Hampton Direct HI300 - Manual (Page 21)

Hampton HI300 Wood Cast Insert 21
Pull Open Push Closed
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.
4) Important: push both baffl es so they are
tight against the side walls.
Side View
Front View
Front 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.
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,
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 fi re in ignorance or to
disregard the informa tion contained in this
section can cause serious permanent dam-
age to the unit and void your warranty.
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
FLUE BAFFLE &
SECONDARY AIR TUBE
INSTALLATION
The fl ue baffl e system located in the upper area
of the fi rebox is removable to make cleaning 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
baffl es 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.
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.