Regency Albany Freestanding Wood Fire
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maintenance
6)
During 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
heater at its maximum setting, and only after
the metal has been warmed.
7)
For the first few days, the heater will give off
an odour from the paint. This is to be expected
as the high temperature paint becomes sea-
soned. Windows and/or doors should be left
open to provide adequate ventilation while
this temporary condition exists. Burning the
heater 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 heater top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
9)
During the first few days it may be more difficult
to start the fire. As you dry out your firebrick
and your masonry flue, your draft will increase.
10)
For those units installed at higher elevations or
into sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting
problems may occur. Consult an experienced
dealer or mason on methods of increasing your
draft.
11)
Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
12)
Before opening your door to reload, open draft
fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds until
fire has been re-established. This will minimize
any smoking.
13)
All fuel burning appliances consume oxygen
during operation. It is important that you supply
a source of fresh air to your unit while burning.
A slightly opened window is sufficient for the
purpose. If you also have a fireplace in your
home, a downdraft may be created by your
Regency Heater causing a draft down your
flue. If this occurs, slightly open a window near
your unit.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit, flue baffle or
any part of the flue connector starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Stop loading fuel immediately
and close the draft control until the glow has
completely subsided.
14)
Green or wet wood is not recommended for
your unit. If you must add wet or green fuel,
open the draft control fully until all moisture has
been dispersed by the intense fire. Once all
moisture has been removed, the draft control
may be adjusted to maintain the fire.
15)
If you have been burning your heater on a low
draft, use caution when opening the door. After
opening the damper, open the door a crack,
and allow the fire to adjust before fully opening
the door.
16)
The controls of your unit or the air supply pas-
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapours, which when combined with
moisture, form creosote. The creosote vapours
condense in the relatively cool flue of a slow burn
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ing 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 flue fire:
1. Close all draft and damper controls.
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Ways to Prevent and Keep Unit Free
of Creosote
1)
Burn heater with the draft control wide open
for about 10-15 minutes every morning during
burning season.
2)
Burn heater 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
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dering one that can deposit creosote within the
system.
5)
The flue and flue connector should be inspected
at least once every two months during the heat-
ing season to determine is a creosote buildup
has occurred.
6)
Have flue system and unit cleaned by com
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petent flue 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) it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a flue fire.
WOOD STORAGE
Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or
covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets
of scrap plywood, etc., as uncovered wood can
absorb water from rain or snow, delaying the
seasoning process.
MAINTENANCE
It is very important to carefully maintain your fire
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place heater, including burning seasoned wood
and maintaining a clean heater and flue system.
Have the flue cleaned before the burning season
and as necessary during the season, as creosote
deposits may build up rapidly. Moving parts of your
heater require no lubrication. The integrity of all
heater parts including baffle plates, cast iron liners,
fire bricks, air tubes, air bars, door rope seals, and
door glass is imperative for the correct operation
and longevity of your Regency Wood heater. They
should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced
if they show any signs of undue wear or damage.
Failure of any of these components can damage
the heater and void warranty.
GLASS MAINTENANCE
Your Regency heater is supplied with 5mm Ne-
oceram 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
replacement from an authorized Regency dealer
only, and follow our step-by-step instructions for
replacement.
Allow the heater to cool down before cleaning the
glass, do not clean the glass when it is hot. Do not
use abrasive cleaners.
sages should not be altered to increase firing
for any reason.
17)
If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low a set-
ting your unit will not be operating as efficiently
as it can. An easy rule of thumb says that if your
glass is clean, then your flue is clean and your
exhaust is clean. Burn the heater hot enough
to keep your glass clean and you won't need
to clean your flue as often.
DOOR LATCH
ADJUSTMENT
The door latch may require adjustment as the door
gasket material compresses over time.
Follow the steps below to allow the latch to be
moved closer to the door frame, causing a tighter
seal.
1.
Carefully remove the split pin, Latching Sleeve
and pin from the handle
2.
Spin the door handle anti-clockwise (when look
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ing at the front of the door) to the required depth
3.
Re-install the split pin, Latching Sleeve & pin
into the handle
4.
Adjust the Set Screw to the proper depth to
ensure the handle cannot rotate 360 degrees.
Latching
Sleeve
Pin
Set Screw
Rear View of Door shown
