Ash Disposal; Fan Operation; Creosote; Removal For Cleaning - Regency Alterra Pro i3000A Owners & Installation Manual

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.
13. Green or wet wood is not recommended for
your unit. If you must add wet or green fuel,
open the draft control fully until all moisture
has been dispersed by the intense fire. Once all
moisture has been removed, the draft control
may be adjusted to maintain the fire.
14. If you have been burning your stove on a low
draft, use caution when opening the door. After
opening the damper, open the door a crack, and
allow the fire to adjust before fully opening the
door.
15. The controls of your unit or the air supply
passages should not be altered to increase
firing for any reason.
16. If you burn the unit too slowly or at too low
a setting your unit will not be operating as
efficiently as it can. An easy rule of thumb says
that if your glass is clean, catalytic thermostat is
active, then your flue is clean and your exhaust
is clean. Burn the stove hot enough to keep
your glass clean and catalytic combustor, you
won't need to clean your flue as often.
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

Ash Disposal

During constant use, ashes should be removed every
few days. Please take care to prevent the build-up
of ash around the start-up air housing located inside
the firebox, under the loading door lip.
DO NOT ALLOW ASHES TO BUILD UP TO THE
LOADING DOORS.
Only remove ashes when the fire has died down.
Even then, expect to find a few hot embers. Always
leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom of the
firebox. This helps in easier starting and a more
uniform burn of your fire.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final 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.

Fan Operation

AUTOMATIC
To operate the fan, turn on the rheostat. This will
allow the fan to turn on when the stove comes up
to operating temperature. It will also shut the fan
system off after the fire has gone out and the unit
cools to below a useful heat output range.
Operate the fan in the low speed position when
burning in the LOW-MED LOW heat output ranges,
and operate it on the high setting for MED-HIGH to
HIGH heat outputs. Route the power cord to the
left or right behind the unit.
See draft control instructions for operation of air
control. When the appliance is cool it is important
to clean in and around the fan. Always ensure
areas on the hearth are clean and ashes, debris
etc. are not pushed towards the bottom of the
fascia. Always brush and clean debris away from
the unit, not towards.

Creosote

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which form creosote when
combined with moisture. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of
a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited,
this creosote can make an extremely hot fire.
For wood-burning heaters, reference to the
formation and removal of creosote buildup in the
chimney connector and chimney as follows (the
inspection frequency "once every two months'
stated below may be a shorter time period at
the manufacturer's or private labeler's options):
"Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
The chimney connector and chimney should be
inspected at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote
buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed
to reduce the risk of chimney fire.

Removal for Cleaning

Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes is
usually not required if a proper installation has been
done. In the event that removal is required, be sure
not to damage any parts needed for re-installation.
In most cases removal and replacement of the
baffle system should allow full access for cleaning.
WARNING: In case of chimney fire:
1. Close draft control
2. Call the Fire Department
Ways to Prevent and Keep
Unit Free of Creosote
1. Burn insert with draft control wide open for
about 45 minutes every morning during burning
season. This helps to prevent creosote deposits
within the heating system.
2. Burn insert with draft control wide open for about
10 - 15 minutes every time you add fresh wood.
This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal
stage faster and burns up any wood vapors
which might otherwise be deposited within the
system.
3. Only burn seasoned wood! Do not burn wet
or green wood. Seasoned wood that has been
dried at least one year must be used.
operating instructions
4. A small hot fire is preferable to a large
smouldering one that can deposit creosote
within the system.
5. Check the chimney at least twice a month during
the burning season for creosote build-up.
6. Have chimney system and unit cleaned
by competent chimney sweeps twice
a year during the first year of use and
at least once a year thereafter or when
a significant layer of creosote has
accumulated (3mm / 1/8" or more) it
should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney fire.

Wood Storage

Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or cov-
ered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap
plywood etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water
from rain or snow, delaying the seasoning process.
Safety Guidelines &
Warnings
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS FOR
FLUIDS TO START FIRE.
CAUTION
1. Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuels,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar liquids
to start or 'freshen up' a fire 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 flammable fluids 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 overfire heater. If the chimney connector,
flue baffle or the stove top begin to glow, you
are over firing. Stop adding fuel and close the
draft control. Over firing can cause extensive
damage to your stove including warping and
premature steel corrosion. Over firing 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 fire.
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 flue serving
another appliance.
10. Do not use grates, andirons or other methods
for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the bricks.
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