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Regency CS1203 Freestanding Wood Stove
MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which when combined with
moisture, form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of
a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this
creosote can result in an extremely hot fire.
WARNING: Things to remember in case of a
chimney fire:
1. Close all draft and damper controls.
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Ways to Prevent and Keep Unit Free of
Creosote
1) Burn stove with the draft control wide open
for about 10-15 minutes every morning during
burning season.
2) Burn stove with draft control wide open for
about 10 - 15 minutes every time you apply
fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve
the charcoal stage faster and burns up any
unburned gas vapours 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 fire is preferable to a large smoul-
dering one that can deposit creosote within the
system.
5) Check the chimney at least twice a month dur-
ing the burning season for creosote build-up.
6) Have chimney system and unit cleaned by
competent chimney sweeps twice a year during
the first year of use and at least once a year
thereafter or when a significant layer of creosote
has accumulated (3 mm/1/8" or more) it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
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 sure that the
glass gasketing will properly seal your unit. Replace
the retainer, it should rest on the gasket not the
glass, and tighten securely with a glass clips and
screws. Do not wrench down on the glass as this
may cause breakage.
Do not use substitute materials. If your glass does
break, do not continue to use your unit until it has
been replaced.
MAINTENANCE
It is very important to carefully maintain your fire-
place stove, including burning seasoned wood and
maintaining 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 stove require no lubrication.
DOOR CATCH
ADJUSTMENT
The door catch may require adjustment as the door
gasket material compresses after a few fires. Re-
moval 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.
DOOR GASKET
If the door gasket requires replacement 7/8" diameter
material must be used. Regency uses AMATEX # 10-
863KR 7/8" dia. gasket. A proper high temperature
gasket adhesive is required. See your Regency
Dealer.
Spacer washers
Lower glass clip
Glass clip screw locations
GLASS MAINTENANCE
Your Regency stove is supplied with 5 mm Neoceram
ceramic glass that will withstand the highest heat
that your unit will produce. In the event that you
break your glass by impact, purchase your replace-
ment from an authorized Regency dealer only, and
follow our step-by-step instructions for replacement.
Allow the stove to cool down before cleaning the
glass, do not clean the glass when it is hot. Do not
use abrasive cleaners.
