Fan Operation; Ash Disposal; Safety Precautions; Ash Drawer Operating Guidelines - Regency F2402M Owner's And Installation Manual

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 heater
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.

ASH DISPOSAL

During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days. The Ash 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 fire
has died down. Even then, expect to find
a few hot embers.
2) Please take care to prevent the build-up of
ash around the start-up air housing located
inside the heater box, under the loading
door lip.
3) Never start a fire if the ash plug and ash
drawer are not in place. This will cause
overfiring which can cause excessive warp-
ing of the heater. Evidence of overfiring can
void the warranty on your heater.
4) The firebricks are brittle and can be damaged
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 heater 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
F2400/S2400 Freestanding Woodfire
caution. Push the ashes down the hole into
the ash drawer, the large pieces can be left
in the firebox and burned during the next
fire 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 fire. 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 fitting lid.
The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible ma-
terials, 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.
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 fire
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, garbage,
and never burn flammable fluids such as
gasoline, naptha or engine oil in your heater.
4) If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke
instructions
spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
5) Do not overfire heater. If the flue connector,
flue baffle or the heater top begin to glow,
you are overfiring. Stop adding fuel and
close the draft control. Overfiring can cause
extensive damage to your heater including
warpage and premature steel corrosion.
Overfiring will void your warranty.
6) Do not permit creosote or soot build-up in
the flue system. Check and clean flue at
regular intervals. Failure to do so can result
in a serious flue fire.
7) Your Regency heater can be very hot. You
may be seriously burned if you touch the
heater while it is operating, keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Warn children
of the burn hazard.
8) The heater consumes air while operating,
provide adequate ventilation with an air duct
or open a window while the heater is in use.
9) Do not connect this unit to a flue 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 fire.
12) Do not connect your unit to any air distribu-
tion duct.
13) Your wood heater should burn dry, standard
firewood only. The use of cut lumber, ply-
wood, "mill ends", etc. is not allowed as this
fuel can easily overheat your wood heater.
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 fire logs
also must not be burned in your wood heat-
ers.
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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