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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.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE MAIN-
TAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF
PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL
CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE AP-
PLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED
IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS
CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKIN-
DLE THE FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN
HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND
DAMPER WHEN FITTED) BEFORE OPENING
FIRING DOOR.
For safety reasons and in order to avoid
over firing of your unit do not burn your
fire with the door open or ajar.
2 SPEED
FAN OPERATION
A high performance two speed fan is included
with this heater. Operaton of the fan is controlled
by a temperature sensing thermodisc, an Auto/
Manual switch and a HI /OFF /LOW speed se-
lection switch. The switches are located at the
back, right hand side of the heater.
Selecting OFF on the fan speed switch will always
turn the fan off regardless of the selection on
the Auto / Manual switch
When Manual is selected, fan operation will be
immediate and the fan speed will be directly
controlled by the fan speed switch - HI/OFF/LOW.
When Auto is selected, fan operation will be
Regency Alterra Freestanding Wood Fire
automatically controlled by the selection on
the fan speed switch and the temperature of
the heater. The thermodisc in the fan speed
circuit ensures that the heater achieves a high
temperature before the fan can operate–this
may take 25-30 minutes. When the heater cools
down the fan will automatically turn off–this may
take 25-30 minutes.
AIR SLIDE CONTROL
Both the primary and air wash drafts are con-
trolled by the control rod located on the right side
of the unit (when facing the unit). To increase
your draft - pull open, and to decrease - push
closed. All units have a secondary draft system
that continually allows combustion air to the
induction ports at the top of the firebox, just
below the flue baffle.
Push - Closed
Pull - Open
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance
or to disregard the information con-
tained in this section can cause serious
permanent damage to the unit and void
your warranty.
operating
instructions
FIRST FIRE
When your installation is completed and inspected
you are ready for your first fire.
1) Open control fully.
2) Open firebox door and build a small fire
using paper and dry kindling on the firebox
base. 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.
3) With the draft still in the fully open position 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.
4) After about 45 minutes, when your wood has
begun to burn strongly, adjust your draft control
down to keep the fire at a moderate level.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in a
cold heater. Always warm your heater up
slowly!
5) Once a bed of coals has been established on
the base of the firebox, you may adjust the
draft control to a low setting to operate the
unit at its most efficient mode.
6) 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 heater at its maximum setting, and only
after the metal has been warmed.
7) For the first few days, the heater will give off
an odour from the paint. This is to be expected
as the high temperature paint becomes sea-
soned. Windows and/or doors should be left
open to provide adequate ventilation while
this temporary condition exists. Burning the
heater at a very high temperature the first few
times may damage the paint. Burn fires at a
moderate level the first few days.
8) Do not place anything on the heater top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
9) 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.
10) 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.
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