GC60 OWNER’s MANUAL Freestanding Cast Iron Pellet Stove PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or loss of life.
TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Pellet Stove. Thank-you for purchasing an FPI 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. Safety Note: If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
Table of Contents Introduction........................................................................................3 Rating Label Location................................................................3 Fuel Quality...............................................................................3 Safety Warnings & Recommendations....................................................4 Operating Instructions..........................................................................
Introduction * This manual is designed for the home owner in conjunction with the technical manual. * Rating Label Location: The rating label is located on the inside of the rear hopper access cover. Fuel Quality: Fuel quality is important, please read the following: Your Hampton pellet stove has been designed to burn ¼” (6mm) dia wood pellets and other organic pellet fuels (corn, wheat, barley). DO NOT use this appliance as an incinerator.
Safety Warnings & Recommendations Please read this entire Owner’s Manual before installing or operating your Hampton Pellet Stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Any unauthorized modification of the appliance or use of replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer is prohibited. All national and local regulations and shall be complied with when operating this appliance. Caution: Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
Safety Warnings & Recommendations ELECTRICAL: The use of a surge protected power bar is recommended. The unit must be grounded. The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 110-120 volts (4.2 Amps), 60 hertz electrical outlet and also must be accessible. If this power cord should become damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacturer or a qualified Hampton dealer.
Specifications Dimensions: 23" (584mm) 3” Fresh Air Intake 4” Exhaust 28.7" (729mm) 29.4" (748mm) 28" (713mm) 31.7" (806mm) 28.4" (722mm) Specifications: 4” Exhaust 18.5" (470mm) Figure 1: Dimensions of GC60. Input rating when using: Wood Pellets/Corn - 55,000BTU (16.1KW•hr) & Wheat/Barley - 53,000BTU (15.5KW•hr). Table 1: GC60 Specifications. Description Residential Pellet Heater Fuel type 6mm (¼”) dia. Pellets - wood, corn, wheat, & barley* Voltage 110 - 120 V Current 4.
Operating Instructions Control Board Functions: Note: The Control Panel is located underneath the units Cast Hopper Lid which is attached to a safety switch that will immediatley stop the auger. The switch will stop operation of the stove and display a #4 flash code if the lid is not closed within two minutes. 1. ON/OFF BUTTON: Used to turn the unit ON and OFF manually. 2. HEAT OUTPUT INDICATOR: Shows the present Heat Level output setting and the Feed Trim while it is being adjusted. 3.
Operating Instructions Operating Your Pellet Stove: The unit will not operate with the door or ash box open. Open the hopper lid only to refuel or to adjust the controls. the unit will shut down if the hopper lid is left open for longer than two minutes. Premium Grade Pellets CAUTION: When operating during adverse weather, such as high winds or freezing rain,Regular if theGrade unitPellets exhibits dramatic changes in combustion stop using the unit immediately. Watch for blocked exhaust outlet.
Operating Instructions will drop down to the LOW setting for 30 minutes. If the thermostat contacts close within the 30 minutes, the HEAT LEVEL will return to the previous MANUAL setting. If the thermostat contacts remain open, the stove automatically begins its shutdown routine. The stove will re-light when the thermostat contacts close again. Turning Your Pellet Stove Off: • MANUAL and HI / LOW mode: To turn the unit OFF, simply press the ON / OFF button. This will stop the feed of pellets.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance The following list of components should be inspected and maintained routinely to ensure that the appliance is operating at its optimum and giving you excellent heat value. The appliance, flue gas connector and the chimney flue require regular cleaning. Check them for blockage prior to re-lighting after a prolonged shut down period.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES (Weekly) The Heat Exchanger Tube’s Cleaning Rake Handle is located above the firebox door. Move the handle all the way in and out a few times (ONLY WHEN THE UNIT IS COLD) in order to clean away any fly ash that may have collected on the heat exchanger tubes. As different types of pellets produce different amounts of ash, cleaning of the tubes should be done on a regular basis to enable the unit to run efficiently. Figure 9: GC60 Heat Exchanger Cleaning.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance EXHAUST PASSAGES (Biannually) 1. Open the firebox door by lifting the handle. 2. Remove the burn pot assembly and clean all the parts. 3. Lubricate all screws with penetrating oil. 4. Lift the baffle, remove the firebox liner, and lift out the firebox lower. Vacuum the firebox and firebox liner thoroughly. 5. Open the ash box door; remove the ash box and cleanout the cavity. 6. Re-install the ash box, firebox lower, baffle, firebox liner, burn pot, and burn pot liner 7.
warranty FPI is the manufacturer of the Hampton line of pellet heating products. At FPI, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each Hampton stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. With Hampton, you’re not just buying a stove, you’re buying a company with years of unequalled performance and quality.
warranty Exclusions and Limitations: 1. This Warranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plating or paint. 2. This Warranty excludes wear and tear or breakage caused by cleaning, moving or service on log set. 3. A qualified installer must install this stove or fireplace. This Limited Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship only if the product has been installed in accordance with local building and fire codes; in their absence, refer to the owner’s manual.
warranty 17. Damage to plated surfaces caused by fingerprints, scratches, melted items, or other external scores and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes is not covered in this warranty. 18. The Limited Warranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plated surfaces. 19. The paint on the Metal Brick Liner may peel. This is due to the extreme conditions applied to the paint during normal usage. It is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty. 20.
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