Hi-Flame HF-517U Installation And Operation Instruction Manual Download Page 2

 

Safety Notice 

If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your 
safety and to reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact local 
building officials, fire officials or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and 
installation inspection requirements in your area, including the need to obtain a permit. 
Kindly save these instructions for future reference. 

 

VERY IMPORTANT 

PLEASE  READ  THIS  ENTIRE  MANUAL  BEFORE  YOU  INSTALL  AND  USE  YOUR  NEW 
ROOM  HEATER.  FAILURE  TO  FOLLOW  INSTRUCTIONS  MAY  RESULT  IN  PROPERTY 
DAMAGE, BODILY 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 START THE FIRE. 

DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR 
ENGINE OIL. 

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. 
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. 

 

Please contact the Hi Flame® dealer in your area if you have any questions 

about your stove that are not covered in this manual. 

 

 

Proposition 65 Warning

: Fuels used in gas, wood-burning or oil fired appliances, and the 

products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to 
cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 
25249.6 

 

 

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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