Ash Disposal; Safety Guidelines And Warnings; Fan Operation - Regency F1100S Owners & Installation Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
17) If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low
a setting your unit will not be operating as
effi ciently as it can. An easy rule of thumb
says that if your glass is clean, then your fl ue
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 fl ue as
often.
NOTE: If using a smoke detector, select an
area in the room where the appliance
is located that will not prematurely set
off the smoke detector.

ASH DISPOSAL

During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days. The Ash Drawer option features
a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash,
refer to the "Modular Options" section.
Safety Precautions
1) Do not allow ashes to build up to the loading
doors! Only remove ashes when the fi re has
died down. Even then, expect to fi nd a few
hot embers.
2) Please take care to prevent the build-up of
ash around the start-up air housing located
inside the stove box, under the loading door
lip.
3) Never start a fi re if the ash plug and ash
drawer are not in place. This will cause
overfi ring which can cause excessive warp-
ing of the stove. Evidence of overfi ring can
void the warranty on your stove.
4) The fi rebricks are brittle and can be damaged
if the plug is replaced carelessly or pieces
that are too large are forced through the
hole.
Ash Drawer Operating Guideline
1) Only clean ashes out of the stove when the
unit has cooled down. Remove the plug by
lifting on the handle using the tool provided.
The plug may still be warm, use caution.
Push the ashes down the hole into the ash
drawer, the large pieces can be left in the
fi rebox and burned during the next fi re or
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removed through the door opening.
2) Always leave 1/2 to 1 inch of ash in the bottom
of the fi rebox. This helps in easier starting and
a more uniform burn of your fi re. Replace ash
plug when ashes have been removed.
3) Pedestal Units:
To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide it out.
When the drawer is completely out, slide the cover
plate over the ash drawer and carry away.
Bottom Shield (with Legs) Units:
To remove the drawer, lift slightly and slide it out,
and carry it away.
4) When emptying the ash drawer, make sure
the ashes are cold. Ashes should be placed
in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on
a non - combustible fl oor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending
fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste
should not be placed in the ash container.
5) Before putting the ash drawer back into place,
make sure the ash plug is back in place.
Pedestal Units: make sure the cover lid is off.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND
WARNINGS
1) Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuels,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar liquids
to start or 'freshen up' a fi re in your heater. Keep
all such liquids well away from the heater while
it is in use.
2) Keep the door closed during operation and
maintain all seals in good condition.
3) Do not burn any quantities of paper, garbage, and
never burn fl ammable fl uids such as gasoline,
naptha or engine oil in your stove.
4) If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke
spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
5) Do not overfi re heater. If the chimney connector,
fl ue baffl e or the stove top begin to glow, you are
overfi ring. Stop adding fuel and close the draft
control. Overfi ring can cause extensive damage
to your stove including warpage and premature
steel corrosion. Overfi ring will void your warranty.
6) Do not permit creosote or soot build-up in the
chimney system. Check and clean chimney at
regular intervals. Failure to do so can result in a
serious chimney fi re.
7) Your Regency stove can be very hot. You may be
seriously burned if you touch the stove while it is
operating, keep children, clothing and furniture
away. Warn children of the burn hazard.
8) The stove consumes air while operating, provide
adequate ventilation with an air duct or open a
window while the stove is in use.
9) Do not connect this unit to a chimney fl ue serving
another appliance.
10) Do not use grates or andirons or other methods
for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the bricks.
11) Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds
prior to slowly opening the door when refuelling
the fi re.
12) Do not connect your unit to any air distribution
duct.
13) Your woodstove should burn dry, standard
fi rewood only. The use of cut lumber, plywood,
"mill ends", coal, charcoal etc. is prohibited as
this fuel can easily overheat your woodstove.
Evidence of excessive overheating will void your
warranty. As well, a large portion of sawmill
waste is chemically treated lumber, which is
illegal to burn in many areas. Salt drift wood
and chemically treated fi re logs also must not
be burned in your woodstoves.
14) Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from
your unit. Do not place wood, paper, furniture,
drapes or other combustibles near the appliance.
15) WARNING: Do not operate without either
the Ash Plug properly seated or the Ash
Dump Plates screwed in place, excessive
temperatures will result.
16) Do not operate with broken glazing.

FAN OPERATION

Automatic
To operate the fan automatically, push the bottom
switch on the side of the fan housing to "AUTO"
and the top switch to either "HIGH" or "LOW" for
fan speed.
This will allow the fan to turn on as the stove has
come up to operating temperature. It will also shut
the fan system off after the fi re has gone out and
the unit cooled to below a useful heat output range.
Manual
To manually operate the fan system push the bottom
switch to "MAN" and the top switch to either "HIGH"
or "LOW". This will bypass the sensing device and
allow full control of the fan.
Switching from "AUTO" to "MAN" or "HIGH" to "LOW"
may be done anytime.
Regency F1100/F3100 Freestanding Woodstove