MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1)Always turn off the unit before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacuuming at least once a year. When cleaning the logs, use a soft clean paint brush as the logs are fragile and easily damaged.
2)Clean appliance and door with a damp cloth (never when unit is hot). Never use an abrasive cleaner. The glass should be cleaned with a gas fi replace glass cleaner.
The glass should be cleaned when it starts looking cloudy.
3)The heater is fi nished in a heat resistant paint and should only be refinished with heat resistant paint. Regency® uses StoveBright Paint - Metallic Black #6309.
4)Make a periodic check of burner for proper position and condition. Visually check the flame of the burner periodically, making sure the fl ames are steady; not lifting or fl oating. If there is a problem, call a qualifi ed service person.
5)The appliance and venting system must be inspected before use, and at least annually, by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed.
Note: Never operate the appliance without the glass properly secured in place.
6)Donotusethisapplianceifanyparthasbeen under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
7)In the event this appliance has been serviced check that the
8)Verify operation after servicing.
GENERAL VENT
MAINTENANCE
Conduct an inspection of the venting system semiannually. Recommended areas to inspect as follows:
1)Check the Venting System for corrosion in areas that are exposed to the elements. These will appear as rust spots or streaks, and in extreme cases, holes. These components should be replaced immediately.
2)Remove the Cap, and shine a fl ashlight down the Vent. Remove any bird nests, or other foreign material.
3)Check for evidences of excessive condensation,suchaswaterdropletsforming in the inner liner, and subsequently dripping out the joints, Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of caps, pipe, and fi ttings. It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too many elbows, and exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather.
4)Inspect joints, to verify that no pipe sections or fi ttings have been disturbed, and consequently loosened. Also check mechanical supports such as Wall Straps, or plumbers' tape for rigidity.
LOG REPLACEMENT
The unit should never be used with broken logs. Turn off the unit and allow the unit to cool before opening door and carefully remove the logs. If for any reason a log should need replacement, you must use the proper replacement log. The position of these logs must be as shown in the diagrams under Log Installation.
Note: Improper positioning of logs may create carbon
GLASS GASKET
If the glass gasket requires replacement use a tadpole glass gasket (Part #
DOOR GLASS
Your Regency® fi replace is supplied with high temperature
CAUTION & WARNINGS:
*Do not clean when the glass is hot.
*The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.
*Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.
*Do not strike or abuse the glass.
*Do not operate this fi replace without the glass front or with a cracked or broken glass front.
*Wear gloves when removing damaged or broken glass.
*Replacement of the glass panel(s) should be done by a licensed or qualifi ed service per son.
GLASS REPLACEMENT
In the event that you break your glass by impact, purchase your replacement from an authorized Regency® dealer only.
Replacement glass is shipped already installed into the door frame.
CAUTION: Wear gloves when removing damaged or broken glass.
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance with the glass panels removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass panels should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
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