Operating Instructions; First Fire; Fan Operation; Ash Disposal - HAMPTON BAY Hampton HI200 Owners & Installation Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ASH DISPOSAL

During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days. Please take care to prevent the
build-up of ash around the start-up air housing
located inside the firebox, under the loading
door lip.
DO NOT ALLOW ASHES TO BUILD UP TO
THE LOADING DOORS.
Only remove ashes when the fire has died down.
Even then, expect to find a few hot embers.
Always leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom
of the firebox. This helps in easier starting and
a more uniform burn of your fire.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with
a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a noncombustible floor or
on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes
are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Other waste should not be placed in
the ash container.
SOME SAFETY
GUIDELINES
1) Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fu-
els, kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar
liquids or chemicals to start or 'freshen up' a
fire in your insert. Keep all such liquids well
away from the heater while it is in use.
2) Never use alternate fuels such as charcoal
that have the possibility of generating carbon
monoxide.
3) Keep the door closed during operation and
maintain all seals in good condition.
4) Do not burn large quantities of paper in your
insert.
5) Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids.
6) If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke
spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
7) Do not overfire your insert. If the insert or its
flue baffle begin to glow, you are overfiring.
Stop adding fuel and close the draft control.
Overfiring can cause extensive damage to
your stove including warpage and premature
steel corrosion. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
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8) Do not permit creosote or soot buildup in the
chimney system. Check and clean chimney
at regular intervals.
9) Your Hampton Insert can be very hot. You
may be seriously burned if you touch the
insert while it is operating. Warn children of
the burn hazard. Keep furniture and clothing
away.
10) The insert consumes air while operating,
provide adequate ventilation with an air duct
or open a window while the insert is in use.
11) Do not use grates, irons or other methods
for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the
bricks.
12) Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15
seconds prior to slowly opening the door
when refuelling the fire.
13) Do not connect your unit to any air distribu-
tion duct.
14) Your insert should burn dry, standard fire-
wood only. The use of "mill ends" is discour-
aged as this fuel can easily overheat your
insert. Evidence of excessive overheating
will void your warranty. As well, a large por-
tion of sawmill waste is chemically treated
lumber, which is illegal to burn in many areas.
Chemically treated fire logs also must not
be burned in your insert.
15) Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from
your unit.
16) Do not burn salt drift wood as it will corrode
your unit and void the warranty.
17) Do not strike or slam the glass door shut as
this may cause the glass to break.
18) Do not operate the unit if the glass is broken
or missing. Do not operate the unit if the
gasketing is worn out and not sealing the
door or the glass.
It is very important to carefully maintain your
insert, including burning seasoned wood and
maintaining a clean stove and chimney system.
Have the chimney cleaned before the burning
season and as necessary during the season, as
creosote deposits may build up rapidly. Moving
parts of your insert require no lubrication.

CREOSOTE

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which form creosote when
combined with moisture. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a
slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited,
this creosote can make an extremely hot fire.
Removal for Cleaning etc.
Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes is
usually not required if a proper installation has
been done. In the event that removal is required,
be sure not to damage any parts needed for
re-installation. In most cases removal and
replacement of the baffle system should allow
full access for cleaning.
WARNING: Things to remember in
case of chimney fire:
1) Close draft control
2) Call the Fire Department
Ways to Prevent and
Keep Unit Free of Creosote
1) Burn insert with draft control wide open for
about 15 minutes every morning during
burning season. This helps to prevent creo-
sote deposits within the heating system.
2) Burn insert with draft control wide open for
about 10 - 15 minutes every time you add
fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve
the charcoal stage faster and burns up any
wood vapors which might otherwise be
deposited within the system.
3) Only burn seasoned wood! Avoid burning
wet or green wood. Seasoned wood has
been dried at least one year.
4) A small hot fire is preferable to a large
smouldering one that can deposit creosote
within the system.
5) Check the chimney at least twice a month
during the burning season for creosote
build-up.
6) Have chimney system and unit cleaned by
competent chimney sweeps twice a year
during the first year of use and at least once
a year thereafter or when needed.
HI200 Hampton Wood Cast Insert