Normal Operating Sounds Of Gas Appliances; Maintenance Instructions; Pilot Adjustment - HAMPTON BAY Hamilton H15 Owners & Installation Manual

NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF GAS
APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds from
your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due
to the fact that there are various gauges and types
of steel used within your appliance. Listed below
are some examples. All are normal operating
sounds and should not be considered as defects
in your appliance.
Blower:
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Hampton gas appliances use high tech blowers
to push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of your
fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a different
gauge material from the rest of the fi rebox and
body. Therefore, the varying thicknesses of steel
will expand and contract at slightly different rates
which can cause "ticking" and "cracking" sounds.
You should also be aware that as there are tempera-
ture changes within the unit these sounds will likely
re-occur. Again, this is normal for steel fi reboxes.
Blower Thermodisc:
When this thermally activated switch turns ON it will
create a small "clicking" sound. This is the switch
contacts closing and is normal.
Pilot Flame:
While the pilot fl ame is on it can make a very slight
"whisper" sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal
operation of a gas regulator or valve.
Unit Body/Firebox:
Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand
and contract at different rates resulting in some
"cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard
throughout the cycling process.
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Always turn off the valve before cleaning. For
relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep
the burner and control compartment clean by
brushing and vacuuming at least once a year.
When cleaning the logs, use a soft clean paint
brush as the logs are fragile and easily dam-
aged.
Hampton® H15-1 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
2) Clean glass (never when unit is hot), appliance,
and door with a damp cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner.
3) The heater is fi nished in a porcelain fi nish or
with a heat resistant paint and should only be
refi nished with heat resistant paint (not with
wall paint).
Never use an abrasive cleaner on the porcelain
fi nish as it may scratch the surface.
4) Make a periodic check of burner for proper posi-
tion and condition. Visually check the fl ame of
the burner periodically, making sure the fl ames
are steady; not lifting or fl oating. If there is a
problem, call a qualifi ed service person.
5) Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnec-
tion when servicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and dangerous opera-
tion.
6) The appliance and venting system must be
inspected before use, and at least annually,
by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure
that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air
is not obstructed.
During the annual service call, the burner should
be removed from the burner tray and cleaned.
Replace the embers but do not block the pilot.
7) Keep the area near the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
fl ammable vapours and liquids.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZ-
ARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA-
TURE AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNI-
TION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD
BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF
ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WA-
TER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO
INSPECT THE APPLIANCE AND TO
REPLACE ANY PART OF CONTROL
SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL
WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER
CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN OR
GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING
AN APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE APPLI-
ANCE.
MAINTENANCE
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
8) Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause
condensation and fog the glass. This condensa-
tion and fog is normal and will disappear in a few
minutes as the glass heats up.
Never operate the appliance without the
glass properly secured in place.
9) Periodically check the pilot fl ames. Correct
fl ame pattern has three strong blue fl ames: 1
fl owing around the thermopile and 1 around the
thermocouple, and 1 fl owing across the rear of
the burner (it does not have to be touching the
burner).
Note: If you have an incorrect fl ame pattern,
contact your Hampton
instructions.

PILOT ADJUSTMENT

Top View of pilot fl ame
Incorrect fl ame pattern will have small, probably
yellow fl ames, not coming into proper contact
with the rear of the burner or thermopile.
Top View of pilot fl ame
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