Regency I2400M installation manual ASH Disposal, FAN Operation, Wood Storage

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

ASH DISPOSAL CREOSOTE

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.

During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. Please take care to prevent the build-up of ash around the start-up air housing located inside the firebox, under the loading door lip.

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. Always leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom of the firebox. This helps in easier starting and a more uniform burn of your fire.

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final 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.

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

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

Stop loading fuel immediately and close the draft control until the glow has completely subsided.

FAN OPERATION	Ways to Prevent and
	Keep Unit Free of Creosote

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.

WOOD STORAGE

Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain or snow, delaying the seasoning process.

The fan is to be operated only with the draft control rod pulled out at least 1/2" from the fully closed position. The fan is not to be oper- ated when the draft control rod is in the closed position (pushed in). The fully closed position is the low burn setting.

The fan unit must not be turned on until a fire has been burning for at least 30 minutes and the unit is hot enough. As well, after each fuel loading the fan must be shut off until 30 minutes has elapsed.

To operate fan automatically, push switch on side of fan housing to "Auto" and second switch to either "High" or "Low" for fan speed. The automatic temperature sensor will engage the blower when the unit is at temperature and will shut off the blower once the fire has gone out and the unit has cooled to below a useful heat output range.

To manually operate the fan system, push the first switch to "Man" and second switch to either "high" or "Low". This will bypass the sensing device and allow full control of the fan. Switching from "Auto" to "Manual" or "High" to "Low" may be done at any time.

1)Burn insert with draft control wide open for about 45 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! Do not burn wet or green wood. Seasoned wood that has been dried at least one year must be used.

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 a significant layer of creosote has accu- mulated (3mm / 1/8" or more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

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