Regency Freestanding Woodstove
23
MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapours, which when combined
with moisture, form creosote. The creosote va-
pours 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
smouldering one that can deposit creosote
within the system.
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
fireplace stove, including burning seasoned
wood and maintaining a clean stove and chim-
ney 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.
5)
The chimney and chimney connector should
be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to determine is a
creosote buildup has occured.
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 accu-
mulated (3 mm/1/8" or more) it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney
fire.
MAINTENANCE OF
GOLD-PLATED DOORS
The gold electroplated finish on the door requires
little maintenance, and need only be cleaned
with a damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive ma-
terials or chemical cleaners, as they may harm
the finish and void the warranty.
LATCH ADJUSTMENT
The door latch may require adjustment as the
door gasket material compresses after a few
fires. Removal of the spacer washer, shown
in the diagram below, will allow the latch 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" diam-
eter material must be used. Regency uses AMATEX
# 10-863KR 7/8" dia. gasket (Part #846-570). A
proper high temperature gasket adhesive is
required. See your Regency Dealer.
GLASS MAINTENANCE
Your Regency stove is supplied with 5 mm
Neoceram ceramic glass (Part #846-302) 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 (refer
to Glass Installation section).
Allow the stove to cool down before cleaning
the glass, do not clean the glass when it is hot.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
