Regency
®
P40-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 9
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
The clearances listed below are minimum distances unless otherwise stated:
A major cause of chimney related fi res is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest
importance that this fi replace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
Clearance to Combustibles from:
P40 P40 with Full Screen Front Door
Back 0" (0mm) 0" (0mm)
Side 0" (0mm) 6" (0mm)
Floor 0" (0mm) 0" (0mm)
* Note: A hearth is required, unless the unit is raised
4" (102mm), see "Hearth Requirements" section for details.
Minimum Clearance from Top of Louver Opening:
Mantel Height min. 12" (305mm) (at 1" mantel depth)
Ceiling 39" (990mm)
Side Wall to Unit:
8" (203mm)
Horizontal Vent Clearances to Combustibles:
Top 2-1/2" (64mm)
Side 1-1/2" (38mm)
Bottom 1-1/2" (38mm)
Vertical Vent Clearances to Combustibles:
All Sides 1-1/4" (32mm)
Alcove Clearances:
Max. Depth 36" (914mm)
Min. Width 56" (1422mm)
Min. Height 72" (1829mm)
Caution Requirements
The top, back and sides of the fi replace are defi ned by
standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may NOT be
recessed into combustible construction.
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
fi replace and vent system be installed only in
accordance with these instructions.
WARNING: When installing the Full Screen Doors
The Full Screen Front requires additional non combustible facing and
non-combustible framing. Ensure the 10-1/4" above the fi replace, 6"
on both sides and both the header and side studs are non-combustible
materials. All other clearances, including mantel, remain the same.
