock. 3) Check to ensure there are no gas leaks. 4) Make sure the glass in the door frame is properly positioned. N[...]

  • Page 39

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 39 OPERA TION OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS COPY OF LIGHTING PLA TE INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Knob cannot be turned from “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is pushed i[...]

  • Page 40

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 40 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Always turn off the gas valve before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year . When cleaning the logs, use a soft clean paint brush as the [...]

  • Page 41

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 41 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 2) Disconnect the 2 DC Spark generator wires from the DC spark box located on the right side of the fi rebox. DC SP ARK BOX REPLACEMENT 5) Replace the DC spark box. 6) Reverse steps to re-install. 7) Spread the mesh along the rod ensuring that it goes around the curved end of [...]

  • Page 42

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 42 MAINTENANCE V AL VE TRA Y REPLACEMENT 5) Remove the log set. 9) Remove the burner tube by removing the 2 screws. 10) Remove the rear log stand by removing the 4 screws. MAINTENANCE Burner T ube Rear Log Stand c. Place the door on a soft surface to prevent scratching. 4) Remove the glass door . a. Rele[...]

  • Page 43

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 43 MAINTENANCE 14) Unplug the green (TH) and white (TP/TH) wires from the valve. 15) Disconnect the 2 DC Spark generator wires from the DC spark box located in front of the valve. 16) Disconnect the spark electrode wire from the DC spark box. DC Spark Box DC Spark Box 17) Remove the 16 screws that hold t[...]

  • Page 44

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 44 P ARTS LIST P ARTS LIST MAIN ASSEMBL Y Part # Description 1) 521-527 Flue Collar Inner Assembly 2) 502-008 Flue Collar Outer 5) 904-751 Capscrew 1/4 x 4-1/2 6) W260280 Gasket T op Relief Plate 7) 770-066F T op Relief Plate 8) 942-1 17 T op Relief Frame 9) W260260 T op Relief Frame Gasket 12) 522-539 D[...]

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    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 45 P ARTS LIST P ARTS LIST[...]

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    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 46 P ARTS LIST BURNER & LOG ASSEMBL Y Part # Description 31) 522-016 Log T ray 32) 522-043F Log Tray Bracket 33) 522-015 Ember T ray 34) 522-017F Ember Plate 35) 948-469 Burner T ube 37) 522-050 Grate 42) 502-065 Pilot Holder 43) W840470 Gasket Pilot Assembly 46) 522-007 V alve T ray 47) 522-025 V al[...]

  • Page 47

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 47 W ARRANTY Regency ® Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance T eam carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility . FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime w[...]

  • Page 48

    Regency ® L676-1 Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 48 Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________[...]