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Hampton
®
H15-1 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove must
be installed in accordance with these instruc-
tions. Carefully read all the instructions in this
manual fi rst. 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 injury, and/or prop-
erty damage. Failure to follow these
instructions may also void your fi re
insurance and/or warranty.
Note: These instructions take precedence
over Simpson Dura-Vent instruc-
tions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuels:
H15-NG1 is approved for use with
natural gas.
H15-LP1 is approved for use with liq-
uefi ed petroleum gases (propane).
Electrical:
120V A.C. system.
Optional Circulation Fan:
Variable
speed,
125/75.
Log Sets:
Ceramic fi bre, 4 per set.
Vent System:
Coaxial (6-5/8" outer / 4" inner
liner) rigid fl ue 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 the following standards:
CGA-2.17-M91, and ANSI Z21.88B-2003/CSA
2.33B-2003.
This Direct Vent System Appliance must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions and the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard of
Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home In-
stallations, Sites, and Communities ANSI/NFPA
501A, and with CAN/CSA Z240-MH Mobile
Home Standard in Canada.
INSTALLATION
This appliance installation must comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and local
codes, if any. In the absence of local codes fol-
low 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.
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 convert-
ible for use with other gases, unless
a certifi ed kit is used.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSON. THIS AP-
PLIANCE SHOULD BE INSTALLED,
REPAIRED, INSPECTED BEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY
BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SON. MORE FREQUENT CLEAN-
ING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO
EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPET-
ING, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT
THE CONTROL COMPARTMENT,
BURNERS AND CIRCULATING
AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE AP-
PLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appli-
ance requires common sense, however, we
are required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
1)
Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
proper operation and around the air openings
into the combustion chamber.
2)
The appliance must be installed on a fl at,
solid, continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal,
concrete). This may be the fl oor, or it can be
raised up on a platform to enhance its visual
impact. The appliance may be installed on
carpeting, tile, wood fl ooring or other com-
bustible material, because the appliance's
base extends the full width and depth of the
appliance. The Direct Vent Freestanding
Gas Stove can be installed in a wide variety
of ways and will fi t nearly any room layout.
It may be installed in a recessed position,
framed out into the room, or across a cor-
ner.
3)
The Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove is
approved for alcove installations, which meet
the clearances listed in the "Clearance to
Combustibles" section. This unit is approved
for manufactured home installations, see
the "Manufactured Mobile Home Additional
Requirements" and "Rigid Pipe Venting
Systems" sections for the required vent ar-
rangements. If installed into a manufactured
home the unit must be bolted down to the
fl oor.
4)
This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal-
lations when used with a Listed Millivolt
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
5)
This appliance is Listed for Alcove installa-
tions, maintain minimum Alcove clearances
as follows, minimum width of 32-1/2"
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY
AND MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS
HOUSE FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERA-
TURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIRE-
PLACE GLASS, AND SHOULD
STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS
OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD
BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME
ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT
BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
