Regency P121LC User Manual

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Regency
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 P121-2/P121LC-2/P121RC-2/P131-2 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
5)  Slip the assembled liner and termination 
assembly through the thimble making sure 
the termination cap faces up (there are 
markings on the cap that show which way 
is up). This will position the termination cap 
with proper down slope for draining water. 
Fasten the cap to the outer wall with the 4 
supplied screws. 
6)  Pull the centre 4"(100mm) liner and outer 
 
6-7/8"(175mm) liner out enough to slip over 
the fl ue collars of the fi replace.  (You may 
wish to cut the liner shorter to make it more 
workable.) Do not bend liner more than 
45
o
.
7)  Apply Mill Pac over the fi replace inner collar 
and slip the 4"(100mm) liner down over it 
and attach with 3 supplied screws.
8)  Do the same with the 6-7/8"(175mm) liner.
9)  Apply a bead of silicone between the thimble 
and termination and around the outer edge 
of the terminal at the wall in order to keep 
the water out.
IMPORTANT: Do not locate termination 
hood where excessive snow or ice 
buildup may occur. Be sure to check vent 
termination area after snow falls, and clear 
to prevent accidental blockage of venting 
system. When using snow blowers, make 
sure snow is not directed towards vent 
termination area.
N o t e :   To   m a k e 
t h e   i n s t a l l a t i o n 
more aesthetically 
p l e a s i n g ,   w e 
recommend framing 
out a square to mount 
the terminal to.
2) Level 
the 
fi replace and fasten it to the framing 
using nails or screws through the nailing 
strips.
3)  Assemble the vent assembly by applying 
Mill Pac to the 4"(100mm) inner collar of the 
termination and  slipping the 4"(100mm) liner 
over it at least 1-3/8" (35mm). Fasten with 
the 3 screws (drilling pilot holes will make this 
easier). Apply Mill Pac or high temperature 
silicone to the 6-7/8"(175mm) fl ex pipe and 
slip it over the 6-7/8" outer collar of the vent 
terminal at least 1-3/8"(35mm) and fasten 
with the 3 screws.
NOTE:   Horizontal sections must be 
supported at intervals not exceeding 
3 feet (0.9 meter). (Flame picture and 
performance will be affected by sags 
in the liner).
4)  Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble and 
securely fasten the one with the tabs to the 
outside wall making sure that the tabs are 
on top and bottom. Fasten the other thimble 
half to the inside wall. The thimble halves 
slip inside each other and can be adjusted 
for 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 walls. The liners must slip 
over the collars a minimum of 1-3/8".
local codes.  Note that for steep roof pitches, 
the vertical height must be increased.  A poor 
draft, or down drafting can result from high 
wind conditions near big trees or adjoining 
roof lines, in these cases, increasing the vent 
height may solve the problem.
7)  Ensure vent is vertical and secure the base 
of the fl ashing to the roof with roofi ng rails, 
slide storm collar over the pipe section and 
seal with a mastic.
8)  Install the vertical termination cap by twist-
locking it.
Note: Any 
closets or storage spaces, which 
the vent passes through must be 
enclosed. 
Offset Chart
INSTALLATION 
PROCEDURES
for Regency
®
 AstroCap
TM
 Direct
Vent System (Flex)
1)  Locate the unit in the framing, rough in the 
gas. Locate the centerline of the termination 
and mark wall accordingly. Cut a 10"(254mm) 
hole in the wall (inside dimension).
Note: A 1-1/2"(38mm) clearance around 
the liner must be maintained except 
that only a 1" (25mm) clearance is 
needed at the termination end. We 
recommend framing a 10"(254mm) x 
10"(254mm) (inside dimensions) hole 
to give structural rigidity for mounting 
the termination.
Note:  If installing termination on a siding 
covered wall,  furring strips must be 
used to ensure that the termination 
is not recessed into the siding.