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Regency Freestanding Woodstove
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MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapours, which when com-
bined with moisture, form creosote. The creo-
sote vapours condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lin-
ing. When ignited, this creosote can result in an
extremely hot fire.
WARNING: Things to remember in case of a
chimney fire:
1. Close all draft and damper controls.
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Ways to Prevent and Keep Unit
Free of Creosote
1) Burn stove with the draft control wide open
for about 10-15 minutes every morning
during burning season.
2) Burn stove with draft control wide open for
about 10 - 15 minutes every time you apply
fresh wood. This allows the wood to
achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns
up any unburned gas vapours which might
otherwise be deposited within the system.
3) Only burn seasoned wood! Avoid burn-
ing wet or green wood. Seasoned wood
has been dried at least one year.
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 accumulated (3 mm/
1/8" or more) it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire.
LATCH ADJUSTMENT
The door latch may require adjustment as the
door gasket material compresses after a few
fires. Removal of the spacer washer, shown
in the diagram below, will allow the latch to be
moved closer to the door frame, causing a
tighter seal. Remove and replace the nuts,
washer and spacer as shown.
GLASS MAINTENANCE
Your Regency stove is supplied with 5 mm
Neoceram ceramic glass that will withstand
the highest heat that your unit will produce. In
the event that you break your glass by impact,
purchase your replacement from an author-
ized Regency dealer only, and follow our step-
by-step instructions for replacement.
Allow the stove to cool down before cleaning
the glass, do not clean the glass when it is hot.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Glass Replacement
Allow the stove to cool before removing or
replacing glass. Remove the door from the
stove and remove the glass retainer. Use
caution when removing broken glass to avoid
injury. When placing the replacement glass in
the door, make sure that the glass gasketing
will properly seal your unit. Replace the retain-
er, it should rest on the gasket not the glass, and
tighten securely, but do not wrench down on
the glass as this may cause breakage.
Do not use substitute materials. If your glass
does break, do not continue to use your unit
until it has been replaced.
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.
DOOR GASKET
If the door gasket requires replacement 7/8" diam-
eter material must be used. Regency uses AMA-
TEX # 10-863KR 7/8" dia. gasket. A proper high
temperature gasket adhesive is required. See your
Regency Dealer.
MAINTENANCE OF
GOLD-PLATED DOORS
The gold electroplated finish on the door re-
quires little maintenance, and need only be
cleaned with a damp cloth. DO NOT use abra-
sive materials or chemical cleaners, as they
may harm the finish and void the warranty.