First Fire - Regency F2500 Owners & Installation Manual

operating
instructions

First Fire

When your installation is completed and inspected
you are ready for your first fire.
THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO BURN SEASONED
CORDWOOD ONLY. COAL AND BRIQUETTES
ARE NOT APPROVED.
1. Open the catalytic by-pass control fully.
(Bypass rod pulled forward)
2. Open firebox door and build a small fire using
paper and dry kindling on the firebrick hearth,
DO NOT USE A GRATE. CAUTION: DO NOT
BUILD FIRE TOO CLOSE TO GLASS. 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 unattended
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 catalytic by-pass damper 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.
4. The temperature in the stove and the gases
entering the combustor must reach between
500F - 700F for catalytic activity to start. From
the start up of a cold stove, a medium to high
firing rate must be maintained for 30min. This
ensures that the stove, catalyst and fuel are
all stabilized at proper operating temperatures.
Even though it is possible to have temperatures
at 600F within minutes after a fire has been
started, if the fire is allowed to die down imme-
diately it may go out or the combustor may stop
working. Once the combustor starts working,
heat generated in it by burning the smoke will
keep it working. During refueling and rekindling
of the cool fire, or a fire that has burned down
to the charcoal phase, operate the stove at a
medium to high firing rate for about 10 minutes
to ensure that the catalyst reaches operating
temperatures
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in
a cold stove. Always warm your stove
up slowly!
5. When refueling, always open by-pass, load
fuel, then wait for at least 10-15 minutes
before closing the by-pass. Reason for the
10-15 min. is the fresh fuel and the opening
of the door will cause the catalyst to drop in
temperature as well as the moisture within the
wood which is the first thing to be released.
NOTE: Always stir the coal approximately half
way through a burn cycle to ensure
proper charcoaling.
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6. During the first few fires, keep the combustion
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 adequate ventilation while this tem-
porary condition 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 elevations or
into sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting
problems may occur. Consult an experienced
dealer or mason on methods of increasing your
draft.
11. Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
12. Before opening your door to reload, open the
by-pass damper fully for approximately 10 to 15
seconds until the fire has been re-established.
This will minimize any smoking (spilling) back
into the room. After loading wood and front door
closed, close the by-pass damper, push rod in.
13. All fuel burning appliances consume oxygen
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.
WARNING: If the body of your unit,
or any part of the chimney connector
starts to glow, you are over firing. Stop
loading fuel immediately and close
the draft control until the glow has
completely subsided.
14. 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.
15. The controls of your unit or the air supply pas-
sages should not be altered to increase firing
for any reason.
16. If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low a
setting your unit will not be operating as ef-
ficiently as it can. An easy rule of thumb says
that if your glass is clean, catalytic thermostat is
active, then your flue is clean and your exhaust
is clean. Burn the stove hot enough to keep
your glass clean and catalytic combustor ,you
won't need to clean your flue as often.
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