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Regency CI1200 / CI1250 Wood Cast Insert

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Overfi ring can cause extensive damage to your 

stove including warpage and premature steel 
corrosion. Overfi ring will void your warranty.

8)

  Do not permit creosote or soot buildup in the 

chimney system. Check and clean chimney at 
regular intervals.  

9)

  Your Regency Insert can be very hot.  You 

may be seriously burned if you touch the insert 
while it is operating. Warn children of the burn 
hazard. Keep furniture and clothing away. 

10)

 The insert consumes air while operating,  pro-

vide adequate ventilation with an air duct or 
open a window while the insert is in use.

11)

 Do not use grates, irons or other methods for 

supporting fuel. Burn directly on the bricks.

12) 

Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds 
prior to slowly opening the door when refuelling 
the fi re.

13)

 Do not connect your unit to any air distribution 

duct.

14) 

Your insert should burn dry, standard fi rewood 
only. The use of “mill ends” is discouraged as 
this fuel can easily overheat your insert. Evi-
dence of excessive overheating will void your 
warranty.  As well, a large portion of sawmill 
waste is chemically treated lumber, which is il-
legal to burn in many areas. Chemically treated 
fi re logs also must not be burned in your insert.

15)

 Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from 

your unit.

16)

 Do not burn salt drift wood as it will corrode 

your unit and void the warranty.

17)

 Do not strike or slam the glass door shut as 

this may cause the glass to break.

18)

 Do not operate the unit if the glass is broken or 

missing. Do not operate the unit if the gasket-
ing is worn out and not sealing the door or the 
glass.

It is very important to carefully maintain your insert, 
including burning seasoned wood and maintain-
ing a clean stove and chimney system.  Have the 
chimney cleaned before the burning season and as 
necessary during the season, as creosote deposits 
may build up rapidly.  Moving parts of your insert 
require no lubrication.

ASH DISPOSAL

During constant use, ashes should be removed 
every few days. Please take care to prevent the 
build-up of ash around the start-up air housing 
located inside the fi rebox. 

DO NOT ALLOW ASHES TO BUILD UP TO THE 
LOADING DOORS.  

Only remove ashes when the fi re has died down. 
Even then, expect to fi nd a few hot embers. Always 
leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom of the 
fi rebox. This helps in easier starting and a more 
uniform burn of your fi re.

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a 
tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should 
be placed on a noncombustible fl oor or on the 
ground, well away from all combustible materials, 
pending fi nal 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.

SOME SAFETY 

GUIDELINES

1)

  Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuels, 

kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar liquids 
or chemicals to start or ‘freshen up’ a fi re in your 
insert. Keep all such liquids well away from the 
heater while it is in use.

2)

  Never use alternate fuels such as charcoal 

that have the possibility of generating carbon 
monoxide.

3)

  Keep the door closed during operation and 

maintain all seals in good condition.

4)

  Do not burn large quantities of paper in your 

insert.

5)

  Do not burn garbage or fl ammable fl uids.

6)

  If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke 

spillage as this may set off a false alarm.

7)

 Do not overfi re your insert. If the insert or its 

fl ue  baffl e begin to glow, you are overfi ring.  
Stop adding fuel and close the draft control. 

CREOSOTE

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and 
other organic vapors, which form creosote when 
combined with moisture. The creosote vapors 
condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a 
slow-burning  fi re.  As a result, creosote residue 
accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited, this 
creosote can make an extremely hot fi re.

Removal for Cleaning etc.

Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes is 
usually not required if a proper installation has been 
done. In the event that removal is required, be sure 
not to damage any parts needed for re-installation. 
In most cases removal and replacement of the 
baffl e system should allow full access for cleaning.

WARNING:   Things to remember in case 
of chimney fi re

:

1)  Close draft control
2)  Call the Fire Department

Ways to Prevent and 

Keep Unit Free of Creosote

1)

  Burn insert with draft control wide open for 

about 15 minutes every morning during burn-
ing season.  This helps to prevent creosote 
deposits within the heating system.

2)

  Burn insert with draft control wide open for about 

10 - 15 minutes every time you add fresh wood. 
This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal 
stage faster and burns up any wood vapors 
which might otherwise be deposited within the 
system.

3)  Only burn seasoned wood!  

Avoid burning 

wet or green wood. Seasoned wood has been 
dried at least one year.

4)

  A small hot fi re is preferable to a large smoul-

dering one that can deposit creosote within the 
system.

5)

  Check the chimney at least twice a month during 

the burning season for creosote build-up.

6)

  Have chimney system and unit cleaned by 

competent chimney sweeps twice a year during 
the fi rst year of use and at least once a year 
thereafter or when needed.

Summary of Contents for Alterra CI1200

Page 1: ...C Canada V4G 1H4 918 893a CI1200 CI1250 Alterra Wood Inserts 01 19 11 Owner s Installation Manual Tested by Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference ...

Page 2: ... REGENCY DEALER in your area Keep those REGENCY FIRES burning SAFETY NOTE If this Insert is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation instructions contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area The authority having jurisdiction such as municipal building department fire department fire p...

Page 3: ...alling Your Insert 11 Installation Into a Masonry Fireplace 13 Installation Into a Factory Built Fireplace 13 Stainless steel smoke deflector Installation 14 Cast faceplate installation 15 3 piece backing plate installation 18 Door reversal 19 Brick Flue Baffle Secondary Air Tube Installation 20 Firebrick Assembly 20 Draft Control 20 First Fire 21 Fan Operation CS1250 Only 22 Cord reversal 22 Ash ...

Page 4: ...ES CUTANÉES LIRE CETTE ÉTIQUETTE CAUTION ATTENTION ADJACENT SIDEWALL A 15in 380mm MANTLE B 20in 510mm TOP FACING C 14in 355 mm SIDE FACING D 7 375in 185mm INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN MASONRY FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION ...

Page 5: ...TION AGENCY CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH JULY 1990 PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 2010 2011 2012 Duplicate Serial MADE IN CANADA 367 DATE OF MANUFACTURE INSTALLER ET UTILISER SELONS LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT INSTALLER ET UTILISER DANS UN FOYER DE MACONNERIE OU PRÉFAB RIQUÉ APPELER VOTRE INSPECTEUR DE BÂTIMENT OU LE DÉPARTMENT D INCENDIE LOCAL POUR L...

Page 6: ... 498mm 9 9 16 15 381mm 18 13 16 478mm 17 11 16 449mm 22 9 16 574mm 244mm 21 3 8 543mm 15 1 16 383mm 9 15 16 250mm NOTE Before assembling your In sert use these dimensions to ensure appropriate clear ances will be met refer to Masonry and Factory Built Fireplace Clearances sec tion DIMENSIONS 6 152mm Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR 171 936 14 1 8 from flue centerline to rear of faceplate 16 15 16 430m...

Page 7: ... 22 13 16 579mm 250mm NOTE Before assembling your In sert use these dimensions to ensure appropriate clear ances will be met refer to Masonry and Factory Built Fireplace Clearances sec tion UNIT DIMENSIONS CI1250 WITH STANDARD BLOWER 6 152mm Diameter STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR 171 932 6 152mm Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR 171 936 14 1 8 from flue centerline to rear of faceplate 16 15 16 430mm ...

Page 8: ...t Insert DIMENSIONS OPTIONAL BACKING PLATE DIMENSIONS 40 1016mm 40 1016mm 37 940mm 37 914mm 29 1 2 749mm 27 686mm 26 660mm 23 5 8 600mm CI1250 Standard CI1250 Custom Minimum Dimensions CI1200 Custom Minimum Dimensions CI1200 Standard ...

Page 9: ...ower 1 Read all instructions before installing and us ing your fireplace insert Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer s installation and operating instructions 2 Check your local building codes Building Inspection Department You may require a permit before installing your insert Be aware that local codes and regulations may override some items in the manual WARNING Careless installa...

Page 10: ... C 1 25 therefore Rbrick 1 C 1 1 25 0 80 1 8 mineralboardofk 0 29 therefore Rmin bd 1 0 29 x 0 125 0 431 Total R Rbrick Rmineral board 0 8 0 431 1 231 Step c CompareproposedsystemRof1 231tospeci fied R of 0 893 Since proposed system R is greaterthanrequired thesystemisacceptable DEFINITIONS Thermal Conductance C Btu W hr ft2 o F m2 K Thermal Conductivity k Btu inch W Btu hr ft3 o F m K hr ft o F T...

Page 11: ...equired height Secure adaptor using 3 screws 1 in the front and 1 each on the left and right side Flex Liner Diagram 1 Yourinsertisveryheavyandwillrequiretwoorthreepeopletomove it into position Whenhandlingcastparts pleasehandlewithcareastheycanbedamaged 1 Open door to a 45 angle 2 Holding door firmly from top and bottom lift door up and off to remove 3 Lift the unit up onto the Hearth and slide i...

Page 12: ...flue adaptor as shown in diagram 4 While sliding the unit into place pull on the rod to ensure that the flue adaptor is properly engaged See diagram 5 Pull Rod 10 Ensure that the unit is still level 11 To complete the installation and to ensure a secure fit and connection of the flue adaptor to the insert it is essential that the two bolts flat wash ers and lock washers supplied with packaged manu...

Page 13: ...lledaspertherequirements of your local inspection authority Three methods of flue connection are acceptable in most areas these include 1 Positiveflueconnection wherealargeblocking plate and a short connector pipe is used 2 Directflueconnection whereasmallerblocking plate and a connector pipe to the first flue liner tile is used 3 Full flue liner where a stainless steel rigid or flexible liner pip...

Page 14: ... 2 hand tightened bolts To replace the deflector loosen off both bolts and slide defector upward and out Install new defector and hand tighten bolts Ensure positive location of the defector prior to hand tightening WARNING Operation of the unit with out proper installation of smoke deflector will void warranty Smoke deflector is installed through the door opening in location shown in diagram Smoke...

Page 15: ...n below Line up the left side casting bracket with the left side bracket on the unit Note the CI1200 right left sides are reversible 4 Secure the left cast surround with the two bolts removed in Step 2 5 Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to install right cast surround CI1250 Only 3 Install fan controls into left surround with 2 screws as shown below Note Left side faceplate when facing unit will have a notch o...

Page 16: ...ntrol lever to the right so it is out of the way Note If the fan power cord needs to be re routed to the right side of the unit go to step 16 before installing the lower cast surround piece 13 Line up the brackets on the lower cast surround piece with the lower holes in the bracket on the unit Replace two 2 screws removed in step 9 14 Before tightening screws adjust the position of the lower cast ...

Page 17: ...t side of the unit if necessary Before installing the lower cast surround run the cord between the left cast surround and the unit Then run the cord along the lower part of the lower cast surround and out in between the right cast and the unit 17 With the cord re routed follow steps 13 15 to complete the installa tion ...

Page 18: ...he CI1250 2 The pointed end of the screws should be facing the front of the back ing plate 3 Install 2 clips to the back of the top cast faceplate with hex bolts If the unit is already installed remove the top cast faceplate from the unit if access is too difficult see Cast Faceplate Installation in the owners manual for instructions 4 Slide the backing plate over the clips on the back of the cast...

Page 19: ...eakage 3 Remove the 2 bolts securing the door catch assembly to the unit 6 Remove the glass from the door and flip it around 180 so the painted strip is at the bottom of the door 7 Flip the handle around 180 and reattach to the door with 2 botls 4 Flip the door hinge 180 install on the left side of the unit with 2 bolts 5 Reattach the door catch assembly on the right side with 2 bolts from step 3 ...

Page 20: ...to place with a hammer A tighter fit will ensure the tube will not move when the unit is burning 2 Slide the left baffle brick over the front air tube and then slide it back over the rear air tube 3 Tilt the left baffle brick up on top of the side channel and it will leave enough room to posi tion the right baffle brick in the same manner as Step 1 above Then reposition the left baffle brick flat ...

Page 21: ...left open to provide adequate ventilation while this tempo rary condition exists Burning the insert 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 insert top during the curing process This may result in damage to your paint finish 9 Duringthefirstfewhoursitmaybemoredifficult to start the fire As y...

Page 22: ...r Low for fan speed The automatic temperature sensor will engage the blower when the unit is at temperature and will shut off the blower once the fire has gone out and the unit has cooled to below a useful heat output range To manually operate the fan system push the first switch to Man and second switch to either high or Low This will bypass the sensing device and allow full control of the fan Sw...

Page 23: ... a noncombustible 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 theyshouldberetainedintheclosedcontaineruntil all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste should not be placed in the ash container SOME SAFETY GUIDELINES 1 Neverusegasoline gasolinetypelanternfuels kerosene charco...

Page 24: ... care fully swing open and check the clearance to the Right Hand Cast Side Iftightorrubbing loosenthe 7 16nutsandadjusttheclearance and then re tighten GLASS REPLACEMENT Allow the stove to cool before removing or replacing glass Remove the door from the stove and remove the glass retainer Use caution when removing broken glass to avoid injury When placing the replacement glass in the door make sur...

Page 25: ...fires Removal of the spacer washer shown in the diagram below will allow the catch to be moved closer to the door frame causing a tighter seal Remove and replace the nuts washer and spacer as shown TO REMOVE THE FAN 1 See next page Maintenance The sealed bearings are lubricated there is no need to lubricate them further Extra lubricant will cause more lint and dust buildup causing the bearings to ...

Page 26: ...ve two 2 screws with 3 16 Allen Key to remove lower cast sur round set aside on a soft surface 4 Lift fan housing up off pins on floor of unit 5 Remove fan from unit 9 To install fan reverse Steps 8 1 6 Remove 3 screws to remove fan heat shield 7 Slide back the protect sheath on the wiring disconnect the black red and white wires 8 Disconnect the ground wire located on the left side of the fan hou...

Page 27: ...area of the door on a cold stove close the door Try to remove the paper by pulling The paper should not pull out easily if it does try adjusting the door latch if that doesn t solve the problem replace the door gasket Inspect condition and seal of Glass Gasket Door Gasket Perform paper test replace gasket if required Check and lubricate door hinge latch Use only high temperature anti seize lube ie...

Page 28: ...ws set of 2 6 Screws 10 24 x 3 8 9 156 514 Door Handle Assembly 11 156 513 Door Catch 12 156 201 Door Assembly Metallic Black no glass 846 570 Med Density Door Gasket Kit 13 156 241 Cast Handle 14 074 954 Air Tube 1 Qty 1 15 033 953 Air Tube 3 4 Qty 1 16 073 955 Baffle 2 set 17 171 932 Standard Flue Adaptor 171 936 Offset Flue Adaptor 18 156 060N Draft plate arm 19 820 483 Stainless smoke deflecto...

Page 29: ...Door Catch 12 156 201 Door Assembly Metallic Black no glass 846 570 Med Density Door Gasket Kit 13 156 241 Cast Handle 14 074 954 Air Tube 1 Qty 1 15 033 953 Air Tube 3 4 Qty 1 16 073 955 Baffle 2 set 17 171 932 Standard Flue Adaptor 171 936 Offset Flue Adaptor 918 893 Manual Not available as a replacement part 1 2 12 19 5 11 18 20 13 9 18 910 140 3 way switch 19 910 157 P Fan Assembly 20 156 060N...

Page 30: ... Bottom Surround Not available as a replacement part FIREBRICK Part Description 156 960 Complete Brick Set 1 Brick Regular Full Size 1 1 4 x 4 1 2 x 9 2 Brick Partial 1 1 4 x 2 x 9 3 Brick Partial 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 x 9 4 Brick Partial 1 1 4 x 4 1 2 x 8 5 Brick Partial 1 1 4 x 4 1 4 x 8 6 Brick Partial 1 1 4 x 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 Not available as a replacement part CI1250 Bottom Surround CI1200 Bottom Surrou...

Page 31: ... or costs of workmanship from unauthorized service persons or dealers At all times FPI reserves the right to inspect product in the field which is claimed to be defective All claims must be submitted to FPI by authorized selling dealers It is essential that all submitted claims provide all of the necessary information including customer name purchase date serial type of unit problem and part or pa...

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