Regency Wood Insert & Hearth Heater
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MAINTENANCE
6)
Do not permit creosote or soot buildup in the
chimney system. Check and clean chimney
at regular intervals.
7)
Your Regency Insert can be very hot. You
may be seriously burned if you touch the
insert while it is operating. Warn children of
the burn hazard.
8)
The insert consumes air while operating,
provide adequate ventilation with an air
duct or open a window while the insert is
in use.
9)
Do not use grates, irons or other methods
for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the
bricks.
10)
Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15
seconds prior to slowly opening the door
when refuelling the fire.
11)
Do not connect your unit to any air distribu-
tion duct.
12)
Your insert should burn dry, standard fire-
wood only. The use of “mill ends” is discour-
aged as this fuel can easily overheat your
insert. Evidence of excessive overheating
will void your warranty. As well, a large
portion of sawmill waste is chemically
treated lumber, which is illegal to burn in
many areas. Chemically treated fire logs
also must not be burned in your insert.
13)
Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from
your unit.
14)
Do not burn salt drift wood as it will corrode
your unit and void the warranty.
15)
Do not operate the unit if the glass is broken
or missing. Do not operate the unit if the
gasketing is worn out and not sealing the
door or the glass.
It is very important to carefully maintain your
insert, including burning seasoned wood and
maintaining a clean stove and chimney 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 insert require no lubrication.
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which form creosote when
combined with moisture. The creosote vapors
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 make an extremely hot fire.
Removal for Cleaning etc.
Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes
is usually not required if a proper installation
has been done. In the event that removal is re-
quired, be sure not to damage any parts needed
for re-installation. In most cases removal and
replacement of the baffle system should allow
full access for cleaning.
WARNING: Things to remember in case
of chimney fire
:
1) Close draft control
2) Call the Fire Department
Ways to Prevent and
Keep Unit Free of Creosote
1)
Burn insert with draft control wide open for
about 15 minutes every morning during burn-
ing season. This helps to prevent creosote
deposits within the heating system.
2)
Burn insert with draft control wide open for
about 10 - 15 minutes every time you add
fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve
the charcoal stage faster and burns up any
wood vapors 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.
5)
Check the chimney at least twice a month
during the burning season for creosote
build-up.
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 needed.
MAINTENANCE OF
GOLD-PLATED DOORS
The gold electroplated finish on the doors
requires little maintenance, and need only be
cleaned with a damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive
materials or chemical cleaners, as they may
harm the finish and void the warranty.
DOOR GASKET
If the door gasket requires replacement, 7/8"
diameter material must be used. A proper high
temperature gasket adhesive is required. A
gasket repair kit, Part # 846-570 is available
from your local Regency dealer.
DOOR 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 as shown.
GLASS CLEANING
Only clean your glass window when it is cool.
Your local retailer can supply you with special
glass cleaner if plain water and a soft cloth does
not remove all deposits.
GLASS
REPLACEMENT
Your Regency Insert is supplied with 5 mm.
Neoceram 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.
GLASS REMOVAL
Allow the stove to cool before removing or replac-
ing glass. Remove the door from the insert and
remove the glass retainer. Use caution when
removing broken glass to prevent injury.
When placing the replacement glass in the
door, make sure that the glass gasketing will
properly seal your unit. Replace the retainer
and tighten securely, but do not wrench down
on the glass as this may cause breakage. Do
not substitute materials. If your glass door does
break, do not continue to use your unit until it
has been replaced.
Cleaning & Maintaining Your Wood Stove
