OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CREOSOTE | WOOD STORAGE | FAN OPERATION |
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which form creosote when combined with moisture. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue of a
Removal for Cleaning
Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes is usually not required if a proper installation has been done. In the event that removal is re- quired, be sure not to damage any parts needed for
WARNING: Things to remember in case of chimney fire:
1)Close draft control
2)Call the Fire Department
Ways to Prevent and
Keep Unit Free of Creosote
1)Burn insert with draft control wide open for about 45 minutes every morning during burning season. This helps to prevent creo- sote deposits within the heating system.
2)Burn insert with draft control wide open for about 10 - 15 minutes every time you add fresh wood.This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns up any wood vapors which might otherwise be deposited within the system.
3)Only burn seasoned wood! Do not burn wet or green wood. Seasoned wood that has been dried at least one year must be used.
4)A small hot fi re is preferable to a large smouldering one that can deposit creosote within the system.
5)Check the chimney at least twice a month during the burning season for creosote
6)Have chimney system and unit cleaned by competent chimney sweeps twice a year during the first year of use and at least once a year thereafter or when a significant layer of creosote has accu- mulated (3mm / 1/8" or more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain or snow, delaying the seasoning process.
ASH DISPOSAL
During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. Please take care to prevent the
DO NOT ALLOW ASHES TO BUILD UP TO THE LOADING DOORS.
Only remove ashes when the fi re has died down. Even then, expect to fi nd a few hot embers. Always leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom of the fi rebox. This helps in easier starting and a more uniform burn of your fi re.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in the ash container.
The fan is to be operated only with the draft control rod pulled out at least 1/2" from the fully closed position. The fan is not to be operated when the draft control rod is in the closed position (pushed in). The fully closed position is the low burn setting.
The fan unit must not be turned on until a fi re has been burning for at least 30 minutes and the unit is hot enough. As well, after each fuel loading the fan must be shut off until 30 minutes has elapsed.
To operate fan automatically, push switch on side of fan housing to "Auto" and second switch to either "High" or "Low" for fan speed. The automatic temperature sensor will engage the blower when the unit is at temperature and will shut off the blower once the fi re has gone out and the unit has cooled to below a useful heat output range.
To manually operate the fan system, push the
first switch to "Man" and second switch to either "high" or "Low". This will bypass the sensing device and allow full control of the fan. Switching from "Auto" to "Manual" or "High" to "Low" may be done at any time.
Hampton HI300 Wood Cast Insert | 15 |
