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cause the stove to burn slower. This may cause some blackening of the stove glass, but this 
should burn off once the stove is burning brightly again. 

Refueling 

Before refueling your stove, turn the air supply on high for a few moments until there is a good 
fire within the stove. This will ensure there is no build-up of harmful gases in the stove when the 
door is opened and will also get the new fuel burning quickly and not allow it to kill the fire. 

To reload the stove, open the door and feed the fuel in slowly, using tongs. Do not overfill the 
stove. It is always better to put in small loads often rather than big fills less frequently. Close the 
door gently after stove is reloaded. 

You should always wear protective gloves and use tongs when tending a hot stove. 

Ash removal 

When ash has built up in the ash pan, it should be emptied. Failure to do this will cause ash to 
build up around the grate and may cause your grate to warp or burn out. It is especially 
important when burning fuel with high ash content, that you keep your grate clear and your ash 
pan emptied regularly, so as not to damage your grate. Clear the grate with a poker on a regular 
basis. 

To remove the ash, open the stove door and use the operating tool provided to lift the ash pan 
out of the stove. If possible, this should be done before lighting the stove, when the ash is cold. 
Even if the ash appears to be cold, it should be placed in a non-combustible container as there 
may be hot ash in the center of the pile. You should always wear protective gloves when 
removing ash from the stove. 

 

This stove is not designed to operate with the door open. Always close the stove door when you 
have taken out the ash tray and leave closed while disposing of the ash. Only reopen to put ash 
pan back into the stove and close immediately afterwards. 

Disposal of ashes 

Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight fitting lid and moved outdoors 
immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible 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. Do not place any other waste in the container. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for HF-517U

Page 1: ...and Operation Instructions for USA only Model HF 517U Cast Iron Freestanding Stove EPA Approved for Washington State Conform to UL 1482 2010 Report 375 S 01 2 KINDLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTUR...

Page 2: ...ILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU PROCEED MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO S...

Page 3: ...quate Air Provision 5 Installation 5 Floor Protection 6 Installation Clearances 7 Well Sealed Flue System 8 Chimney Connector 8 Chimney 9 Factory Built Chimney 10 Masonry Chimney 11 Masonry Fireplace...

Page 4: ...3 Sample of Label...

Page 5: ...essure conditions may occur such as through the use of extraction fans unless an adequate air supply into the room is ensured as this may draw air through the stove and cause products of combustion to...

Page 6: ...re are extraction units such as cooker hoods or clothes dryers in the vicinity Crack the door open a little and allow air to enter Once the air in the stove and the flue stabilize you can then close t...

Page 7: ...under the stove must be a UL 1618 Type 1 Ember Protector composed of non combustible material for protection from radiant heat sparks and embers Individual sections of floor protection must be mortar...

Page 8: ...can catch fire The clearance from the top of the unit to the ceiling is 75 1 905 mm All other clearances are found in the table below A combustible surface is anything that can burn i e sheet rock wa...

Page 9: ...ny other combustible materials of the house It is also essential that the flue system is kept clean and seals are maintained to ensure the draft is not lost The open end of the flue system must be abo...

Page 10: ...of the chimney connectors must be accessible for cleaning Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation must conform to National Fire Protection Ass...

Page 11: ...ame manufacturer and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and T section package firestops where needed insulation shield roof flashing chimney cap etc Maintain proper clearance to...

Page 12: ...ociation NFPA by having it inspected by a professional Make sure there are no cracks loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed an...

Page 13: ...There are listed kits available to connect a stove to a masonry fireplace The kit is an adapter that is installed at the location of the fireplace damper The existing damper may have to be removed to...

Page 14: ...13 Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs...

Page 15: ...a series of about five small fires before you put the stove into full service Allow the stove to fully cool between each of these fires There may be some smell and a small amount of smoke from the sto...

Page 16: ...your ash pan emptied regularly so as not to damage your grate Clear the grate with a poker on a regular basis To remove the ash open the stove door and use the operating tool provided to lift the ash...

Page 17: ...ing and pulling out at end Use a flashlight to check flue outlet Clean and repair as necessary Always replace top baffle before relighting stove 2 Check that glass is not cracked or chipped and that s...

Page 18: ...the glass panel and gasket 4 Using a wire brush remove all remaining debris from the glass area 5 Apply a small bead of gasket stove cement to the new gasket Do not overlap the ends of the gasket rope...

Page 19: ...18 HF 517U Parts List...

Page 20: ...t 26 Left side fire brick 8 Front air flow channel 27 Back side fire brick 9 Fire fence 28 Air wash slider 10 Air wash control lever 29 Air wash slider holding plate 11 Glass 30 Rear vent locking piec...

Page 21: ...ood Smoke in room If the stove is properly installed it should not emit any smoke into your room Check to see if your chimney is blocked or obstructed and that you are not getting a down draft caused...

Page 22: ...fires can be detected by sparks coming from the top of the chimney a roaring sound coming from the area of the stove or chimney or vibration in the stove or chimney In the event of a chimney fire clo...

Page 23: ...ny stove or fireplace insert or part thereof found to be defective DESCRIPTION Warranty Defined Parts Labor Cast Iron Parts 7 Years 1 Year Firebox welding only 5 Years 1 Year Handle Assembly 5 Years N...

Page 24: ...by over firing which causes any part of the appliance to glow red as defined in the operation manual Over firing can be identified by warped plates rust colored cast iron paint pigment that has turne...

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