Regency P40 User Manual

Regency

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 P40 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

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10) Install wall thimble in the center of the 11"  

(279mm) square and attach with wood 
screws (Diagram 7).

7)  Insure that the 1-1/4"(32mm) pipe clearances 

to combustible materials are maintained 
(Diagram 5). Install the termination cap.

 

The four wood screws provided should 
be replaced with appropriate fasteners for 
stucco, brick, concrete, or other types of 
sidings.

8)  Before connecting the horizontal run of vent 

pipe to the vent termination, slide the Wall 
Thimble (Part # 1247) over the vent pipe, 
required in Canada.

9)  Slide the appliance and vent assembly 

towards the wall carefully inserting the 
vent pipe into the vent cap assembly. It is 
important that the vent pipe extends into the 
vent cap suffi cient distance so as to result 
in a minimum pipe overlap of 1-1/4 inches 
(32mm). Secure the connection between the 
vent pipe and the vent cap by attaching the 
two sheet metal strips extending from the 
vent cap assembly into the outer wall of the 
vent pipe. Use the two sheet metal screws 
provided to connect the strips to the pipe 
section. See Diagram 6.

Install the vent system according to the 
manufacturer's instructions included with the 
components.

1)  Set the unit in its desired location. Check 

to determine if wall studs or roof rafters 
are in the way when the venting system is 
attached. If this is the case, you may want 
to adjust the location of the unit. Rough in 
the gas preferably on the right side of the 
unit and the electrical (junction block is on 
the left side) on the left.

2)  Direct Vent pipe and fi ttings are designed with 

special twist-lock connections to connect the 
venting system to the appliance fl ue outlet. 
A twist-lock appliance adaptor is required.

3)  In conjunction with the Simpson Dura-Vent 

Direct Vent GS system. Install the adaptor 
after the unit is set in its desired location. 
Put a bead of high temperature silicone 
inside the outer section of the adapter and 
a bead of Mill Pack on the inner collar. Slip 
the adapter over the existing inner and outer 
fl ue collar. Fasten to the outer collar only with 
the 3 supplied screws (drilling pilot holes will 
make this easier).

4)  Level the fi replace and fasten it to the framing 

using nails or screws through the top and 
side nailing strips.

5)  Assemble the desired combination of pipe 

and elbows to the appliance adaptor and 
twist-lock for a solid connection.

6)  Mark the wall for a 11" x 11" (279mm x 

279mm) square hole. The center of the 
square hole should line up with the center-
line of the horizontal pipe. Cut and frame the 
11 inch  (279mm) square hole in the exterior 
wall where the vent will be terminated. See 
diagram 2 for center line requirements.

 

If the wall being penetrated is constructed 
of non-combustible material, i.e. masonry 
block or concrete, an 8" (203mm) diameter  
hole is acceptable.

Note:
 a)  The horizontal run of vent must be level, 

or have a 1/4 inch rise for every 1 foot 
of run towards the termination. Never 
allow the vent to run downward. This 
could cause high temperatures and 
may present the possibility of a fi re. 
The arrow on the vent cap should be 
pointing up.

 

b)  The location of the horizontal vent 

termination on an exterior wall must meet 
all local and national building codes, and 
must not be blocked or obstructed.  See 
"Exterior Vent Termination Locations" 

Horizontal runs of vent must be supported 
every 3 feet (0.9meter). Wall straps are 
available for this purpose.