Regency CI1203 / CI1253 Wood Cast Insert
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operating instructions
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance or to
disregard the informa tion 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 draft control fully.
2)
Open firebox door and build a small fire using
paper and dry kindling, 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 over-heat 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 in its most efficient mode.
6)
During the first couple of hours, keep the com
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bustion rate at a moderate level and avoid a
large fire until the paint is cured. Only then can
you operate the insert at its maximum setting,
and only after the metal has been warmed.
7)
For the first few hours, the insert 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 insert 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 insert top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
9)
During the first few hours it may be more difficult
to start the fire. As you dry out your fire brick
and your masonry flue (if applicable), 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 this
purpose.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit 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 insert 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 should not be altered
to increase firing for any reason.
