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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 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.
2. 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.
3. From the start up of a cold stove, a medium to
high firing rate must be maintained for 30 min.
This ensures that the stove, and fuel are all sta-
bilized at proper operating temperatures. Even
though it is possible to have high temperatures
within minutes after a fire has been started, if
the fire is allowed to die down immediately it
may go out. During re-fueling 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 to reach operating temperatures.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in
a cold stove. Always warm your stove
up slowly!
NOTE: Always stir the coal approximately half
way through a burn cycle to ensure
proper charcoaling.
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F2450M Regency Freestanding Woodstove
4. 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.
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 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.
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 or
into sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting
problems may occur. Consult an experienced
dealer or mason on methods of increasing 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. 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.
11. 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.
How to Light and
Maintain a Wood Stove Fire
12. The controls of your unit or the air supply pas-
sages should not be altered to increase firing
for any reason.
13. 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 you won't need to clean
your flue as often.
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