Regency GF900L-NG1 Quick start guide

WARNING:

If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly,

a ﬁre or explosion may result causing property damage,

personal injury or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualiﬁed

installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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.

Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbour's phone. Follow

the gas supplier's instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the ﬁre department.

919-501

Regency GF900L

Gas Fireplace

19 March 2015

Owners &

Installation Manual

www.regency-re.com.au

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

MODELS: GF900L-NG1

GF900L-LPG1

GF900L-ULPG1

LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

These gas appliances have been tested

in accordance with AS4553 / NZS5262 /

NZS5266 and have been certiﬁed by the

Australian Gas Association for installation

and operation as described in these

Installation and Operating Instructions.

Your unit should be serviced annually

by an authorised service person.

GF900L Video

2Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace

To the New Owner:

Congratulations!

You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by REGENCY®. The GF900 has been

designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a wood ﬁreplace at the ﬂick of a switch.

The model GF900 has been approved by AGA for both safety and efﬁciency. As it also bears our

own mark, it promises to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free

years to follow. Please take a moment now to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the

many features of your Regency® Fireplace.

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Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace 3

table of

contents

DATA BADGE

Copy of data badge .......................................................4

DIMENSIONS

Unit Dimensions ............................................................5

INSTALLATION

Important Message ......................................................6

Information.....................................................................6

Installation Checklist......................................................7

Locating Your Gas Fireplace .........................................7

Clearances ....................................................................8

Mantel Clearances.........................................................9

Mantel Leg Clearances..................................................9

Unit Assembly Prior To Installation ..............................10

Nailing Strips........................................................10

Installation Access panel .....................................10

Framing Dimensions.................................................... 11

Framing & Finishing.....................................................12

Combustible Requirements .........................................13

Exterior Flue Termination Locations ............................14

4” x 6-5/8” (102mm x 175mm) Rigid Pipe ...................15

Cross Reference Chart only ........................................15

Vent Restrictor Position ...............................................17

Venting Introduction.....................................................18

Venting Arrangement for Horizontal Terminations .......18

Horizontal Terminations ...............................................19

Flex Vent 4" x 6-7/8" (102mm x 175mm).....................19

horizontal terminations ................................................20

Rigid Pipe 4" x 6-5/8" (102mm x 175mm) ...................20

Horizontal Terminations ...............................................21

Rigid Pipe 4" x 6-5/8" (102mm x 175mm) ...................21

vertical terminations.....................................................22

Rigid Pipe 4" x 6-5/8" (102mm x 175mm) ...................22

Venting Arrangement for Vertical Terminations............23

NOTE: For ULPG vent restrictor - .................................................... 23

Set to "0" - 75mm open. ..............................................23

Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination ...............24

4" x 6-5/8" (102mm x 175mm) venting ........................24

Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination ...............25

Unit installation with Vertical Termination ....................26

4" x 6-5/8" (102mm x 175mm) venting ........................26

High Elevation .............................................................27

Gas Line Installation....................................................27

Pilot Adjustment...........................................................27

Gas Pipe Pressure Testing ..........................................27

845 S.I.T. Valve Description.........................................27

Aeration Adjustment ....................................................27

Wiring Diagram............................................................28

Log Set Installation......................................................32

Front trim removal / Installation ...................................34

Inner panel removal / Installation.................................34

Screen & inner Door frame Installation........................35

Faceplate installation...................................................36

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions ................................................37

Lighting Instructions.....................................................37

Shutdown Instructions .................................................37

First Fire ......................................................................37

Remote Control ..........................................................37

Summary Of Controls .................................................37

Fan Operation..............................................................37

Copy of Lighting Plate Instructions..............................38

Normal Operating Sounds Of .....................................38

Gas Appliances............................................................38

Resetting the unit.........................................................38

Fan Service .................................................................39

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Instructions.............................................40

General Vent Maintenance ..........................................40

Glass Gasket...............................................................40

Glass Door...................................................................40

Glass Replacement .............................................40

Glass door Installation.................................................42

Valve Tray Replacement..............................................43

PARTS LIST

Electronic Components ...............................................44

Main Assembly ............................................................45

Accessories .................................................................47

WARRANTY

Warranty ......................................................................51

4Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace

SAFETY LABEL

safety decal

This is a copy of the data badge that accompanies each GF900 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review.

NOTE: Regency® units are constantly being improved. Check the badge on the unit and if there is a difference, the badge on the unit is the correct one.

COPY OF DATA BADGE

Rev. A

Part #: 919-117

Colour: Black on Grey

Size: 100% 7" W x 2.7" H

Mar.22/12 - draft for approval.

May 30/12 - Made changes as per test report.

June 25/12 - Added AGA Approval

Dec. 23/13: Updated E. Aus address

Serial

Number

Regency Gas Fireplace

405

Distributed by:

To be installed by an authorised person in

accordance with installation instructions

provided with the appliance.

Western Australia:

Air Group Australia

28 Division St

Welshpool, WA 6106

Eastern Australia

Fireplace Products

Australia Pty. Ltd.

1 Conquest Way

Hallam, VIC 3803

Electrical: 240V 50 Hz

919-117a

Gas Type NG LPG ULPG

Model GF900L-NG GF900L-LPG GF900L-ULPG

Gas Consumption 35 mj. 28 mj. 28 mj.

Manifold Pressure 0.87 kPa 2.49kPa 2.49 kPa

Injector Size 1 x #35 1 x#53 1 x #53

2.80mm 1.50mm 1.50mm

Model

Approval No. AGA 7908 G

Code AS4553 / NZS5262 / NZS5266

DO NOT

OPERATETHIS APPLIANCE BEFOREREADINGTHE

INSTRUCTIONSBOOKLET.

PLACEARTICLESONORAGAINST THIS APPLIANCE

STORE CHEMICALS OR FLAMMABLEMATERIALS

SPRAY AEROSOLSINTHE VICINITY OF THIS

APPLIANCE WHILEINOPERATION.

OPERATEWITH PANELS,COVERSORGUARDS

REMOVED FROM THIS APPLIANCE.

ENCLOSE THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOTMODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.

NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT

908-602a

(Australia Only)

Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace 5

DIMENSIONS

dimensions

39 3

996

21 1

537

42 15

1091

13 1

332

35"

890

4 7

113

10 3

258

19 11

500

28 9

726

42 5

1082

22 1

560

20 9

522

31 5

796

160

UNIT DIMENSIONS

6Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace

installation

11) Under no circumstances should this appliance

be modiﬁed. Parts that have to be removed

for servicing should be replaced prior to

operating this appliance.

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 the glass door.

14) Under no circumstances should any solid

fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.) be

used in this appliance.

15) The appliance area must be kept clear and

free of combustible materials, (gases and

other ﬂammable vapours and liquids).

GENERAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

1) The appliance installation must conform with

local codes or, in the absence of local codes,

with the current Installation and Building

Codes.

2) The appliance when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with

local codes.

3) See general construction and assembly

instructions. The appliance and vent should

be enclosed.

4) This appliance must be connected to the

speciﬁed vent and termination cap to the

outside of the building envelope. Never vent

to another room or inside a building. Make

sure that the vent is ﬁtted as per Venting

instructions.

5) Inspect the venting system annually for

blockage and any signs of deterioration.

6) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into

a wall or siding.

7) Any safety glass removed for servicing must

be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who

is unfamiliar with the operation to use the

ﬁreplace.

9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection

while doing required maintenance.

10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in

walls and ceilings when cutting holes for

termination.

"THIS UNIT MUST ALWAYS

TERMINATE / VENT

DIRECTLY TO THE OUTDOORS."

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

The GF900™ Direct Vent Fireplace must be installed in

accordance with these instructions. Carefully read all the

instructions in this manual ﬁrst. Consult the "authority

having jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit

prior to starting the installation. It is the responsibility

of the installer to ensure this ﬁreplace is installed in

compliance with manufacturers instructions and all

applicable codes and complies with a S5601 / AG601

clause 5.12, 13.2 and 5.12, 13.5.

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE

MATERIALSHOULDNOTBEPLACED

ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE

ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH

SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY

THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD

STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTH-

ING IGNITION.

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD

BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE

PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE

INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST

ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING

MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE

LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING

MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT

CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS

AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF

THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE

APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT

OFTRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE

AND DRAPERIES.

WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS

APPLIANCE CORRECTLYWILLVOIDYOUR

WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS

HOUSE FIRE.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE

CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN

THEY ARE IN THE SAME AREA AS

THE APPLIANCE. TODDLERS,YOUNG

CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY BE

SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL

CONTACT BURNS. A PHYSICAL

BARRIERS IS RECOMMENDED IF

THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL IN

THE HOUSE. TO RESTRICT ACCESS

TO A FIREPLACE OR STOVE,INSTALL

AN ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE TO

KEEPTODDLERS,YOUNG CHILDREN

AND OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS

OUT OFTHE ROOM AND AWAY FROM

HOT SURFACES.

Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace 7

installation

This includes:

1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct

ﬁring rate (rate noted on label) after burning

appliance for 15 minutes.

2) If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure

that the ﬂame does not carbon. First allow

the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.

CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that

causes sooting or carboning that results

in damage is not the responsibility of the

manufacturer.

LOCATING YOUR

GAS FIREPLACE

A) Flat on Wall

B) Flat on Wall Corner

C) Recessed into Wall/Alcove

D) Corner

Diagram 1

1) When selecting a location for your ﬁreplace,

ensure that the clearances are met.

2) The appliance must be installed on a ﬂat,

solid, continuous surface For example a

wood, metal or concrete ﬂoor or in a raised (on

the wall) application. The appliance must be

installed on a metal or wood panel extending

the full width and depth of the appliance.

3) The GF900 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace can

be installed in a recessed position or framed

out into the room as in A, B, C and D. See

Diagram 1.

7) Test Gas Pressure (Refer to "Gas Pipe Pres-

sure Testing" section).

8) Install standard and optional features. Refer

to the following sections:

a) Log Install

b) Faceplate / Door Frame Overlay

c) Remote Control or Wall Thermostat

9) Final check.

Before leaving this unit with the customer, the

installer must ensure that the appliance is ﬁring

correctly and operation fully explained to

customer.

INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

1) Locate appliance

a) Room location (Refer to "Locating Your

Gas replace" section)

b) Clearances to Combustibles (Refer to

"Clearances" section)

c) Mantle Clearances (Refer to "Mantel

Clearances" section)

d) Framing & Finishing Requirements

(Refer to "Framing & Finishing" section)

e) Venting Requirements (Refer to "Venting"

section)

2) Assemble the standoffs and nailing strips

(Refer to "Unit Assembly Prior to Installation).

3) Slide unit into place.

4) Install vent (Refer to "Venting Arrangement"

sections).

5) Make gas connections (Refer to "Gas Line

Installation section).

6) Test the pilot (Refer to "Pilot Adjustment"

section).

4) The GF900 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

is approved for alcove installations, see

"Clearances" section for details.

5) We recommend that you plan your installation

on paper using exact measurements for

clearances and floor protection before

actually installing this appliance. Have an

authorized inspector, dealer, or installer

review your plans before installation.

Note: For vent terminations refer to "Exterior

Vent Termination Locations" section.

8Regency GF900L-1 Gas Fireplace

Caution Requirements

The top, back and sides of the ﬁreplace are deﬁned by

standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may NOT be

recessed into combustible construction.

WARNING

Fire hazard is an extreme risk

if these clearances (air space) to combustible materials are not

adhered to. It is of greatest importance that this replace and vent

system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

CLEARANCES

The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:

A major cause of chimney related ﬁres is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance

that this ﬁreplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

Clearance: Dimension Measured From:

A: Mantel Height (min.) 17-1/4" (438mm) Top of Fireplace Opening

B: Sidewall (on one side) 5-3/4" (146mm) Side of Fireplace Opening

C: Ceiling

(room and/or alcove) 39-1/2" (1003mm) Top of Fireplace Opening

D: Mantel Depth (max.) 12" (305mm) 26-1/4"" Above Fireplace Opening

E: Alcove Width 58-1/4" (1480mm) Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum)

F: Alcove Depth 31-7/16" (787mm) Front to Back Wall (Maximum)

G: From Floor 24" (610mm) Top of Fireplace Opening

Note: 0" No hearth required

Installed close

to ceiling.

Flue Clearances to Combustibles

Horizontal - Top 3" (76mm)

Horizontal - Side 2" (51mm)

Horizontal - Bottom 2" (51mm)

Vertical 2" (51mm)

Passing through wall/

floor/ceiling - when

restop is used.

1-1/2" (38mm)

Alcove

Installed Close

to Floor

installation

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

Due to the extreme heat this ﬁreplace emits,the mantel clearances

are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of front facing

are shown in the diagram on the right.

Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing

is "high quality" or the paint may discolour.

MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES

Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram:

Combustible Material

12" 6"

(152mm)

12" (305mm)

Non-combustible

Facing

To Unit

Base

26-1/4"

(667mm)

24”

(610mm)

10"

(254mm)

26"

(660mm)

To pof

Fireplace

Opening

20"

(508mm)

(305mm)

23-7/8"

(606mm)

17-1/4"

(438mm)

Combustible Stud

(On Edge)

(25mm)

19-3/4"

(502mm)

llowable mantel

leg projection

7-1/8” (181mm)

10”

(203mm)

13”( 279mm)

1.5" (38mm)

MANTELLEG

3-1/4

”(83mm

)

Non-Combustible

7”

installation

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installation

UNIT ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO

INSTALLATION

The nailing Strips must be correctly positioned and attached before unit is

slid into position.

NAILING STRIPS

The nailing strips come attached to the unit. There is 1 plate on each side,

1 on the top.

The top and side nailing strips are secured to the framing.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Framing depth measurement is noted with the nailing strips

set as far forward on the rebox as possible. The nailing

strips can be adjusted back up to 1-1/2” to allow for varying

thicknesses in non-combustible material & wall nishes.

Nailing Strips

INSTALLATION ACCESS PANEL

The unit is equipped with a removable access panel for pre-ﬁnish installation

of optional components - this panel is located on the lower front face.

1) Remove 6 screws to remove access panel.

2) Easier access to gas connection with panel removed.

3) Install any optional components with access panel removed.

4) Reinstall access panel with 6 screws

Note: Access panel is no longer usable once facing material installed.

Installation Access Panel

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