Regency I3100L User Manual

Regency Wood Insert & Hearth Heater

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Before installing, check and clean your chimney 
system thoroughly. If in doubt about its condi-
tion, seek professional advice. Your Regency 
Insert is designed for installation into a masonry 
fi replace that is constructed in accordance with 
the requirements of "The Standard for Chimneys, 
Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Ap-
pliance", N.F.P.A. 211, the National Building 
Code of Canada, or the applicable local code 
requirements.  

The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally 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.

Regency Inserts are designed with a 6" (152mm) 
fl ue.

1)  The insert must be tested and meet the 

requirements of UL 1482 (U.S.) and or ULC 
S628 (Canada) when tested in a masonry 
fi replace built per ULC S628.

2)  The factory-built fi replace must be listed per 

UL 127 or ULC S610.

3)  Clearances obtained from the masonry fi re-

place tests are also relevant for installation 
in factory-built fi replaces.

4)  Installation must include a full height listed 

chimney liner type HT requirements (2100 
degree F.) per UL 1777 (U.S.) or ULC 
S635 (Canada). The liner must be securely 
attached to the insert fl ue collar and the 
chimney top.

5)  Means must be provided to prevent room 

air passage to the chimney cavity of the 
fi replace. This may be accomplished by 
sealing the damper area around the chimney 
liner, or sealing the fi replace front.

6)  The air fl ow within and around the fi replace 

shall not be altered by the installation of 
the insert (i.e. no louvers or cooling air or 
outlet ports are blocked), unless specifi cally 
tested as such for each factory-built fi replace 
manufacturer and model line. (Note - using 
a louvered face plate (surround) complies 
with this requirement).

7) Alteration 

of 

the 

fi replace in any manner is not 

permitted with the following exceptions; 

 

a.   external trim pieces which do not affect 

the operation of the fi replace may be 
removed providing they can be stored 
on or within the fi replace for re-assembly 
if the insert is removed.

 

b.   the chimney damper may be removed 

to install the chimney liner.

8)  Circulating air chambers (i.e. in a steel 

fi replace liner or metal heat circulator) shall 
not be blocked.

Regency Inserts are constructed with the high-
est quality materials and assembled under strict 
quality control procedures that insure years of 
trouble free and reliable performance.

It is important that you read this manual thor-
oughly and fully understand the safe instal-
lation and operating procedures.  The more 
you understand the way your Regency Insert 
operates, the more enjoyment you will experi-
ence from knowing that your unit is operating 
at peak performance.

1)  Read all instructions before installing and 

using your fi replace insert.  Install and use 
only in accordance with manufacturer’s 
installation and operating instructions.

2)  Check your local building codes - Building 

Inspection Department.  You may require 
a permit before installing your insert. Be 
aware that local codes and regulations may 
override some items in the manual.

3)  Notify your home insurance company that 

you plan to install a fi replace insert or hearth 
heater.

4)  Your fi replace insert is heavy and requires 

two or more people to move it safely.  The 
insert can be badly damaged by mishan-
dling.

5)  If your existing fi replace damper control 

will become inaccessible once you have 
installed your Regency Insert, you should 
either remove or secure it in the open posi-
tion.

6)  Inspect your fi replace and chimney prior 

to installing your insert to determine that it 
is free from cracks, loose mortar or other 
signs of damage. If repairs are required, 
they should be completed before installing 
your insert.  Do not remove bricks or mortar 
from your masonry fi replace.

7)  Do not connect the insert to a chimney 

system servicing another appliance or an 
air distribution duct.

9)  Means must be provided for removal of the 

insert to clean the chimney fl ue.

10) Inserts that project in front of the fi replace 

must be supplied with appropriate supporting 
means.

11) Installer must mechanically attach the sup-

plied label to the inside of the fi rebox of the 
fi replace into which the insert is installed.

In order for a solid-fuel insert to be certifi ed 
for use in factory-built fi replaces, the above 
information must be clearly stated in the instal-
lation manual and appropriate markings. Final 
approval is contingent on the authority having 
jurisdiction.

Your fi replace opening requires the following 
minimum sizes:

                             Height         Width Depth
Small (I1100S) 

20" 

23"  13.25"

Large (I3100L) 

25" 

28" 

17"

Hearth Heater (H2100M) 20.0"  -- 

--

Two faceplates are available to seal the fi re-
place opening:
 

 

 Standard 

Oversize

Small (I1100S)
  36"W x 26"H                   39.875"W x 30"H

Large (I3100L)
  44"W x 32"H 

50"W x 34.5"H

Hearth Heater (H2100M)
  40 1/4"W x 30"H 

48"W x 33"H

Your insert is very heavy and will require two 
or three people to move it into position. The 
insert can be made a little lighter by removing 
the cast iron door by opening it and lifting it 
off its hinges. Be sure to protect your hearth 
extension with a heavy blanket or carpet scrap 
during the installation.

The convection grills are installed before the 
unit is positioned inside the fi replace.

Emissions from burning  wood or gas could 
contain chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to  cause cancer, birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.

"WARNING: This fi replace has been converted 
for use with a wood insert only and cannot be 
used for burning wood or solid fuels unless 
all original parts have been replaced, and the 
fi replace re-approved by the authority having 
jurisdiction."