Hampton
®
H27 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
41
MAINTENANCE
Top View of pilot fl ame
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1)
Always turn off the valve before cleaning.
For relighting, refer to lighting instructions.
Keep the burner and control compartment
clean by brushing and vacuuming at least
once a year. When cleaning the logs, use a
soft clean paint brush as the logs are fragile
and easily damaged.
CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN
OR GUARD REMOVED FOR
SERVICING AN APPLIANCE
MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT
BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
Top View of pilot fl ame
Incorrect fl ame pattern will have small, probably
yellow fl ames, not coming into proper contact
with the rear of the burner or thermopile.
NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF
GAS APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds
from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal
due to the fact that there are various gauges
and types of steel used within your appliance.
Listed below are some examples. All are
normal
operating sounds
and should not be considered
as defects in your appliance.
Blower:
Hampton
®
gas appliances use high tech blowers
to push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of
your fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a differ-
ent gauge material from the rest of the fi rebox
and body. Therefore, the varying thicknesses of
steel will expand and contract at slightly different
rates which can cause "ticking" and "cracking"
sounds. You should also be aware that as there
are temperature changes within the unit these
sounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normal
for steel fi reboxes.
Blower Thermodisc:
When this thermally activated switch turns ON
it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the
switch contacts closing and is normal.
Pilot Flame:
While the pilot fl ame is on it can make a very
slight "whisper" sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal
operation of a gas regulator or valve.
Unit Body/Firebox:
Different types and thicknesses of steel will
expand and contract at different rates resulting
in some "cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be
heard throughout the cycling process.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND
ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED
TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID
BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD
BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME
ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE
IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER
WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNI-
CIAN TO INSPECT THE APPLI-
ANCE AND TO REPLACE ANY
PART OF CONTROL SYSTEM
AND ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH
HAS BEEN UNDER WATER.
8)
Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause
condensation and fog the glass. This
condensation and fog is normal and will
disappear in a few minutes as the glass
heats up.
Never operate the appliance without the
glass properly secured in place.
9)
Periodically check the pilot fl ames. Correct
fl ame pattern has three strong blue fl ames: 1
fl owing around the thermopile and 1 around
the thermocouple, and 1 fl owing across the
rear of the burner (it does not have to be
touching the burner).
Note: If you have an incorrect fl ame pat-
tern, contact your Hampton
®
dealer
for further instructions.
2)
Clean glass (never when unit is hot), appli-
ance, and door with a damp cloth. Never
use an abrasive cleaner.
3)
The heater is fi nished in a porcelain fi nish or
with a heat resistant paint and should only
be refi nished with heat resistant paint (not
with wall paint).
Never use an abrasive cleaner on the por-
celain fi nish as it may scratch the surface.
4)
Make a periodic check of burner for proper
position and condition. Visually check the
fl ame of the burner periodically, making sure
the fl ames are steady; not lifting or fl oating.
If there is a problem, call a qualifi ed service
person.
5)
Caution: Label all wires prior to discon-
nection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper and danger-
ous operation.
6)
The appliance and venting system must be
inspected before use, and at least annually,
by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure
that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation
air is not obstructed.
During the annual service call, the burner
should be removed from the burner tray
and cleaned. Replace the embers but do
not block the pilot.
7)
Keep the area near the appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline,
and other fl ammable vapours and liquids.
