Regency L234-LP User Manual

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Regency
®
 L234 Direct Vent Gas Insert
12
INST
ALLA
TION
GAS INSERT 
AERATION SYSTEM
The burner aeration is factory set but may need adjusting due to either 
the local gas supply or altitude.  Open the air shutter for a blue fl ame 
or close for a more yellow fl ame. 
GAS CONNECTION 
GAS CONNECTION WARNING:
Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may
make the necessary gas connections to this appliance.
  
1)  When the appliance is to be installed into either an existing masonry 
chimney system or factory built fi replace, thoroughly clean the 
chimney before installation.
2)   A 3/8" NPT gas supply pipe must be brought near the inlet hole. 
The valve inlet is on the right side of the unit. 
3)  Locate the center point where the vent will pass through the chimney 
above the appliance. Move the appliance into the exact location 
where it is to be installed.  Ensure that the Insert is level.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a heat sensor  thermodisc which 
will prevent the blower from operating until the unit reaches the 
correct temperature.
5) Install 
fl 
ashing.
6)  Insert both liners into chimney, passing through the damper open-
ing.
7) Install 
termination 
cap.
8) Connect 
the 
marked end of the liner to the exhaust  collar of the 
vent connector plate marked with an "E", seal connection with high 
temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.
NOTE:  
1)
  Final gas connection should be made after unit is in place to avoid 
damage to the liner when pushing the unit into position.
2)  Mill-pac may be used instead of high tempture silicone and screws 
may be used instead of gear clamps at connections of liner to inlet 
and vent collars.
9)  Connect the 2nd liner to the intake collar, seal connection with high 
temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.
10) Align vent connector plate with guides on unit.  
11) Slide unit into masonry opening, while ensuring that the slots at the 
rear of the connector plate mates up with the hold down plate on 
the unit.
12) Secure with screw.  
FLUE LINER 
INSTALLATION
1)  Cut the fl ex liner as required.
 
2)  Mark the end of one liner with an "E" to indicate Exhaust.
3)  Connect the other end of the above liner to the exhaust side of the 
termination cap, seal connection with high temperature silicone. 
Secure with gear clamp or screws.
4)  Connect the 2nd liner to the inlet side of the cap, seal connection 
with high temperature silicone. Secure with gear clamp or screws.
INSTALLATION
Minimum Air Shutter Openings
Vent Run 
Burner Aeration
Setting
3" x 3"
8' to 20'
NG:  3/16"
LP:  3/16"
20' to 35'
NG:  3/16"
LP:  3/16"
3" x 2"
8' to 20'
NG:  3/16"
LP:  3/16"
20' to 35'
NG:  1/8"
LP:  1/8"
CAUTION: Carbon will be produced if the air shutter is closed  
 
    
  too much. 
Note:    Any damage due to carboning resulting from improperly setting 
the aeration controls is NOT covered under warranty.
Note:  Aeration Adjustment should only be performed by an authorized 
FPI Installer at the time of installation or service.