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Regency F1100/F3100 Freestanding Woodstove
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operating instructions
17)
If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low
a setting your unit will not be operating as
efficiently as it can. An easy rule of thumb
says that if your glass is clean, then your flue
is clean and your exhaust is clean. Burn the
stove hot enough to keep your glass clean
and you won't need to clean your flue as
often.
NOTE:
If using a smoke detector, select an
area in the room where the appliance
is located that will not prematurely set
off the smoke detector.
ASH DISPOSAL
During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days. The Ash Drawer option features
a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash,
refer to the "Modular Options" section.
Safety Precautions
1)
Do not allow ashes to build up to the loading
doors! Only remove ashes when the fire has
died down. Even then, expect to find a few
hot embers.
2)
Please take care to prevent the build-up of
ash around the start-up air housing located
inside the stove box, under the loading door
lip.
3)
Never start a fire if the ash plug and ash
drawer are not in place. This will cause
overfiring which can cause excessive warp
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ing of the stove. Evidence of overfiring can
void the warranty on your stove.
4)
The firebricks are brittle and can be damaged
if the plug is replaced carelessly or pieces
that are too large are forced through the
hole.
Ash Drawer Operating Guideline
1)
Only clean ashes out of the stove when the
unit has cooled down. Remove the plug by
lifting on the handle using the tool provided.
The plug may still be warm, use caution.
Push the ashes down the hole into the ash
drawer, the large pieces can be left in the
firebox and burned during the next fire or
removed through the door opening.
2)
Always leave 1/2 to 1 inch of ash in the bottom
of the firebox. This helps in easier starting and
a more uniform burn of your fire. Replace ash
plug when ashes have been removed.
3)
Pedestal Units:
To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide it out.
When the drawer is completely out, slide the cover
plate over the ash drawer and carry away.
Bottom Shield (with Legs) Units:
To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide it out,
and carry it away.
4)
When emptying the ash drawer, make sure
the ashes are cold. Ashes should be placed
in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on
a non - combustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste
should not be placed in the ash container.
5)
Before putting the ash drawer back into place,
make sure the ash plug is back in place.
Pedestal Units: make sure the cover lid is off.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND
WARNINGS
1)
Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern 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 gasoline,
naptha or engine oil in your stove.
4)
If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke
spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
5) Do not overfire heater
. Attempts to achieve
heat output rates that exceed heater design
specifications can result in permanent damage
to the heater. If the chimney connector, flue baffle
or the stove top begin to glow, you are overfir
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ing. Stop adding fuel and close the draft control.
Overfiring can cause extensive damage to your
stove including warpage and premature steel
corrosion. Overfiring will void your warranty.
6)
Do not permit creosote or soot build-up in the
chimney system. Check and clean chimney at
regular intervals. Failure to do so can result in
a serious chimney fire.
7)
Your Regency stove can be very hot. You may be
seriously burned if you touch the stove while it is
operating, keep children, clothing and furniture
away. Warn children of the burn hazard.
8)
The stove consumes air while operating, provide
adequate ventilation with an air duct or open a
window while the stove is in use.
9)
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving
another appliance.
10)
Do not use grates or andirons or other methods
for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the bricks.
11)
Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds
prior to slowly opening the door when refuelling
the fire.
12)
Do not connect your unit to any air distribution
duct.
13)
Your woodstove should burn dry, standard
firewood only. The use of cut lumber, plywood,
“mill ends”, coal, charcoal etc. is prohibited as
this fuel can easily overheat your woodstove.
Evidence of excessive overheating will void your
warranty. As well, a large portion of sawmill
waste is chemically treated lumber, which is
illegal to burn in many areas. Salt drift wood
and chemically treated fire logs also must not
be burned in your woodstoves.
14)
Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from
your unit. Do not place wood, paper, furniture,
drapes or other combustibles near the appliance.
15) WARNING: Do not operate without either
the Ash Plug properly seated or the Ash
FAN OPERATION
Automatic
To operate the fan automatically, push the bottom
switch on the side of the fan housing to "AUTO"
and the top switch to either "HIGH" or "LOW" for
fan speed.
This will allow the fan to turn on as the stove has
come up to operating temperature. It will also shut
the fan system off after the fire has gone out and
the unit cooled to below a useful heat output range.
Manual
To manually operate the fan system push the bottom
switch to "MAN" and the top switch to either "HIGH"
or "LOW". This will bypass the sensing device and
allow full control of the fan.
Switching from "AUTO" to "MAN" or "HIGH" to "LOW"
may be done anytime.
