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  • Page 1

    FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNA TIONAL L TD. 6988 V enture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 918-262a MODELS: P33-NG3 Natural Gas P33-LP3 Propane P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 01/04/06 Owners & Installation Manual W ARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly , a fi re or explosion may result causing[...]

  • Page 2

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace T o the New Owner: Congratulations! Y ou are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Stove by FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNA TIONAL L TD. The P33-3 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 P33-3 has been approved by W arno[...]

  • Page 3

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace T ABLE OF CONTENTS Louvers - Flush ........................................................ 29 Double Screen Door ................................................. 29 Bay Front (optional) .................................................. 29 Bay T rim (optional) ...............................[...]

  • Page 4

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace This is a copy of the label that accompanies each P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review . The safety label is located on the front inside base of the unit, visible when the bottom louver is open. NOTE: Regency units are con[...]

  • Page 5

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION IMPORT ANT : SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The P33-NG3 or P33-LP3 Direct V ent Fireplace must be installed in accordance with these in- structions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual fi rst. Consult the "authority having jurisdiction" to determine the need [...]

  • Page 6

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST 1) Locate appliance a) Room location, page 6 b) Clearances to Combustibles, page 7 c) Mantle Clearances, page 7 d) Framing & Finishing Requirements, page 8 e) V enting Requirements, pages 10 to 15. 2) Assemble T op Facing Support and Side Nailing Strips, page 9. (N[...]

  • Page 7

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS INST ALLA TION Clearances for Bay or Flush Front Because of the extreme heat this fi replace emits, the mantel clearances are critical. Com- bustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in the diagram below . Note: A non-combustible mantel may be installed at a lo[...]

  • Page 8

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 16-1/2” (419mm) Minimum 4" (102mm) 3" (76mm) 1-1/2" (38mm) 30” (762mm) 10" (254mm) dia. Hole through wall for Dura-V ent 1/2" (13mm) Drywall T op Header Opening for gas connection INST ALLA TION 3) For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to the same degree as th[...]

  • Page 9

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace The T op Facing Support, the Side Nailing Strips and the 2 T op Standof fs must be correctly po- sitioned and attached to the top before the unit is put into position. T op Standoff Assembly The top standoffs are shipped in a fl at position and must be pulled up and bent into the cor- rect sh[...]

  • Page 10

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace EXTERIOR VENT TERMINA TION LOCA TIONS INST ALLA TION . B B B B A C V V V V V V V A A V Fixed Fixed Openable Closed Closed Openable N L B E B M D F K H j V ertical T ermination V V ent terminal Area where terminal is not permited A Air supply outlet 24" V A G Inside corner detail V 24"[...]

  • Page 11

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Wherever necessary due to external location of cap, the AstroCap can be replaced with the FPI Riser V ent T ermination Cap or the Dura-V ent Snorkel T ermination Cap. 6-7/8" (173mm) dia. Flue pipe 4" (102mm) dia. flue pipe W all Thimble (2 pc) (required in Canada only) T ermination C[...]

  • Page 12

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace T ermination Cap W all Thimble 2 pieces (10" (254mm) Outer Diameter) 2 ”x4 ”o r2 ”x6 ” (21mm x 102mm or 21mm x 152mm) 6-7/8" (175mm) dia. air intake 4" (102mm) dia. flue pipe with spring spacer Screws (4 per connection) Screws (3 per connection) INST ALLA TION PROCEDURES[...]

  • Page 13

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Pipe Length V ertical T erminal S torm Collar Flashing Ceiling Firestop 24" (610mm) Pipe Length Adj.Pipe Length 1 1" - 14-5/8" (279mm - 372mm) 90 Elbow o Horizontal T ermination Cap W all Thimble Vinyl Siding S tandoff (Optional) Rigid Pipe Adaptor 45 Elbow o Adj.Pipe Length 1 1[...]

  • Page 14

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION RIGID PIPE VENTING COMPONENTS LIST All Simpson Dura-V ent components are available directly from FPI. Description Simpson Dura-V ent Selkirk Amerivent R Direct V entGS R Direct-T emp TM Direct V ent 6" Pipe Length, Galvanized 908 4DT -6 N/A 6" Pipe Length, Black 908B 4[...]

  • Page 15

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION • V ent must be supported at offsets. • Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall. • Maintain clearances to combustibles. Note: Must use optional rigid pipe adapter when using rigid pipevent systems (Part # 510-994). RIGID PIPE VENTIN[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace The P33-3 is approved for a maximum 40 ft. straight vertical, with rigid pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas. The shaded area in the diagram shows all allowable combinations of straight vertical and offset to vertical terminations with rigid pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural [...]

  • Page 17

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace RIGID PIPE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS - HORIZONT AL TERMINA TIONS REGENCY DIRECT VENT SYSTEM (FLEX) (Propane & Natural Gas) This diagram shows all allowable combinations of vertical runs with horizontal terminations, using one 45 o and one 90 o elbow (two 45 o elbows equal one 90 o elbow). Note:[...]

  • Page 18

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Horizontal V enting with T wo (2) 90 o Elbows Horizontal V enting with T wo (2) 90 o Elbows Horizontal V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows Option H V H + H1 + H2 A) 1 Max. 1' Min. 3' Max. B) 2' Max. 3' Min. 5' Max. C) 3' Max. 5' Min. 6' Max. D) 4' M[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Horizontal V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows V ertical V enting with T wo (2) 90 o Elbows Option V H V + V1 A) 1' Min. 4' Max. 2' Min. B) 2' Min. 5' Max. 3' Min. C) 3' Min. 6' Max. 4' Min. D) 4' Min. 7' Max. 5' Min. E) 5' Min. [...]

  • Page 20

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION V ertical V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows V ertical V enting with Three (3) 90 o Elbows Option H V H + H1 V + V1 A) 1' Max. 1' Min. 3' Max. 3' Min. B) 2' Max. 2' Min. 4' Max. 5' Min. C) 3' Max. 3' Min.' 5' Max. 7&ap[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Flex Liner Exhaust Flue A maximum of two certified joiner kits may be used per length. #948-305 35 ft (1 1m) Air Intake Co-linear DV V ertical T ermination Cap # 946-529 Co-Linear Flex Adapter with Kit# 946-563 Outer Pipe with Kit# 946-563 Inner Pipe Adapter with Kit# 946-563 Rigid Pipe Adapto[...]

  • Page 22

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace V enting Arrangements - V ertical T erminations with Co-linear Flex System for both Residential & Manufactured Homes into Masonry Fireplaces The shaded area in the diagrams show the allowable vertical terminations. INST ALLA TION[...]

  • Page 23

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION Diagram 3 HORIZONT AL INST ALLA TIONS Diagram 1 b) Horizontal runs of vent must be sup- ported every three feet. W all straps are available for this purpose. 5) Mark the wall for a 10" x 10" square hole. The center of the square hole should line up with the centerline [...]

  • Page 24

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION GAS LINE INST ALLA TION The gas line is brought through the right side of the appliance. The gas valve is situated on the right hand side of the unit and the gas inlet is on the right hand side of the valve. The gas line connection may be made of rigid pipe, copper pipe or an ap[...]

  • Page 25

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace GAS PIPE PRESSURE TESTING The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve dur in g a ny pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig. (3 .4 5 kPa). Disconnect piping from valve[...]

  • Page 26

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION Conversion Kit from Natural Gas to Propane Model #431-969 for P33-3 using SIT 820 NOV A Gas V alve Remove the 2 screws, push Burner Assembly to the left and lift out. 7) Unscrew the pilot orifi ce with the allen key and replace with the LP pilot orifi ce in the kit and replace[...]

  • Page 27

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION Note: The logs must not be in the unit. 3) Insert the back brick panel by carefully slip- ping it between the back wall of the fi rebox and the rear log bracket. OPTIONAL BRICK PA N E L S 1) Undo the bottom 2 door latches and open and remove glass door . Remove logs. 2) Attach [...]

  • Page 28

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Diagram 1 Diagram 3 ST ANDARD FLUSH DOOR The standard fl ush door comes with a black frame. T o install the frame, simply hook the top door fl ange onto the top of the unit and swing the door towards the unit, diagram 1. Be care- ful that the glass gasket does not roll up; there must be a ga[...]

  • Page 29

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace OPTIONAL BA Y DOOR The Bay louvers MUST be used with the Bay glass option. The optional Bay door is an overlay on the fl ush front. The standard fl ush door and glass must remain on the unit. 1) Hook the top of the bay door over the fl ush door fl ange and swing the bottom against the bott[...]

  • Page 30

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 6) Open the bottom louver. Pull the Burner ON/OFF control box from inside the bottom of the fi replace and position the slots in the bracket over the 2 screws on the left side of the bottom louver . Push down to lock into place. T ighten the screws. Burner ON/OFF control box 2) Install the ba[...]

  • Page 31

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace FULL SCREEN FRONT INST ALLA TION 1) Before beginning the installation, remove the Glass Door from the unit. Refer to the manual for instructions. 2) Slide the Bottom Face Plate Bracket into the bottom of the unit, secure it into the pins located on the inside of the fi re box. Once the bracke[...]

  • Page 32

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION 6) Place the Bottom Frame near the hinges, and fl ip down the hinges from the Bottom Face Plate. Secure the hinges in place to the Bottom Frame, using 2x #8 Self T apping Phillips screws per hinge. NOTE: Should the fi nished wall protrude beyond the face of the unit, you can a[...]

  • Page 33

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace OPTIONAL W ALL THERMOST A T A wall thermostat may be installed if desired, connect the wires as per the wiring diagram. Use table below to determine the maximum wire length. Note: Preferable if the thermostat is installed on an interior wall. Regency offers an optional programmable thermostat [...]

  • Page 34

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION Caution: Ensure that the wires do not touch any hot surfaces and are away from sharp edges. WIRING DIAGRAM This heater does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. In case of a power failure, the burner switch and the optional remote control/thermostat will continue to ope[...]

  • Page 35

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace INST ALLA TION INST ALLING THE OPTIONAL F AN 120 V olt AC power is needed for the fan switch and blower . The fan can be hard wired if desired. The receptacle box should be installed on the left hand side of the unit by a qualifi ed electri- cian. The neutral (wider) slot of the polarized rec[...]

  • Page 36

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS COPY OF THE LIGHTING PLA TE INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace AERA TION ADJUSTMENT The air shutter can be adjusted by moving the adjusting wire up or down. The wire is accessed through the bottom louver opening. Open the air shutter for a blue fl ame or close for a yellower fl ame. The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 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 logs[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace MAINTENANCE THERMOPILE/ THERMOCOUPLE 1) Open the bottom louvers. 2) Loosen the thermocouple or thermopile with a 7/16" wrench. 3) Disconnect thermocouple by loosening nut from the valve with a 9mm wrench. Dis- connect thermopile by loosening 2 screws marked TP on the valve. 4) Drop the th[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 10) Undo the pilot tube from the valve with a 7/16" wrench. REMOVING V AL VE 1) Shut off the gas supply . 2) Remove the louvers (and bay door if it is on). 3) Open the fl ush door and remove the door . 4) Remove the logs. 5) Remove the burner/grate assembly by removing the two Phillips h[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace P ARTS LIST Main Assembly Part # Description Part # Description Part # Description 1) 948-247 Door Handle 2) * Thermodisc Bracket 7) 910-428 Duplex Receptacle 8) 910-429 Box - Receptacle 9) 910-430 Cover - Receptacle 10) 904-687 Clamp Connector 13) 948-045 #12 Jack Chain 14) 948-1 15 Door Exte[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace P ARTS LIST[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace Burner & Log Assembly Part Description 53) 430-055 Gasket - V alve Access Plate - NG/LP 54) 910-421 Pilot ON/OFF Extension Knob 55) 910-422 Flame HI/LOW Extension Knob 56) 910-190 Piezo Ignitor and Nut 433-574/P V alve Assy - Natural Gas 433-576/P V alve Assy - Propane 57) 910-378 S.I.T . [...]

  • Page 44

    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace P ARTS LIST Flush Front & Louvers Part # Description Part # Description 1 17) 904-196 Magnet - 1' round 130) 430-924 Flush Glass T rim (set) - Gold (Option) 131) 430-926 Flush Glass T rim (set) - Brass (Option) 430-947 Flush Glass T rim (set) - Brushed Steel (Option) 430-918 Flush Lou[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace 430-930 Bay Front Complete 106) 940-079/P Side Glass 107) 936-243 Glass Gasket 108) 940-078/P Center Glass 1 10) * Bay Door Frame 1 1 1) 902-322 Bay Brick Panel - Standard 432-905 Bay Brick Panel - Standard Brown 432-906 Bay Brick Panel - Standard Red 1 12) * Bay Brick Panel Spacer 1 17) 904-1[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ __________________________________[...]

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    Regency P33-3 Zero Clearance Direct V ent Gas Fireplace W ARRANTY Regency Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance T e am carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility . FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited life[...]

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