Hastings Operations Manual
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Operation and Maintenance
Hastings Wood Pellet Stove
CAUTION: Operate this unit only with the fuel hopper lid closed. Failure to do so may result in emission
of products of combustion from the hopper under certain conditions. Maintain hopper seal in good
condition.
INSTALLATION
Proper installation is essential for safety, effective
operation, warranty coverage, insurance
requirements and to meet local building codes.
Installation requirements are described in the
Installation Manual included with your new
stove.
PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES
Chimney fires can be prevented by properly
operating the stove and by periodic inspection
and cleaning of the chimney. When wood is
burned it produces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue associated with a
slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this
creosote can result in an extremely hot chimney
fire.
The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote
build-up has occurred. If a significant layer of
creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more) it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire. Use of an appropriately sized
chimney brush or the services of a professional
chimney sweep are recommended.
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
The keys to satisfactory performance are: proper
operation of the stove, diligent maintenance and
burning only dry, clean, quality fuel. Clinkers and
ash are a by-product of combustion and are not
caused solely by your stove. Stove performance
can be quickly and severely reduced if poor
quality pellets are used.
APPROVED FUELS
PELLETS
NOTE: Contact your dealer for more information
on APFI approved wood pellet fuels.
Pellets with
excessive sawdust should be screened by sifting with
1/4" mesh screening. Store Pellets under cover on a
wooden pallet or other methods to ensure they do
not become rain soaked or absorb moisture from
damp or wet floors. Do not store pellets within stove
installation clearances or within the space required
for ash removal.
The stove is not warranted against
damage caused by poor pellets, incorrect operation,
poor maintenance or incorrect installation
.
CHERRY PITS
Cherry Pits will burn much in the same manner as
pellets. They will have higher ash content than
Premium Pellets. Adjust your maintenance schedule
accordingly.
No standards exist for cherry pits as a
fuel. Inspect fuel before purchasing. The stove is
not warranted against damage caused by poor
cherry pits, incorrect operation, poor maintenance
or incorrect installation
.
ADD CORN TO THE MIX
The Hastings is approved to burn a mixture of
pellets and corn (maximum 50% corn). The
Thermostat Switch should be set to the Manual
position. (
See Fig. 2 on page 5
) Operation of the
stove doesn’t change when burning a mixture of
pellets and corn. The burn pot will need to be
cleaned on a daily basis, using the “Pot Scraper
Tool” shown in figure 3 on page 8. Use the Pot
Scraper Tool to remove any clinkers that build up
because of the corn when needed. For more
information, read the Daily, Periodic and Yearly
Maintenance section towards the back of this
manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
