Regency P121LC-NG User Manual
Regency P121/P121LC/P121RC/P131 Zero Clearance Room Sealed Gas Fireplace
9
INSTALLATION
COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS
CLEARANCES
The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated (refer to diagrams on page 8):
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 flue system be installed
only in accordance with these
instructions.
Clearance to Combustibles from:
Back
0"
(0mm)
Side
0"
(0mm)
Floor
0"
(0mm)
CAUTION REQUIREMENTS: The top, back and sides of the fireplace are defined by
standoffs. The metal ends of the standoffs may NOT be recessed into combus-
tible construction.
Determine the total thickness of the finished floor (eg. tile, carpet, slate) to allow
the finished surface to be flush with the base of the unit.
Ceiling Height from Floor 72" (1828mm)
Mantel Height from Base of Unit:
39" min. (991mm)
Horizontal Flue Clearances:
Top
2-1/2"(64mm)
Side
1-1/2"(38mm)
Bottom
1-1/2"(38mm)
Vertical Flue Clearances 1-1/4" (32mm)
Because of the extreme heat this fireplace emits, the mantel clearanc-
es are critical. Combustible mantel clearances from top of unit are shown in
Diagram to 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.
This drawing is to scale at 1:6 (one inch = 6 inches)
Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area or higher using this scale.
Caution: Ensure the paint that is used on the mantel and the facing is
"heat resistant" or the paint may discolour.
* If the 3" (76mm) metal extension trim is removed it must be replaced with a 8"
(203mm) non-combustible material.
Mantel Clearances