Regency Cascades I2500 User manual

I2500 Cascades®Wood Fireplace Insert | 1
I2500 Cascades™Wood Fireplace Insert
DIMENSIONS WITH STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR
35" 890mm
31 1
8
" 792mm
75
8
"
192mm
10 7
8
"
276mm
11 1
4
"
284mm
23 1
4
" 591mm
21 3
8
"
542mm
20 3
4
"
526mm
55
8
" 141mm
17" 433mm
53
8
" 137mm
20 3
4
"
528mm
22"
558mm
**From back of faceplate (not shown) to fuel door open-
ing 7" (178mm)
Model i2500
Cordwood BTU’s 78,000 BTU’s
Emissions (grams/hr) EPA Certied 1 gram/hr
Eciency (EPA HHV)* 76%
Eciency (EPA LHV) 82%
Flue Size 6" (152mm)
US Biomass Tax Rebate Eligible Yes
Maximum Log Size 18” (457 mm)
Firebox Size 2.3 cu.ft.
Note: *US Biomass Tax Rebate eligibility is based on the HHV value
being greater than or equal to 75%.

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CLEARANCES
Clearance diagram for installations
Side and Top facing is a maximum of 1-1/2" (38mm) thick.
MASONRY AND FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES
The minimum required clearances to combustible materials when installed into a masonry or factory built replace are listed below.
F
G
*Floor Protection
Floor thermal insulation/protection with a R value of 2.8 is required if the unit is raised 0 - 3"
(0-76mm) (measured from the bottom of the appliance).
Thermal oor protection is not required when unit is raiser greater than 3" (76mm) (measured
from the bottom of the appliance).
Please check to ensure that your oor protection and hearth will meet the standards for clearance
to combustibles. Your hearth extension must be made from a non-combustible material. Extending
16" for US and 18" for Canada—measured from the fuel loading door.
Side View
12" (305mm) Mantel
3-1/2" (89mm) Mantel
22-1/2"
(572mm)
17-1/4"
(438mm)
2
0
12 64
810
2
0
12
6
16
4
14
8
18
10
Top of
Unit
20
22
24
Clearances are critical.
**Mantel can be installed anywhere in shaded area
or higher using the above scale.
Note: Ensure the paint that is used on
the mantel and the facing is "heat
resistant" or the paint may discolour.
Unit
I2500
Adjacent
Side Wall
(to Side)
A
Mantle **
(to Top of
Unit)
B
Top
Facing
(to Top of
Unit)
C
Side
Facing
D
Minimum
Hearth
Extension*
E
Minimum
Hearth Side
Extension*
F
To Top of Unit
G
12" (305mm) 17-1/4"(438mm)
for 3-1/2"(89mm)
mantel
16" (406mm) 1/2"(13mm)
to side surround
16" (406mm) USA 8" (203mm) 20" (508mm)
18"(457mm) Canada
22-1/2"(572mm)
for 12" (305mm)
mantel
WOOD INSERT
SPECIFICATIONS
Your replace opening requires the following
minimum sizes:
Height: 21.5"
Width: 25"
Depth: 17"
Two faceplates are available to seal the replace
opening:
Standard Oversize
40" W x 30" H 48" W x 33" H

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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 (21000F) 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.

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WARNING: This replace may have been
altered to accommodate an insert. It must be
returned to its original condition before use as
a solid fuel burning replace.
1. When installed in a factory built replace, a
full stainless steel rigid or exible ue liner is
mandatory, for both safety and performance
purposes. When a ue or liner is in use, the
insert is able to breathe better by allowing
a greater draft to be created. The greater
draft can decrease problems such as, dicult
start-ups, smoking out the door, and dirty
glass.
2. In order to position the ue liner, the existing
rain cap must be removed from your chimney
system. In most cases the ue damper should
also be removed to allow passage of the liner.
3. In most cases opening the existing spark
screens fully should give enough room for
the insert installation. If it does not, remove
and store.
4. If the oor of your replace is below the level
of the replace opening, adjust the insert's
levelling bolts to accommodate the dierence.
When additional shimming is required, use
non-combustible masonry or steel shims.
5. Measure approximately the alignment of the
ue liner with the position of the smoke outlet
hole on the insert to check for possible oset.
If an oset is required, use the appropriate
oset adaptor in your installation.
INSTALLATION INTO A
FACTORY BUILT 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.
DRAFT
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.
Requirements for Installing Solid-
fuelInsertsinFactory-builtFireplaces
1. A permit may be required for installations,
nal approval is contingent of the authority
having local jurisdiction. Consult insurance
carrier, local building, re ocials or authorities
having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection, and permits.
2. Inspect the existing replace and chimney for
any damage or aws such as burnouts, metal
or refectory warping.
3. Inspection to a minimum of NFPA 211 Level
II is recommended. All repairs must be made
prior to installing an insert. The replace must
be structurally sound and be able to support
the weight of the solid-fuel insert.
4. The factory-built chimney must be listed per UL
127 or ULC 610-M87 for all installations. Install
thermal protection as per this appliance listing
requirements.
5. A full height 5.5 inch (140 mm) or 6 inch (152
mm) diameter stainless steel full height listed
chimney liner must be installed meeting type
HT (2100oF) requirements per UL 1777 (USA)
or ULC S635 with ''0'' clearance to masonry
(Canada). The full liner must be attached to the
insert ue collar and to the top of the existing
chimney.
6. The ue liner top support attachment must not
reduce the air ow for the existing air-cooled
chimney system. Reinstall original factory-built
chimney cap only.
7. To prevent room air passage to the chimney
cavity of the replace, seal either the damper
area around the chimney liner or the insert
surround. Circulating air chamber (i.e. in a steel
replace liner or metal hearth circulatory) may
not be blocked. The air ow within and around
the replace shall not be altered, blocked by
the installation of the insert (i.e. not louvers or
cooling air inlet or outlet ports may be blocked
by the insert or the insert surround).
8. Means must be provided for removal of the
insert to clean the chimney ue.
9. Inserts that project in front of the replace must
be supplied with appropriate supporting means.
10. Installer must mechanically attach the supplied
label to the inside of the rebox of the replace
into which the insert is installed.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
When lining air-cooled factory-built
chimneys:
- Run chimney liner approved to
UL 1777 Type HT requirements
(2100oF)
- Reinstall original factory-built
chimney cap ONLY
- DO NOT block cooling air openings
in chimney
- Blocking cooling air will overheat
the chimney
ALTERING THE FIREPLACE
The following modications of factory-built replaces
are permissible:
The following parts may be
removed:
Damper Smoke Shelf or Bae
Ember Catches Fire Grate
Viewing Screen/
Curtain Doors
- The replace must be altered. Cutting any sheet
metal parts of the replace in which the replace
insert is to be installed is prohibited, except that the
damper may be removed to accomodate a direct-
connect starter pipe or chimney liner.
- External trim pieces which do not aect the
operation of the replace may be removed providing
they can be stored on or within the replace for
reassembly if the insert is removed.
- The permanent metal warning label provided in
the component pack must be attached to the back
of the replace, with screws or nails, stating that the
replace may have been altered to accomodate the
insert, and must be returned to original condition
for use as a conventional replace.
- If the hearth extension is lower than the replace
opening, the portion of the insert extending onto
the hearth must be supported.
- Manufacturer designed adjustable support kit can
be ordered from your dealer.
- Final approval of this installation type is contingent
upon the authority having jurisdiction.