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Draft Control - Regency Pro-Series User Manual

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PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Pro-Series units offer
flexibility and versatility. Enjoy
the comfort of a crackling fire
while entertaining
(Fast & High
Burn), or set the unit to low and
maintain heat for hours on a
single load
(Long & Even
Burn Time
Temperature
Reloading
Visual Appearance
Log size
Bypass Damper

Draft Control

WOOD SIZE GUIDE
FOR BEST RESULTS:
• Use soft wood for Kindling and Medium split logs for a fast burn
• Use seasoned hard wood Large logs for a long burn
(moisture content should be 20% or less)
Kindling
WHEN RELOADING:
Each time you load fresh wood into the firebox, it is important to first fully open the bypass damper and the
draft control to prevent smoke from rolling out.
Since reloading causes the unit to drop in temperature allow it to run for 10-15 minutes before closing the
bypass, and a further 10-15 minutes before closing the draft control.
Fast & High Burn
Burn).
Desired for maximum heat and an
aesthetically pleasing fire
Shorter burn: 3-6 hours
Medium-high output
More frequent to maintain desired
appearance and ambience
Large flickering flames; wood crackling;
fire moves upward through the cata-
lyst near the top front of the unit, and
through the flue
Small, medium, large sized pieces of
seasoned wood as required to provide
the desired fire effect
Closed, after temperature reaches
active zone
(beyond 500º F, 260º C)
Open (or partially open) to provide
desired results
Medium
for ambience.
Represents approximately
1/2 full load for a Pro-Series insert
Large
Long & Even Burn
Maintaining a desired long burn and
even heat level. Perfect for overnight
use or while away from the home.
Longer burn: 6-14 hours
Steady even output
Less frequently; 2-3 times per day
depending on desired heat output
Lower flame height; surface of wood
appears as white ash; fuel 'bakes'; logs
slowly consume themselves; catalyst
glows red
Large, dense, seasoned hardwood logs
deliver best results
Closed, after temperature reaches
active zone
(beyond 500º F, 260º C)
Closed (or mostly closed)
DID YOU KNOW?
Hardwood will burn for
longer than the equivalent
amount of softwood.
SAFE REMOVAL OF ASHES
Always assume ashes are
still hot, use a steel bucket
for disposal.

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