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FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4

919-715f

Cascades™

I1500

Wood Insert

05.21.21

Owners & Installation Manual

Installer:

Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner:

Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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Page 1: ...ert 05 21 21 Owners Installation Manual Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference www regency fire com French Manual https bit ly 2ykr3O7 Manuel en Français https bit ly 2ykr3O7 0219WN025S Tested by ...

Page 2: ... against federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed CAUTION BURNUNTREATEDWOODONLY OTHERMATERIALSSUCHASWOODPRESERVATIVES METALFOILS COAL PLASTIC GARBAGE SULPHUR OR OIL MAY DAMAGE THE CATALYST This heater is designed to burn natural wood only Higher efficiencies and lower emi...

Page 3: ...tallation 11 Baffle Catalyst Installation 12 Faceplate Trim Optional Bottom Faceplate Fan Support Installation 14 Fan Blower 18 Brick Installation 19 Glass Replacement 20 Wood Door Handle Assembly 21 Stainless Steel Smoke Deflector Installation 22 Operating Instructions Seasoned Wood 23 Bypass Operating Handle Monitor 23 Operating Instructions 24 Draft Control 24 First Fire 24 Fan Operation 25 Ash...

Page 4: ...ILE LE MANIPULER AVEC PRÉ CAUTION LA PERFORMANCE DU CATALYSEUR AINSI QUE SA DURÉE DE VIE N ONT PAS ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉES POUR L ATTRIBUTION DE LA CERTIFICATION PIÈCES OBLIGATOIRES POUR L INSTALLATION GAINE DE CHEMINÉE HOMOLOGUÉE EN ACIER INOXYDABLE DE 5 5 PO 140mm ou 6 PO 152mm PIÈCE EN OPTION VENTILATEUR PIÈCE NO 172 917 CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUES 115 VOLTS 60 HZ 0 6 AMPS DANGER RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION D...

Page 5: ...sert 5 5 dimensions 1 1 2 38mm With Standard Flue Adaptor 6 152mm Diameter STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5 5 140mm or 6 152mm flue Measurement from back of faceplate to fuel door opening ...

Page 6: ...d Insert 6 dimensions 1 1 2 38mm With Offset Flue Adaptor 6 152mm Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5 5 140mm or 6 152mm flue Measurement from back of faceplate to fuel door opening ...

Page 7: ...for Canada measured from the fuel loading door Unit I1500 Adjacent Side Wall to Side A Mantel to Top of Unit B Top Facing to Top of Unit C Side Facing D Minimum Hearth Extension E Minimum Hearth Side Extension F To Top of Unit G 15 381mm 15 381mm for 3 1 2 89mm mantel 14 355mm 1 2 13mm to side surround 16 406mm USA 8 203mm 18 3 4 476mm 18 457mm Canada 20 508mm for 12 305mm mantel Side View 12 305m...

Page 8: ...fireplace insert 4 Your fireplace insert is heavy and requires two or more people to move it safely The insert and surrounding structure can be badly damaged by mishandling 5 If your existing fireplace damper control will become inaccessible once you have installed your Regency Insert you should either remove or secure it in the open position 6 Inspect your fireplace and chimney prior to installin...

Page 9: ...ey for any damage or flaws such as burnouts metal or refectory warping 3 Inspection to a minimum of NFPA 211 Level II is recommended All repairs must be made prior to installing an insert The fireplace must be structurally sound and be able to support the weight of the solid fuel insert 4 The factory built chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC 610 M87 for all installations Install thermal prote...

Page 10: ...ue Adaptor Bypass Rod Clip NOTE The catalyst and the two bolts to secure the adaptor to the unit are packaged with the unit in the manual package List of Tools required Tin snips Pull rod supplied with unit 1 2 socket ratchet 3 8 open face wrench 7 16 socket ratchet 2 Install flex liner into existing chimney as per liner manufacturer s specifications Ensure that the notch on the adapter cut in the...

Page 11: ... on front face as shown below Note The opening will be located directly above the door Once bypass is slid all the way back into flue adaptor secure with retaining clip as shown below Note Unit in images may not be identical to the I1500 they depict the process Retaining Clip Bypass Rod Catalyst Slide Opening on front face ...

Page 12: ...and right side wall brick 10 Install leftandrightbafflecoverplate installationofleftbaffleshownbelow Baffle Catalyst Installation 9 Install the right and left side baffles right side baffle shown below 8 Install the center baffle Catalyst 4 Pull the flame shield forward and tilt down 6 Install catalyst and square support installed in previous step into the flue collar assembly as shown below 3 Rem...

Page 13: ...ffles and the front air tube The baffle brackets hold the side and centre baffles in position Installation of the left baffle bracket is shown below tooltip Baﬄe side pieces 11 Reinstall air tube removed in step 2 Use pliers and a hammer to lock air tube back into place Note Ensure the key on the air tube lines up with the notch on the side air channel ...

Page 14: ...nd Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov FACEPLATE TRIM FAN OPTIONAL BOTTOM FACEPLATE FAN SUPPORT INSTALLATION Regular Faceplate Dimensions shown with bottom faceplate fan support attached Oversize Faceplate Dimensions shown with bottom faceplate fan support attached 38 965mm 44 1118mm 26 3 8 670mm 30 3 8 772mm 34 3 8 874mm 38 3 8 975mm 8 203mm maximum maximum 8 203mm 38 965mm 44 1118mm 26 3 8 ...

Page 15: ... holder can then be slid into the tool bracket as shown Digital monitor operating door tool bracket Tool holder slid into tool bracket Tool holder Diagram 2A Rear View 4 Position the assembled faceplate side and top to the insert Ensure to align the draft rod into the opening of the faceplate as well as the side faceplate slots with the bolts in the mounting brackets as shown in Diagram 3 5 Measur...

Page 16: ...e completed faceplate trim assembly to the insert Ensure to align the side faceplate slots with the hex bolts in the mounting brackets and tighten to secure in place Secure the Regency logo plate to the bottom of the faceplate Diagram 5 Diagram 6 Shown with Optional Bottom Faceplate Regular Oversize Faceplate Trim Installation Black Trim included with Regular Oversize Faceplate or Bottom Faceplate...

Page 17: ...ng screws See Diagram 9 Diagram 9 Rear Bottom View Note Fan not exactly as shown 18 Secure the bottom faceplate to the 3 sided faceplate using the 4 supplied bolts washers 19 Discard both side trims that were included with the regular oversize faceplate and replace with the new extended trims supplied with the fan support bottom faceplate Cut to desired length 20 Fit the trim assembly over the fac...

Page 18: ... disconnec tion when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three pronged grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a prop erly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug Wiring Diagram I1500 ...

Page 19: ...ositions Do not use a grate LyTherm sheet Order of firebrick install a Rear Firebrick b Firebox floor install brick over LyTherm Sheet c Right and left side Firebricks Fire bricks Size 1 4 1 4 x 7 2 4 1 2 x 7 3 9 x 4 1 2 4 9 x 2 5 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 6 4 1 4 x 8 7 3 1 2 x 2 1 4 1 4 6 5 3 7 2 ITEM NO PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 7 RD 14287 2 3 500 x2 2500 BRICK 6 RD 14286 2 4 250 x 8 000 x 30 DEG BRICK 5 ...

Page 20: ... your glass by impact purchase your replacement from an authorized Regency dealer only Remove the door from the stove and remove the screws securing the glass retainer Position the glass in the door make sure that the glass gasketing will properly seal your unit and replace the retainer it should rest on the gasket not the glass Tighten securely but do not wrench down on the glass as this may caus...

Page 21: ...s not creating a tight seal a washer can be removed Recheck door to ensure there is still a tight seal Repeat steps if door seal is still not tight until a tight seal has been achieved The handle should be approximately in the 8 o clock position when door is fully closed Diagram 3 2 Place the door onto the hinges and then place the door handle through the opening on the door as shown in Diagram 2 ...

Page 22: ...n off both bolts and slide deflector downward push deflector to the back wall of the unit and manoeuver out Install new deflector and hand tighten bolts Ensure positive location of the deflector prior to hand tightening WARNING Operation of the unit with out proper installation of smoke deflector will void warranty Smoke deflector installed with 2 bolts Note This is a cutaway view from the back of...

Page 23: ...onger in damp climates There are a few ways to tell if wood is dry enough to burn efficiently Use as many indicators as possible to judge the dryness of the firewood your are considering Here are ways to judge firewood moisture Using a moisture meter select the species of fuel and then penetrate the pins into a split piece Ideal moisture and seasoned firewood should be less than 20 moisture conten...

Page 24: ...rtup fuel and establish flame and close the door NOTE Thesestepsarecrucialtoensureproper charcoalization and coal bed prior to loading High Med and Low fire loads 7 Once this has burned down open the door and the bypass and rake the coals to create a uniform charcoal bed Load 3 5 pcs of 16 long cordwood East West orientation with the heaviest pieces at the back of the firebox and ensure all pieces...

Page 25: ...tern fuels kerosene charcoal lighter fuel or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in your heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use 2 Keep the door closed during operation and maintain all seals in good condition 3 Do not burn any quantities of paper garbage and never burn flammable fluids such as gaso line naptha or engine oil in your stove 4 If you have s...

Page 26: ...hanical Cracks Combustor mishandled or abused Distortion of combustor holder Handle combustor with care Replace if necessary Replace combustor is large pieces are missing replace any warped stove parts as well Plugging Creosote Burning wet pitchy woods or burning large loads of small diameter wood with the combustor in the operating position without light off ever occurring Burn dried seasoned woo...

Page 27: ... cleaned before the burning season and as necessary during the season as creosote deposits may build up rapidly Moving parts of your stove require no lubrication 4 A small hot fire is preferable to a large smoul dering one that can deposit creosote within the system 5 The chimney and chimney connector should be inspectedatleastonceeverytwomonthsduring the heating season to determine is a creosote ...

Page 28: ...cally maintain temperatures in excess of 500F and often reach temperatures in excess of 1000F If catalyst temperatures are not in within refer to Catalyst trouble shooting section of this manual You can get an indication of whether the catalyst is working by compar ing the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is going through the combustor and catalyst light off has been achieved to ...

Page 29: ...o burn out and cool down 2 Remove stainless steel smoke deflector See instructions in this manual 3 Remove the front secondary air tube with pliers as shown below Note to make it easier to remove the air tubes first remove both the bottom right base brick and right side wall brick 4 Remove left and right baffle brackets removal of left baffle bracket shown below Combustor Assembly Removal Replacem...

Page 30: ...ee catalyst removal instructions for details then remove the remaining 2 tubes Secondary Air Tubes 5 To reinstall or replace first slide left side of tube into hole on left side air channel Align tab on right side air channel with notch on right hand end of air tube Firmly grip center of air tube with vise grips use hammer to tap vise grips from left to right until the tube bottoms out into the ai...

Page 31: ...etainerandslide into position securing the flame shield Tighten the two 7 16 bolts You have now completed the install of the catalyst bypass rod and flue adaptor Diagram 14 Catalyst in square support Install square support and catalyst into cartridge Install flame shield into rear flange and reinstall locking clip removed in Step 1 4 Now proceed with faceplate installation instruc tions Re install...

Page 32: ... DO NOT LUBRICATE Inspect and clean chimney Annual professional chimney cleaning recommended Thermostat Probe The thermostat probe that is inserted into the opening above the insert must be cleaned at least once a year Use 220 sand paper to clean probe Access to the probe can be done in 2 ways by removing the catalyst as this will be exposed once the catalyst is removed by removing the faceplate H...

Page 33: ... 9 1 8 X 15 5 8 13 936 241 replacement Glass Gasket Sold per foot 4 Feet required 14 846 570 Door Gasket Repair Kit 15 075 077F Glass Retainer 16 948 920 Black Hinge Caps Set of 2 16 948 079BN Nickel Hinge Cap Each 17 650 084 Door Spacer Each 18 075 064 Andiron Bracket Each 19 075 063F Andiron Each 20 075 040 Side Baffle Cover Each 21 075 041 Baffle Holder Each 22 106 129 Control Tool 23 911 185 D...

Page 34: ...34 I1500 Regency Wood Insert 34 parts list Main Assembly 27 1 See Catalyst Assembly in Manual under Parts List 22 2 18 21 21 4 17 16 8 5 26 6 3 19 24 23 9 11 25 9 15 13 10 14 12 7 20 20 ...

Page 35: ... x 8 000 x 30 DEG BRICK 5 802 147 1 3 500 x 4 500 BRICK 4 802 152 2 2 000 x 9 000 BRICK 3 902 111 3 9 000 x 4 500 STANDARD BRICK 2 RD 14289 2 4 500 x 7 000 BRICK 1 RD 14288 2 4 250 x 7 000 BRICK Brick Panels 075 960 I1500 Brick Kit Complete Fire bricks Size 1 4 1 4 x 7 2 4 1 2 x 7 3 9 x 4 1 2 4 9 x 2 5 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 6 4 1 4 x 8 7 3 1 2 x 2 1 4 ...

Page 36: ...6 8 10 11 3 Part Description 1 075 101 Catalyst slide 2 075 102 Gasket bracket 3 075 104 Long shield bracket 5 936 236 Rope gasket 1 2 diameter 6 075 043 Rod lock 8 075 531 5 83 diameter combustor assembly 10 075 044 Cat cradle 11 075 105 Offset flame shield 12 075 103 Rod clip lock ...

Page 37: ...ersize 61 64 65 60 62 58 59 60 Faceplate Right Side Regular Oversize 61 Faceplate Left Side Regular Oversize 62 Faceplate Top Regular Oversize 64 Bottom 1 Piece Faceplate 65 Fan Support N S 171 570 Black Perimeter Trim Black Regular Faceplate N S 171 572 Black Perimeter Trim Black Oversize Faceplate N S 948 223 Regency Logo Plate N S 171 526 Faceplate Mounting Brackets Each N S 171 546 Faceplate H...

Page 38: ...ng 1 Catalyst Combustor 10 Years Prorated Venting Chimney 1 Screens 1 See specific warranty details in regards to the catalyst combustor in unit manual Conditions Warranty protects against defect in manufacture or FPI factory assembled components only unless herein specified otherwise Any part s found to be defective during the warranty period as outlined above will be repaired or replaced at FPI ...

Page 39: ...rrect chimney components including but not limited to cap size or type operator error abuse misuse use of improper fuels such as unseasoned cordwood mill ends construction lumber or debris off cuts treated or painted lumber metal or foil plastics garbage solvents cardboard coal or coal products oil based products waxed cartons compressed pre manufactured logs kiln dried wood lack of regular mainte...

Page 40: ... so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Customers located outside the U S should consult their local provincial or national legal codes for additional terms which may be applicable to this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service Customers should contact the authorized selling dealer to obtain all warranty and service In the event the authorized selling dealer is unable to prov...

Page 41: ...er for us to serve you better Warranty Registration Form or Register online immediately at the above Web Site Warranty Details Serial Number required Purchase Date required mm dd yyyy Product Details Product Model required Dealer Details Dealer Name required Dealer Address Dealer Phone Installer Date Installed mm dd yyyy Your Contact Details required Name Address Phone Email For purchases made in ...

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Page 43: ...he ten 10 year period 4 Second replacement at 50 off retail within the original ten 10 years 5 Subsequent replacements or if ten 10 year coverage has expired at full retail price 6 The catalytic combustor must not have been mechanically abused nor must the wrong fuels have been used in the appliance 7 All claims must be accompanied by clear photos of the catalytic combustor showing all damage and ...

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