Regency U41-NG3, U41-LP3 Normal Operating Sounds GAS Appliances, Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE

NORMAL OPERATING

SOUNDS OF

GAS APPLIANCES

It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to the fact that there are various gauges and types of steel used within your appliance. Listed below are some examples. All are normal operating sounds and should not be considered as defects in your appliance.

Blower:

Regency gas appliances use high tech blow- ers to push heated air farther into the room. It is not unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound when ON. This sound will increase or decrease in volume depending on the speed setting of your fan speed control.

Burner Tray:

The burner tray is positioned directly under the burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a different gauge material from the rest of the firebox and body. Therefore, the varying thick- nesses of steel will expand and contract at slightly different rates which can cause "tick- ing" and "cracking" sounds. You should also be aware that as there are temperature changes within the unit these sounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normal for steel fireboxes.

Blower Thermodisc:

When this thermally activated switch turns ON it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the switch contacts closing and is normal.

Pilot Flame:

While the pilot flame is on it can make a very slight "whisper" sound.

Gas Control Valve:

As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal operation of a gas regulator or valve.

Unit Body/Firebox:

Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at different rates resulting in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

1)Always turn off the gas valve before cleaning. For re-lighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep the burner and control compartment clean by brushing and vacu- uming at least once a year.

When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft paint brush as the logs are fragile and easily damaged.

2)Clean glass (never when unit is hot), appli- ance, door and louvers with a damp cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner. The gold louvers (and optional gold door) may be scratched if abrasives are used to clean them.

The heater is finished in a heat resistant paint and should only be refinished with heat resistant paint (not with wall paint). Regency uses Stove Brite Paint - Metallic Black #6309.

3)Make a periodic check of burner for proper position and condition. Visually check the flame of the burner periodically, making sure the flames are steady; not lifting or floating. If there is a problem, call a qualified service person.

4)The appliance and venting system must be inspected before use, and at least annual- ly, by a qualified field service person, to ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed.

During the annual service call, the burners should be removed from the burner tray and cleaned. Replace the embers but do not block the pilot.

5)Verify proper operation after servicing.

6)Keep the area near the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids.

CAUTION: ANYSAFETYSCREEN ORGUARDREMOVEDFORSERV- ICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERAT- ING THE APPLIANCE.

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMA- BLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE AP- PLIANCE.

7)Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause condensation and fog the glass. This con- densation and fog is normal and will disap- pear in a few minutes as the glass heats up.

Never operate the appliance without the glass properly secured in place or with the door open.

8)Periodically check the pilot flames. Correct flame pattern has three strong blue flames: 1 flowing around the thermopile, 1 flowing across the rear of the burner and 1 reaching towards the right (it does not have to be touching the burner ports.

Note: If you have an incorrect flame pat- tern, contact your Regency dealer for further instructions.

Top View of pilot flame.

Incorrect flame pattern will have small, probably yellow flames, not coming into proper contact with the rear of the burner or thermopile.

heard throughout the cycling process.

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Top View of pilot flame

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