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Hi Flame America, Inc. Warranty 

Warranty Policy & Procedures 

If you believe your Hi Flame® stove is defective, you should contact your nearest authorized Hi 
Flame America stove dealer, who will process a warranty claim. In order to qualify for warranty 
coverage, Hi Flame America must receive notice of a possible defect within thirty (30) days of 
being discovered, or reasonably could have been discovered. 

Hi Flame America offers the original retail purchaser of Hi Flame Solid Fuel burning products a 
limited 7-year warranty. The following outlines the Hi Flame America warranty program. 

This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only. Hi Flame America warrants that this 
stove or fireplace insert will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of up to 
seven years from the date of purchase. Hi Flame America will ship, at no cost to the retailer, 
and the retailer will help you replace the parts or repair at their option, any 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 

Not Included 

Ash Pan 

5 Years 

1 Year 

Baffle Set 

3 Years 

1 Year 

Ceramic Glass (Thermal Breakage ONLY) 

1 Year 

Not Included 

Fire Bricks 

1 Year 

Not Included 

 

Customer must first submit 3 digital photos to the dealer from whom the product was purchased, 
along with an explanation of the problem. This will initiate a warranty claim. If a response is not 
received within 2 business days, please contact Hi Flame America directly at 201-625-1978 
(9am - 5pm eastern, M-F) or email us at [email protected] so we may put you in contact with a 
customer service representative. 

If any damage is found to be the fault of the manufacturer, the repair or replacement will be 
made. This warranty does not include expenses incurred from travel time or loss of service. This 
warranty is not transferrable and is extended only to, and is solely for the benefit of, the original 
retail purchaser of the stove/fireplace insert. Please keep your dated sales receipt as proof of 
purchase. 

 

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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