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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
GIFFORD WOOD INSERT
MODEL NUMBERS:
GIFFORD-CB
GIFFORD-BM
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
1
Owner's Manual
Operation & Care
7102-803A
If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire may result
causing property damage, personal injury,
or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not over fire - If heater or chimney connector glows,
you are over firing. Over firing will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified.
Failure to comply may cause house fire.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass and appliance will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• Use leather gloves when reloading fuel
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room
as appliance.
• Alert
children
and
high temperatures
• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep
clothing,
furniture,
flammable materials away.
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may over fire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
NOTE: To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.vermontcastings.com
REMARQUE : Pour obtenir une traduction française de
ce manuel, s'il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou
visitez www.vermontcastings.com
WARNING
WARNING
adults
to
hazards
draperies
and
WARNING
of
other
01/22

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  • Page 1 If the information in these instructions GIFFORD WOOD INSERT is not followed exactly, a fire may result causing property damage, personal injury, MODEL NUMBERS: or death. GIFFORD-CB • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors GIFFORD-BM and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Do not over fire - If heater or chimney connector glows, you are over firing. Over firing will void your warranty.

  • Page 2: Sample Of Serial Number / Safety Label

    Welcome to the Vermont Castings Family! NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label LOCATION: UNDER ASH LIP, PULL OUT TO VIEW LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE "For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only."...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    P. Frequently Asked Questions......15 Vermont Castings is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    B. Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies LLC LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies LLC (“HHT”) extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric hearth appliances (each a “Product” and collectively, the “Product(s)”) and certain component parts set forth in the table below (“Component Part(s)”) that are purchased from a HHT authorized dealer or distributor.
  • Page 5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • Because HHT cannot control the quality of any Products sold by unauthorized sellers, this Warranty only covers Products that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor unless otherwise prohibited by law; a list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    C. Quick Start Guide NOTE: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specifi c model. 10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE: Kindling and Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood. ACTIVATE LOAD WOOD ADD NEWSPAPER Start-Up Air Control Warning! Risk of Fire. ADD KINDLING Close and securely latch the door after the fi re has started, and after refueling, to prevent: Spillage of smoke, fl ame and carbon...

  • Page 7: Listing And Code Approvals

    Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emission tests in accordance with the The GIFFORD-CB & GIFFORD-BM is requirements of CSA B415.1. LHV assumes the moisture Certified to comply with 2020 crib wood is already in a vapor state so there is no loss in energy particulate emission standards.

  • Page 8: Mobile Home Approved (Usa Only)

    D. Mobile Home Approved (USA only) WARNING • This appliance is approved for mobile home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an Fire Risk. outside combustion air inlet is provided. Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any • The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, ceiling, responsibility for, and the warranty will be and walls must be maintained.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions B. Fire Safety WARNING To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration: HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during 1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your operation AND cool down. home to ensure your safety. They should be located away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping Hot glass will cause burns.

  • Page 10: Combustible/Non-Combustible Materials

    1. Symptoms of Over-Firing Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time. Wood should be stacked so that both ends of each piece Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of are exposed to air, since more drying occurs through the the following: cut ends than the sides. This is true even with wood that - Chimney connector or appliance glowing.

  • Page 11: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    H. Burn Rate and Operating Efficiency 3. Final Stage - The final stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs when the flammable gases have been mostly burned and only charcoal remains. This is WARNING a naturally clean portion of the burn. The coals burn with hot blue flames.

  • Page 12: Wood Fuel

    I. Wood Fuel The majority of the problems appliance owners experience are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood. WARNING • Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate the water instead of heating your home, and Fire Risk. • Causes evaporating moisture which cools your chimney, • DO NOT BURN...
  • Page 13 There are many ways to build a fire. The basic principle NOTE: Build fire on brick firebox floor. Do NOT use is to light easily-ignitable tinder or paper, which ignites grates, andirons or other methods to support fuel. It will the fast burning kindling, which in turn ignites the slow- adversely affect emissions.

  • Page 14: Blower Control Box With Snap Disc

    K. Blower Control Box with Snap Disc CAUTION 1. The blower will turn on/off automatically when set to AUTO (Figure 14.1). When burning your first fire, you will experience smoke and odor from the appliance resulting from the 2. When set to MANUAL, the fan will turn on/off only when curing of paint and burning off of any oils remaining you turn it on or off. This setting over-rides the internal from manufacturing.

  • Page 15: Negative Pressure

    O. Negative Pressure To minimize the effects of negative air pressure: • Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing WARNING winds during the heating season • Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion Asphyxiation Risk. appliances and exhaust equipment • Negative pressure can cause spillage • Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not combustion fumes, soot...

  • Page 16: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide CAUTION When properly maintained, your appliance will give you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your Allow the appliance to completely cool down before dealer to answer questions regarding proper operation, performing any cleaning or maintenance. Start the first troubleshooting and service for your appliance.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Glass & Replacement

    9. Replace the door on the appliance. which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Vermont Castings appliances are equipped with ceramic super heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected impact or misuse.
  • Page 18 3. Appliance Inspection WARNING • Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the chimney and chimney connector are inspected. Fire Risk. Prevent creosote buildup. • By: Homeowner • Inspect chimney connector and Check for: chimney once every two months during •...

  • Page 19: Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement

    Clean all the fingerprints and oils from plated surfaces NOTE: These are generic drawings and may not BEFORE firing the appliance for the first time. If not cleaned represent your specific model. properly before lighting your first fire, the oils can cause permanent markings on the plating. CORRECT POSITION After the plating is cured, the oils will not affect the finish and little maintenance is required. Wipe clean as needed.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & kindling/paper wood for air movement. Check for restricted termination cap Check for blockage of outside air kit;...

  • Page 21: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7102-803A 01/22...
  • Page 22 Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7102-803A 01/22...

  • Page 23: Service Parts List

    B. Service Parts List GIFFORD Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2021 Wood Insert Ending Manufacturing Date: Active GIFFORD-CB - Classic Black GIFFORD-BM - Majolica Brown Part number list on following page. 07/21 7102-803A 01/22...
  • Page 24 GIFFORD Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2021 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when Stocked at requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
  • Page 25 GIFFORD Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2021 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor. . Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
  • Page 26 GIFFORD Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2021 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor. . Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
  • Page 27 GIFFORD Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2021 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor. . Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
  • Page 28 GIFFORD Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2021 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor. . Provide Stocked at model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
  • Page 29 7102-803A 01/22...
  • Page 30 CONTACT INFORMATION Hearth & Home Technologies 352 Mountain House Road Halifax, PA 17032 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Vermont Castings dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Vermont Castings dealer log onto www.vermontcastings.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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