Regency Fireplace Products Alterra F175B-2 Quick start guide

Owners &
Installation
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Manual
May-05-2021
919-096f
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or
additional information consult an authorised installer, service agency or
the distributor.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by an authorised installer or
service agency.
Model: F175B-2
Alterra F175B-2 Freestanding Wood Fire
FPI - FIREPLACE PRODUCTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
1 CONQUEST WAY HALLAM VICTORIA 3803

2Regency Alterra Freestanding Wood Fire
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 fire is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety,
follow the installation instructions, contact local building, fire officials, or authority having jurisdiction
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
The authority having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation to determine the need to
obtain a permit.
WARNING
HOT GLASS
DO NOT TOUCH
NEVER
WILL
CAUSE BURNS
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS
ONLY CLEAN APPLIANCE WITH A DAMP CLOTH
(NEVER WHEN UNIT IS HOT)
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANERS
DO NOT BURN (WILL VOID WARRANTY):
• Treated wood • Tea Tree • Oil Based woods • Coal • Garbage
• Cardboard • Solvents • Colored Paper • Trash

Regency Alterra Freestanding Wood Fire 3
table of
contents
Data Badge ............................................................................4
Unit Dimensions ....................................................................5
INSTALLATION
Residential Installation ...........................................................6
Safety Guidelines and Warnings ...........................................6
Brick Installation ....................................................................6
Side Panel Installation ...........................................................7
Fan Installation ......................................................................7
Fan Wiring Diagram ...............................................................7
Clearance to Combustibles ....................................................8
Floor Protection .....................................................................8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions ...........................................................9
Air Slide Control .....................................................................9
First Fire ................................................................................9
2 speed fan operation ............................................................9
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance ........................................................................10
Creosote ..............................................................................10
- Ways to Prevent & Keep Units Free of Creosote ........10
Glass Maintenance ..............................................................10
Door Latch Adjustment ........................................................10
Wood Storage ......................................................................10
PARTS LIST
Heater Assembly .................................................................11
WARRANTY
Warranty ..............................................................................12

4Regency Alterra Freestanding Wood Fire
SAFETY LABEL
data badge
This is a copy of the label that accompanies each F175B-2 Freestanding
Wood Fire. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review.
Model: ALTERRA F175B-2
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
TESTED BY:
HRL TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD.
TRAMWAY ROAD MORWELL VICTORIA 3840 (May 2015)
MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEAT OUTPUT BURNING HARDWOOD: 11kW
OVERALL AVERAGE EFFICIENCY BURNING HARDWOOD: 70%
Date of Manufacture:
Serial
Number
919-095c
396
WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 4012:2014 & AS/NZS 4013:2014
PARTICULATE EMISSION FACTOR: 0.5g/kg
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR: NO
TEST REPORT NUMBER: HCMG/15/030
MAKE: REGENCY
TYPE: FREESTANDING WOODFIRE
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR: FIREPLACE PRODUCTS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
1 CONQUEST WAY, HALLAM VIC 3803
Part #: 919-095c
Colour: Black on Grey
Size: 100%
Dec. 05/11: created draft for approval
Dec. 08/13: Updated date of manufacture
Jan. 6/14: Rev. A Updated address
May21/15: Updated as per Matt M
Sept. 25/17: Rev. C--Updated manufacturing date
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.

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DIMENSIONS
dimensions
721mm
897mm
461mm
260mm 527mm
34mm
460mm
364mm
726mm
41mm
152mm
48mm
189mm
557mm
773mm
592mm
430mm
872mm

6Regency Alterra Freestanding Wood Fire
installation
1) Please read this entire manual before you
install and use your new wood fire. Failure
to follow instructions may result in property
damage, bodily injury or even death. Be
aware that local Codes and Regulations may
override some items in this manual. Check
with your local inspector.
2) THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE-SYSTEM
SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AS/NZS 2918:2001 AND THE AP-
PROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORD-
ANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL
COMPLY WITHTHE REQUIREMENTS OF
AS/NZS 4013WHERE REQUIRED BYTHE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
ANY MODIFICATION OFTHE APPLIANCE
THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN
WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY
IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF
THE APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLI-
ANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013.
CAUTION: MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR
FLUE-SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM
DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING
THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF
COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHERE SUCH
ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANU-
FACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED
IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.
3) Select a position for your Regency Heater.
Consult the minimum clearance chart for
your model and set the heater in place. For
close clearance installation use listed double
wall connector systems.
4) To ensure vertical alignment, suspend a
plumb bob from the ceiling over the exact
center of your heater flue and mark a spot
on the ceiling to indicate the center of the
flue.
5) Check that the area above the ceiling is
clear for cutting. Re-confirm the clearance
from the heater to combustibles to ensure
that they are within the prescribed limits.
6) Mark the location of the pedestal base on
the floor, then move the heater aside and
mark the position of the floor protector.
7) Install flue according to flue manufacturers
instructions. The performance of your wood
fire is governed to a very large part by the
flue system. Too short a flue can cause
difficult start-up, dirty glass, backsmoking
when door is open, and
RESIDENTIAL
INSTALLATION
even reduced heat output. Too tall a flue may
prompt excessive draft which can result in
very short burn times and excessive heat
output.
8) The floor protector must be of non-com-
bustible material. Refer to page 8 for floor
protector clearances.
9) When the floor protection is complete, posi-
tion the heater with the flue collar centered
under the installed flue.
10) In areas with seismic activity, Regency
recommends that your unit is secured to the
floor by using the bolt down holes inside the
pedestal.
11) Do not connect this unit to a flue serving
another appliance.
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND
WARNINGS
1) Never use petrol, petrol type lantern fuels,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar
liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire in your
heater. Keep all such liquids well away from
the heater while it is in use.
2) Keep the door closed during operation and
maintain all seals in good condition.
3) Do not burn any quantities of paper, garbage,
and never burn flammable fluids such as
petrol, naptha or engine oil in your heater.
4) If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke
spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
5) Do not overfire heater. If the flue connector,
flue baffle or the heater top begin to glow, you
are overfiring. Stop adding fuel and close the
draft control. Overfiring can cause extensive
damage to your heater including warpage
and premature steel corrosion. Overfiring
will void your warranty.
6) Do not permit creosote or soot build-up in
the flue system. Check and clean flue at
regular intervals. Failure to do so can result
in a serious flue fire.
7) Your Regency heater can be very hot. You
may be seriously burned if you touch the
heater while it is operating, keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Warn children
of the burn hazard. For safety reasons a
guard around the fire is recommended.
8) The heater consumes air while operating,
provide adequate ventilation with an air duct
or open a window while the heater is in use.
9) Do not connect this unit to a flue serving
another appliance.
10) Do not use grates or andirons or other
methods for supporting fuel. Burn directly
on the base or bricks where supplied.
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 distribu-
tion duct.
13) Your wood fire should burn dry, standard
firewood only. The use of cut timber, ply-
wood, “mill ends”, etc. is not allowed as this
fuel can easily overheat your wood fire.
Evidence of excessive overheating will void
your warranty. As well, a large portion of
sawmill waste is chemically treated timber,
which is illegal to burn in many areas. Salt
drift wood and chemically treated fire logs
also must not be burned in your wood fire.
14) No combustible material should be closer
than the clearances, see page 8.
15) DO NOT OPERATE WITH BROKEN
GLASS.
WARNING
Ensure that curtains, blinds and drapes can-
not extend to or anywhere near the fire as this
could cause an extremely dangerous operating
condition.
These must be secured by any means possible.
Examples not limited to :
If a window or door is opened, the wind/breeze
could cause them to move.
Physical movement by an adolescent child.
BRICK INSTALLATION
Firebrick comes installed in each heater and
is made to extend the life of your heater and to
radiate heat more evenly.
Important: Remove the packing material from
above and below the top bricks. Check to see
that all firebricks are in their correct positions and
have not become misaligned during shipping.

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installation
SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
FAN INSTALLATION
F
H
A 2 speed fan is supplied and needs to be fitted to the rear of the unit
with screws supplied.
Install side panels with screws as shown in diagram.
Diagram 1 - Side Panel Install
Diagram 1 - Fan Install
Diagram 2 - Fan Wiring Diagram

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installation
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Universal
Default (1)
AHD
Special (2)
A 475mm 475mm
*B 160mm 160mm
C 175mm 175mm
D 160mm 160mm
E 78mm 78mm
F 300mm 300mm
G 875mm 875mm
H 969mm 969mm
Floor Protection
A combustible floor must be protected by non-combustible material (like
tile, concrete board, or as defined by local codes) extending beneath
the heater as follows;
From Sides: Dimension (E)
From Front: Dimension (F)
From Back Shield: Dimension (D)
The floor protector should consist of 12mm thick cement fibre sheet
which has a thermal resistance of 0.8m2 k/w for 4mm sheets of cement
fibre sheet.
The flue pipe shall extend not less than 4.6m above the top of the floor protector.
NOTE: Installation must be carried out by a licensed installer in accordance
with AS/NZS 2918:2001.
IMPORTANT
* (1) The Universal Default flue kit requires one 130o x 900mm
stainless reflective shield; fitted to the rear of the active flue.
* (2) The AHD Special Insulated flue kit must be installed with a
40mm air gap around the flue to any combustible surfaces and the
ceiling ring must be spaced as such to provide an air gap of 20mm
to the ceiling.
A 130º x 900mm stainless reflective must be fitted behind the active
flue.
* Wall clearance taken from rear shield (not fan).
NOTE: A minimum clearance of 160mm (flat wall) or 175mm (corner wall) must be retained for all wall surfaces to allow for fan access and maintenance.

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operating
instructions
4) After about 45 minutes, when your wood has
begun to burn strongly, adjust your draft control
down to keep the fire at a moderate level.
WARNING: Never build a roaring fire in a
cold heater. Always warm your heater up
slowly!
5) Once a bed of coals has been established on
the base of the firebox, you may adjust the
draft control to a low setting to operate the
unit at its most efficient mode.
6) During the first few fires, keep the combustion
rate at a moderate level and avoid a large fire.
Only after 5 or 6 such fires can you operate
the heater at its maximum setting, and only
after the metal has been warmed.
7) For the first few days, the heater will give off
an odour from the paint. This is to be expected
as the high temperature paint becomes sea-
soned. Windows and/or doors should be left
open to provide adequate ventilation while
this temporary condition exists. Burning the
heater at a very high temperature the first few
times may damage the paint. Burn fires at a
moderate level the first few days.
8) Do not place anything on the heater top during
the curing process. This may result in damage
to your paint finish.
9) During the first few days it may be more difficult
to start the fire. As you dry out your firebrick
and your masonry flue, your draft will increase.
10) For those units installed at higher elevations or
into sub-standard masonry fireplaces, drafting
problems may occur. Consult an experienced
dealer or mason on methods of increasing
your draft.
Pull - Open
WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance
or to disregard the information con-
tained in this section can cause serious
permanent damage to the unit and void
your warranty.
AIR SLIDE CONTROL
Both the primary and air wash drafts are con-
trolled by the control rod located on the right side
of the unit (when facing the unit). To increase
your draft - pull open, and to decrease - push
closed. All units have a secondary draft system
that continually allows combustion air to the
induction ports at the top of the firebox, just
below the flue baffle.
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 draft control.
CAUTION:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE MAIN-
TAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN
ACCORDANCEWITHTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF
PRESERVATIVE-TREATEDWOOD AS A FUEL
CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE AP-
PLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED
INWRITING BYTHETESTING AUTHORITY IS
CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKIN-
DLE THE FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN
HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND
DAMPERWHEN FITTED) BEFORE OPENING
FIRING DOOR.
For safety reasons and in order to avoid
over firing of your unit do not burn your
fire with the door open or ajar.
FIRST FIRE
When your installation is completed and inspected
you are ready for your first fire.
1) Open control fully.
2) Open firebox door and build a small fire
using paper and dry kindling on the firebox
base. Secure door on the firebox and wait a
few minutes for a good updraft in the flue to
establish the fire. (Leaving the door slightly
open will help your fire start more rapidly.)
CAUTION: Never leave unit unattended if
door is left open. This procedure is for fire
start-up only, as unit may overheat if door
is left open for too long.
3) With the draft still in the fully open position add
two or three seasoned logs to your fire. Form
a trench in the ash bed to allow air to reach
the rear of the firebox prior to closing the door.
Push - Closed
2 SPEED
FAN OPERATION
A high performance two speed fan is included
with this heater. Operaton of the fan is controlled
by a temperature sensing thermodisc, an Auto/
Manual switch and a HI /OFF /LOW speed se-
lection switch. The switches are located at the
back, right hand side of the heater.
Selecting OFF on the fan speed switch will always
turn the fan off regardless of the selection on
the Auto / Manual switch
When Manual is selected, fan operation will be
immediate and the fan speed will be directly
controlled by the fan speed switch - HI/OFF/LOW.
When Auto is selected, fan operation will be
automatically controlled by the selection on
the fan speed switch and the temperature of
the heater. The thermodisc in the fan speed
circuit ensures that the heater achieves a high
temperature before the fan can operate–this
may take 25-30 minutes. When the heater cools
down the fan will automatically turn off–this may
take 25-30 minutes.

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maintenance
11)Some cracking and popping noises may be
experienced during the heating up process.
These noises will be minimal when your unit
reaches temperature.
12) Before opening your door to reload, open
draft fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds
until fire has been re-established. This will
minimize any smoking.
13) All fuel burning appliances consume oxygen
during operation. It is important that you
supply a source of fresh air to your unit
while burning. A slightly opened window is
sufficient for the purpose. If you also have
a fireplace in your home, a downdraft may
be created by your Regency Heater causing
a draft down your flue. If this occurs, slightly
open a window near your unit.
CAUTION: If the body of your unit, flue baffle
or any part of the flue connector starts to
glow, you are overfiring. Stop loading fuel
immediately and close the draft control until
the glow has completely subsided.
14) Green or wet wood is not recommended for
your unit. If you must add wet or green fuel,
open the draft control fully until all moisture
has been dispersed by the intense fire.
Once all moisture has been removed, the
draft control may be adjusted to maintain
the fire.
15) If you have been burning your heater on
a low draft, use caution when opening the
door. After opening the damper, open the
door a crack, and allow the fire to adjust
before fully opening the door.
16) The controls of your unit or the air supply
passages should not be altered to increase
firing for any reason.
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, then your
flue is clean and your exhaust is clean.
Burn the heater hot enough to keep your
glass clean and you won't need to clean
your flue as often.
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapours, which when combined with
moisture, form creosote. The creosote vapours
condense in the relatively cool flue of a slow burn-
ing fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote can
result in an extremely hot fire.
WARNING: Things to remember in case
of a flue fire:
1. Close all draft and damper controls.
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Ways to Prevent and Keep Unit Free
of Creosote
1) Burn heater with the draft control wide open
for about 10-15 minutes every morning during
burning season.
2) Burn heater with draft control wide open for
about 10 - 15 minutes every time you apply
fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve
the charcoal stage faster and burns up any
unburned gas vapours which might otherwise
be deposited within the system.
3) Only burn seasoned wood! Avoid burning
wet or green wood. Seasoned wood has been
dried at least one year.
4) A small hot fire is preferable to a large smoul-
dering one that can deposit creosote within the
system.
5) The flue and flue connector should be inspected
at least once every two months during the heat-
ing season to determine is a creosote buildup
has occurred
6) Have flue system and unit cleaned by com-
petent flue sweeps twice a year during the
first year of use and at least once a year
thereafter or when a significant layer of
creosote has accumulated (3 mm) it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a flue fire.
WOOD STORAGE
Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or cov-
ered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap
plywood, etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water
from rain or snow, delaying the seasoning process.
MAINTENANCE
It is very important to carefully maintain your fire-
place heater, including burning seasoned wood
and maintaining a clean heater and flue system.
Have the flue cleaned before the burning season
and as necessary during the season, as creosote
deposits may build up rapidly. Moving parts of your
heater require no lubrication. The integrity of all
heater parts including baffle plates, cast iron liners,
fire bricks, air tubes, air bars, door rope seals, and
door glass is imperative for the correct operation
and longevity of your Regency Wood heater. They
should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced
if they show any signs of undue wear or damage.
Failure of any of these components can damage
the heater and void warranty.
GLASS MAINTENANCE
Your Regency heater is supplied with 5 mm Ne-
oceram ceramic glass that will withstand the highest
heat that your unit will produce. In the event that
you break your glass by impact, purchase your
replacement from an authorized Regency dealer
only, and follow our step-by-step instructions for
replacement.
Allow the heater to cool down before cleaning the
glass, do not clean the glass when it is hot. Do not
use abrasive cleaners.
DOOR LATCH
ADJUSTMENT
The door latch may require adjustment as the door
gasket material compresses over time.
Follow the steps below to allow the latch to be moved
closer to the door frame, causing a tighter seal.
1. Carefully remove the split pin, Latching Sleeve
and pin from the handle
2. Spin the door handle anti-clockwise (when look-
ing at the front of the door) to the required depth
3. Re-install the split pin, Latching Sleeve & pin
into the handle
4. Adjust the Set Screw to the proper depth to
ensure the handle cannot rotate 360 degrees.
Rear V
iew of Door shown
Latching
Sleeve
Pin
Set Screw