Regency Horizon HZ54 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.

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4

918-751a

Regency Horizon™HZ54

Gas Fireplace

10/31/08

Owners &

Installation Manual

www.regency-ﬁre.com

Tested by:

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: HZ54-NG Natural Gas

HZ54-LP Propane

HZ54 Regency HorizonTM Gas Fireplace

To the New Owner:

Congratulations!

You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Gas Fireplace by REGENCY®. The HZ54 has been

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

switch. The model HZ54 has been approved by Warnock Hersey/Intertek 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.

MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION FOR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE

This Regency®product has been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey/Intertek as a Direct Vent Wall Furnace to the following

standards: VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS ANSI Z21.88a-2007 / CSA 2.33a-2007 and GAS-FIRED APPLIANCES FOR

USE AT HIGH ALTITUDES CAN / CGA 2.17-M91.

This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria for

Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/CSA Z240-MH Mobile Home Standard

in Canada.

This appliance installation must comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions and local codes, if any. In the absence of

local codes follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and the current National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 in the

U.S.A., and the current CAN/CGA B149 Gas Installation Code and the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 in Canada.

This appliance comes equipped with a dedicated #8 Ground Lug for attachment of the ground wire to the steel chassis as applicable

to local codes.

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

This appliance may only be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (U.S.A only) or mobile home, where not

prohibited by local codes.

This appliance can only be used with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with

other gases.

Ensure that structural members are not cut or weakened during installation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY LABEL

Copy of Safety Decal.....................................................4

REQUIREMENTS

MA Code - CO Detector.................................................5

DIMENSIONS

Unit Dimensions ............................................................6

Faceplate & Door Frame Overlay Dimensions..............6

INSTALLATION

Important Message ......................................................7

Before You Start ............................................................7

General Safety Information............................................7

Installation Checklist......................................................8

Locating Your Gas Fireplace .........................................8

Clearances ....................................................................9

Non-Combustible Requirements ...................................9

Mantel Clearances.......................................................10

Mantel Leg Clearances................................................10

Framing & Finishing..................................................... 11

Unit Assembly Prior To Installation ..............................13

Top Standoff Assembly ........................................13

Side Nailing Strips ...............................................13

Venting Introduction.....................................................13

Vent Restrictor Position ...............................................14

Exterior Vent Termination Requirements .....................15

Venting Arrangements ................................................16

Horizontal Termination (Flex)...............................16

Rigid Pipe Venting Systems ........................................17

Basic Horizontal & Vertical Terminations .............17

5” x 8” Rigid Pipe Cross Reference Chart ...................18

Allowable Horizontal Terminations for HZ54-NG.........20

Allowable Horizontal Terminations for HZ54-LP..........21

Allowable Vertical Terminations for HZ54-NG .............24

Allowable Vertical Terminations for HZ54-LP ..............25

Unit Installation with Horizontal Termination................26

Unit Installation with Vertical Termination ....................27

Unit Installation............................................................28

Horizontal Termination with Flex Vent System ............28

High Elevation .............................................................29

Gas Line Installation....................................................29

Pilot Adjustment...........................................................29

Gas Pipe Pressure Testing..........................................29

S.I.T. Valve Description................................................29

Aeration Adjustment ....................................................30

Wiring Diagram ...........................................................30

Optional Wall Thermostat ...........................................31

Optional Remote Control.............................................31

Optional Wall Switch....................................................31

GT Remote Features...................................................32

GT Remote Wiring Diagram ........................................32

Optional Stainless Steel Panel Installation..................33

Glass Crystals or Optional Ceramic Stones ................34

Installation On Burner..................................................34

Optional Pebble Installation.........................................34

Faceplate & Door Frame Overlay Installation..............35

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Lighting Procedure ......................................................37

Shutdown Procedure...................................................37

Normal Operating Sounds of Gas Appliances.............37

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

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Instructions.............................................39

General Vent Maintenance..........................................39

Thermopile / Thermocouple.........................................39

Glass Gasket...............................................................39

Glass Door...................................................................39

Glass Replacement .............................................39

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

DC Spark Box Battery Replacement ...........................41

DC Spark Box Replacement........................................41

Valve Tray Replacement..............................................42

Instructions for HZ54-NG unit only. .............................43

Instructions for HZ54-LP unit only. ..............................44

PARTS LIST

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

Accessories .................................................................46

WARRANTY

The Warranty: Limited Lifetime ...................................47

HZ54 Regency HorizonTM Gas Fireplace

INSTALLATION

SAFETY LABEL

This is a copy of the label that accompanies

each HZ54-NG and HZ54-LP 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 label on the unit and if

there is a difference, the label on the unit is the

correct one.

COPY OF SAFETY DECAL

For the State of Massachusetts, installation

and repair must be done by a plumber or

gasﬁtter licensed in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

For the State of Massachusetts, ﬂexible

connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in

length.

For the State of Massachusetts, the appli-

ances individual manual shut-off must be a

t-handle type valve.

The State of Massachusetts requires the

installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in

accordance with NFPA 720 and a CO alarm

with battery back up in the same room where

the gas appliance is installed.

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INSTALLATION

REQUIREMENTS

5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10

(2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:

(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for

residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than

seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall

be satisfied:

1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled

equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is

installed on the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery

operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure

served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of

qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors

a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon

monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.

b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of

thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon

monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.

2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions

shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.

3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight

(8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The

sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL

OBSTRUCTIONS".

4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation

unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR

5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.

(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:

1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment Not Required To Be Vented" in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by

the Board; and

2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or

structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the

instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and

2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.

(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a

Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies

"special venting systems", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:

1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and

detailed installation instructions.

(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions,

all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of

the installation.

MA Code - CO Detector

(for the State of Massachusetts only)

HZ54 Regency HorizonTM Gas Fireplace

INSTALLATION

DIMENSIONS

FACEPLATE & DOOR FRAME OVERLAY DIMENSIONS

UNIT DIMENSIONS

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INSTALLATION

10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls

and ceilings when cutting holes for termina-

tion.

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.Aprofessional 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).

Emissions from burning wood or gas could

contain chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

TheHZ54 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.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance

requires common sense, however, we are

required by the Canadian Safety Standards

and ANSI Standards to make you aware of

the following:

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE

CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN

THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS

THE APPLIANCE.

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE

MATERIALSHOULDNOTBEPLACED

ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

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 OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM

FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.

WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS

APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID

YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE

A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE

ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH

SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPE-

CIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND

SHOULD STAYAWAY TOAVOID BURNS

OR CLOTHING IGNITION.

GENERAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

1) The appliance installation must conform

with local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, with the current Canadian or National

Gas Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI Z223.1

Installation Codes.

2) The appliance when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with

local codes, or in the absence of local codes

with the current National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical Code.

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.

HZ54 Regency HorizonTM Gas Fireplace

INSTALLATION

This includes:

1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct

firing rate (rate noted on label 41,500

Btu/h (NG), 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

Diagram 1.

A) Flat on Wall

B) Flat on Wall Corner

C) Recessed into Wall/Alcove

D) Corner

Diagram 1

GAS FIREPLACE

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 HZ54 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

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

sure Testing" section).

8) Install standard and optional features. Refer

to the following sections:

a) Glass Crystals/ Optional Ceramic

Stones

b) Optional Firebox Base Pebbles

c) Optional Stainless Steel Reﬂective

Panels

d) Faceplate / Door Frame Overlay

e) Remote Control or Wall Thermostat

9) Wall Mounted ON/OFF Switch:

Use the toggle wall switch supplied with the

manual package. Use of a “decor” switch

causes higher resistance which is a problem

on gas ﬁreplaces.

10) 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 ﬁreplace" 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 Top and Side Standoffs (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) This appliance is Listed for bedroom

installations using the standard Remote

(millivolt thermostat system). Some areas

may have further requirements, check local

codes before installation.

5) The HZ54 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace is

approved for alcove installations, see

"Clearances" section for details.

6) 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.

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INSTALLATION

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 ﬁreplace 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.

Installed Close

to Floor

Clearance: Dimension Measured From:

A: Mantel Height (min.) 20" (508mm) Top of Fireplace Opening

B: Sidewall (on one side) 4" (102mm) Side of Fireplace Opening

C: Ceiling

(room and/or alcove) 40-7/8" (1038mm) Top of Fireplace Opening

D: Mantel Depth (max.) 13" (330mm) 30" Above Fireplace Opening

E: Alcove Width 83" (2108mm) Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum)

F: Alcove Depth 36" (914mm) Front to Back Wall (Maximum)

Installed Close

to Ceiling

NON-COMBUSTIBLE REQUIREMENTS

Flue Clearances to Combustibles

Horizontal - Top 3"

Horiztonal - Side 2"

Horiztonal - Bottom 2"

Vertical 2"

Passing through wall/

floor/ceiling - when

ﬁrestop is used.

1-1/2"

HZ54 Regency HorizonTM Gas Fireplace

INSTALLATION

MANTEL CLEARANCES

Note: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel

and the facing is "heat resistant" or the

paint may discolour.

MANTEL LEG CLEARANCES

Combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram:

Drywall

12 64

810

Top of

Fireplace

Opening

13" (330mm)

3 ½" (89mm)

Standoff

Metal Stud

(On Edge)

Non-combustible

Facing

To Unit

Base Legs

1" (25mm)

30”

20”

21”

28-1/8”

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: A non-combustible mantel may be

installed at a lower height if the framing

is made of metal studs covered with a

non-combustible board.

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