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Installation and Operation Instructions for USA only Model: HF-517U Cast Iron Freestanding Stove (EPA Approved for Washington State) Conform to UL 1482 - 2010 Report # 375-S-01-2 KINDLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
Safety Notice If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building officials, fire officials or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area, including the need to obtain a permit.
Stove Maintenance ........................ Care of Fire Bricks ........................Care of Glass .......................... Replacement of Glass ......................Replacement Parts ......................... Surface Finish ......................... 17 HF-517U Part List Diagram ...................... 18 HF-517U Parts List ........................19 Trouble Shooting ........................20 Fire Not Burning ........................
Stove Safety When properly maintained and operated your stove should give you many years of service. However, there are important safety aspects of these products that you need to be aware of when operating a wood stove. 1. Hi Flame recommends that you have your new stove installed by a professional installer of solid fuel burning appliances.
Check Building Codes • When installing, operating and maintaining your stove, follow the guidelines presented in these instructions, and make them available to anyone using or servicing the stove. • Your city, town, county or province may require a building permit to install a solid fuel burning appliance.
The floor protection If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on a non-combustible hearth pad. In the USA, the floor protector must extend 8” beyond each side of the fuel loading door and 16” to the front (18” to the front in Canada). (See fig. 4) Floor protection under the stove must be a UL 1618 Type 1 Ember Protector composed of non- combustible material for protection from radiant heat, sparks and embers.
These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non-combustible materials. If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material, consult your local fire officials. Parallel Installation Corner Installation HF-517U Single wall connector pipe A – Chimney Connector to back wall 15.5” (394mm) B –...
Well sealed flue system Only materials and items approved for solid fuel stoves should be used for your stove. Under no circumstances should you use aluminum or galvanized steel pipes for your stove flue. Always fit pipes with the narrow side down. This will allow any creosote to run down the inside of the pipe and not to come out and cause an unsightly mess and possible fire hazard.
This prevents any amount of condensed or liquid creosote from running down the outside of the pipe or the stovetop. All joints, including the flue collar connection, must be secured with three sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not separate. For the best performance, the chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible, with no more than two 90°...
Factory-Built Chimney When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and "T" section package, firestops (where needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc.
Masonry Chimney Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated.
Masonry Fireplace There are listed kits available to connect a stove to a masonry fireplace. The kit is an adapter that is installed at the location of the fireplace damper. The existing damper may have to be removed to allow installation.
Operating Your Stove • Do not use a grate, andiron or other fuel support method. Build fire directly on the hearth. • Only open door to fuel/refuel the stove. Excess air can cause the stove to over fire. Do not over fire.
cause the stove to burn slower. This may cause some blackening of the stove glass, but this should burn off once the stove is burning brightly again. Refueling Before refueling your stove, turn the air supply on high for a few moments until there is a good fire within the stove.
Stove Maintenance Check stove regularly Creosote: Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Care of glass At times, especially when the air control is turned to a low setting or when damp wood is used, the stove glass will blacken. This is caused by fuel that is not completely burned, but the build- up on the inside of the glass will normally burn off when a good hot fire is established in the stove.
HF-517U Parts List 1. Hob 20. Ash shovel 2. Inner Top 21. Operating tool 3. Bearing plate for secondary air deflecting 22. Legs (4) plate 4. Secondary air deflecting plate (tiered) 23. Base 5. Air wash deflecting plate 24. Grate frame 6.
Trouble Shooting Fire not burning A stove not burning is generally caused by either a shortage of air and/or incorrect or damp fuel. If fuel is not the problem check: • That the air controls are opened. • That there is no blockage in the flue system. •...
Do not relight the stove after a chimney fire until the stove and flue have been checked and any necessary repairs have been carried out. Specifications Model No: HF-517U Maximum Output EPA test wood: 24,358 BTU/h Maximum Output Seasoned Cord Wood: 37,000 BTU/h Overall Efficiency: 73% EPA Emissions: 3.6 Grams/h...
Hi Flame America, Inc. Warranty Warranty Policy & Procedures If you believe your Hi Flame® stove is defective, you should contact your nearest authorized Hi Flame America stove dealer, who will process a warranty claim. In order to qualify for warranty coverage, Hi Flame America must receive notice of a possible defect within thirty (30) days of being discovered, or reasonably could have been discovered.
Exclusions and Limitations NOTICE This warranty is void if installation or service is performed by someone other than an authorized installer or service agency, or if installation is not in conformance with the installation and operating instructions contained in this owner's manual or local and/or national fire and building regulations.
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