Regency Classic I1205M, Owners & Installation Manual

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installation

this section can cause serious permanent 

damage to the unit and void your warranty.

FIRST FIRE

When your installation is completed and in-

spected, you are ready for your first

fire.

1)

  Open draft control fully.

2)

  Open firebox door and build a small fire using 

paper and dry kindling, 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 over-heat 

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  15 to 20  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 stove.  Always warm your stove 

up slowly!

5)

  Once a bed of coals has been established, 

you may adjust the draft control to a low 

setting to operate the unit in its most efficient 

mode.

6)

  During the first couple of hours, keep the 

combustion rate at a moderate level and 

avoid a large fire until the paint is cured. 

Only then can you operate the insert at its 

maximum setting, and only after the metal 

has been warmed.

7)

  For the first few hours, the 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  insert  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 insert top 

during the curing process. This may result 

in damage to your paint finish.

9)

  During the first few hours it may be more 

difficult  to  start  the  fire.   As  you  dry  out 

your  fire  brick  and  your  masonry  flue  (if 

applicable), 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)

 Before opening your door to reload, open 

draft fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds 

until fire has been re-established. This will 

minimize any smoking.

13)

 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 this purpose.

CAUTION: If the body of your unit  starts 

to glow you are overfiring. Stop loading 

fuel immediately and close the draft 

control until the glow has completely 

subsided.

14)

 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.

15)

 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 fire to adjust 

before fully opening the door.

16) 

The controls of your unit should not be 

altered to increase firing for any reason.

SCREEN DOOR

Hook screen to the inside on the right side 

of the firebox door opening. Lock in place by 

turning handle.

Back Side of Screen Shown

WARNING

Operate with doors fully open or fully 

closed. If doors are left partly open, 

gas and flame may be drawn out of 

the opening, creating risks from both 

fire and smoke.

When operated with doors fully open 

the manufacturer supplied screen 

must be used.

NOTE:

 The handle must be positioned at 10 

o'clock when closed to avoid the handle from 

getting hot and to ensure the screen stays in 

place.

Handle Lock

Hooks

Handle at 10 o'clock position.

Cleaning & Maintaining Your Wood Stove