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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4) After about 15 to 20 minutes, when your
wood has begun to burn strongly, adjust
your draft control down to keep the fire at
a moderate level.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in
a cold stove. Always warm your
stove up slowly!
5) Once a bed of coals has been established,
you may adjust the draft control to a low
setting to operate the unit at its most effi-
cient mode.
6) During the first few fires, keep the com-
bustion rate at a moderate level and avoid
a large fire. Only after 5 or 6 such fires can
you operate the stove at its maximum
setting, and only after the metal has been
warmed.
7) For the first few days, the stove will give
off an odour from the paint. This is to be
expected as the high temperature paint
becomes seasoned. Windows and/or
doors should be left open to provide ade-
quate ventilation while this temporary con-
dition exists. Burning the stove at a very
high temperature the first few times may
damage the paint. Burn fires at a moderate
level the first few days.
8) Do not place anything on the stove top
during the curing process. This may result
in damage to your paint finish.
9) During the first few days it may be more
difficult to start the fire. As you dry out your
firebrick and your masonry flue, your draft
will increase.
10)For those units installed at higher eleva-
tions or into sub-standard masonry fire-
places, drafting problems may occur. Con-
sult an experienced dealer or mason on
methods of increasing your draft.
11)Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up proc-
ess. 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 sec-
onds until fire has been re-established.
This will minimize any smoking.
13)All fuel burning appliances consume oxy-
gen 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 the purpose. If you also
have a fireplace in your home, a downdraft
may be created by your Regency Stove
causing a draft down your chimney. If this
occurs, slightly open a window near your
unit.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
With your unit now correctly installed and
safety inspected by your local authority, you
are now ready to start a fire. Before establish-
ing your first fire, it is important that you fully
understand the operation of your draft control.
DRAFT CONTROL
Both the primary and air wash drafts are
controlled by the control rod located on the left
side of the unit (when facing the unit). To
increase your draft - pull open, and to decrease
- push closed. All units have a secondary draft
system that continually allows combustion air
to the induction ports at the top of the firebox,
just below the flue baffle.
Important: If you are using room air for
combustion, make sure that the back cover
plate at the rear of the pedestal is not installed.
The cover plate must be installed on the unit if
your stove is located in a mobile home or if using
outside air.
Pull - Open Push - Closed
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance or
to disregard the information contained in
this section can cause serious perma-
nent damage to the unit and void your
warranty!!
FIRST FIRE
When your installation is completed and in-
spected you are ready for your first fire.
1) Open control fully.
2) Open firebox door and build a small fire
using paper and dry kindling. Secure door
on the firebox and wait a few minutes for
a good updraft in the flue to establish the
fire. (Leaving the door slightly open will help
your fire start more rapidly.)
CAUTION: Never leave unit unattend-
ed if door is left open. This procedure
is for fire start-up only, as unit may
overheat if door is left open for too
long.
3) With the draft still in the fully open position
add two or three seasoned logs to your fire.
Form a trench in the ash bed to allow air to
reach the rear of the firebox prior to closing
the door.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit,
flue baffle or any part of the chim-
ney connector starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Stop loading fuel
immediately and close the draft
control until the glow has com-
pletely subsided.
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 in-
tense fire. Once all moisture has been
removed, the draft control may be adjusted
to maintain the fire.
15)If you have been burning your stove 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 or the air supply
passages should not be altered to increase
firing for any reason.
17)If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low
a setting your unit will not be operating as
efficiently as it can. An easy rule of thumb
says that if your glass is clean, then your
flue is clean and your exhaust is clean.
Burn the stove hot enough to keep your
glass clean and you won't need to clean
your flue as often.
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 fire 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.