Hi-Flame HF-517U, HF-717U Operation Instructions Manual

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375-S-01-2 and 375-S-02-2

Installa
for

USA only.

tion and Operation Instruc

tions

Tested to UL 1482-2010

Models – HF-517U and HF-717U

Safety Notice: If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For
your safety and to reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation directions. Contact local building,
fire officials or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area, including the need to obtain a permit. Kindly save these instructions
for future reference.

VERY IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM
HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY
INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
YOU PROCEED MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY!

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

Please contact the dealer in your area if you
have any questions about your stove that are not covered

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in this manual.

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a genuine Henan Hi-Flame® Stove. When cared for properly,
the high quality, finely crafted cast iron stoves and fireplaces will offer many years of reliable
performance. This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum performance from
the Henan Hi-Flame® stove and fireplace range. It's very important that you thoroughly read
and understand all instructions before using your new stove or fireplace.

Table of Contents

Page

VERY IMPORTANT ...................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2

Stove Safety ................................................................................................................. 3

Before installing your stove ....................................................................................... 4

Adequate provision air ................................................................................................... 4

Installation ................................................................................................................... 5

The floor protection ....................................................................................................... 6

Installation clearances ................................................................................................... 7

Well sealed flue system ................................................................................................. 8

Chimney connector ....................................................................................................... 8

Chimney ........................................................................................................................ 9

Factory Built Chimney .................................................................................................. 10

Masonry Chimney ........................................................................................................ 11

Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs ................................................ 12

Operating Your Stove ............................................................................................... 13

Fuel ............................................................................................................................. 13

First operation of stove ................................................................................................ 13

Air controls .................................................................................................................. 13

Refueling ...................................................................................................................... 14

Ash removal ................................................................................................................ 14

Overnight burning ........................................................................................................ 14

Stove Maintenance .................................................................................................... 15

Care of glass ............................................................................................................... 15

Replacement of glass .................................................................................................. 16

Replacing parts ........................................................................................................... 16

Surface finish .............................................................................................................. 16

Trouble Shooting ....................................................................................................... 19

Fire not burning ........................................................................................................... 19

Glass blackens ............................................................................................................ 19

Smoke in room ............................................................................................................ 19

Fire burning too quickly ............................................................................................... 19

Chimney fire ................................................................................................................ 19

Specifications ............................................................................................................ 20

Henan Hi-Flame Warranty ......................................................................................... 20

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Warranty Policy & Procedures ..................................................................................... 20

Stove Safety

When properly maintained and operated your stove should give you many years of service. However there
are important safety aspects of these products that you need to be aware of when operating a wood stove.

1. Only use solid wood fuel. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS TO START THE FIRE. Never use gasoline,
gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal, lighter fluid, naphtha, engine oil, or similar liquids to
start or „freshen up‟ a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in
use. Do not burn garbage in the stove.

2. The burning of wood gives off gases which can be extremely dangerous. The stove is designed that
under normal operating circumstances these gases pass up the flue chimney system and cannot
escape into your home, however it is important that your flue system is properly installed and that
you check all joints regularly to ensure that there are no cracks or gaps, check the door sealing rope
and replace when damaged. We recommend a smoke alarm be fitted in rooms where stoves are
installed. Do not use stove in a room where negative pressure conditions may occur, such as
through the use of extraction fans unless an adequate air supply into the room is ensured, as this
may draw air through the stove and cause products of combustion to escape into the room.

3. Creosote and soot may accumulate in your flue pipe and chimney. This may ignite, causing a
chimney fire. If you suspect a chimney fire evacuate people from the building, close down the air
controls on the stove and call the Fire Department. To prevent the accumulation of soot or creosote,
check flue and chimney regularly and clean as necessary. Good burning, hot stoves will generally
cause a lot less build-up than slow burning stoves. Likewise dry wood will cause less build-up than
wet wood. We recommend a fire extinguisher be available where stoves are in operation. In the
event of a chimney fire do not re-light the stove until it and the flue chimney system have been
thoroughly checked and repaired as necessary.

4. Stoves get extremely hot and should not be touched when lit. When young children are in the area,
we recommend the use of a suitable fire guard around the stove. Always wear protective gloves
when reloading stove.

5. Never over-fire your stove. If external parts of your stove are glowing red then the stove is over-firing
and your draft settings should be reduced. Never interfere with the draft mechanisms or adjust your
air settings outside those limits set when the stove is manufactured. Never use a fan to supply air to
the stove or to extract air from it.

6. All users of the stove should be aware of the contents of this manual. Please leave this manual
where it is accessible to stove users and do not allow anyone to use the stove that is unfamiliar with
its correct operation.

7. Never use the stove if any parts are missing or damaged, only use genuine parts as replacements.
Never modify your stove.

8. DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

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We hope you have many years of warmth and comfort from

your stove but please do so safely.

Check Building Codes

When installing, operating and maintaining your stove, follow the guidelines presented in these
instructions, and make them available to anyone using or servicing the stove.

Your city, town, county or province may require a building permit to install a solid-fuel burning appliance.

In the U.S., the National Fire Protection Association‟s Code, NFPA 211, Standards for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, or similar regulations, may apply to the installation
of a solid fuel burning appliance in your area

Always consult your local building inspector or authority having jurisdiction to determine what regulations
apply in your area.

Before installing your stove

You need to consider the following to ensure the safe operation of your stove.

• Provision of adequate air to support efficient combustion of the fuel.

• A well sealed flue/chimney system, herein after referred to as the “flue system.”

• The protection of combustible materials in proximity of the stove.

Adequate provision air

It is essential for the safe and efficient use of your stove that you provide an adequate air supply
to your stove. This may mean the provision of an outside air supply to the room, especially if
there are extraction units such as cooker hoods or clothes dryers in the vicinity. Failure to do so
will mean that fuel is burned inefficiently causing smoke and blackening the glass and may also
cause smoke to come back into the room. As a simple check for this open a door or window in
the room and check if the stove burns more efficiently.

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Installation

Unpacking and preparing your stove for installation.

1. Remove your stove from the outer packaging and place on floor. Please inspect stove and

check that it is not damaged in any way. Never attempt to use a stove that has been
damaged.

2. If you are installing the stove yourself, proceed as follows. However, if you are unsure

about any aspect of stove installation, please contact your dealer and he will discuss
installation with you or put you in touch with an experienced stove installer.

3. Open fire door. Remove and check the following contents.

 4 stove legs
 Wooden handle and screws
 Ash pan
 Operating tool
 Handle holder

In the unlikely event that something is missing please contact your dealer immediately and

we will rectify the situation.

4. Gently lay the stove on its back. Remove screws from 4 corners of base and fit one of the

legs to each corner of the stove. Tighten bolt to ensure leg is secure to base of stove.
When complete, gently stand the stove upright.

5. Move the stove into position. Do not drag the stove as this may damage the legs, screws

or base.

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16” - USA
18” (450mm) - Canada

8”

8”

8”

16”

8”

8”

The floor protection

If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on a non-combustible
hearth pad. In the USA, the floor protector must extend 8” beyond each side of the fuel loading
door and 16” to the front. (See fig. 4)

Fig. 4

Fig. 4

In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend under the stovepipe a minimum
of 2” beyond either side of the pipe.

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HF-517U

Single wall

connector pipe

HF-717U

Single wall

connector pipe

A – Chimney Connector to
backwall

15.5”

21.5”

B – Chimney Connector to
sidewall

28”

29”

C – Chimney Connector to
cornerwall

15”

21.5”

D – Unit to backwall

13”

17”

E – Unit to sidewall

20”

20”

F – Unit to cornerwall

7”

11.5”

Installation Clearances

It is extremely important that you respect required installation distances and that you respect
local installation regulations. This is for your safety! The manufacturer is not responsible for the
product, if it is not installed following these recommendations. These clearances may only be
reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority.

One necessary precautions when installing a wood stove is to leave sufficient space between
the stove (top, sides, back, front, and under stove pipes) and any other material that can catch
fire. The clearance from the top of the unit to the ceiling is 75" (1,905 mm). All other clearances
are found in the table below.

A combustible surface is anything that can burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.)
These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are
behind non-combustible materials. If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material,
consult your local fire officials.

Parallel Installation Corner Installation