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Cascades™ I1500 Wood Insert Owners & Installation Manual www.regency-fire.com French Manual: https://bit.ly/2ykr3O7 Manuel en Français: https://bit.ly/2ykr3O7 Tested by: Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
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Model Regency I1500 – 1.0 g /hr. “This manual describes the installation and operation of the Regency I1500 catalytic equipped wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 14,244 BTU/hr to 20,386 BTU/hr.”...
CAUTION: To avoid burns or wood splinters, when opening/closing the fuel door or adding wood to the fire, You should always wear appropriate protective gloves to protect your hands from the heat being emitted from this fireplace. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
I1500 Wood Insert. We have printed a copy of U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH 2020 PARTICULATE EMIS- SION STANDARDS USING CRIB WOOD.” TESTED TO METHOD 28R. MODEL REGENCY I1500 – 1.0G /HR. the contents here for your review.
WITH STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR 6" (152mm) Diameter STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR *1-1/2" (38mm) *Measurement from back of faceplate to fuel door opening Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5.5" (140mm) or 6" (152mm) flue. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
WITH OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR 6" (152mm) Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR *1-1/2" (38mm) *Measurement from back of faceplate to fuel door opening Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5.5" (140mm) or 6" (152mm) flue. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
Install and use be supplied with appropriate supporting means. only in accordance with manufacturer’s Regency Inserts are designed to use either a installation and operating instructions. 5.5" (140mm) or 6" (152mm) flue. 10. Installer must mechanically attach the supplied label to the inside of the firebox of the fireplace 2.
Please check to ensure that your floor protection and hearth will meet the standards for clear- ance to combustibles. Your hearth extension must be made from a non-combustible material. Extending 16" for US and 18" for Canada—measured from the fuel loading door. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
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2. Install flex liner into existing chimney as per liner manufacturer’s specifications. Ensure that the notch on the adapter cut in the previous step is pointed forward at about the 6 o'clock position. See Diagram 1. Diagram 7 Diagram 4 03.24.20 920-051b I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
3. In most cases opening the existing spark screens fully should give enough room for the insert installation. If it does not, remove and store. 10 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
5"W x 0.7"H BOTTOM FACEPLATE & FAN SUPPORT INSTALLATION Regular Faceplate Dimensions (shown with bottom faceplate/fan support attached): 38” (965mm) 38” (965mm) Oversize Faceplate Dimensions (shown with bottom faceplate/fan support attached): 44” (1118mm) 44” (1118mm) I1500 Regency Wood Insert 03/10/19 920-023...
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Tool holder Diagram 2A Diagram 4 If the insert is going to sit on the hearth proceed to "Faceplate Trim Installation" (step 8) otherwise con- tinue on to "Bottom Faceplate Installation" (step 4). 12 | 920-023 03/10/19 I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
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(Black Trim included with Regular/Oversize Faceplate brackets and tighten to secure in place. Secure the Regency logo or Bottom Faceplate) plate to the bottom of the faceplate.
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Diagram 6. 22) Re-attach the fan/fan support assembly to the ash lip of the insert. Diagram 9: Rear / Bottom View Note: Fan not exactly as shown Completed Faceplate Assembly Faceplate Side 14 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert 920-023 03/10/19...
Ground wire from fan Lockwasher Star washer Star washer Ground wire from power cord Wire98gr.eps updated Jan. 27/00 updated: Aug. 09/05 capitalized the word Nut BLACK BLACK GREEN RHEOSTAT ___l_ -==- GRND THERMODISC Wiring Diagram I1500 Regency Wood Insert 919-719 09.22.16...
4.250 x 8.000 x 30 DEG BRICK 802-147 3.500 x 4.500 BRICK 802-152 2.000 x 9.000 BRICK 902-111 9.000 x 4.500 STANDARD BRICK RD-14289 4.500 x 7.000 BRICK RD-14288 4.250 x 7.000 BRICK ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 16 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
GLASS REPLACEMENT Your Regency stove is supplied with 5 mm Neoceram ceramic glass that will withstand the highest heat that your unit will produce. In the event that you break your glass by impact, purchase your replacement from an authorized Regency dealer only.
(Refer to Diagram 1) Door hinges Wood handle Door Door handle Hinge Cap Cover Diagram 2 tooltip Diagram 3 18 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert 919-967a 04.03.19...
WARNING: Operation of the unit with out proper installation of smoke deflector will void warranty. Ensure deflector is seated so bolts are seated at the bottom of the slot before tightening. Smoke deflector installed with 2 bolts. Note: This is a cutaway view from the back of the unit I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
Split a piece of wood. If the exposed surface feels damp, the wood is too wet to burn. Loosen these two bolts and slide in the bracket. Air and Bypass operating handle/monitor stor- age. 20 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. The Ash Drawer option features a 7. Your Regency stove can be very hot. You may be convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash, refer seriously burned if you touch the stove while it is to Modular Installation Options section.
Burning coal will cause a sulfur-based compound to coat the catalyst. Revert to burning wood and fire the combustor to elevated temperatures for one hour. Cleaning & Maintaining Your Wood Stove I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
If the door gasket requires replacement 5/8" diameter The chimney connector and chimney should be material must be used. Regency uses a gasket rope inspected at least once every two months during 7/8" (Part #846-570). A proper high temperature the heating season to determine if creosote build gasket adhesive is required.
Step 3: Engage the bypass mechanism and move to by-pass open position. And again observe the emission leaving the chimney. Significantly more smoke should be seen when the smoke is not routed through the combustor (by-pass open). Be careful not to confuse smoke with steam. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
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9. Loosen bolts on catalyst retainer then, slide the catalyst retainer to the right to remove. 5. Remove the right and left side baffles (right side baffle shown below). 9. Pull down catalyst assembly to remove. Catalyst 10. Reverse steps to reinstall catalyst. Baffle bracket 26 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
5. To reinstall or replace, first slide left side of tube into hole on left side air or Contact your local Regency Dealer. See warranty information at channel. Align tab on right side air channel with notch on right hand end of the back of this manual for details.
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NOTE: when cleaning chimney, remove tubes, baffles, retainer, flame shield and catalyst. After sweeping re-install. Diagram 14 Catalyst in square support 28 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert 920-051b 03.24.20...
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Alternatively, the catalyst may be removed so this can also be cleaned at the same time following the guide lines found in this manual. We highly recommend that the chimney cleaning be done by a professional as they will have the necessary tools such as a proper sized brush and special vacuum cleaner designed to deal with fine particles. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
4.250 x 8.000 x 30 DEG BRICK 802-147 3.500 x 4.500 BRICK 802-152 2.000 x 9.000 BRICK 902-111 9.000 x 4.500 STANDARD BRICK RD-14289 4.500 x 7.000 BRICK RD-14288 4.250 x 7.000 BRICK ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 32 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
Black Perimeter Trim Black Regular Faceplate N/S 171-572 Black Perimeter Trim Black Oversize Faceplate N/S 948-223 Regency Logo Plate N/S 171-526 Faceplate Mounting Brackets (Each) N/S 171-546 Faceplate Hardware Package *Not available as a replacement part. 34 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
At all times FPI reserves the right to inspect reported complaints on location in the field claimed to be defective prior to processing or authorizing of any claim. Failure to allow this upon request will void the warranty. Revision Date: July 2019 Regency Wood Products Warranty 36 | I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
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Freight damages for products or parts are not covered under the terms of the warranty. Products made or provided by other manufacturers and used in conjunction with the FPI appliance without prior authorization from FPI may void this warranty. Revision Date: July 2019 Regency Wood Products Warranty I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
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Product Registration and Customer Support: Thank you for choosing a Regency Fireplace. Regency strives to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hearth products. To provide the best support for your product, we request that you complete a product registration form at http://www.regency-fire.com/Customer-Care/Warranty-Registration.aspx...
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Product Registration and Customer Support: Thank you for choosing a Regency Fireplace. Regency strives to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hearth products. To provide the best support for your product, we request that you complete a product registration form found on our Web Site under Customer Care within ninety (90) days of purchase.
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All warranty claims must be sent to: Regency Fireplace Products By Authorized Regency Dealer * Prices subject to change. Regency reserves the right to reject any claim if it is determined the damage is a result of misuse, abuse or improper cleaning/ handling. I1500 Regency Wood Insert...
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