Regency ULTIMATE U38, Owners & Installation Manual

Regency

®

 U38-1 ULTIMATE Freestanding Gas Stove

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INSTALLATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2) 

Push in PILOT knob slightly and turn clock-

wise to 

off

.  Knob cannot be turned from 

pilot

 to 

off

 unless knob is pushed in slightly.  

Do not force.

3)

 Wait 

fi ve minutes to allow gas, that may have 

accumulated in the main burner compart-

ment, to escape. If you smell gas, follow the 

instructions on the front of this manual. If 

you don't smell gas continue on to the next 

step.

4)

  Turn the PILOT knob counterclockwise to 

pilot

 and align it with the arrow as shown 

in diagram 1.

5)

  Push in PILOT knob all the way in and 

hold. Immediately push IGNITOR button 

until pilot lights. Continue to hold the PILOT 

knob in for  approximately one minute, then 

release the PILOT  knob.  The pilot fl ame 

should continue to burn.  If the pilot does 

not remain lit, repeat operation allowing a 

longer period before releasing PILOT knob.

6)

  Turn PILOT knob counter clockwise to 

on.

7)

  Use the Burner ON/OFF switch to turn on 

the burner.

8)

  Rotate the HEAT control to adjust the fl ame 

height 

higher

 or 

lower.

SHUTDOWN 

INSTRUCTIONS

1)

  Use the Burner ON/OFF switch, thermostat 

or remote control to turn off the burner.

2)

  Push in the PILOT knob slightly and turn 

clockwise to off. Do not force.

3) 

Turn off all electric power to the appliance 

if service is to be performed.

FIRST FIRE

The 

FIRST FIRE

 in your stove is part of the 

paint curing process. To ensure that the paint 

is properly cured, it is recommended that you 

burn your fi replace for at least four (4) hours the 

fi rst time you use it with the fan on. When fi rst 

operated, the unit will release an odour caused 

by the curing of the paint and the burn

OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Before operating this appliance, proceed through 
the following check list.

1)

  Read and understand these Instructions 

before operating this appliance.

2)

  Check to see that all wiring is correct and 

enclosed to prevent possible shock.

3)

  Check to ensure there are no gas leaks.

4)

  Make sure the three pieces of door glass 

are properly positioned.  Never operate the 

appliance with any of the glass removed or 

with the door open.

5)

  Verify that all venting and the cap is unob-

structed.

6)

  Verify log placement. If the pilot cannot be 

seen when lighting the unit - the logs or the 

embers have been incorrectly positioned.

7)

  The unit should never to turned off and on 

without a minimum of a 60 second wait.

LIGHTING 

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For all propane units and units    
equipped with electric spark boxes, see 
"Copy of Lighting Plate Instructions" sec-

tion for more details.

IMPORTANT:  The PILOT knob cannot be 

turned from pilot to off unless it is partially 

depressed.

Note: 

Open the pedestal door of the unit 
before lighting the pilot. Once the 
pilot is lit, close the door.  You should 
never operate the unit with the door 
open.

Diagram 1

1)

  If the PILOT knob is in the 

off

 position proceed 

to Step 4.

ing off of any oils remaining from manufactur-

ing. Smoke detectors in the house may go off 

at this time. Open a few windows to ventilate 

the room for a couple of hours. The glass may 

require cleaning.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE 
GLASS WHILE IT IS STILL HOT!

Note:  When the glass is cold and the appli-

ance is lit, it may cause condensation 
and fog the glass. This condensation 
is normal and will disappear in a few 
minutes as the glass heats up.

DO NOT BURN THE APPLIANCE WITH-
OUT THE GLASS FRONT IN PLACE.

AUTOMATIC 

CONVECTION FAN 

OPERATION

The fan operates automatically - turn the knob 
on the pedestal control panel to adjust to the 
desired speed. The fan will turn on as the stove 
comes up to operating temperature. After the 
unit has been turned off and cools to below a 
useful heat output range the fan will shut off 
automatically.

ADJUSTING FLAME 

HEIGHT

 
Your heater has an adjustable fl ame to tailor the 
look and heat output to your specifi c needs. It 
is adjusted by turning the fl ame adjustment dial 
on the gas control valve.

Turn clockwise to 
adjust the flame 
higher, counter-
clockwise for a 
lower fl ame.