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operating instructions
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance
or to disregard the information con-
tained in this section can cause serious
permanent damage to the unit and void
your warranty!!
With your unit now correctly installed and safety
inspected by your local authority, you are now ready
to start a fire. Before establishing your first fire, it
is important that you fully understand the opera-
tion of your Catalytic combustor and draft control.
When your installation is completed and inspected
you are ready for your first fire.
THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO BURN SEASONED
CORDWOOD ONLY. COAL AND BRIQUETTES
ARE NOT APPROVED.
1.
Open the catalytic by-pass control fully.
(Handle pulled out) and open primary air
damper to the full open position
2.
The unit is equipped with log andirons to aid
in keeping fuel from sliding, rolling towards
the glass.
Open firebox door and build a small fire using
paper and dry kindling on the firebrick hearth,
DO NOT USE A GRATE. Secure door on the
firebox and wait a few minutes for a good up-
draft in the flue to establish the fire. (Leaving
the door slightly open will help your fire start
more rapidly.)
CAUTION: Never leave unit unattended
if door is left open. This procedure
is for fire start-up only, as unit may
overheat if door is left open for too
long.
3.
With the catalytic by-pass damper still in the
fully open position, add two or three seasoned
logs to your fire. Form a trench in the ash bed
to allow air to reach the rear of the firebox prior
to closing the door.
4.
The temperature in the stove and the gases
entering the combustor must reach between
500
0
F - 700
0
F for catalytic activity to start. From
the start up of a cold stove, a medium to high
firing rate must be maintained for 30 min. This
ensures that the stove, catalyst and fuel are all
stabilized at proper operating temperatures.
Even though it is possible to have tempera-
tures at 600
0
F within minutes after a fire has
been started, if the fire is allowed to die down
immediately it may go out or the combustor
may stop working. Once the combustor starts
working, heat generated in it by burning the
smoke will keep it working. During re-fueling
and rekindling of the cool fire, or a fire that has
burned down to the charcoal phase, operate
the stove at a medium to high firing rate for
about 10 minutes to ensure that the catalyst
reaches operating temperatures.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire
in a cold stove. Always warm your
stove up slowly!
5.
When re-fueling, always open by-pass control,
load fuel, then wait for at least 10-15 minutes
before closing the by-pass. Reason for the
10-15 min. is the fresh fuel and the opening
of the door will cause the catalyst to drop in
temperature as well as the moisture within the
wood which is the first thing to be released.
6.
During the first few fires, keep the combustion
rate at a moderate level and avoid a large fire.
Only after 5 or 6 such fires can you operate the
stove at its maximum setting, and only after the
metal has been warmed.
Left - Open Right - Closed
In - Closed Out - Open
Catalyst Bypass Control
Both the primary and air wash drafts are controlled
by the control slide located on the front left side
of the unit (when facing the unit). To increase your
draft - slide to the left to open, and to decrease -
slide to the right to close The CI2700/HI500 unit
has a secondary draft system that continually allows
combustion air to the induction ports at the top of
the firebox, just in front of the catalytic combustor.
Draft is the force which moves air from the appli-
ance up through the chimney. The amount of draft
in your chimney depends on the length of the
chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and
other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive
temperatures in the appliance and may damage the
catalytic combustor. Inadequate draft may cause
back puffing into the room and plugging of the
chimney or catalyst.
7.
For the first few days, the stove will give off an
odour from the paint. This is to be expected as
the high temperature paint becomes seasoned.
Windows and/or doors should be left open to
provide adequate ventilation while this tem-
porary condition exists. Burning the stove at a
very high temperature the first few times may
damage the paint. Burn fires at a moderate level
the first few days.
8.
Do not place anything on the stove top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
9.
During the first few days it may be more difficult
to start the fire. As you dry out your firebrick and
your masonry flue, your draft will increase.
10.
For those units installed at higher elevations or
into sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting
problems may occur. Consult an experienced
dealer or mason on methods of increasing your
draft.
11.
Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
12.
Before opening your door to reload, open the
by-pass damper fully for approximately 10 to 15
seconds until the fire has been re-established.
This will minimize any smoking (spilling) back
into the room. After loading wood and front door
closed, close the by-pass damper.
13.
All fuel burning appliances consume oxygen
during operation. It is important that you supply
a source of fresh air to your unit while burning.
A slightly opened window is sufficient for the
purpose. If you also have a fireplace in your
home, a downdraft may be created by your
Regency Stove causing a draft down your
chimney. If this occurs, slightly open a window
near your unit.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit, or any part
of the chimney connector starts to glow, you
are over firing. Stop loading fuel immediately
and close the draft control until the glow has
completely subsided.
14.
Green or wet wood is not recommended for
your unit. If you must add wet or green fuel,
open the draft control fully until all moisture has
been dispersed by the intense fire. Once all
moisture has been removed, the draft control
may be adjusted to maintain the fire.
15.
If you have been burning your stove on a low
draft, use caution when opening the door. After
opening the damper, open the door a crack, and
allow the fire to adjust before fully opening the
door.
16.
The controls of your unit or the air supply pas-
sages should not be altered to increase firing
for any reason.
WARNING
Fireplace Inserts equipped with doors
should be operated only with doors
fully closed. If doors are left partly open,
gas and flame may be drawn out of the
fireplace stove opening, creating risks
from both fire and smoke.
DRAFT CONTROL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST FIRE
Primary Air Damper
