Regency Cascades I2500 - Installation into a Masonry Fireplace; Pre-Installation Checks and Safety; Chimney Specifications for Masonry; Important Safety Recommendations

I2500 Cascades
®
Wood Fireplace Insert | 3
Before installing, check and clean your chimney
system thoroughly. If in doubt about its condition,
seek professional advice. Your Regency Insert is
designed for installation into a masonry replace that
is constructed in accordance with the requirements
of "The Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents,
and Solid Fuel Burning Appliance", N.F.P.A. 211, the
National Building Code of Canada, or the applicable
local code requirements.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical
code, CSA C22.1.
Regency Inserts are designed to use either a 5.5"
(140 mm) or 6" (152 mm) ue.
INSTALLATION INTO
A MASONRY FIREPLACE
Regency inserts are constructed with the highest
quality materials and assembled under strict quality
control procedures that ensure years of trouble free
and reliable performance.
It is important that you read this manual thoroughly
and fully understand the installation and operating
procedures. Failure to follow instructions may result
in property damage, bodily injury or even death. 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.
BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR
INSERT
1. Read all instructions before installing and using
your replace insert. Install and use only in
accordance with manufacturer’s installation
and operating instructions.
2. Check your local building codes - Building
Inspection Department. You may require a
permit before installing your insert. Be
aware that local codes and regulations
may override some items in the manual.
WARNING: Careless installation is the
major cause of safety hazard. Check all
local building and safety codes before
installation of unit.
3. Notify your home insurance company that you
plan to install a replace insert.
4. Your replace insert is heavy and requires two
or more people to move it safely. The insert and
surrounding structure can be badly damaged
by mishandling.
5. If your existing replace damper control will
become inaccessible once you have installed
your Regency Insert, you should either remove
or secure it in the open position.
6. Inspect your replace and chimney prior to
installing your insert to determine that it is
free from cracks, loose mortar or other signs
of damage. If repairs are required, they should
be completed before installing your insert. Do
not remove bricks or mortar from your masonry
replace.
7. Do not connect the insert to a chimney ue
servicing another appliance or an air distribution
duct.
CHIMNEY SPECIFICATIONS
When referencing installation or connection to
masonry replaces or chimneys, the masonry
construction must or shall be code complying.
In Canada this replace insert must be
installed with a continuous chimney liner
of 5.5" (140mm) or 6" (152mm) diameter
extending from the replace insert to the
top of the chimney. The chimney liner
must conform to the Class 3 requirements
of CAN/ULC-S635 or CAN/ULC-S640,
Standard for Lining Systems for New
Masonry Chimneys.
Draft is the force which moves air from the
appliance up through the chimney. The amount of
draft in your chimney depends on the length of the
chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions
and other factors. Too much draft may cause
excessive temperatures in the appliance and
may cause damage. An uncontrollable burn or
excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.
Inadequate draft may cause back pung into the
room and plugging of the chimney. Inadequate
draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke
into the room through appliance and chimney
connector joints. Ensure the heater is installed
in areas that are not too close to neighbors or
in valleys that would cause unhealthy air quality
or nuisance conditions.
In the U.S.A., a 5.5 inch (140 mm) or 6
inch (152 mm) diameter, stainless steel,
full height chimney liner that meets type
HT (2100
0
F) requirements per UL 1777
must be installed. The full liner must be
attached to the insert ue collar and to
the top of the existing masonry chimney.
Recommended chimney height
from top of ue collar:
Minimum 15 feet (4.6 meters)
IMPORTANT:
Smoke and CO Detectors:
Make sure your home has a working smoke
and CO detector, especially near any bed-
rooms. We recommend having a smoke and
CO detector in the same room as the wood
appliance for additional safety. Location of
both detectors should be chosen wisely to
avoid false alarms when reloading the ap-
pliance.
Fire Extinguisher:
A re extinguisher should be installed in the
home. The location of the re extinguisher
should be known by all family members.