Regency operating temp? Maximum?

[cighon]

Curious to see what others have been operating there Regency inserts at. I have a 2100, with the thermometer right above the door handle. My average temp is 300-450. Have ran it to 550 with all aglow. Could not find published data on key operation temp or max temp.

(photo shows thermometer on top, have move it since to just above handle on the front face.)

 

[TMonter]

Most plate stoves you typically don't operate it above 600 and usually around 350-500 depending on the weather. A36 mild steel starts to lose strength starting at around 650-700 so keeping the temps below that level is a good idea. You certainly don't want the metal to glow as that is an over-fire condition.