Regency Alterra CI1203 Quick start guide

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
919-047d
CI1203 / CI1253
Alterra®
Wood Inserts
01.30.18
Owner's & Installation Manual
Tested by:
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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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.
“This wood heater has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise
operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual." Failure to follow the manual details can lead to smoke and CO
emissions spilling into the home. It is recommended to have monitors in areas that are expected to generate CO such as heater fuelling areas.
“U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certied to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards using crib wood". Not approved for sale after
May 15, 2020.”
Model Regency CI1203 and CI1253 – 3.0 g /hr.
SAFETY NOTE: If this woodstove is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions, contact local building,
re o󰀩cials, or authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
The following statements are required by the Environmental Protection Agency:
“This manual describes the installation and operation of the Regency CI1203and CI1253 wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Pro-
tection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters. Under specic test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from
10,600 BTU/hr to 34,700 BTU/hr.” This unit has been tested using 5G series and generates the best e󰀩ciency when operated using well-seasoned wood and
installed in the main living areas where the majority of the chimney is within the building envelope and fully lined.”
"It is against federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if any parts are removed. “
It is against federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY. OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS WOOD PRESERVATIVES, METAL FOILS, COAL,
PLASTIC, GARBAGE, SULPHUR OR OIL MAY DAMAGE THE HEATER
"This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher e󰀩ciencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as
compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods."
DO NOT BURN:
• Treated wood • Lawn clippings or yard waste • Manure or animal remains
• Coal • Materials containing rubber including tires • Saltwater driftwood or other previously salt water
saturated materials
• Garbage • Materials containing plastic • Unseasoned wood
• Cardboard • Waste petroleum products , paints or paint thinners or asphalt products • Paper products, cardboard, plywood or particle
board. The prohibition against burning these
materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters
made from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and
similar substances for the purpose of starting a
fire in a wood heater
• Solvents • Materials containing asbestos
• Colored Paper • Construction or demolition debris
• Trash • Railroad ties
Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ine󰀨ective and cause smoke.
The authority having jurisdiction (such as Municipal Building Department, Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau, etc.) should be consulted before installa-
tion to determine the need to obtain a permit.
This unit must be connected to either a listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to ULC629 in Canada or UL-103HT in the
United States of America or code approved masonry chimney with ue liner.
CI1203 and CI1253 is tested and certied to ULC-S628, ULC-S627 and UL1482.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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table of contents
SAFETY LABEL
Copy of Safety Label .....................................................4
DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions CI1203 ................................................6
(no blower option) ..........................................................6
Unit Dimensions CI1253 ................................................7
(with standard blower) ...................................................7
INSTALLATION
Optional backing plate dimensions ................................8
Before Installing your Insert ...........................................9
Chimney Specifications .................................................9
Fireplace Specifications .................................................9
Masonry And Factory Built Fireplace Clearances ......10
How To Determine If Alternate .....................................10
Floor Protection Materials Are Acceptable ..................10
Installing Your Insert ....................................................11
Installation Into a Masonry Fireplace ...........................13
Installation Into a Factory Built Fireplace .....................13
Stainless steel smoke deflector Installation .................14
Cast faceplate installation ............................................15
3 piece backing plate installation .................................18
Door reversal ...............................................................19
Brick Flue Baffle & Secondary Air Tube Installation ....20
Firebrick Assembly ......................................................20
Draft Control ................................................................20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
First Fire ......................................................................21
Fan Operation (CI1253 Only) ......................................22
Cord reversal ...............................................................22
Ash Disposal ................................................................23
Some Safety Guidelines ..............................................23
Creosote ......................................................................23
MAINTENANCE
Door Gasket ................................................................24
Glass Cleaning ............................................................24
Door Removal ..............................................................24
Glass Replacement .....................................................24
Handle Replacement ...................................................25
Door catch Adjustment ................................................25
Fan maintenance .........................................................25
Fan removal .................................................................26
CI1253 Only .................................................................26
PARTS LIST
Main Assembly CI1203 ................................................27
Main Assembly CI1253 ................................................28
Cast Faceplate.............................................................29
Firebrick .......................................................................29
WARRANTY
Warranty ......................................................................30
ALL PICTURES / DIAGRAMS SHOWN THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.
ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY DUE TO PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS.

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4 | safety decal
This is a copy of the label that accompanies each
CI1203 Wood 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 di󰀨erence, the label on the unit is
the correct one.
Part #: 918-894b
Colour: Black on grey, except for selected items which are printed red.
Size: 9.1" W x 5.1" H (File at 100%)
Nov. 25/14: Rev. B - Updated ETL logo
Jan. 15/13: Rev.A Updated years of manufacture
June 15/10: WN# issued - ITS
Jan. 20/10: Created draft
LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE INSERT
CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AND U.S.A.
MODEL: CI1200
TESTED TO:
ULC S628-M93 / UL 1482-2006 / ULC S627-00 WN # 16601
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
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COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION:5.5" (140mm) OR 6" (152mm) STAINLESS STEEL LINER. STANDARD ADAPTOR (171-932) OR OFFSET
ADAPTOR (171-936)
DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR IN MASONRY FIREPLACE. FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE
FIRE. BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH. OPERATE WITH FEED DOOR CLOSED, OPEN TO FEED FIRE ONLY. REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH
CERAMIC GLASS (5MM). INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR
RAPIDLY. DO NOT OVERFIRE, IF INSERT GLOWS YOU ARE OVER-FIRING.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (MEASURED FROM INSERT BODY)
INSTALL ONLY ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH RAISED (F) 1.5IN / 38MM
ABOVE AN ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR MUST
BE PROTECTED BY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING
(E) 16 IN / 405MM (US), 18 IN / 457MM (CAN) TO FRONT AND (G) 8 IN / 205MM
TO SIDES FROM FUEL DOOR.
918-894b
MANUFACTURED BY:
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
6988 VENTURE ST.
DELTA, BC V4G 1H4
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION
DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
READ ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS.
CHAUD LORS DE FONCTIONNEMENT.
NE PAS TOUCHER. GARDEZ LES EN-
FANTS, VÊTEMENTS ET MEUBLES AU
LOIN.
UN CONTACT AVEC LE PEAU PEUT OC-
CASIONER DES BRULURES.BRÛLURES
CUTANÉES.
LIRE CETTE ÉTIQUETTE.
CAUTION
ATTENTION:
ADJACENT SIDEWALL A) 15in / 380mm
MANTLE B) 20in / 510mm
TOP FACING C 14in / 355 mm
SIDE FACING D) 7.375in / 185mm
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.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH JULY 1990,
PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
2015 2016 2017
(Duplicate
Serial #)
MADE IN CANADA
365
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE
INSTALLER ET UTILISER SELONS LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT. INSTALLER ET UTILISER DANS UN FOYER DE MACONNERIE OU PRÉFAB-
RIQUÉ. APPELER VOTRE INSPECTEUR DE BÂTIMENT OU LE DÉPARTMENT D’INCENDIE LOCAL POUR LES CODES LOCAUX ET POUR INSPECTÉE
VOTRE INSTALLATION ET FOYER.
PIÈCES NÉCESSAIRES POUR INSTALLATION :5.5" (140MM) OR 6" (152MM) CONDUITS EN ACIER INOXYDABLE. ADAPTATEUR DE CONDUIT DE
FUMÉE STANDARD (171-932) OU COUDÉ (171-936)
N'ENLEVER NI BRIQUES NI MORTIER DU FOYER LORSQUE VOUS EFFECTUEZ L'INSTALLATION DU POÊLE ENCASTRABLE. UTILISER SEULEMENT
DU BOIS DE CHAUFFAGE. NE PAS UTILISER UNE GRILLE, ÉTABLIR LE FEU DIRECTEMENT SUR LES BRIQUES DANS LE FOND DU POÊLE. OPÉREZ
AVEC LA PORTE DE NOURRITURE FERMÉE, OUVERTE POUR NOURRIR LE FEU SEULEMENT. REMPLACEZ LE VERRE SEULEMENT AVEC LE VERRE
CÉRAMIQUE (5 MM). INSPECTEZ ET NETTOYEZ VOTRE CHEMINÉE FRÉQUEMMENT. LA FRÉQUENCE D’UTILISATION ET LA TEMPÉRATURE AUX-
QUELS LE POÊLE EST UTILISÉ DE FAÇON RÉGULIÈRE PEUT AFFECTER CETTE ACCUMULATION DE CRÉOSOTE. NE PAS SURCHAUFFER.
INSTALLER SUR UN ÂTRE DE MATÉRIAU NOM COMBUSTIBLE SURÉLEVÉ
(F) 1,5 POUCES / 38MM-DESSUS DU PLANCHER COMBUSTIBLE ADJACENT.
LE PLANCHER COMBUSTIBLE DOIT ÊTRE PROTÉGÉ PAR LE MATÉRIAU NOM
COMBUSTIBLE QUI ÉTENDRE
(E) 16 IN / 405MM (ETATS-UNIS), 18 IN / 457 MM (CAN) EN AVANT ET (G) 8IN /
205MM LES CÔTÉ DE LA PORTE.

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safety decal
This is a copy of the label that accompanies each
CI1253 Wood 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 di󰀨erence, the label on the unit is
the correct one.
LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE INSERT
CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AND U.S.A.
MODEL: CI1250
TESTED TO:
ULC S628-M93 / UL 1482-2006 / ULC S627-00 WN # 16600
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
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COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION: 5.5" (140mm) OR 6" (152MM) STAINLESS STEEL LINER. STANDARD ADAPTOR (171-932) OR OFFSET
ADAPTOR (171-936). STANDARD COMPONENT: FAN ELECTRICAL RATING: VOLTS 115, 60HZ.
DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR IN MASONRY FIREPLACE. FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE.
BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH. OPERATE WITH FEED DOOR CLOSED, OPEN TO FEED FIRE ONLY. REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH CERAM-
IC GLASS (5MM). INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY.
DO NOT OVERFIRE, IF INSERT GLOWS YOU ARE OVER-FIRING.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (MEASURED FROM INSERT BODY)
918-916d
MANUFACTURED BY:
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
6988 VENTURE ST.
DELTA, BC V4G 1H4
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION
DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
READ ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS.
ADJACENT SIDEWALL A) 15in / 380mm
MANTLE B) 20in / 510mm
TOP FACING C 14in / 355 mm
SIDE FACING D) 7.375in / 185mm
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.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
(Duplicate Serial #)
MADE IN CANADA
367
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE
INSTALLER ET UTILISER SELONS LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT. INSTALLER ET UTILISER DANS UN FOYER DE MACONNERIE OU PRÉFAB-
RIQUÉ. APPELER VOTRE INSPECTEUR DE BÂTIMENT OU LE DÉPARTMENT D’INCENDIE LOCAL POUR LES CODES LOCAUX ET POUR INSPECTÉE
VOTRE INSTALLATION ET FOYER.
CAUTION
ATTENTION:
CHAUD LORS DE FONCTIONNEMENT.
NE PAS TOUCHER. GARDEZ LES EN-
FANTS, VÊTEMENTS ET MEUBLES AU
LOIN.
UN CONTACT AVEC LE PEAU PEUT OC-
CASIONER DES BRULURES.BRÛLURES
CUTANÉES.
LIRE CETTE ÉTIQUETTE.
PIÈCES NÉCESSAIRES POUR INSTALLATION :5.5" (140MM) OR 6" (152MM) CONDUITS EN ACIER INOXYDABLE. ADAPTATEUR DE CONDUIT DE
FUMÉE STANDARD (171-932) OU COUDÉ (171-936) COMPONENT STANDARD : FAN ELECTRICAL RATING: VOLTS 115, 60HZ.
N'ENLEVERNIBRIQUES NI MORTIER DU FOYER LORSQUE VOUSEFFECTUEZ L'INSTALLATIONDU POÊLE ENCASTRABLE. UTILISER SEULEMENT
DU BOIS DE CHAUFFAGE. NE PAS UTILISER UNE GRILLE, ÉTABLIR LE FEU DIRECTEMENT SUR LES BRIQUES DANS LE FOND DU POÊLE. OPÉREZ
AVECLAPORTE DE NOURRITURE FERMÉE, OUVERTEPOUR NOURRIR LE FEU SEULEMENT. REMPLACEZ LE VERRESEULEMENTAVECLE VERRE
CÉRAMIQUE (5 MM). INSPECTEZ ET NETTOYEZ VOTRE CHEMINÉE FRÉQUEMMENT. LA FRÉQUENCE D’UTILISATION ET LA TEMPÉRATURE AUX-
QUELS LE POÊLE EST UTILISÉ DE FAÇON RÉGULIÈRE PEUT AFFECTER CETTE ACCUMULATION DE CRÉOSOTE. NE PAS SURCHAUFFER.
INSTALL ONLY ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH RAISED (F) 1.5IN / 38MM
ABOVE AN ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR MUST
BE PROTECTED BY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING
(E) 16 IN / 405MM (US), 18 IN / 457MM (CAN) TO FRONT AND (G) 8 IN / 205MM
TO SIDES FROM FUEL DOOR.
INSTALLER SUR UN ÂTRE DE MATÉRIAU NOM COMBUSTIBLE SURÉLEVÉ
(F) 1,5 POUCES / 38MM-DESSUS DU PLANCHER COMBUSTIBLE ADJACENT.
LE PLANCHER COMBUSTIBLE DOIT ÊTRE PROTÉGÉ PAR LE MATÉRIAU NOM
COMBUSTIBLE QUI ÉTENDRE
(E) 16 IN / 405MM (ETATS-UNIS), 18 IN / 457 MM (CAN) EN AVANT ET (G) 8 IN /
205MM LES CÔTÉ DE LA PORTE.
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