Regency Energy E18 Small Gas Insert - Manual (Page 57)

Regency ® E18 Gas Fireplace Insert
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always turn the gas valve to off before cleaning.
For relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep
the burner and control compartment clean by
brushing and vacuuming at least once a year.
When cleaning the logs, use a clean soft paint
brush as the logs are fragile and easily dam-
aged.
2. Clean (never when unit is hot) appliance, door
and louvers with a damp cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner. The gold louvers (and optional
gold door) may be scratched if abrasives are
used to clean them.
The heater is fi nished in a heat resistant paint
and should only be refi nished with heat resist-
ant paint (not with wall paint). Regency
® uses
StoveBrite Paint - Metallic Black #6309.
3. Make a periodic check of burner for proper posi-
tion and condition. Visually check the fl ame of
the burner periodically, making sure the fl ames
are steady; not lifting or fl oating. If there is a
problem, call a qualifi ed service person.
4. The appliance and venting system must be
inspected before use, and at least annually,
by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure
that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air
is not obstructed.
During the annual service call, the burners
should be removed from the burner tray and
cleaned. Replace the embers but do not block
the pilot.
5. Keep the area near the appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other fl ammable vapours and liquids.
6. Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause
condensation and fog the glass. This conden-
sation and fog is normal and will disappear in
a few minutes as the glass heats up.
Never operate the appliance without
the glass properly secured in place or
with the door open.
7. Verify proper operation after servicing.
8. Periodically check the pilot fl ames, see the
diagrams in the "Valve Description" section.
If you have an incorrect fl ame pattern, contact
your Regency
® dealer for further instructions.
LOG REPLACEMENT
The unit should never be used with broken logs. Turn
off the gas valve and allow the unit to cool before
opening door to carefully remove the logs. The pilot
light generates enough heat to burn someone. If
for any reason a log should need replacement, you
must use the proper replacement log. The position
of these logs must be as shown in the diagram
under Log Installation.
NOTE: Improper positioning of logs may create
carbon build-up and will alter the unit’s
performance which is not covered under
warranty.
GLASS GASKET
If the glass gasket requires replacement use Part
# 936-155 to order new gasket.
DOOR GLASS
Your Regency ® fi replace is supplied with high
temperature 5mm-Ceramic glass. If your glass
requires cleaning, we recommend using an
approved glass cleaner available at all authorized
dealers. Do not use abrasive materials.
CAUTION & WARNINGS:
* Do not clean when the glass is hot.
* The use of substitute glass will void all
product warranties.
* Care must be taken to avoid breakage of
the glass.
* Do not strike or abuse the glass.
* Do not operate this fi replace without the
glass front or with a cracked or broken
glass front.
* Wear gloves when removing damaged or
broken glass.
* Replacement of the glass panels should be
done by a licensed or qualifi ed service per
son.
GLASS REPLACEMENT
In the event that you break your glass by impact,
purchase your replacement from an authorized
Regency dealer only. Replacement glass (Part
#616-040/P) is shipped already installed into the
door frame. Reinstall as per Glass Door Installation
in the "Glass Door Removal" section.
OPERATION
The fan operates automatically, turn the knob on
the side of the faceplate 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 the unit cooled to below a useful heat
output range the fan will shut off automatically. This
fan is required for normal operation, If the fan stops
working at anytime the unit will automatically turn
off after a delay of approximately 15-30 minutes.
NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF GAS
APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds from
your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to
the fact that there are various gauges and types
of steel used within your appliance. Listed below
are some examples. All are normal operating
sounds and should not be considered as defects
in your appliance.
Blower:
Regency
® gas appliances use high tech blowers
to push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of your
fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a different
gauge material from the rest of the fi rebox and body.
Therefore, the varying thicknesses of steel will
expand and contract at slightly different rates which
can cause "ticking" and "cracking" sounds. You
should also be aware that as there are temperature
changes within the unit these sounds will likely
re-occur. Again, this is normal for steel fi reboxes.
Blower Thermodisc:
When this thermally activated switch turns ON
it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the
switch contacts closing and is normal.
Pilot Flame:
While the pilot fl ame is on it can make a very slight
"whisper" sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal
operation of a gas regulator or valve.
Unit Body/Firebox:
Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand
and contract at different rates resulting in some
"cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard
throughout the cycling process.
WA R N I N G : C H I L D R E N A N D
ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO
THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE
TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY
AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD
BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN OR
GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING AN
APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR
TO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.