Regency Fireplace Products P36-NG4 Natural Gas Owners & Installation Manual

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Regency Fireplace Products P36-NG4 Natural Gas Owners & Installation Manual Manual pdf 16 page image

16 FPI P36-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas FireplaceINSTALLATIONTop FacingSupport 6” (152mm)StandoffTop of unitDrywall(or otherfacing)Install Side Nailing Strips, Top FacingSupport, and Top Standoffs before unitis slipped into position. See the "UnitAssembly Prior to Installation" section forassembly details.1) Determine the total thickness of facingmaterial (e.g. drywall plus ceramic tiles) toallow the finished surface to be flush withthe front of the unit. Total facing thicknesscan vary from 1/2" (13mm) to 1-1/4" (32mm)thick.FRAMING AND FINISHING2) Frame in the enclosure for the unit withframing material. The framed opening is36-1/4" high x 36-1/4" wide x 12-3/4" deep(921mm high x 921mm wide x 324mmdeep).Note: Header must be installed vertically. IfHeader is installed horizontally, it must besteel.3) For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure tothe same degree as the rest of the house,apply vapour barrier and drywall, as perlocal installation codes. (Do not insulatethe fi replace itself.)4) The top of the unit must not be closer than32" (813mm) to the ceiling.Framing DimensionsA B C D36-1/4" 36-1/4" 12-3/4" 46"*921mm 921mm 324mm 1168mm** 'D' is Minimum height to combustible mate-rials including the Minimum 2" (51mm) Topclearance to the Horizontal Vent.12-3/4"3-1/2" 4"2"40-1/2"36"32-1/2"10" dia. holethrough wallfor Flexor for DuraVent1/2"DrywallTop HeaderOpening for gasconnectionNote: 40-1/2" (1029mm) is the minimumheight for both fl ex termination orrigid pipe venting.NOTE: See next page for importantBarcelona Series framing note.Note: The unit does not have to becompletely enclosed in a chase. Theclearance on top of the unit is 0" tothe standoffs so combustible buildingmaterials can be laid directly on topof the standoffs. You must maintain1-1/2" (38mm) clearance from thevent to combustible materials for flex(1-1/4" for Rigid Pipe).5) Use steel studs for framing where the 1-1/2" (38mm) clearance from the vent tocombustible material cannot be maintained,e.g. front top header.IMPORTANT FINISHING DETAIL NOTE:When installing tile, carpeting, or any otherfinishing material in front of the unit, thetop of the surface of the tile, carpeting, etc.must not be any higher than the base ofthe fireplace. Any higher and the optionalaccessories will not fit (i.e. finishing trim,surrounds, etc.)NOTE: Floor Finishing Materialmust not be any higher than thebase of the fireplace.Floor Finishing Material