Regency F3500 Owners & Installation Manual page 28

maintenance
COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT:
The catalytic thermometer on top of the stove should read in the active zone
after the stove has been in operation for several hours. If the thermometer's
indicator needle does not stay in the active zone, even with a hot fire, over a
period of regular use, the catalyst may need to be cleaned. If this persists it
may be necessary to replace it.
If the combustor must be examined or replaced, follow this procedure:
1. Allow the stove to burn out and cool down.
2. Remove stainless steel smoke deflector - See instructions in this manual.
3. Open the door and loosen the two 7/16" bolts -see locations below.
4. Lift flame shield slightly upwards in keyhole slot and pull it forward and down.
5. Use a pair of pliers and gently slide out the band at each end. The assembly
will loosen enough that it can be pulled forward, lowered, and pulled out
through the door.
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NOTE: If also replacing the gasket in the bypass door (see next page),
remove the lid of the bypass door while it is accessible and complete steps
in Bypass Door Gasket Replacement.
TO REPLACE THE COMBUSTOR:
First clean the combustor area and the area around the by-pass,use a
vacuum cleaner.
Lift the new combustor into position, with the stainless flanges on each end
facing forward.
The combustor should slide easily into position, you may need to pinch down
the top center with your finger to start, gently push as far to the back of the
stove as possible.
Replace the flame shield in the orientation shown below.
Lift it into position, place the key slot opening over the bolt and push the flame
shield down to seat. Tighten the bolt till its SNUG only, do not over tighten.
The flame shield should rest at an angle (about 45 degrees) with the thin
end at the bottom and the thick end near the top of the stove.
NOTE: Replacement combustors can be retrieved from Applied Ceramics
or Contact your local Regency Dealer for details.
DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF COMBUSTOR BECOMES
INACTIVE - DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT COMBUSTOR.
Lid for Bypass Door
F3500 Regency Freestanding Woodstove