Regency Fireplace Products Contura Ri50, Owners & Installation Manual

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Following loads: Max. 2 pieces,
Max. log length 16" First and second load
Adding wood
Cleaning your chimney
It is very important to build up the fire. Use small split pieces after the
lighting stage to establish a hot coal bed. The first and second loads of
wood after lighting, it is recommended to use 3 pieces of wood to build
up a proper glowing bed of embers and get the fireplace to operating
temperature. When a proper glowing bed of embers is achieved, you
can continue to add 2 pieces of wood at a time.
Ensure all fuel is properly seasoned and dry.
1. Open the door.
2. Insert one piece of split wood diagonally on the bottom and place
the remaining logs on top.
WARNING: It is very important NOT TO overfire the unit. Adding
excessive fuel and overfiring will causedamage to the unit
and therefore, void the warranty.
Both the chimney and the appliance must be inspected and cleaned regularly to maintain
performance and to reduce risk of creosote build up. For chimney cleaning you will need to consider
the following:
• Proper brush designed for the 6" diameter chimney.
• Remove all baffles within firebox and clean.
• Access to the chimney cap. Remove and clean chimney from the top down.
• Inspect flashing, cap, chimney connections. Clean interior of firebox, bricks, baffles.
operating instructions