Regency F2402M manual FAN Operation, ASH Disposal, Safety Guidelines, Safety Precautions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FAN OPERATION

Automatic

To operate the fan automatically, push the bottom switch on the side of the fan housing to "AUTO" and the top switch to either "HIGH" or "LOW" for fan speed.

This will allow the fan to turn on as the stove has come up to operating temperature. It will also shut the fan system off after the fi re has gone out and the unit cooled to below a useful heat output range.

Manual

To manually operate the fan system push the bottom switch to "MAN" and the top switch to either "HIGH" or "LOW". This will bypass the sensing device and allow full control of the fan.

Switching from "AUTO" to "MAN" or "HIGH" to "LOW" may be done anytime.

ASH DISPOSAL

During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days.TheAsh Drawer option features a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash, see "Modular Options" on page 6.

Safety Precautions

1)Do not allow ashes to build up to the loading doors! Only remove ashes when the fi re has died down. Even then, expect to fi nd a few hot embers.

2)Please take care to prevent the build-up of ash around the start-up air housing located inside the stove box, under the loading door lip.

3)Never start a fi re if the ash plug and ash drawer are not in place. This will cause overfi ring which can cause excessive warp- ing of the stove. Evidence of overfi ring can void the warranty on your stove.

4)Thefirebricksarebrittleandcanbedamaged 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

fi rebox and burned during the next fi re or removed through the door opening.

2)Always leave 1/2 to 1 inch (13mm to 25mm) of ash in the bottom of the firebox. This helps in easier starting and a more uniform burn of your fi re. 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.

Bottom Shield (with Legs) Units:

To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide it out, and carry it away.

4)When emptying the ash drawer, make sure the ashes are cold.Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible ma- terials, pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in the ash container.

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 fi re 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 fl ammable fl uids 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 overfi re heater. If the chimney con- nector, fl ue baffl e or the stove top begin to glow,youareoverfiring.Stopaddingfueland close the draft control. Overfi ring can cause extensive damage to your stove including warpage and premature steel corrosion. Overfi ring will void your warranty.

6)Do not permit creosote or soot build-up in the chimney system. Check and clean chimney at regular intervals. Failure to do so can result in a serious chimney fi re.

7)Your Regency stove can be very hot. You may be seriously burned if you touch the stove while it is operating, keep children, clothing and furniture away. Warn children of the burn hazard.

8)The stove consumes air while operating, provide adequate ventilation with an air duct or open a window while the stove is in use.

9)Do not connect this unit to a chimney fl ue 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 fi re.

12)Do not connect your unit to any air distribu- tion duct.

13)Your woodstove should burn dry, standard fi rewood only. The use of cut lumber, ply- wood, “mill ends”, etc. is not allowed as this fuel can easily overheat your woodstove. 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. Salt drift wood and chemically treated fi re logs also must not be burned in your wood- stoves.

14)Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from your unit. Do not place wood, paper, furniture, 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.

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