Hampton® H15U-NG/LP Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
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installation
Important Message
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove must
be installed in accordance with these instructions.
Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first.
Consult the building authority having jurisdiction
to determine the need for a permit prior to starting
the installation.
Note: Failure to follow the instructions could
cause a malfunction of the heater which
could result in death, serious bodily in
-
jury, and/or property damage. Failure to
follow these instructions may also void
your fire insurance and/or warranty.
Note: These instructions take precedence over
Simpson Dura-Vent instructions.
Specifications
Fuels:
H15U-NG is approved for use with natural
gas.
H15U-LP is approved for use with lique-
fied petroleum gases (propane).
Electrical:
120V A.C. system.
Optional Circulation Fan:
Variable speed, 125/75.
Log Sets:
Ceramic fibre, 4 per set.
Vent System:
Coaxial (6-5/8" outer / 4" inner liner)
rigid flue and termination cap.
Mobile / Manufactured Homes
After First Sale
This Hampton
®
product has been tested and listed
by ITS Testing Services as a Direct Vent Room
Heater to ANSI Z21.88.
This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the Manufactured Home Construc-
tion and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
or the current Standard of Fire Safety Criteria
for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and
Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/
CSA Z240-MH Mobile Home Standard in Canada.
This appliance installation must comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and local
codes, if any. In the absence of local codes follow
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
and the current National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70 in the U.S.A., and the current CAN/CGA B149
Gas Installation Code and the current Canadian
Electrical Code CSA C22.1 in Canada.
Before You Start
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are required
by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI Stand-
ards to make you aware of the following:
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING
MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT
CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS
AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS
OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED
OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM
FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A
SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-
FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE
IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI-
ANCE. TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN
AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS. A
PHYSICAL BARRIERS IS RECOMMEND-
ED IF THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL
IN THE HOUSE. TO RESTRICT ACCESS
TO A FIREPLACE OR STOVE, INSTALL
AN ADJUSTABLE SAFETY GATE TO
KEEP TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN
AND OTHER AT RISK INDIVIDUALS OUT
OF THE ROOM AND AWAY FROM HOT
SURFACES.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPE-
CIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, AND
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS
OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
This Hampton
®
Mobile/Manufactured Home
Listed appliance comes factory equipped
with a means to secure the unit.
This Hampton
®
Mobile/Manufactured Home
listed appliance comes equipped with a
dedicated #8 ground lug to which an 18
gauge copper wire from the steel chassis
ground must be attached.
This appliance may only be installed
in an aftermarket permanently located,
manufactured (USA only) or mobile home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
