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FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4

919-715c

Cascades™

I1500

Wood Insert

06.09.20

Owners & Installation Manual

Installer:

Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner:

Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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Page 1: ...ert 06 09 20 Owners Installation Manual Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference www regency fire com French Manual https bit ly 2ykr3O7 Manuel en Français https bit ly 2ykr3O7 0219WN025S Tested by ...

Page 2: ...inst federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed CAUTION BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS WOOD PRESERVATIVES METAL FOILS COAL PLASTIC GARBAGE SULPHUR OR OIL MAY DAMAGE THE CATALYST This heater is designed to burn natural wood only Higher efficiencies and lowe...

Page 3: ...e 10 Installation Into a Factory Built Fireplace 10 Faceplate Trim Optional 11 Bottom Faceplate Fan Support Installation 11 Fan Blower 15 Brick Installation 16 Glass Replacement 17 Wood door handle assembly 18 Stainless steel smoke deflector installation 19 Seasoned wood 20 Bypass operating handle monitor 20 Operation Operating Instructions 21 Draft Control 21 First Fire 21 Fan Operation 22 Ash Di...

Page 4: ...BUSTION ATTENTION LE CATALYSEUR DE POSTCOMBUSTION EST FRAGILE LE MANIPULER AVEC PRÉ CAUTION LA PERFORMANCE DU CATALYSEUR AINSI QUE SA DURÉE DE VIE N ONT PAS ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉES POUR L ATTRIBUTION DE LA CERTIFICATION PIÈCES OBLIGATOIRES POUR L INSTALLATION GAINE DE CHEMINÉE HOMOLOGUÉE EN ACIER INOXYDABLE DE 5 5 PO 140mm ou 6 PO 152mm PIÈCE EN OPTION VENTILATEUR PIÈCE NO 172 917 CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUE...

Page 5: ...sert 5 5 dimensions 1 1 2 38mm WITH STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR 6 152mm Diameter STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5 5 140mm or 6 152mm flue Measurement from back of faceplate to fuel door opening ...

Page 6: ...d Insert 6 dimensions 1 1 2 38mm WITH OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR 6 152mm Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5 5 140mm or 6 152mm flue Measurement from back of faceplate to fuel door opening ...

Page 7: ...R INSERT 1 Read all instructions before installing and using your fireplace insert Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer s installation and operating instructions 2 Check your local building codes Build ing 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 inst...

Page 8: ...tion and hearth will meet the standards for clear ance to combustibles Your hearth extension must be made from a non combustible material Extending 16 for US and 18 for Canada measured from the fuel loading door Unit I1500 Adjacent Side Wall to Side A Mantel to Top of Unit B Top Facing to Top of Unit C Side Facing D Minimum Hearth Extension E Minimum Hearth Side Extension F To Top of Unit G 15 381...

Page 9: ...ass rod Flue Adaptor Bypass Rod Clip NOTE The catalyst and the two bolts to secure the adaptor to the unit are packaged with the unit in the manual package List of Tools required Tin snips Pull rod supplied with unit 1 2 socket ratchet 3 8 open face wrench 7 16 socket ratchet 2 Install flex liner into existing chimney as per liner manufacturer s specifications Ensure that the notch on the adapter ...

Page 10: ... floor of your fireplace is below the level of the fireplace opening adjust the insert s levelling bolts to accommodate the difference When additional shimming is required use non combustible masonry or steel shims 5 Measure approximately the alignment of the flue liner with the position of the smoke outlet hole on the insert to check for possible offset If an offset is required use the appropriat...

Page 11: ...nd Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov FACEPLATE TRIM FAN OPTIONAL BOTTOM FACEPLATE FAN SUPPORT INSTALLATION Regular Faceplate Dimensions shown with bottom faceplate fan support attached Oversize Faceplate Dimensions shown with bottom faceplate fan support attached 38 965mm 44 1118mm 26 3 8 670mm 30 3 8 772mm 34 3 8 874mm 38 3 8 975mm 8 203mm maximum maximum 8 203mm 38 965mm 44 1118mm 26 3 8 ...

Page 12: ... holder can then be slid into the tool bracket as shown Digital monitor operating door tool bracket Tool holder slid into tool bracket Tool holder Diagram 2A Rear View 4 Position the assembled faceplate side and top to the insert Ensure to align the draft rod into the opening of the faceplate as well as the side faceplate slots with the bolts in the mounting brackets as shown in Diagram 3 5 Measur...

Page 13: ...e completed faceplate trim assembly to the insert Ensure to align the side faceplate slots with the hex bolts in the mounting brackets and tighten to secure in place Secure the Regency logo plate to the bottom of the faceplate Diagram 5 Diagram 6 Shown with Optional Bottom Faceplate Regular Oversize Faceplate Trim Installation Black Trim included with Regular Oversize Faceplate or Bottom Faceplate...

Page 14: ...ng screws See Diagram 9 Diagram 9 Rear Bottom View Note Fan not exactly as shown 18 Secure the bottom faceplate to the 3 sided faceplate using the 4 supplied bolts washers 19 Discard both side trims that were included with the regular oversize faceplate and replace with the new extended trims supplied with the fan support bottom faceplate Cut to desired length 20 Fit the trim assembly over the fac...

Page 15: ...ire from fan 8 Groun Lug d Star washer Nut Nut Star washer Grounding Lug Detail CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnec tion when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three pronged grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a prop er...

Page 16: ...ositions Do not use a grate LyTherm sheet Order of firebrick install a Rear Firebrick b Firebox floor install brick over LyTherm Sheet c Right and left side Firebricks Fire bricks Size 1 4 1 4 x 7 2 4 1 2 x 7 3 9 x 4 1 2 4 9 x 2 5 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 6 4 1 4 x 8 7 3 1 2 x 2 1 4 1 4 6 5 3 7 2 ITEM NO PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 7 RD 14287 2 3 500 x2 2500 BRICK 6 RD 14286 2 4 250 x 8 000 x 30 DEG BRICK 5 ...

Page 17: ... your glass by impact purchase your replacement from an authorized Regency dealer only Remove the door from the stove and remove the screws securing the glass retainer Position the glass in the door make sure that the glass gasketing will properly seal your unit and replace the retainer it should rest on the gasket not the glass Tighten securely but do not wrench down on the glass as this may caus...

Page 18: ...s not creating a tight seal a washer can be removed Recheck door to ensure there is still a tight seal Repeat steps if door seal is still not tight until a tight seal has been achieved The handle should be approximately in the 8 o clock position when door is fully closed Diagram 3 2 Place the door onto the hinges and then place the door handle through the opening on the door as shown in Diagram 2 ...

Page 19: ...n off both bolts and slide deflector downward push deflector to the back wall of the unit and manoeuver out Install new deflector and hand tighten bolts Ensure positive location of the deflector prior to hand tightening WARNING Operation of the unit with out proper installation of smoke deflector will void warranty Smoke deflector installed with 2 bolts Note This is a cutaway view from the back of...

Page 20: ... longer in damp climates There are a few ways to tell if wood is dry enough to burn efficiently Use as many indicators as possible to judge the dryness of the firewood your are considering Here are ways to judge firewood moisture Using a moisture meter select the species of fuel and then penetrate the pins into a split piece Ideal moisture and seasoned firewood should be less than 20 moisture cont...

Page 21: ... the first few fires keep the combustion rate at a moderate level and avoid a large fire Only after 5 or 6 such fires can you operate the stove at its maximum setting and only after the metal has been warmed Left Open Right Closed Outward Open Inward Closed Primary Air Damper Bypass Damper DRAFT CONTROL Both the primary and air wash drafts are controlled by the control slide located on the front l...

Page 22: ...D WARNINGS CAUTION DO NOT USE CHEMICALS FOR FLUIDS TO START FIRE 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 Donotburnanyquantitiesofpaper gar...

Page 23: ...hanical Cracks Combustor mishandled or abused Distortion of combustor holder Handle combustor with care Replace if necessary Replace combustor is large pieces are missing replace any warped stove parts as well Plugging Creosote Burning wet pitchy woods or burning large loads of small diameter wood with the combustor in the operating position without light off ever occurring Burn dried seasoned woo...

Page 24: ... 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 4 A small hot fire is preferable to a large smoul dering one that can deposit creosote within the system 5 The chimney and chimney connector should be inspectedatleastonceeverytwomonthsduring the heating season to determine is a creosote ...

Page 25: ...cally maintain temperatures in excess of 500F and often reach temperatures in excess of 1000F If catalyst temperatures are not in within refer to Catalyst trouble shooting section of this manual You can get an indication of whether the catalyst is working by compar ing the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is going through the combustor and catalyst light off has been achieved to ...

Page 26: ... Remove stainless steel smoke deflector See instructions in this manual 3 Remove the front secondary air tube with pliers as shown below Note to make it easier to remove the air tubes first remove both the bottom right base brick and right side wall brick 4 Remove left and right baffle brackets removal of left baffle bracket shown below COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL REPLACEMENT 5 Remove the right and...

Page 27: ...ee catalyst removal instructions for details then remove the remaining 2 tubes Secondary Air Tubes 5 To reinstall or replace first slide left side of tube into hole on left side air channel Align tab on right side air channel with notch on right hand end of air tube Firmly grip center of air tube with vise grips use hammer to tap vise grips from left to right until the tube bottoms out into the ai...

Page 28: ...pening Thentakeretainerandslide into position securing the flame shield Tighten the two 7 16 bolts You have now completed the install of the catalyst bypass rod and flue adaptor Diagram 14 Catalyst in square support Install square support and catalyst into cartridge Install flame shield into rear flange and reinstall locking clip removed in Step 1 4 Now proceed with faceplate installation instruc ...

Page 29: ... DO NOT LUBRICATE Inspect and clean chimney Annual professional chimney cleaning recommended Thermostat Probe The thermostat probe that is inserted into the opening above the insert must be cleaned at least once a year Use 220 sand paper to clean probe Access to the probe can be done in 2 ways by removing the catalyst as this will be exposed once the catalyst is removed by removing the faceplate H...

Page 30: ... 9 1 8 X 15 5 8 13 936 241 replacement Glass Gasket Sold per foot 4 Feet required 14 846 570 Door Gasket Repair Kit 15 075 077F Glass Retainer 16 948 920 Black Hinge Caps Set of 2 16 948 079BN Nickel Hinge Cap Each 17 650 084 Door Spacer Each 18 075 064 Andiron Bracket Each 19 075 063F Andiron Each 20 075 040 Side Baffle Cover Each 21 075 041 Baffle Holder Each 22 106 129 Control Tool 23 911 185 D...

Page 31: ...I1500 Regency Wood Insert 31 31 parts list MAIN ASSEMBLY 27 1 See Catalyst Assembly in Manual under Parts List 22 2 18 21 21 4 17 16 8 5 26 6 3 19 24 23 9 11 25 9 15 13 10 14 12 7 20 20 ...

Page 32: ... x 8 000 x 30 DEG BRICK 5 802 147 1 3 500 x 4 500 BRICK 4 802 152 2 2 000 x 9 000 BRICK 3 902 111 3 9 000 x 4 500 STANDARD BRICK 2 RD 14289 2 4 500 x 7 000 BRICK 1 RD 14288 2 4 250 x 7 000 BRICK BRICK PANELS 172 960 I1500 Brick Kit Complete Fire bricks Size 1 4 1 4 x 7 2 4 1 2 x 7 3 9 x 4 1 2 4 9 x 2 5 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 6 4 1 4 x 8 7 3 1 2 x 2 1 4 ...

Page 33: ...6 8 10 11 3 Part Description 1 075 101 Catalyst slide 2 075 102 Gasket bracket 3 075 104 Long shield bracket 5 936 236 Rope gasket 1 2 diameter 6 075 043 Rod lock 8 075 531 5 83 diameter combustor assembly 10 075 044 Cat cradle 11 075 105 Offset flame shield 12 075 103 Rod clip lock ...

Page 34: ...ersize 61 64 65 60 62 58 59 60 Faceplate Right Side Regular Oversize 61 Faceplate Left Side Regular Oversize 62 Faceplate Top Regular Oversize 64 Bottom 1 Piece Faceplate 65 Fan Support N S 171 570 Black Perimeter Trim Black Regular Faceplate N S 171 572 Black Perimeter Trim Black Oversize Faceplate N S 948 223 Regency Logo Plate N S 171 526 Faceplate Mounting Brackets Each N S 171 546 Faceplate H...

Page 35: ...I1500 Regency Wood Insert 35 35 notes ...

Page 36: ...ng 1 Catalyst Combustor 10 Years Prorated Venting Chimney 1 Screens 1 See specific warranty details in regards to the catalyst combustor in unit manual 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 ...

Page 37: ...rrect chimney components including but not limited to 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 kiln dried wood lack of regular mainte...

Page 38: ... so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Customers located outside the U S should consult their local provincial or national legal 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 all warranty and service In the event the authorized selling dealer is unable to prov...

Page 39: ...er 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 made in ...

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Page 41: ...he ten 10 year period 4 Second replacement at 50 off retail within the original ten 10 years 5 Subsequent replacements or if ten 10 year coverage has expired at full retail price 6 The catalytic combustor must not have been mechanically abused nor must the wrong fuels have been used in the appliance 7 All claims must be accompanied by clear photos of the catalytic combustor showing all damage and ...

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Page 44: ..._____________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________ Date Installed _______________________________________________________ Serial No ___________________________________________________________ Printed in Canada Regency is a trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd Copyright 2020 FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd All r...

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