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GHP Group warrants that your new woodburning stove or 

masonry wood insert is free from manufacturing and material 

defects for a period of five years from the date of sale, subject 

to the following conditions and limitations.  

1. This warranty is extended to the original owner only, for 

residential use, and is subject to proof of purchase.

2. The new GHP Group product must be installed and operated 

at all times in accordance with the installation and operation 

instructions supplied with the appliance, and installation must 

be to local and national codes.  Any alterations, willful abuse, 

accident, over firing or misuse will not be coverd under war-

ranty.  NOTE: Some minor movement of certain parts is normal 

and is not a defect and therefore, not covered under warranty.

3. The warranty is non-transferable, and is made to the original 

owner, provided that the purchase was made through an 

authorized GHP Group supplier.  The serial number must be 

supplied along with the Bill of Sale, showing the date of 

purchase, at the time the claim is submitted.

4. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts 

only, found to be defective in material or construction, provided 

that such parts have been subjected to normal conditions of 

use and service, after a said defect has been confirmed by 

GHP Group, or an authorized representative’s inspection.  

Defective parts must be shipped back (at GHP Group discre-

tion), transportation prepaid, to the manufacturer.  Credits will 

be issued upon receipt of return of the defective product to 

GHP Group.  

5. GHP Group, at its discretion, can fully discharge all obligation 

with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price 

of the defective part(s).

6. Any installation, labor, construction, transportation or other 

related costs or expenses arising from defective parts, repair, 

replacement or otherwise of same, will not be covered by this 

warranty nor will GHP Group assume responsibility for same.  

Further, GHP Group will not be responsible for any incidental, 

indirect or consequent damages, except as provided by law, 

and in no event shall they exceed the original purchase price.

7. All other warranties - expressed or implied - with respect to 

the product, its components and accessories, or any obliga-

tions/liabilities on the part of GHP Group are hereby expressly 

excluded.

8. GHP Group neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party 

to assume, on GHP Group’s behalf, any other liabilities with 

respect to the sale of this GHP Group product.

9. The warranties as outlined within this document do not apply 

to chimney components or other products made by other 

manufacturers when used in conjunction with the installation 

of this product.  Improper use or the use of non-approved 

components may nullify your warranty.  If in doubt, contact 

your nearest GHP Group supplier or GHP Group Customer 

Service Department. 

10. GHP Group will not be responsible for: 

  • Downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions 

such as nearby trees, buildings, rooftops, hills, mountains, or 

ineffective chimney design.

  • Inadequate ventilation, excessive offsets or negative air 

pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces, 

clothes dryers, fans, etc.

11. This warranty is void if:

  • The appliance has been operated in atmospheres contami-   

 nated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging chemicals.

  • This appliance has been subjected to prolonged periods of 

    dampness or condensation.

  • The appliance has any damage due to water, or weather 

    damage that is the result of, but not limited to, improper 

    chimney/venting installation.

  • The appliance has been subjected to willfull or accidental 

    abuse or misuse.

  • Corrosive driftwood, manufactured logs or other fuels are 

    used other than as outlined in the installation and operating 

    instructions.

  • The appliance is not maintained in good condition, including 

    firebrick and gaskets.
Doors with Glass and Plated Parts

Glass is warranted against thermal breakage only.  To clean 

glass, use a ceramic/glass cleaner or polish.  Do not use ammonia 

based cleaners.  A suitable cleaner is available at your nearest 

Pleasant Hearth dealer.  DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHILE HOT 

AND DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
Plated parts will not be covered under this warranty.  Plated 

parts should be cleaned by using denatured alcohol only and 

rubbed lightly with a lint-free non-abrasive cloth.  Excessive 

rubbing or polishing may remove the plated finish.  Plated parts 

may also be damaged by external chemicals.
Further Exclusions

This warranty will not include or extend to paint, gaskets or fire-

brick components, and does not cover any removable firebox 

components such as brick retainers or stainless steel air tubes.
Electrical Components

GHP Group warranty coverage extends to electrical components 

(e.g. blowers, speed controls) also.

IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUIRED

Contact GHP Group Customer Service.  Make sure you have 

your sales receipt and the model/serial number of your GHP 

Group product.

Do not attempt to do any service work yourself, unless pre-

approved by GHP Group in writing as this will void the warranty.

GHP Group must authorize service and provide a Warranty 

Claim Number prior to any warranty related service calls.  

Without an authorization number, any service work will not be 

deemed warranty.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE, REMOVE PLASTIC 

FILM OFF TRIM AND CLEAN THE PLATED SURFACES 

WITH DENATURED ALCOHOL OR A GOOD QUALITY, NON-

ABRASIVE LIQUID GLASS CLEANER.  APPLY WITH A VERY 

SOFT, CLEAN CLOTH.  DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS 

TO CLEAN THE PLATED PARTS.  FAILURE TO CLEAN 

ALL MARKS AND FINGERPRINTS FROM THE PLATED 

SURFACES WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
NOTE: Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion 

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.  The above 

limitations may not apply to you.
GHP Group, Inc. • 8280 Austin Ave. • Morton Grove, IL 

60053
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Serial #_______________________________
Model #________________________
Date Purchased________________________

5 Year Warranty

Summary of Contents for HWS-230292

Page 1: ... INJURY OR EVEN DEATH CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA This manual describes the installation and operation of the Model HWS 230292 Model WS 3029 and Model LWS 130291 non catalytic wood heater This heater meets US Environmental Protection Agency s emission limits for wood heaters Please read this entire manual before you inst...

Page 2: ...iance up through the chimney The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney local geography nearby obstructions and other factors Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance An uncon trolled burn or a glowing red part or chimney connector indicates excessive draft Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into the room and plugging of the chimney and or...

Page 3: ... lift the stove off of the raised platform set upright on the legs and re install the ash pan When stove is in place for installation make sure stove is level by adjusting the leg levelers shown in Figure 0 3 Model LWS 130291 Large Wood Stove w Legs Remove ash pan and 4 bolts in angle iron bracket as shown in Figure 0 1 With assistance lift stove off of wooden pallet and lay stove on its side on a...

Page 4: ...y be required 6 It is recommended that no more than two 2 90 bends be used in the stove pipe installation More than two 2 90 bends may decrease the amount of draw and possibly cause smoke spillage 7 A damper is not required in this installation Remove damper plate in the chimney or secure in OPEN position 8 Single wall flue pipe assemblies must not exceed 10 feet 3 m in overall length CAUTION DO N...

Page 5: ...masonry chimney is used it is advisable to have your chimney inspected for cracks and check the general condition before you install your unit Relining may be required to reduce flue diameter to the appropriate functional size 3 To help ensure a good draft the top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet 914mm above the point of penetration through the roof and be at least 2 610mm feet higher than...

Page 6: ...fire To protect against the possibility of a house fire the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained An approved thim ble must be used when a connection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney A chimney support pack age must be used when a connection is made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney These acces sories are absolutely necessary to provide ...

Page 7: ...ction Stove system with prefabricated metal chimney consists of Stove Chimney Connector stove pipe Thimble for exterior chimney Firestops Insulations Shields Storm Collar and Flashing Termination Cap Hearth Pad Floor Protection CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS Figure 4 1 Masonry Chimney Figure 4 2 Exterior Prefabricated Chimney Figure 4 3 Interior Prefab Chimney ...

Page 8: ...mney It must be a 6 inch 152mm minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black steel or an approved air insulated double wall venting pipe Thimble A manufactured or site constructed device installed in combustible walls through which the chimney connec tor passes to the chimney It is intended to keep the walls from igniting Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA 211 Standards Prefabricated must be su...

Page 9: ...to entry the masonry chimney Figure 6 1 2 Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8 inch 20mm minimum diameter clay liner or equiva lent secured with refractory mortar 3 Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch 42mm x 42mm out side dimension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall opening Inside opening of frame should be no less than 14 inch x 14 inch 56mm x 56mm Figure 6 1 4 Attach the...

Page 10: ...llow the minimum clearances to combustibles Where passage through the wall or partition of combustible construction is desired in Canada the installation shall conform to CAN CSA B365 Figure 7 2 Figure 8 WARNING Asphyxiation Risk Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing another appliance Do NOT connect to any air distributon duct or system May allow flue gases to enter the house WARNIN...

Page 11: ...aterial Must terminate at least feet 91cm above the roof and at least 2 feet 61cm above any portion of the roof within 10 feet 05cm Must be located away from trees or other structures 2 10 3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft NOTE Chimney performance may vary Trees buildings roof lines and wind conditions affect performance Chimney height may need adju...

Page 12: ...d supply adequate draft CLOSE OPEN LIGHT THE PAPER ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE 10 15 Wadded Up Pieces of Newspaper 10 20 Pieces of Dry Kindling A Few Pieces of Seasoned Split Wood OPEN AIR CONTROL ADD NEWSPAPER ADD KINDLING ADD WOOD REDUCE AIR CONTROL Congratulations Your wood stove is ready for operation WOOD STOVE QUICK START GUIDE Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retail...

Page 13: ... stove The flat spots on the paint surface indicate the hotter surfaces of the stove and is caused by the heat radiating through the paint It is also expected that shiny spots caused by friction from the packaging materials will disappear during the curing of the stove SO 1 Remember to Ventilate well 2 Allow the stove to cure before burning for long periods at high temperatures 3 Flat spots on the...

Page 14: ...or on hinges and replace new push nuts purchased from GHP Group on door pins to ensure door does not move after reinstall GASKET REPLACEMENT After extensive use the sealing material which provides glass and door seal may need to be replaced if it fails to sustain its resilience Inspect glass and door seal period ically to ensure for proper seal If gaskets become frayed or worn replace immediately ...

Page 15: ...stain the fire DO NOT add more paper after the fire has started WARNING Things to remember in case of chimney fire 1 CLOSE DRAFT CONTROL 2 CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASH DISPOSAL USING THE ASH DRAWER IMPORTANT CREOSOTE 1 Burn with air control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day during the heating season being careful not to over fire unit This removes the slight film of...

Page 16: ...e the main reasons for poor results in starting a fire Always use dry seasoned wood for your fire Even wood dried for two years will be difficult to ignite if it has become wet 6 Why is there always a large quantity of thick black smoke present in the firebox A large quantity of thick black smoke in the firebox is a good indication that the draft is poor 7 Is it normal for soot to cover the glass ...

Page 17: ... and Maintenance Avoid using too many elbows or long horizontal runs If in doubt contact a chimney expert and or chimney manufacturer for help Clean chimney rain caps and especially spark arrester regularly to prevent creo sote build up which will significantly reduce chimney draw and may cause a chimney fire 10 Should I close or open the air control fully when shutting down the stove When shuttin...

Page 18: ... Vacuum the blower impellers The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for soot and creosote every two months during the burn season or more frequency if chimney exceeds or is under 14 16 ft 4 3m 4 8m measured from bottom of appliance This will prevent pipe blockage poor draft and chimney fires Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and creosote build up Keep door and glass gasket i...

Page 19: ...in 2 75 20 132 10 Push Nut 2 75 21 150 11 Firebrick Lt 7 3 4 x 4 7 16 x 1 1 4 4 75 21 145 12 Firebrick Lt 9 x 4 7 16 x 1 1 4 15 75 21 147 13 Firebrick Lt 4 1 2 x 4 7 16 x 1 1 4 1 75 21 146 14 Firebrick Lt 9 x 2 1 2 x 1 1 4 1 75 21 148 15 Firebrick for Ash Drawer 1 75 21 149 16 Ash Drawer Assembly 1 75 21 512 17 Leg Assembly 4 75 22 510 GHP Group reserves the right to make changes in design materia...

Page 20: ...be responsible for Downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions such as nearby trees buildings rooftops hills mountains or ineffective chimney design Inadequate ventilation excessive offsets or negative air pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces clothes dryers fans etc 11 This warranty is void if The appliance has been operated in atmospheres contami nated by chlorine ...

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