Wood Fireplace Insert Owners & Installation Manual www.regency-fire.com MODEL: Report #219-S-17-2 919-300b CI2600/HI400 Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference. FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 04.16.
| Thank-you for purchasing a REGENCY FIREPLACE PRODUCT. The pride of workmanship that goes into each of our products will give you years of trouble-free enjoyment. Should you have any questions about your product that are not covered in this manual, please contact the REGENCY DEALER in your area. Keep those REGENCY FIRES burning. SAFETY NOTE: If this wood stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
table of contents | 3 Safety Label For CI2600/HI400 ............................................................................................... 4 Dimensions - contemporary faceplate ..................................................................................... 5 Dimensions - low profile faceplate ........................................................................................... 6 Dimensions - cast faceplate ..............................................................................
| safety decal SAFETY LABEL FOR CI2600/HI400 This is a copy of the label that accompanies your Regency Insert. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. NOTE: Regency units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one. INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN MASONRY FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
dimensions | 5 DIMENSIONS - CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE CI2600/HI400 | wood insert
| dimensions DIMENSIONS - LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE CI2600/HI400 | wood insert
dimensions | 7 DIMENSIONS - CAST FACEPLATE 26-1/2" 673mm 41-3/8" 1051mm CI2600/HI400 | wood insert
| installation Regency Inserts are constructed with the highest quality materials and assembled under strict quality control procedures that insure years of trouble free and reliable performance. It is important that you read this manual thoroughly and fully understand the safe installation and operating procedures. The more you understand the way your Regency Insert operates, the more enjoyment you will experience from knowing that your unit is operating at peak performance.
installation | 9 MASONRY AND FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE CLEARANCES The minimum required clearances to combustible materials when installed into a masonry or factory built fireplace are listed below.
| installation INSTALLING YOUR INSERT Your insert is very heavy and will require two or three people to move it into position. The insert can be made lighter by removing the cast iron door by opening it and lifting it off its hinges. Be sure to protect your hearth extension with a heavy blanket or carpet scrap during the installation. Evaluate your minimum cavity opening.
installation | 11 Upper Shield - center between 2 vertical pins C - Combustor- remove with pliers Tilt down and forward to ease removal. 10. Reinstall "Fork" (removed in Step 4) on the bypass plate. Ensure the 5º angled top portion of the Fork is facing towards the front of the unit. Access through the combustor opening from inside the firebox to reinstall. Bypass plate may need centering before proceeding to next step. 11. Reinstall bypass rod through flue collar and into "Fork".
| installation INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE The insert must be installed as per the requirements of your local inspection authority. A full flue liner is required in Canada and the US with this appliance as it has a catalytic combustor. STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INTO A FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE 1. When installed in a factory built fireplace, a full stainless steel rigid or flexible flue liner is mandatory, for both safety and performance purposes.
installation | 13 OPTIONAL CAST GRILL INSTALLATION GLASS REMOVAL TO INSTALL OPTIONAL DOOR CAST GRILL 1. To remove the glass, loosen the two 7/16" bottom retainer bolts but do not remove. 2. Remove the sides and top retainer and bolts highlighted in the diagram and carefully remove glass, it will fall towards you at the top. 3. Place the grill in the door, make sure that the glass gasketing on the left and right bracket is facing you. 4. Carefully place the glass (black strip up) into the bottom retainer.
| installation OPTIONAL BACKING PLATE INSTALLATION An optional backing plate is available in either a standard or custom size. 1. The backing plate is packaged in three pieces and requires assembly. The legs of the backing plate are attached to the top plate with 2 screws on each side. See diagram 1 below. 3. Slide assembled backing plate over unit. Line up flange on backing plate with flange on unit and secure with 2 screws from the underside as shown below. Proceed with Faceplate install.
installation | 15 CONTEMPORARY FACEPLATE INSTALLATION Remove unit door prior to installation of faceplate. Remove all contents from the package and lay out. NOTE: Bolts may be pre-installed on unit and will need to be removed prior to each step of the noted instructions. As a result, there may be spare bolts. 4. Attach the left and right side rails to the back of the bottom fascia panel using four 7/16’’ bolts. NOTE: Wheels should be facing outward when completed. 1.
| installation 6. Take the bottom fascia and line up the wheels and rails with the rails on the unit. Once lined up lift up and into the rail system and slide into position. Rail System 7. Re-install bypass ring and door.
installation | 17 LOW PROFILE FACEPLATE INSTALLATION Remove unit door prior to installation of faceplate. Remove all contents from the package and lay out. NOTE: If installing blower, optional Fan cassette must be installed prior at this point. See fan installation instructions for details. If not installing blower—proceed to Step 6. NOTE: Bolts may be pre-installed on unit and will need to be removed prior to each step of the noted instructions. As a result, there may be spare bolts. 1.
| installation 6. Gently slide the bypass rod through the center hole within the fascia and also guide the primary air control through the slot in the bottom of the fascia. Push the faceplate towards the unit, ensuring the bolts in Step 2 slide into the brackets installed in Step 1. Final Install 7. Ensure the left and right side bolts on the top of the Low Profile Faceplate are spaced evenly. The spacing of these bolts is critical to ensure the faceplate slides into the brackets installed in Step 1.
installation | 19 CAST FACEPLATE INSTALLATION Remove unit door prior to installation of faceplate. Remove all contents from the package and lay out. 4. Install the left and right of the fascia panels using four 7/16’’ bolts. 1. Install tool and handle holder to the left side of the unit with on - 7/16" bolt as shown below. (Note: part is packed with the manual package). Handle / Tool holder Fascia side panels installed with Bolts 2.
| installation 6. Take the bottom fascia and line up the wheels and rails with the rails on the unit. Once lined up lift up and into the rail system and slide into position. 8. Re-install bypass ring and door. Rail System Completed Optional Hampton Cast Faceplate 7. Remove the ring on the bypass rod by turning counter clockwise and pull bypass rod forward to the open position. Then take the top fascia panel and gently slide the bypass rod through the hole in the fascia panel.
installation | 21 OPTIONAL FAN/BLOWER INSTALLATION Installer: Please record unit serial number here before installing blower—serial number will not be visible after blower is installed. Serial No.______________________________ The fan should only be installed once the unit is in place in order to prevent any damage to the fan. 4. Secure using the two (2) 5/16" screws removed from Step 1. 8. Tuck Power Cord to the bottom right hand side of the faceplate as shown. 1.
| installation Neutral Live Ground Manual/ Auto Switch Black Black Fan Blower/Fan Wiring Diagram CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
installation | 23 REMOVABLE DOOR HANDLE The CI2600/HI400 has a removable door handle that can be stored when not in use. All the faceplates have a storage hook on the left side that accommodates the handle. Hook Handle The cool to touch door handle is designed to be inserted from the bottom up and slide off when not held in place. Once in position, the door can be opened.
| operating instructions 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 Inserts equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully closed.
operating instructions 17. 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.
| operating instructions SAFETY GUIDELINES & WARNINGS DO NOT BURN: 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. 11. Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds prior to slowly opening the door when refuelling the fire. 12. Do not connect your unit to any air distribution duct. 13. This heater is designed to burn natural wood only.
operating instructions | 27 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR (PART # 106-534) ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING CATALYST LIGHT-OFF: The temperature in the stove and the gases entering the combustor must be raised to between 500F to 700F for catalytic activity to be initiated. During the start up of a cold stove a medium to high firing rate must be maintained for about 30 minutes. This ensures that the stove, catalyst and fuel are all stabilized at proper operating temperatures.
| operating instructions PROVISION FOR CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TEMPERATURE PROBE NOTE: 1/4" drill bit required for this installation. The CI2600/HI400 is equipped with a provision to accept a catalytic temperature monitoring device. Please follow instructions below for the installation of the probe. Follow the user instructions of the catalytic monitoring device for product set up and details. 5. Take your temperature probe and measure from end 3’’ and make a mark.
maintenance | 29 COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT: If the combustor must be examined or replaced, follow this procedure: 1. Allow the stove to burn out and cool down. 2. Open the door and loosen the two 7/16” bolts -see locations below. Lid for Bypass Door TO REPLACE THE COMBUSTOR: First clean the combustor area and the area around the by-pass,use a vacuum cleaner. 3. Lift flame shield slightly upwards in keyhole slot and pull it forward and down. 4.
| maintenance BYPASS DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT 1. Remove Bypass Rod - turn counter clockwise. Bypass Rod D - Combustor- remove with pliers Tilt down and forward to ease removal. 2. The following parts must be removed to allow access and a positive connection. a) b) c) d) Primary Air Shield Combustor Flame Shield Combustor Upper shield E - Upper Shield - slide forward and lift up to remove. 3. Lift off bypass plate, remove bypass gasket and replace with a new one.
maintenance | 31 4. Reinstall bypass plate. 5. Reinstall the Upper Shield removed in Step 2d. Ensure Upper Shield is centered in between 2 (two) vertical pins from front to back. When positioning the upper shield locate the vertical pins by feel. When the shield parts are in place - slide to the back. E - Upper Shield - orientation for reinstall Upper Shield - center between 2 vertical pins 6. Reinstall Combustor/Flame Combustor Shield / Primary Air Shield and Bypass Rod.
| maintenance DOOR GASKET If the door gasket requires replacement, 7/8" diameter material must be used. A proper high temperature gasket adhesive is required. A gasket repair kit, Part # 846-570 is available from your local Regency dealer. GLASS CLEANING Only clean your glass window when it is cool.Your local retailer can supply you with special glass cleaner if plain water and a soft cloth does not remove all deposits. Regular cleaning will prevent the build up of carbon and allow full view of fire.
maintenance SECONDARY AIR TUBE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION 1. Allow the stove to burn out and cool down, until cool to touch. 2. Open stove door to access secondary air tube. | 33 DOOR CATCH ADJUSTMENT The door catch may require adjustment as the door gasket compresses after a few fires. The door catch compression may require adjustment to renew seal. Removal of the spacer washer, shown in the diagram below, will allow the catch to be moved closer to the door frame, causing a tighter seal.
| parts list MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # 1 Description Part # Description Catalytic Firebox Assembly 16 106-516 Flue Collar Assembly 2 106-517 Stove Top Assembly 17 106-062F Fork 3 106-917 Fan Assembly * 910-138 Auto/manual switch 4 106-525 Rear Panel Assembly * 910-140 Fan Hi/Off/Low switch 5 106-038 Outer Shield L * 910-142 Fan Thermodisc 6 106-520 Flat cast door Assembly * 910-157/P Fan motor only 7 106-039 Outer Shield R * 940-420/P Replacement Glass 8 106-096
parts list | 35 BRICK LAYOUT 106-960 Brick Set - Complete CI2600/HI400 | wood insert
| warranty Regency Fireplace Products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. is pleased to extend this limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser of a Regency Product. This warranty is not transferable.
warranty | 37 APPLIED CERAMICS IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER Any and all claims for catalytic combustor must be filed by the consumer directly with APPLIED CERAMICS (full address below). FPI/Regency does not handle these claims. Please follow the instructions below for returning your catalytic converter under warranty. To learn more about the care and maintenance or the catalytic converter, please visit our website: www.firecatcombustors.com.
| notes CI2600/HI400 | wood insert
notes | 39 CI2600/HI400 | wood insert
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