Installation manual
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Regency I2400M
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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 rebox, under the loading
door lip.
Only remove ashes when the re has died down.
Even then, expect to nd a few hot embers.
Always leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom
of the rebox. This helps in easier starting and
a more uniform burn of your re.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with
a tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a noncombustible oor or
on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending nal 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.
Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes
is usually not required if a proper installation
has been done. In the event that removal is re-
quired, be sure not to damage any parts needed
for re-installation. In most cases removal and
replacement of the bafe system should allow
full access for cleaning.
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Burn insert with draft control wide open for
about 45 minutes every morning during burn-
ing season. This helps to prevent creosote
deposits within the heating system.
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.
Do not burn
wet or green wood. Seasoned wood that
has been dried at least one year must be
used.
A small hot re is preferable to a large
smouldering one that can deposit creosote
within the system.
Check the chimney at least twice a month
during the burning season for creosote
build-up.
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 ue of a
slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this
creosote can make an extremely hot re.
The fan is to be operated only with the draft
control rod
The fan is not to be oper-
ated when the draft control rod is in the closed
position (pushed in). The fully closed position is
the low burn setting.
The fan unit must not be turned on until a re
has been burning for at least 30 minutes and
the unit is hot enough. As well, after each fuel
loading the fan must be shut off until 30 minutes
has elapsed.
To operate fan automatically, push switch on
side of fan housing to "Auto" and second switch
to either "High" or "Low" for fan speed. The
automatic temperature sensor will engage the
blower when the unit is at temperature and will
shut off the blower once the re has gone out
and the unit has cooled to below a useful heat
output range.
To manually operate the fan system, push the
rst switch to "Man" and second switch to either
"high" or "Low". This will bypass the sensing
device and allow full control of the fan. Switching
from "Auto" to "Manual" or "High" to "Low" may
be done at any time.
During the rst few hours it may be more
difcult to start the re. As you dry out
your re brick and your masonry ue (if
applicable), your draft will increase.
For those units installed at higher elevations
or into sub-standard masonry replaces,
drafting problems may occur. Consult an
experienced dealer or mason on methods
of increasing your draft.
Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
Before opening your door to reload, open
draft fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds
until re has been re-established. This will
minimize any smoking.
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
sufcient for this purpose.
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 re.
Once all moisture has been removed, the
draft control may be adjusted to maintain
the re.
If you have been burning your insert on a
low draft, use caution when opening the
door. After opening the damper, open the
door a crack, and allow the re to adjust
before fully opening the door.
The controls of your unit should not be
altered to increase ring for any reason.
Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or
covered 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.