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Wood Cast Insert
Installation Manual
MODEL: HI300
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918-240e FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4 07/18/06
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Thank-you for purchasing a HAMPTON FIREPLACE PRODUCT. The pride of workmanship that goes into each of our products will give you years of trouble-free enjoyment. Should you have any questions about your product that are not covered in this manual, please contact the HAMPTON DEALER in your area. Keep those HAMPTON FIRES burning. SAFETY NOTE: If this Insert is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions, contact local building, fi re
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Label For HI300 .................................................4 Safety Guidelines ........................................................14 First Fire ......................................................................14 Wood Storage ..............................................................15 UNIT DIMENSIONS Creosote ...................................................................... 15 Ash Disposal .....................
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SAFETY LABEL SAFETY LABEL FOR HI300 This is a copy of the label that accompanies NOTE: Hampton units are constantly being your Hampton Insert. We have printed a copy improved. Check the label on the unit and if of the contents here for your review. there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one. 4 Hampton HI300 Wood Cast Insert DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE INSERT CAUTION CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AND U.S.A. Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
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UNIT DIMENSIONS NOTE: Before assembling your Insert, use these dimensions to ensure appropriate clearances will be met (refer to Masonry and Factory Built Fireplace Clearances section). Hampton HI300 Wood Cast Insert 5 23-3/4” 23-1/4” 30-7/8" 42-1/2” 40” 41” 7-3/4” 11-3/8” 30” 9” 21-1/2” 11-1/8” 17-1/4” 8-1/2"
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INSTALLATION Hampton Inserts are constructed with the high- 7) Alteration of the fi replace in any manner is not CHIMNEY est quality materials and assembled under strict permitted with the following exceptions; quality control procedures that insure years of SPECIFICATIONS trouble free and reliable performance. a. external trim pieces which do not affect the operation of the fi replace may be Before installing, check and clean your chimney It is important that you read this manual thor- re
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INSTALLATION MASONRY AND FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE CLEARANCES The minimum required clearances to combustible materials when installed into a masonry or factory built fi replace are listed below. Adjacent Mantle** Top Side Minimum Minimum Minimum Unit Side Wall (to Top) Facing Facing Hearth Hearth Hearth Side (to Side of unit) (to Top) (to Side of unit) Extension* Thickness* Extension A B C D E F G Wood Cast Insert (HI300) 11"/280mm 20"/508mm 12"/305mm 8"/200mm 18"/455mm 0
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INSTALLATION WARNING STOP! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. DO NOT LIFT OR PUSH THE UNIT FROM THE ASHLIP, LEFT SIDE CAST or RIGHT SIDE CAST. CAST COMPONENTS ARE VERY FRAGILE. THE CASTING WILL CHIP OR BREAK. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING. INSTALLING YOUR INSERT Your insert is very heavy and will require two or three people to move it into position. 1) Remove the Door to make the insert easier to handle. To remove the Door, open fully and lift it up off its hinges.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INTO A INSTALLATION INTO A FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE MASONRY FIREPLACE The insert must be installed as per the requirements of your local in- 1) When installed in a factory built fi replace, a full stainless steel rigid spection authority. While a full liner is preferred, three methods of fl ue or fl exible fl ue liner is mandatory, for both safety and performance connection are acceptable in most areas in the US, however in Canada purposes. When a fl ue or liner is i
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INSTALLATION CAST FACEPLATE INSTALLATION Stop! Please Read Carefully. Cast components are very fragile. Use extreme care when handling. 1) Secure the Side Mounting Brackets (packaged with Faceplate) to the 3) Place Mantel Top onto the top of the fi rebox. left and right side of the fi rebox using 4 bolts per mounting bracket as shown in the diagram below. Mantel Top Side Mounting Bracket Backside of Unit Shown. 2) Secure the Left and Right Side Faceplate to the fi rebox by aligning the Mounting
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INSTALLATION 7) Location of Insulations 5) Mount the Top Faceplate by carefully sliding the Mounting Plates on the Left and Right Side Faceplate thru the Retainers in the Top a) Place 1 piece of Insulation behind the Mantel Top. Faceplate. b) Cut the second piece of Insulation in half, then install behind both the Left and Right Sides as shown. NOTE: Slowly lower the Top Faceplate into position; being careful not to damage the Mantel Top. Insulation Top Faceplate Retainer Mounting Pl
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INSTALLATION FAN INSTALLATION Your fan should only be installed once the unit is in place in order IMPORTANT to prevent any damage to the fan. Ensure that the Left and Right Side Fan Facia do not hit the sides of the Faceplate when sliding the Fan into 1) Attach the Left and Right Side Fan Facia to the Front Fan position as the casting may chip. Facia by aligning the Side Facia screw slots with the hole locations in the Front Fan Facia and secure using 2 screws If the spacing between t
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INSTALLATION hand side, as far as possible and then bring DRAFT CONTROL FIREBRICK ASSEMBLY it back into the hole on the right hand side. Use a pair of vise grips or pliers and tap it Firebrick is included to extend the life of your Before establishing your fi rst fi re, it is important into place with a hammer. A tighter fi t will that your fully understand the operation of you insert and radiate heat more evenly. Check to ensure the tube will not move when the unit draft control. The dr
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14) Do not burn salt drift wood as it will corrode 7) For the fi rst few hours, the insert will give SAFETY your unit and void the warranty. off an odor from the paint. This is to be expected as the high temperature paint GUIDELINES 15) Do not operate the unit if the glass is broken becomes seasoned. Windows and/or doors or missing. Do not operate the unit if the should be left open to provide adequate 1) Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern gasketing is worn
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CREOSOTE WOOD STORAGE FAN OPERATION When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or The fan is to be operated only with the draft and other organic vapors, which form creosote covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets control rod pulled out at least 1/2" from the when combined with moisture. The creosote of scrap plywood etc., as uncovered wood can fully closed position. The fan is not to be vapors condense in the rela
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MAINTENANCE DOOR GASKET GLASS HANDLE REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT If the door gasket requires replacement, 7/8" diameter material must be used. A proper high 1) Remove door from unit. temperature gasket adhesive is required. A 1) Remove handle by undoing the hex head gasket repair kit, Part # 846-570 is available bolt using a 7/16" socket wrench. 2) To replace the glass remove the 8 screws from your local Hampton dealer. highlighted in the diagram below. 2) Fit new door handle over latch and se-
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MAINTENANCE LATCH ADJUSTMENT The door latch may require adjustment as the door gasket material compresses after a few fi res. Removal of spacers will allow the latch to be moved closer to the door frame, causing a tighter seal. 1) Remove the Latch Assembly from the unit by undoing the outer 2 3) Remove necessary amount of spacers sitting on the Mounting bolts. Bracket. Ensure an equal amount of spacers are removed from both top and bottom. Mounting Bracket Latch Assembly Spacers Latch Asse
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PARTS LIST HI300 MAIN ASSEMBLY Part # Description Part # Description Part # Description 1) 942-681* Right Side Cast 8) 942-661* Mantel Top 24) 300-012 Glass Retainer 936-238 Side Cast Gasket 936-243 Glass Gasket 15) 300-911* Fan Assembly 2) 300-021 Flange Adaptor 36) 033-953 Air Tube 3/4" (Qty:4) 20) 500-518 Door Assembly 37) 020-957 Baffl e (2/set) 3) 942-691* Ashlip 4) 300-006 Fan Clip 21) 948-153 Door Handle * Last digit of part number represe
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PARTS LIST HI300 CAST FACEPLATE Part # Description 300-921 Cast Faceplate - Metallic Black 300-925 Cast Faceplate - Timberline Brown 300-926 Cast Faceplate - Enamel Black 200) 942-651* Top Faceplate 201) 942-711* Left Side Faceplate 202) 942-701* Right Side Faceplate * Last digit of part number represents color: 1 = Metallic Black, 5 = Timberline Brown, 6 = Enamel Black Hampton HI300 Wood Cast Insert 19
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PARTS LIST HI300 BRICK PANELS Part # Description 180-960 Brick Set - Complete 20 Hampton HI300 Wood Cast Insert
