INSTALLATION

FIREBRICK ASSEMBLY

Firebrick is included to extend the life of your insert and radiate heat more evenly. Check to see that all fi rebricks are in their correct posi- tions and have not become misaligned during shipping.

hand side, as far as possible and then bring it back into the hole on the right hand side. Use a pair of vise grips or pliers and tap it into place with a hammer. A tighter fi t will ensure the tube will not move when the unit is burning. Though there are four air tubes in the medium units.

2)Slide the left baffl e over the air tubes from the front and then push it to the back.

DRAFT CONTROL

Before establishing your fi rst fi re, it is important that your fully understand the operation of you draft control. The draft rod is on the left side of the Inserts and it controls the intensity of the fi re by increasing or decreasing the amount of air allowed into the fi rebox. To increase your draft

-pull open, and to decrease - push closed. As well as a primary and glass wash air system,

Side View

3)Tilt the left baffl e up on top of the side chan- nel and it will leave enough room to position the right baffl e in the same manner as Step 1) above. Then reposition the left baffl e fl at on the air tubes.

Pull Open

Push Closed

the unit has a full secondary draft system that allows air to the induction ports at the top of the fi rebox, just below the fl ue baffl e.

WARNING: To build a fire in ignorance or to disregard the information contained in this section can cause serious permanent dam- age to the unit and void your warranty.

FLUE BAFFLE &

SECONDARY AIR TUBE

INSTALLATION

The fl ue baffl e system located in the upper area of the fireboxisremovable tomakecleaning your chimney system easier. The baffl es must be installed prior to your fi rst fi re. Smoke spill- age and draft problems may occur if the baffles are improperly positioned. Check the position of the baffl es on a regular basis as they can be dislodged if too much fuel is forced into the fi rebox.

The unit arrives with the 2 baffl e plates on the fl oor of the fi rebox.

1)If all 4 air tubes are installed continue on to Step 2), if not, follow the instructions below. Install the air tube into the holes in the side channels. The notch goes on the right hand side with the air holes facing toward the door. Slide the tube into the left

Front View

4)Important: push both baffles so they are tight against the side walls.

Front View

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Hampton Direct HI300 installation manual Firebrick Assembly, Draft Control, Flue Baffle Secondary AIR Tube Installation