Regency F1100/F3100 Freestanding Woodstove
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operating instructions
1)
Remove the two screws from the top of the
fan housing.
2)
Slide the fan up into the rear heat shield.
3)
After aligning holes, secure the fan to the rear
heat shield using the two screws removed
earlier.
Note: The connection cord should not be
in contact with any hot surfaces.
Read the operating instructions for the fan
before using.
Pull - Open Push - Closed
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
With your unit now correctly installed and safety
inspected by your local authority, you are now ready
to start a fire. Before establishing your first fire, it
is important that you fully understand the operation
of your draft control.
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance or to
disregard the information contained in this
section can cause serious permanent damage
to the unit and void your warranty!!
FIRST FIRE
When your installation is completed and inspected
you are ready for your first fire.
1)
Open control fully.
2)
Open firebox door and build a small fire using
paper and dry kindling. Secure door on the
firebox and wait a few minutes for a good updraft
in the flue to establish the fire. (Leaving the
door slightly open will help your fire start more
rapidly.)
CAUTION: Never leave unit unattended if
door is left open. This procedure is for fire
start-up only, as unit may overheat if door
is left open for too long.
3)
With the draft still in the fully open position add
two or three seasoned logs to your fire. Form a
trench in the ash bed to allow air to reach the
rear of the firebox prior to closing the door.
4)
After about 15 to 20 minutes, when your wood
has begun to burn strongly, adjust your draft
control down to keep the fire at a moderate
level.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in a
cold stove. Always warm your stove up
slowly!
5)
Once a bed of coals has been established, you
may adjust the draft control to a low setting to
operate the unit at its most efficient mode.
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
stove at its maximum setting, and only after the
metal has been warmed.
7)
For the first few days, the stove will give off an
odour from the paint. This is to be expected as
the high temperature paint becomes seasoned.
Windows and/or doors should be left open to
provide adequate ventilation while this tempo-
rary condition exists. Burning the stove at a
very high temperature the first few times may
damage the paint. Burn fires at a moderate
level the first few days.
WARNING
Fireplace Stoves equipped with
doors should be operated only with
doors fully closed. If doors are left
partly open, gas and flame may be
drawn out of the fireplace stove
opening, creating risks from both
fire and smoke.
When operated with doors open the
manufacturer supplied screen must
be used.
DRAFT CONTROL
Both the primary and air wash drafts are control
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led by the control rod located on the left side
of the unit (when facing the unit). To increase
your draft - pull open, and to decrease - push
closed. All units have a secondary draft system
that continually allows combustion air to the
induction ports at the top of the firebox, just
below the flue baffle.
Important:
If you are using room air for com-
bustion, make sure that the back cover plate
at the rear of the pedestal is not installed. The
cover plate must be installed on the unit if your
stove is located in a mobile home or if using
outside air.
How to Light & Maintain a Wood Stove Fire
8)
Do not place anything on the stove 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-estab-
lished. 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 Stove causing a draft down your
chimney. If this occurs, slightly open a window
near your unit.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit,
flue baffle or any part of the chimney
connector starts to glow, you are over-
firing. 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 stove 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-
sages should not be altered to increase firing
for any reason.
