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7102-803A

Owner’s Manual

Operation & Care

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. 

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service. 

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by 

qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends 

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

GIFFORD WOOD INSERT

MODEL NUMBERS:

GIFFORD-CB

 GIFFORD-BM

NOTE:

 To obtain a French translation of this manual, please 

contact your dealer or visit www.vermontcastings.com

REMARQUE :

 Pour obtenir une traduction française de 

ce manuel, s’il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou 

visitez www.vermontcastings.com

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

•  Do not over fire - If heater or chimney connector glows, 

you are over firing. Over firing will void your warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles 

as specified.

Failure to comply may cause house fire.

If the information in these instructions 

is  not  followed  exactly,  a  fire  may  result 

causing property damage, personal injury, 

or death. 

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during 

operation AND cool down.

WARNING

Hot glass and appliance will cause burns.

•  Do not touch glass until it is cooled

•  Use leather gloves when reloading fuel

•  NEVER allow children to touch glass

•  Keep children away

•  CAREFULLY  SUPERVISE  children  in  same  room 

as appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of 

high temperatures

•  High temperatures may ignite clothing or other 

flammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other 

flammable materials away.

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other  fuels  may  over  fire  and  generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

WARNING

Summary of Contents for GIFFORD-BM

Page 1: ...ny other appliance Do not over fire If heater or chimney connector glows you are over firing Over firing will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire may result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING HOT SURFACES Glass and other...

Page 2: ... before servicing Route power cord away from unit Do not route cord under or in front of appliance Electrical Rating 115 VAC 1 4 AMPS 60 Hz Do not use grate or elevate fire Build wood fire directly on hearth firebrick Do not overfire If heater or chimney connector glows you are overfiring Operate only with doors closed Open only to add fuel to the fire Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available...

Page 3: ...Blower Operation 14 M Opacity Smoke 14 N Clear Space 14 O Negative Pressure 15 P Frequently Asked Questions 15 Vermont Castings is a registered trademark of Hearth Home Technologies 3 Maintenance and Service A Quick Reference Maintenance Guide 16 B Cleaning the Glass Replacement 17 C General Maintenance 17 D Correct Baffle Blanket Placement 19 4 Troubleshooting Guide 20 6 Reference Materials A Ser...

Page 4: ...curs earlier However the Warranty coverage shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of Product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The term Lifetime in the table below is defined as 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for gas appliances and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood and pellet appliances These ti...

Page 5: ...r forced air furnaces or other such causes 6 use of fuels other than those specified in the operation instructions 7 installation or use of components not supplied with the applicable Product or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by HHT 8 modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing and or 9 interruptions or fluctuations of electrica...

Page 6: ... for normal operation Warning Risk of Fire Close and securely latch the door after the fire has started and after refueling to prevent Spillage of smoke flame and carbon monoxide Spillage of sparks coals and logs Over firing DO NOT leave the appliance unattended with the door open Starting a fire may not require an open door for draft ACTIVATE Start Up Air Control ACTIVATE Start Up Air Control LOA...

Page 7: ...cubic feet Recommended Log Length 18 inches Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood Weighted average LHV Low Heating Value efficiency using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emission tests in accordance with the requirements of CSA B415 1 LHV assumes the moisture is already in a vapor state so there is no loss in energy to vaporize Weighted average HHV High Heating Value efficiency usin...

Page 8: ...eration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer This product and the fuels used to operate this product wood and the products of combustion of such fuels can expose you to chemicals including carbon black which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and carbon monoxi...

Page 9: ...To provide reasonable fire safety the following should be given serious consideration 1 Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety They should be located away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas Follow the smoke detector manufacturer s placement and installation instructions and be sure to maintain regularly 2 A conveniently located ...

Page 10: ...nd appliance pipe inspected for any damage Do not use your stove until the chimney professional informs you it is safe to do so NOTICE Improper operation can turn any wood appliance into a smoldering environmental hazard Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time Wood should be stacked so that both ends of each piece are exposed to air since more drying occurs through the cut ends than...

Page 11: ...start up air control system you do not have to continually monitor the fire Once you set the start up air control system it will control the fire for you Follow the instructions below to learn how to operate your appliance with ease H Burn Rate and Operating Efficiency For maximum operating efficiency Burn dry well seasoned wood Follow these burn rate instructions below Burn Rate 1 Starting a Fire...

Page 12: ... wood requires energy to evaporate the water instead of heating your home and Causes evaporating moisture which cools your chimney accelerating formation of creosote Seasoned Wood Cut logs to size Split to 6 inches 152 mm or less in diameter Air dry to a moisture content of not more than 20 Softwood about nine months to dry Hardwood about eighteen months to dry Storing Wood Steps to ensure properl...

Page 13: ...teps 6 through 7 will maintain a continuous fire Fuel reloading 1 This appliance has a large door with an exceptional view of the fire Opens to about 90 degrees and has a built in stop Door opens 26 inches 660mm which goes beyond the standard size hearth pad covering the floor in front of the appliance May want to use a hearth rug in front of the hearth pad to protect the flooring from ash spillag...

Page 14: ...he measure of how cleanly your appliance is burning Opacity is measured in percent 100 opacity is when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a chimney and 0 opacity means that no smoke column can be seen As you become familiar with your appliance you should periodically check the opacity This will allow you to know how to burn as nearly smoke free as possible goal of 0 opacity Whe...

Page 15: ...age of combustion fumes soot and carbon monoxide Appliance needs to draft properly for safety WARNING To minimize the effects of negative air pressure Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing winds during the heating season Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances and exhaust equipment Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the imm...

Page 16: ...and creosote build up Firebrick Ash Removal WEEKLY or after every 25 loads of wood Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the ashes in a non combustible container Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox After ashes are removed inspect the firebrick and replace firebricks that are crumbling cracked or broken Door Glass Assemblies WEEKLY or after every 25 loads of wood Keep door and glas...

Page 17: ...ean glass when hot Do NOT use abrasive cleaners Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film Use commercial oven cleaner on heavier deposits Remove all residue of oven cleaner or will permanently stain glass on next firing Refer to maintenance instructions 9 Replace the door on the appliance Vermont Castings appliances are equipped with ceramic super heat resistant glass which can only be ...

Page 18: ...G Fire Risk Ashes could contain hot embers WARNING Fire Risk Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid Do not place metal container on combustible surface WARNING Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Fire Risk Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance Will corrode chimney pipe WARNING C...

Page 19: ...of the unit D Correct Baffle Blanket Placement NOTE These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model NOTE A missing damaged or improperly positioned baffle is dangerous and may cause damage and poor efficiency It will also void your warranty WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement is not covered by warranty Operate the wood burning appliance with the b...

Page 20: ... 14 of the Installation manual Open window below the appliance towards the wind Wood condition is too wet too large Use dry seasoned wood refer to Seasoned Wood section on page 10 Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to Building a Fire section on page 12 Flue blockage such as birds nests or leaves in termination cap Have chimney ...

Page 21: ...21 01 22 7102 803A Date of Service Performed By Description of Service A Service and Maintenance Log 5 5 Reference Materials ...

Page 22: ...22 01 22 7102 803A Date of Service Performed By Description of Service ...

Page 23: ...s GIFFORD Beginning Manufacturing Date Aug 2021 Ending Manufacturing Date Active Wood Insert Part number list on following page 07 21 GIFFORD CB Classic Black GIFFORD BM Majolica Brown 5 11 8 7 6 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 20 19 22 21 24 ...

Page 24: ... Plate SRV7094 185 6 Rear Brick Retainer SRV7094 127 Screw Hwh Ms 1 4 20 X 3 4 Ns Pkg of 2 220 0080 25 7 Ceramic Fiber Blanket SRV7094 185 Y 8 Baffle Board Pkg of 2 SRV7095 117 Y 9 Baffle Protection Channel SRV7094 119 Y 10 Secondary Tubes Pkg of 3 SRV7094 121 Screw Hwh Ms 1 4 20 X 3 4 Ns Pkg of 25 220 0080 25 Y Nut Flange 1 4 20 Pkg of 24 226 0130 24 Y 11 Brick Assembly SRV7094 022 Y 11 1 Brick U...

Page 25: ...sic Black 7102 205CB Majolica Brown 7102 205BM 12 2 Glass Assembly SRV7094 054 12 3 Door Hinge Assembly SRV7102 024 12 4 Glass Retainers Pkg of 4 SRV7094 174 Screw Pan Head Phillips 10 24 x 3 8 Pkg of 10 1200983 10 Y 12 5 Door Gasket 3 8 10 Ft 1 00 1203668 Y 13 Door Handle Assembly SRV7101 022 Y 13 1 Handle 1600664 Y 13 2 Door Handle SRV7101 021 13 3 Washer 3 8 Spring Pkg of 10 63D0069 10 Y 13 4 W...

Page 26: ...ope 1 2 10 Ft 7000 811 10 17 Power Cord 3 20 51578 Y 18 Snap Disc Box Assembly SRV7094 068 Y 19 Wire Harness SRV7000 891 Y 20 Control Panel Assembly SRV7101 026 20 1 Speed Control SRV7000 888 Y 20 2 Knob Speed Control SRV7000 930 Y 20 3 Rocker Switch Round SRV7000 940 Y 21 Blower Replacement SRV7000 868 Y 22 Timer Control Assembly SRV7094 025 Y Handle 1600663 Y Hurricane Screw Pkg of 40 SRV2005 86...

Page 27: ...k MED SM CB Majolica Brown MED SM BM 26 1 Surround Right Classic Black 7102 217CB Majolica Brown 7102 217BM 26 2 Surround Top Classic Black 7102 215CB Majolica Brown 7102 215BM 26 3 Surround Left Classic Black 7102 219CB Majolica Brown 7102 219BM 26 4 Surround Retainer SRV7102 108 26 5 1 4 20 x 50 Phillips Pan Head Screw Pkg of 12 32281 12 Surround Extension EXPVC 2945 Surround 43 x 31 SPG 4331 Su...

Page 28: ...1 Pkg of 12 27887 12 Y Nut 5 16 18 Pkg of 10 A 3483 1 10 Y Nut flange 1 4 20 Pkg of 24 226 0130 24 Y Screw FH HX 1 4 20 x 1 Pkg of 6 7000 622 6 Y Screw 10 32 x 75 HWH SF Pkg of 4 7000 618 4 Y Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 8 Pkg of 40 225 0500 40 Y Washer SAE 3 8 3 Ea Pkg of 3 832 0990 Y Nut 2 wy Side Lock Jam 3 Pkg of 24 226 0100 24 Y Bolt Hex Washer Head Serrated Flange 1 4 20 x 3 4 Pkg of 25 2...

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Page 30: ...ting and maintenance instructions included Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation of this appliance We recommend that you record the following pertinent information for your heating appliance Date purchased installed Serial Number Location on appliance Dealership purchased from Dealer Phone 1 ...

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