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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 Catalytic combustor and
draft control.
WARNING
Fireplace Stoves equipped with doors
should be operated only with doors
fully closed. If doors are left partly
open, gas and flame may be drawn out
of the fireplace stove opening, creat-
ing risks from both fire and smoke.
DRAFT CONTROL
Both the primary and air wash drafts are controlled
by the control slide located on the left side of
the unit (when facing the unit). To increase your
draft - slide to the left to open, and to decrease -
slide to the right to close. The I2500-1 unit has
a secondary draft system that continually allows
combustion air to the induction ports at the top of
the firebox (see catalytic combustor instructions
in this manual).
Draft is the force which moves air from the ap-
pliance up through the chimney. The amount of
draft in your chimney depends on the length of the
chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and
other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive
temperatures in the appliance and may damage
the catalytic combustor. Inadequate draft may
cause back puffing into the room and plugging of
the chimney or catalyst.
Outward - Open
Inward - Closed
Bypass Damper
Side Draft Control
Left - Open
Right - Closed
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance
or to disregard the information
contained in this section can cause
serious permanent damage to the unit
and void your warranty!
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Regency I2500-1 Wood Fireplace Insert
FIRST FIRE
When your installation is completed and inspected
you are ready for your first fire.
THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO BURN SEASONED
CORDWOOD ONLY. COAL, BRIQUETTES AND
ALL OTHERS LISTED ON PAGE 2 ARE NOT
APPROVED. SEASONED CORDWOOD SHOULD
BE LESS THAN 20% MOISTURE CONTENT.
START UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
1. For the first few days, the wood 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 temporary
condition exists. Burning the wood insert at a very
high temperature the first few times may damage
the paint. 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 wood insert at its maximum setting,
and only after the metal has been warmed.
2. Do not place anything on the wood insert top
during the curing process. This may result in
damage to your paint finish.
3. When starting the fire, ensure the bypass is
in the fully open position (pulled out) and air
control is in the fully open position (far left).
To start a good and clean fire you will need
approx. 3 to 4 lb kindling and 2 loads of start
up fuel weighing approximately 4 lb each, wood
split slightly larger than kindling, approx. 2
inches thick.
Load 5-6 pieces of crumpled paper in the center
of the firebox and the kindling on top, stacked
in a manner that allows air flow on the firebrick
hearth (Tee pee style or other). DO NOT USE
A GRATE TO ELEVATE THE FIRE.
Light crumpled newspaper and leave the door
cracked approx. 1 in to establish fire and for less
smoke roll out. Keep the door in that position
for approx. 4 minutes to establish a good fire.
Once the door is closed, close the bypass.
4. Once most of the kindling has burned down
but there are still flames, load the first load of
start up on top. When a good fire is established
close the door to keep the catalyst from cooling
down.
5. While there are still flames, add the remainder
of the start up fuel more to the back of the
firebox. Close the door right away after loading.
NOTE: These steps are crucial to ensure proper
charcoalization and coal bed prior to loading
High, Med and Low fire loads.
6. Once a nice coal bed is established and there are
still good sized flames, open the door and the
bypass, and rake the coals to create a uniform
charcoal bed. Load 5 pieces of 16" long cord
wood, front to back, North/South orientation
Once loaded, and strong flames are established,
close the door and the bypass. Burn on high
setting (air control to the far left when facing
the unit) for 10-15 minutes.
After the 10-15 minutes, adjust the air control
to your desired position.
After 20 minutes, the fan can be turned on.
High Fire: Air control to far left.
Low Fire: Air control to far right.
Med Low Fire: Air control slightly left of low fire
setting.
Med High fire: Approx. 1" from low air setting.
For low and medium fire, adjust the air gradually
from high to the desired position.
7. IMPORTANT: The temperature in the wood
insert and the gases entering the combustor
must reach between 500 0 F - 700 0 F for catalytic
activity to start. From the start up of a cold
wood insert, a medium to high firing rate must
be maintained for 30 min. This ensures that the
wood insert, catalyst and fuel are all stabilized at
proper operating temperatures. Even though it
is possible to have temperatures at 600 ° F within
minutes after a fire has been started, if the fire
is allowed to die down immediately it may go
out or the combustor may stop working. Once
the combustor starts working, heat generated
in it by burning the smoke will keep it working.
During re-fueling and rekindling of the cool
fire, or a fire that has burned down to the
charcoal phase, operate the wood insert at a
medium to high firing rate for about 10 minutes
to ensure that the catalyst reaches operating
temperatures.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire
in a cold wood insert. Always warm
your wood insert up slowly!
8. When re-fueling, always open by-pass control,
and primary air damper, load fuel, then wait
for at least 10-15 minutes before closing the
by-pass. Reason for the 10-15 min. is the fresh
fuel and the opening of the door will cause
the catalyst to drop in temperature as well as
the moisture within the wood which is the first
thing to be released. This will also minimize
any smoking (spilling) back into the room.
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.
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. 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 sufficient for the
purpose. If you also have another fireplace in
your home, a downdraft may be created by your
Regency wood insert causing a draft down your
chimney. If this occurs, slightly open a window
near your unit.
CAUTION: If the body of your wood
insert, or any part of the chimney
connector starts to glow, you are over
firing. Stop loading fuel immediately
and close the draft control until the
glow has completely subsided.
How to Light & Maintain
a Wood Stove Fire
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