Operating Instructions; Draft Control; First Fire - FPI I2450M Manual

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.
WARNING
Fireplace Stoves equipped with doors
should be operated only with doors
fully closed. If doors are left partly
open, gas and flame may be drawn out
of the fireplace stove opening, creat-
ing risks from both fire and smoke.

Draft Control

Both the primary and air wash drafts are controlled
by the control slide located on the front left side of
the unit. To increase your draft - slide to the left to
open, and to decrease - slide to the right to close.
The I2450 unit has a secondary draft system that
continually allows combustion air to the induction
ports at the top of the firebox.
Draft is the force which moves air from the appli-
ance up through the chimney. The amount of draft
in your chimney depends on the length of the
chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and
other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive
temperatures in the appliance and may damage the
unit. Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into
the room and plugging of the chimney.
Outward - Open Inward - Closed
Side Draft Control
Left - Open Right - Closed
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance or
to disregard the information contained
in this section can cause serious per-
manent damage to the unit and void
your warranty!

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, BRIQUETTES AND
ALL OTHERS LISTED ON PAGE 2 ARE NOT
APPROVED. SEASONED CORDWOOD SHOULD
BE LESS THAN 20% MOISTURE CONTENT.
START UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
1. 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.
2. Do not place anything on the stove top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
3. 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.
4. Open the air control to fully open position (all the
way to the left) and open the front fuel door. Load
firebox with 1.7lb of kindling and crumpled paper
and light crumpled paper to establish fire. DO
NOT USE A GRATE TO ELEVATE THE FIRE.
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.
5. Keep the door partially open for approximately
3 minutes and then close door.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in
a cold wood insert. Always warm your
wood insert up slowly!
6. Once most of the kindling has burned down, add
more kindling and a few bigger pieces of startup
wood split approximately 2 inches thick. Keep
the door open until flames are reestablished.
7. When a good fire is established, add 8-10 more
pieces of startup wood and close the door right
away.
8. Once a nice coal bed is established and there
are still good sized flames, the main larger logs
can be loaded into the firebox. Rake the coals
to create a uniform charcoal bed. Load 5 pieces
of 17" long cord wood front to back,North/South
orientation.
9. Once strong flames are established close the
door.
10. After 20 minutes the fan can be set on high
setting.
11. After 30 minutes the damper can be adjusted to
low or medium setting and the fan switched to the
low setting.
12. For those units installed at higher elevations or

operating instructions

into sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting
problems may occur. Consult an experienced
dealer or mason on methods of increasing your
draft.
13. Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
14. Before opening your door to reload, open the air
control 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 air control to your desired setting only
once the fire has been reestablished.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. The controls of your unit or the air supply pas-
sages should not be altered to increase firing
for any reason.
18. If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low a set-
ting 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, you won't need to clean
your flue as often.
How to Light & Maintain a
Wood Stove Fire
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