Regency U41 Owners & Installation Manual

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16 Regency U41-3 ULTIMATE Gas Fireplace InsertMAINTENANCENORMAL OPERATINGSOUNDS OFGAS APPLIANCESIt is possible that you will hear some soundsfrom your gas appliance. This is perfectlynormal due to the fact that there are variousgauges and types of steel used within yourappliance. Listed below are some examples.All are normal operating sounds and shouldnot be considered as defects in your appliance.Blower:Regency gas appliances use high tech blow-ers to push heated air farther into the room. Itis not unusual for the fan to make a "whirring"sound when ON. This sound will increase ordecrease in volume depending on the speedsetting of your fan speed control.Burner Tray:The burner tray is positioned directly under theburner tube(s) and logs and is made of adifferent gauge material from the rest of thefirebox and body. Therefore, the varying thick-nesses of steel will expand and contract atslightly different rates which can cause "tick-ing" and "cracking" sounds. You should also beaware that as there are temperature changeswithin the unit these sounds will likely re-occur.Again, this is normal for steel fireboxes.Blower Thermodisc:When this thermally activated switch turns ONit will create a small "clicking" sound. This is theswitch contacts closing and is normal.Pilot Flame:While the pilot flame is on it can make a veryslight "whisper" sound.Gas Control Valve:As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, adull clicking sound may be audible, this is normaloperation of a gas regulator or valve.Unit Body/Firebox:Different types and thicknesses of steel willexpand and contract at different rates resultingin some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will beheard throughout the cycling process.MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS1) Always turn off the gas valve beforecleaning. For re-lighting, refer to lightinginstructions. Keep the burner and controlcompartment clean by brushing and vacu-uming at least once a year.When cleaning the logs, use a clean softpaint brush as the logs are fragile andeasily damaged.2) Clean glass (never when unit is hot), appli-ance, door and louvers with a damp cloth.Never use an abrasive cleaner. The goldlouvers (and optional gold door) may bescratched if abrasives are used to cleanthem.The heater is finished in a heat resistantpaint and should only be refinished withheat resistant paint (not with wall paint).Regency uses Stove Brite Paint - MetallicBlack #6309.3) Make a periodic check of burner for properposition and condition. Visually check theflame of the burner periodically, makingsure the flames are steady; not lifting orfloating. If there is a problem, call a qualifiedservice person.4) The appliance and venting system must beinspected before use, and at least annual-ly, by a qualified field service person, toensure that the flow of combustion andventilation air is not obstructed.During the annual service call, the burnersshould be removed from the burner trayand cleaned. Replace the embers but donot block the pilot.5) Verify proper operation after servicing.6) Keep the area near the appliance clear andfree from combustible materials, gasolineand other flammable vapours and liquids.WARNING: CHILDREN ANDADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TOTHE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACETEMPERATURE AND SHOULDSTAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS ORCLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNGCHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEYARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THEAPPLIANCE.CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREENOR GUARD REMOVED FOR SERV-ICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BEREPLACED PRIOR TO OPERAT-ING THE APPLIANCE.CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMA-BLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BEPLACED ON OR NEAR THE AP-PLIANCE.7) Each time the appliance is lit, it may causecondensation and fog the glass. This con-densation and fog is normal and will disap-pear in a few minutes as the glass heats up.Never operate the appliance withoutthe glass properly secured in place orwith the door open.8) Periodically check the pilot flames. Correctflame pattern has three strong blue flames:1 flowing around the thermopile, 1 flowingacross the rear of the burner and 1 reachingtowards the right (it does not have to betouching the burner ports.Note: If you have an incorrect flame pat-tern, contact your Regency dealerfor further instructions.Top View of pilot flame.Incorrect flame pattern will have small, probablyyellow flames, not coming into proper contactwith the rear of the burner or thermopile.Top View of pilot flame