Safety Warnings & Recommendations
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This manual is designed for the technician in conjunction with the owner’s manual.*
Please read this entire Technical Manual before installing or operating your Hampton Pellet Stove.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Any unauthorized modification of the appliance or use of replacement parts not recommended
by the manufacturer is prohibited. All national and local regulations shall be complied with when
operating this appliance.
Caution: Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
Warning:
Never place wood, paper, furniture, drapes or other combustible materials within 48” (122cm) of the
front of the unit, 12” (30.5cm) from each side, and 4” (10cm) from the back of the unit. Do not let children or
pets touch it when it is hot.
To prevent the possibility of a fire, ensure that the appliance is properly installed by adhering to the installation
instructions. An Hampton dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with regards to your local
building codes and installation restrictions.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SMOKE DETECTION:
All homes with a pellet burning stove should have at
least one fire extinguisher in a central location known to all in the household. Smoke detectors should be
installed and maintained in the room containing the stove. If it sounds the alarm, correct the cause but do not
deactivate. You may choose to relocate the smoke detection devise within the room; DO NOT REMOVE THE
SMOKE DETECTOR FROM THE ROOM.
CHIMNEY OR RUN AWAY FIRE (SOOT/CREASOTE):
Call local fire department (or dial 911). Close the
draft fully. Extinguish the fire in the burn pot liner with a cup of water and close the door. Examine the flue
pipes, chimney, attic, and roof of the house, to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire. If
necessary, spray with fire extinguisher or water from the garden hose. IMPORTANT:
Do not operate the stove
again until you are certain the chimney and its lining have not been damaged. Check daily for creasote build-up
until experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe.
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 ensure all gaskets on the door are checked
and replaced when necessary.
Unit hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause skin burns.
CAUTION:
When operating during adverse weather, if the unit exhibits dramatic changes in combustion stop
using the unit immediately.
FUEL
: This stove is designed and approved to only burn wood pellets of any quality
, corn, wheat, barley, and
grass. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and may void the warranty.
Check with your dealer for fuel recommendations.
THE USE OF CORDWOOD IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. Do
not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline, naptha or engine oil.
SOOT/CREASOTE:
Operation of the stove with insufficient combustion air will result in the formation of soot/
creasote which will collect on the glass, the heat exchanger, the exhaust vent system, and may stain the outside
of the house. Frequently check your stove and and adjust the combustion air trim and/or if necessary adjust
the slider/damper as needed to ensure proper combustion.
See: “
S
lider
/d
amper
S
etting
”.
CLEANING:
There will be some build up of fly ash and small amounts of creosote in the exhaust. This will vary
due to the ash content of the fuel used and the operation of the stove. It is advisable to inspect and clean the
exhaust vent semi-annually or every two tons of pellets. The appliance, flue gas connector and the chimney
flue require regular cleaning. Check them for blockage prior to re-lighting after a prolonged shut down period.
If a significant layer of creasote has accumulated in the flue (3mm or more) it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire.
ASHES:
Disposed ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be on a non-combustible surface, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispensed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
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