HAMPTON BAY HI300 Quick start guide

FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
918-240g
MODEL: HI300
10/07/08
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Tested by:
Wood Cast Insert
Owners &
Installation Manual
www.hampton-fire.com

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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 fire may result. For your safety,
follow the installation instructions, contact local building, fire officials, or authority having jurisdiction
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
The authority having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation to determine the need to
obtain a permit.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY LABEL
Safety Label For HI300..................................................4
UNIT DIMENSIONS
Standard Faceplate .......................................................5
Cast faceplate................................................................5
UNIT DIMENSIONS
Oversize Faceplate........................................................6
Cast Faceplate ..............................................................6
INSTALLATION
Before InstallingYour Insert ...........................................7
Chimney Specifications .................................................7
Wood Insert Specifications ............................................7
Flue Connector Bracket.................................................9
Masonry And Factory Built Fireplace Clearances .........8
Alternate Floor Protection Materials ..............................8
Installing Your Insert ......................................................9
Optional Flue Connector Kit ..........................................9
Installation Into a Masonry Fireplace...........................10
Installation Into a Factory Built Fireplace.....................10
Standard Cast FaceplateInstallation............................ 11
Oversize Cast Faceplate Installation...........................14
Fan Installation ............................................................18
Power Outlet Conversion.............................................19
Firebrick Assembly ......................................................21
Flue Baffle & Secondary Air TubeInstallation ..............21
Draft Control ................................................................21
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety .........................................................................22
Guidelines....................................................................22
First Fire ......................................................................22
Wood Storage..............................................................23
Creosote......................................................................23
Ash Disposal................................................................23
Fan Operation .............................................................23
MAINTENANCE
Door Gasket ................................................................24
Glass Cleaning ............................................................24
Door Removal..............................................................24
GlassReplacement ......................................................24
HandleReplacement....................................................24
Latch Adjustment.........................................................25
PARTS LIST
Main Assembly ............................................................26
Standard Cast Faceplate.............................................27
Oversize Cast Faceplate .............................................28
Brick Panels.................................................................29
WARRANTY
Warranty ......................................................................31

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SAFETY LABEL
This is a copy of the label that accompanies
your Hampton Insert. We have printed a copy
of the contents here for your review.
NOTE: Hampton units are constantly being
improved. Check the label on the unit and if
there is a difference, the label on the unit is
the correct one.
LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPL ACE INSERT CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AN D U.S.A. MODEL: HI300 TESTED TO: ULC S628- 93 / UL 1482 REPORT NO. 219-S-03-2
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
264
COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLA TION: 6IN / 150MM STAINLESS STEEL
LINER.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. DO NOT ROUTE POWER CORD UNDER OR IN FRONT OF APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR IN MASONRY FIREPLACE. FOR USEWITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY. DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE. BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH. OPERATE WITH FEED DOOR CLOSED, OPEN TO FEED FIRE ONLY. REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH CERAMIC GLASS (5MM). INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY. DO NOT OVERFIRE, IF INSERT GLOWS YOU ARE OVER-FIRING.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUST IBLE MATERIALS (MEASURED FROM INSERT BODY)
INSTALL ONLY ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH RAISED (F) 0.5IN / 13MM ABOVE AN ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR MUST BE PROTECTED BY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EXTENDING (E) 18 IN / 457MM TO FRONTAND (G) 8 IN / 205MM TO SIDES FROM
FUEL DOOR. 0.5” FLOOR PROTECTION NEEDS TO BE WITHK=0.84.
918-241b
MANUFACTURED BY:
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
6988 VENTURE ST.
DELTA, BC V4G 1H4
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION
DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS .
READ ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION
ADJACENT SIDEWALL A) 11 in / 280mm MANTLE B) 20in / 510mm TOP FAC ING C 12in / 355 mm SIDE FACING D) 8in/ 185mm
INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN MASONRY FIREPLACE OR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLA TION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH JULY 1990, PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARD S.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNJUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
2008 2009 2010
(Duplicate
Serial #)
MADE IN CANADA
264
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE
SAFETY LABEL FOR HI300

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UNIT DIMENSIONS
17-1/4”
9”
11-1/8”
11-3/8”
8-1/2"
21-1/2”
30”
30-7/8"
23-1/4”
23-3/4”
42-1/2”
41”
40”
7-3/4”
NOTE:
Before assembling your Insert,
use these dimensions to ensure
appropriate clearances will be met
(refer to Masonry and Factory Built
Fireplace Clearances section).
WITH STANDARD
CAST FACEPLATE