OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ASH DISPOSAL
During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. The Ash Drawer option fea- tures a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash, see "Modular Options" on page 9.
Safety Precautions
Bottom Shield (with Legs) Units: | clothing and furniture away. Warn chil- |
To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide | dren of the burn hazard. |
it out, and carry it away. |
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8) | The stove consumes air while operating, |
| provide adequate ventilation with an air |
| duct or open a window while the stove is |
| in use. |
1)Do not allow ashes to build up to the loading doors! Only remove ashes when the fire has died down. Even then, expect to find a few hot embers.
2)Please take care to prevent the
3)Never start a fire if the ash plug and ash drawer are not in place. This will cause overfiring which can cause excessive warping of the stove. Evidence of overfir- ing can void the warranty on your stove.
4)The firebricks are brittle and can be dam- aged if the plug is replaced carelessly or pieces that are too large are forced through the hole.
Ash Drawer Operating Guideline
1)Only clean ashes out of the stove when the unit has cooled down. Remove the plug by lifting on the handle using the tool provided. The plug may still be warm, use caution. Push the ashes down the hole into the ash drawer, the large pieces can be left in the firebox and burned during the next fire or removed through the door opening.
2)Always leave 1/2 to 1 inch of ash in the bottom of the firebox. This helps in easier starting and a more uniform burn of your fire. Replace ash plug when ashes have been removed.
3)Pedestal Units:
To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide it out. When the drawer is completely out, slide the cover plate over the ash drawer and carry away.
4)When emptying the ash drawer, make sure the ashes are cold. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
5)Before putting the ash drawer back into place, make sure the ash plug is back in place.
Pedestal Units: make sure the cover lid is off.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
AND WARNINGS
1)Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire in your heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
2)Keep the door closed during operation and maintain all seals in good condition.
3)Do not burn any quantities of paper, gar- bage, and never burn flammable fluids such as gasoline, naptha or engine oil in your stove.
4)If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
5)Do not overfire heater. If the chimney con- nector, flue baffle or the stove top begin to glow, you are overfiring. Stop adding fuel and close the draft control. Overfiring can cause extensive damage to your stove including warpage and premature steel corrosion. Overfiring will void your war- ranty.
6)Do not permit creosote or soot
7)Your Regency stove can be very hot. You may be seriously burned if you touch the stove while it is operating, keep children,
9)Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
10)Do not use grates or andirons or other methods for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the bricks.
11)Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds prior to slowly opening the door when refuelling the fire.
12)Do not connect your unit to any air distribu- tion duct.
13)Your woodstove should burn dry, stand- ard firewood only. The use of cut lumber, plywood, “mill ends”, etc. is discouraged as this fuel can easily overheat your woodstove. Evidence of excessive over- heating will void your warranty. As well, a large portion of sawmill waste is chem- ically treated lumber, which is illegal to burn in many areas. Salt drift wood and chem- ically treated fire logs also must not be burned in your woodstoves.
14)Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from your unit. Do not place wood, paper, fur- niture, drapes or other combustibles near the appliance.
15)WARNING: Do not operate without either the Ash Plug properly seated or the Ash Dump Plates screwed in place, excessive temperatures will result.
16)Do not operate with broken glazing.
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.
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