Regency Fireplace Products Contura Ri50, Owners & Installation Manual

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During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. The
fireplace features a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash.
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. 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.
3. Never start a fire if the ash grate and ash drawer are not in place.
This will cause over firing which can cause excessive warping of
the fireplace. Evidence of over firing can void the warranty on
your fireplace.
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.
5. CAUTION : DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.
6. Do not operate with door open. Possible consequences of
operation with firing door open.
1.
CAUTION
: 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
fireplace.
4. If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke spillage as this may
set off a false alarm.
5. Do not overfire heater. If the chimney connector, flue baffle or
the fireplace top begin to glow, you are over firing. Stop adding
fuel. Over firing can cause extensive damage to your fireplace
including warping and premature steel corrosion. Over firing 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. Clean the chimney once every two
months.
7. Your Contura fireplace can be very hot. You may be seriously
burned if you touch the fireplace while it is operating, keep
children, clothing and furniture away. Warn children of the burn
hazard.
8. The fireplace consumes air while operating, provide adequate
ventilation with an air duct or open a window while the fireplace 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. Do not connect your unit to any air distribution duct.
1 2. This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher
efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning
air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to
green or freshly cut hardwoods.
13. Do not place wood, paper, furniture, drapes or other
combustibles near the appliance.
14.
CAUTION:
Do not operate with broken glass.
CAUTION: Do not abuse glass doors such as striking or slamming
shut.
CAUTION: Do not use substitute materials.
CAUTION:
Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and
furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.
Safety guidelines and warnings
Ash disposal
CAUTION:
Do not use chemicals as fluids to start fire!
operating instructions