First Fire - Regency Alterra CI1200 Owners & Installation Manual

WARNING: To build a fi re in ignorance or to
disregard the informa tion contained in this
section can cause serious permanent damage
to the unit and void your warranty.

FIRST FIRE

When your installation is completed and inspected,
you are ready for your fi rst fi re.
1) Open draft control fully.
2) Open fi rebox door and build a small fi re using
paper and dry kindling, wait a few minutes for
a good updraft in the fl ue to establish the fi re.
Leaving the door slightly open will help your
fi re start more rapidly.
CAUTION: Never leave unit unattended
if door is left open. This procedure is for
fi re start-up only, as unit may over-heat if
door is left open for too long.
3) With the draft still in the fully open position, add
two or three seasoned logs to your fi re. Form
a trench in the ash bed to allow air to reach the
rear of the fi rebox prior to closing the door.
4) After about 15 to 20 minutes, when your wood
has begun to burn strongly, adjust your draft
control down to keep the fi re at a moderate
level.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fi re in a
cold stove. Always warm your stove up
slowly!
5) Once a bed of coals has been established, you
may adjust the draft control to a low setting to
operate the unit in its most effi cient mode.
6) During the fi rst couple of hours, keep the com-
bustion rate at a moderate level and avoid a
large fi re until the paint is cured. Only then can
you operate the insert at its maximum setting,
and only after the metal has been warmed.
7) For the fi rst few hours, the insert 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 tempo-
rary condition exists. Burning the insert at a
very high temperature the fi rst few times may
damage the paint. Burn fi res at a moderate
level the fi rst few days.
8) Do not place anything on the insert top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint fi nish.
9) During the fi rst few hours it may be more diffi cult
to start the fi re. As you dry out your fi re brick
and your masonry fl ue (if applicable), your draft
will increase.
Regency CI1200 / CI1250 Wood Cast Insert
10) For those units installed at higher elevations or
into sub-standard masonry fi replaces, 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 draft
fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds until
fi re has been re-established. This will minimize
any smoking.
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 suffi cient for this
purpose.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit starts
to glow you are overfi ring. Stop loading
fuel immediately and close the draft control
until the glow has completely subsided.
14) Green or wet wood is not recommended for
your unit. If you must add wet or green fuel,
open the draft control fully until all moisture has
been dispersed by the intense fi re. Once all
moisture has been removed, the draft control
may be adjusted to maintain the fi re.
15) If you have been burning your insert on a low
draft, use caution when opening the door. After
opening the damper, open the door a crack, and
allow the fi re to adjust before fully opening the
door.
16) The controls of your unit should not be altered
to increase fi ring for any reason.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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