Operating Instructions; Draft Control; First Fire - Regency F2402M Owners & Installation Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
With your unit now correctly installed and safety
inspected by your local authority, you are now
ready to start a fire. Before establishing 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 control-
led 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.
Pull - Open Push - Closed
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance or
to disregard the information contained in
this section can cause serious permanent
damage to the unit and void your warranty!!
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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 us-
ing paper and dry kindling on the firebrick
hearth. 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 unat-
tended 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.
WARNING: Never build a roaring
fire in a cold stove. Always warm
your stove up slowly!
3) Once a bed of coals has been established
on the firebrick hearth, you may adjust the
draft control to a low setting to operate the
unit at its most efficient mode.
4) During the first few fires, keep the combus-
tion 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.
5) 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 temporary 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.
6) Do not place anything on the stove top
during the curing process. This may result
in damage to your paint finish.
7) 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.
8) For those units installed at higher elevations,
drafting problems may occur. Consult an
experienced dealer on methods of increas-
ing your draft.
9) Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
10) Before opening your door to reload, open
draft fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds
until fire has been re-established. This will
minimize any smoking.
11) 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.
CAUTION: If the body of your
unit, flue baffle or any part of the
chimney connector starts to glow,
you are overfiring. Stop loading
fuel immediately and close the
draft control until the glow has
completely subsided.
12) Green or wet wood is not to be used in this
appliance, as it is not approved.
13) 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.
14) The controls of your unit or the air supply
passages should not be altered to increase
firing for any reason.
15) 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.
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