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Operating Instructions

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Note: The Control Panel is located underneath the units  Cast Hopper Lid which is attached to a safety 

switch that will immediatley stop the auger. The switch will stop operation of the stove and display a 

#4 flash code if the lid is not closed within two minutes.

1.  ON/OFF BUTTON:

 Used to turn the unit ON and OFF manually.

2.  HEAT OUTPUT INDICATOR:

 Shows the present Heat Level output setting and the Feed Trim while 

it is being adjusted.

3.  THERMOSTAT SWITCH:

 Sets the unit’s control mode; AUTO/OFF or HIGH/LOW (when using a 

Thermostat or Timer) or MANUAL.

4.  FUEL TYPE LIGHTS:

 Shows the present Fuel Type selected; Premium Wood Pellets are Red, Regular 

Wood Pellets are Green, and Low Grade Wood Pellets / Multi-Fuel 

Pellets is Yellow. The Light flashes during start-up, and when the 

Thermostat is in control of the Unit.  The Light stops flashing when 

the Exhaust Sensor closes.

5.  FUEL  TYPE  BUTTON: 

Used  to  switch  between  three  fuel  type 

modes: Premium Pellets for high grade wood pellets, Regular pellet 

for mid grade wood pellets, and Low Grade for low grade wood 

pellets and other pellet fuel types (corn, wheat, barley).

6.   COMBUSTION AIR TRIM BUTTON:

 Increases or Decreases the 

Fan voltage by 2.5volts on all feed settings. When pressed all lights 

on Heat Level Indicator will come on except the one that is the 

set point. Hold Trim Button down and press the UP or DOWN Heat 

Level Arrow to adjust setting. #3 Light is the default setting.

 

Depending on Fuel quality Ignition problems may occur at higher 

altitudes, this can be resolved by trimming the Combustion Fan to 

a higher setting.

7.  FEED TRIM BUTTON:

 Used in conjunction with the Heat Level 

Adjustment Buttons to adjust the Feed Trim. It can be increased 

by two (2) feed settings or it can be decreased by two (2) feed 

settings. #3 Light is the default setting.

8.  HEAT  LEVEL  ADJUSTMENT  BUTTONS:

  Changes  the  Heat 

Setting of the Unit from LO to HIGH.  Press the Arrow Up button to 

increase Heat, and Arrow Down to decrease Heat.

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A.  EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SWITCH: The stove will shut off when the fire goes out and the exhaust 

temperature drops below 49

°

C (120

°

F). It will display a #3 flash code.

B.  HIGH LIMIT SAFETY SWITCH: If the temperature on the hopper reaches 93

°

C (200

°

F), the auger will 

automatically stop, the stove will shut down, and it will display a #4 flash code.  If this happens, call 

your local dealer to reset the 93

°

C (200

°

F) high limit switch

 AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE 

OVERHEATING.

C.  VACUUM SWITCH: Notifies when the unit has lost vacuum. This can be caused by either a combustion 

fan/vent failure, or simply the unit’s ash pan door, pedestal door. It will display a #2 flash code.

Hampton GCI60 Cast Pellet Insert Owner's Manual

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AUTO/OFF

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MANUAL

Premium Grade Pellets
Regular Grade Pellets
Low Grade Pellets

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Summary of Contents for GCI60

Page 1: ...and service must be performed by an authorized installer or service agency Tested by IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation insp...

Page 2: ...ve any questions about your product that are not covered in this manual please contact the HAMPTON DEALER in your area Safety Note If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result For y...

Page 3: ...sions Specifications 6 Control Board Functions 7 Automatic Safety Features of Your Pellet Stove 7 Operating Your Pellet Stove 8 Turning Your Pellet Stove Off 9 Slider Damper Set Up 9 Routine Cleaning...

Page 4: ...cleaned daily A low ash fuel may allow longer intervals between cleaning CLINKERING clinkers are silica sand or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during the burning process This...

Page 5: ...s lining have not been damaged OPERATION The door and ash drawer must be kept closed when the unit is in operation to prevent fume spillage and for proper and safe operation of the pellet stove Also e...

Page 6: ...ributing plate must be taken to achieve it DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE FRESH AIR This u...

Page 7: ...ood corn wheat barley Voltage Current Max Power 110 120 V 4 2 Amps 504 Watts Frequency Hopper Capacity Consumption on Low 60 Hz up to 50 lb 22 7 Kg 1 5 lb hr 0 68 Kg hr Testing Standard Weight with fu...

Page 8: ...WN Heat Level Arrow to adjust setting 3 Light is the default setting Depending on Fuel quality Ignition problems may occur at higher altitudes this can be resolved by trimming the Combustion Fan to a...

Page 9: ...it will switch to the designated heat setting Once a fire has been established the convection blower will turn on after ten minutes To OPERATE Press the Heat Level buttons to change the desired Heat L...

Page 10: ...s can be measured using a Magnahelic pressure gauge once the unit has been running on heat level 5 setting after one hour of burn time This adjustment is necessary for varying venting configurations T...

Page 11: ...ks at the right rotate the top of the agitator towards the back of the firebox to unlock it slide it to the left and lift it out of the burn pot liner 4 Lift the burn pot liner out of the stove 5 Lift...

Page 12: ...extended use the gasketing may come loose To repair this glue the gasketing on using high temperature fiberglass gasket glue available from your local dealer This is important to maintain an airtight...

Page 13: ...ished using the pellet appliance for the season unplug the stove for added electrical protection It is very important that the stove be cleaned and serviced as stated above CLEANING PAINTED SURFACES P...

Page 14: ...1 Remove Cast Ash Drawer Front 2 Slide open the Cast Top 3 Lift off Cast Sides 4 Clip Side Rails to unit 5 Attach Front Rail using the quick release pins as shown in Fig 12 6 Adjust leg height and lo...

Page 15: ...efects in materials and workmanship for part repair or replacement for the first three 3 years and limited labour for the first two 2 years to the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limi...

Page 16: ...fy the Limited Warranty on this stove If unsure as to the extent of this Limited Warranty contact your authorized Hampton dealer before installation 10 FPI will not be responsible for inadequate perfo...

Page 17: ...to replace or repair items under this Limited Warranty will be covered per our warranty service fee reimbursement schedule Labour rates are set per component and as such total labour costs may not be...

Page 18: ...______ Installer ____________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________ Date Installed ________________________________________...

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