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Regency CI1203 / CI1253 Wood Cast Insert

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installation

CHIMNEY  
SPECIFICATIONS

Before installing, check and clean your chimney 

system thoroughly. If in doubt about its condition, 

seek professional advice. Your Regency Insert is 

designed for installation into a masonry fireplace 

that is constructed in accordance with the require-

ments of "The Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, 

Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliance", N.F.P.A. 

211, the National Building Code of Canada, or the 

applicable local code requirements.  

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically 

grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the 

absence of local codes, with the National Electrical 

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical 

code, CSA C22.1.

Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5.5" 

(140mm) or 6" (152mm) flue.

This insert must be connected to a code-approved 

masonry chimney or listed factory-built fireplace 

chimney with a direct flue connector into the first 

chimney liner section.  

Requirements for Installing 

Solid-fuel Inserts in Factory-built 
Fireplaces.

1)

  The insert must be tested and meet the require-

ments  of  UL  1482  (U.S.)  and  or  ULC  S628 

(Canada) when tested in a masonry fireplace 

built per ULC S628.

2)

  The factory-built fireplace must be listed per 

UL 127 or ULC S610.

3)

  Clearances obtained from the masonry fireplace 

tests are also relevant for installation in factory-

built fireplaces.

4)

  Installation must include a full height listed 

chimney  liner  type  HT  requirements  (2100 

degree F.) per UL 1777 (U.S.) or ULC S635 

(Canada). The liner must be securely attached 

to the insert flue collar and the chimney top.

5)

  Means must be provided to prevent room air 

passage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace. 

This may be accomplished by sealing the 

damper area around the chimney liner, or 

sealing the fireplace front.

Regency Inserts are constructed with the highest 

quality materials and assembled under strict quality 

control procedures that ensure years of trouble free 

and reliable performance.

It is important that you read this manual thoroughly 

and fully understand the installation and operating 

procedures.  Failure to follow instructions may result 

in property damage, bodily injury or even death. The 

more you understand the way your Regency Insert 

operates, the more enjoyment you will experience 

from knowing that your unit is operating at peak 

performance.

BEFORE INSTALLING 
YOUR INSERT

Note:

 The CI1203 does not include a blower and  

one cannot be added to this appliance.  If a blower 

is required, you must purchase the CI1253 which 

comes with a standard blower.  The CI1253 has 

an increased height to accommodate the blower.

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 installation is the ma-

jor cause of safety hazard.  Check all local 

building and safety codes before installation 

of unit.

3)

  Notify your home insurance company that you 

plan to install a fireplace insert.

4) 

Your fireplace insert is heavy and requires two 

or more people to move it safely.  The insert and 

surrounding structure can be badly damaged 

by mishandling.

5)

  If  your  existing  fireplace  damper  control  will 

become inaccessible once you have installed 

your Regency Insert, you should either remove 

or secure it in the open position.

6)

  Inspect  your  fireplace  and  chimney  prior  to 

installing your insert to determine that it is free 

from cracks, loose mortar or other signs of 

damage. If repairs are required, they should 

be completed before installing your insert.  Do 

not remove bricks or mortar from your masonry 

fireplace.

7)

  Do  not  connect  the  insert  to  a  chimney  flue 

servicing another appliance or an air distribution 

duct.

6)

  Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not 

permitted with the following exceptions; 

 

 

a. 

  external trim pieces which do not affect the 

operation of the fireplace may be removed 

providing they can be stored on or within 

the fireplace for re-assembly if the insert is 

removed.

 

 

b.

  the chimney damper may be removed to 

install the chimney liner.

7)

  Circulating  air  chambers  (i.e.  in  a  steel  fire

-

place liner or metal heat circulator) shall not 

be blocked.

8)

  Means must be provided for removal of the 

insert to clean the chimney flue.

9)

  Inserts that project in front of the fireplace must 

be supplied with appropriate supporting means.

10)

 Installer must mechanically attach the supplied 

label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace 

into which the insert is installed.

FIREPLACE  
SPECIFICATIONS

Your  fireplace  opening  requires  the  following 

minimum sizes:

CI1203

Height:  

19-5/8" (499mm)

Width: 

25" (635mm)

Depth:

(w/ standard flue adaptor) 

15-1/16" (383mm)

(w/ offset flue adaptor)

 

17-11/16" (449mm) 

CI1253

Height:  

23" (584mm)

Width: 

25" (635mm)

Depth:

(w/ standard flue adaptor) 

15-1/16" (383mm)

(w/ offset flue adaptor)

 

17-11/16" (449mm) 

Emissions from burning  wood or gas could 

contain chemicals known to the State of 

California to  cause cancer, birth defects or 

other reproductive harm.

"

WARNING

: This fireplace has been 

converted for use with a wood insert only and 

cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels 

unless all original parts have been replaced, 

and the fireplace re-approved by the authority 

having jurisdiction."

Important: 

The blower to this appliance must be turned 

off  anytime  the  fuel  door  is  opened.  Prior  to 

turning the blower back on, ensure there are no 

embers near the blower which may have fallen 

onto the hearth when the fuel door was opened. 

Once the fuel door is closed, the blower may 

be turned back on.

Summary of Contents for Alterra CI1203

Page 1: ...C Canada V4G 1H4 919 047d CI1203 CI1253 Alterra Wood Inserts 01 30 18 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: ...where the majority of the chimney is within the building envelope and fully lined It is against federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual or if any parts are removed It is against federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual CAUTION BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY...

Page 3: ...ess 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS First Fire 21 Fan Operation CI1253 Only 22 Cord reversal 22 Ash Disposal 23 Some Safety Guidelines 23 Creosote 23 MAINTENANCE Door Gasket 24 Glass Cleaning 2...

Page 4: ... PAS TOUCHER GARDEZ LES EN FANTS VÊTEMENTS ET MEUBLES AU LOIN UN CONTACT AVEC LE PEAU PEUT OC CASIONER DES BRULURES BRÛLURES 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 ...

Page 5: ...OUR AREA JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 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 LES CODES LOCAUX ET POUR INSPECTÉE VOTRE INSTALLATION ET FOY...

Page 6: ...19 9 16 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 17 432mm 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 6 152mm Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR 171 936 14 1 8 from flue centerline to rear of faceplate 16 15 16...

Page 7: ... 16 579mm 250mm 20 1 2 521mm 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 CI1253 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: ... Insert 8 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 CI1253 Standard CI1253 Custom Minimum Dimensions CI1203 Custom Minimum Dimensions CI1203 Standard ...

Page 9: ...on 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 installation is the ma jor cause of safety hazard Check all local buildingandsafetycodesbeforeinstallation of unit 3 Notify your home insurance company t...

Page 10: ...brick 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 Thermal Resistance R...

Page 11: ...required 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 ...

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 man...

Page 13: ...alledaspertherequirements 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 pi...

Page 14: ...h 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 Smok...

Page 15: ... the bracket on the unit as shown 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...

Page 16: ...Move the damper control 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 ...

Page 17: ...routed to the right 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: ... 5 Standard backing plate shown on the 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 ov...

Page 19: ... leakage 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 ...

Page 20: ...into 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 fla...

Page 21: ...e 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...

Page 22: ...w 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 Switch...

Page 23: ...n 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 charc...

Page 24: ...r 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 su...

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: ...move 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 h...

Page 27: ...rews set of 2 6 Screws 10 24 x 3 8 9 156 514 Door Handle Assembly 11 156 007 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 deflec...

Page 28: ... 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 919 047 Manual Not available as a replacement part 1 2 12 19 5 11 18 20 21 13 9 18 910 140 3 way switch 19 910 155 P Fan Assembly 20 156 ...

Page 29: ... 4 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 CI1253 Bottom Surround CI1203 Bottom Surr...

Page 30: ...bly 6 Years Prorated 3 Venting Chimney 1 Screens 1 Conditions Warranty protects against defect in manufacture or FPI factory assembled components only unless herein specified otherwise Any part s found to be defective during the warranty period as outlined above will be repaired or replaced at FPI s option through an accredited distributor dealer or pre approved and assigned agent provided that th...

Page 31: ... cap size or type operator error abuse misuse use of improper fuels such as unseasoned cordwood mill ends construction lumber or debris off cuts treated or painted lumber metal or foil plastics garbage solvents cardboard coal or coal products oil based products waxed cartons compressed pre manufactured logs lack of regular maintenance and upkeep acts of God weather related problems from hurricanes...

Page 32: ...egal codes for additional terms which may be applicable to this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service Customers should contact the authorized selling dealer to obtain warranty service In the event the authorized selling dealer is unable to provide warranty service please contact FPI by mail at the address listed below Please include a brief description of the problem and your address email and t...

Page 33: ...w in order for us to serve you better Warranty Registration Form or Register online immediately at the above Web Site Warranty Details Serial Number required Purchase Date required mm dd yyyy Product Details Product Model required Dealer Details Dealer Name required Dealer Address Dealer Phone Installer Date Installed mm dd yyyy Your Contact Details required Name Address Phone Email For purchases ...

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