FMI GFI55 manual

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  • Page 1

    FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNA TIONAL, L TD. 6988 V enture St., Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1H4 GF55-079 01/1 1/08 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury , property damage, or loss of life. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult an authorized installer or service ag[...]

  • Page 2

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 2 TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations! Y ou are the owner of a state-of-the-art Pellet Stove. Thank-you for purchasing a 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 pro[...]

  • Page 3

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL Copy of Serial No. Decal ............................................... 4 INST ALLA TION Safety W arnings & Recommendations .......................... 5 Important Safety Information ......................................... 6 Pellet Quality ..............[...]

  • Page 4

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 4 INST ALLA TION SAFETY LABEL This is a copy of the label that accom- panies each GF55 & GFI55. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your reference. On the GF55 the safety label is located on the underside of the hopper lid. On the GFI55 the safety label is located on the hopper[...]

  • Page 5

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 5 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION CAUTION: Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system. Do not burn garbage or fl ammable fl uids such as gasoline, naptha or engine oil. Unit hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and fur- niture away . Contact may cause skin burns. FUEL: Th[...]

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    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 6 INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION PELLET QUALITY Pellet quality is important, please read the following: Pellet quality is a major factor in how the Pellet stove will operate. If the pellets have a high moisture or ash content the fire will be less efficient and has a higher possibility of the f[...]

  • Page 7

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 7 OPERA TION OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS GF55-008 AUGER TRIM AUTO/OFF HIGH/LOW MANUAL FA N AUGER ON/OFF HEA T LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. AUGER TRIM: Used to change feed rates on LOW ONL Y for poorer quality fuels. Push the Auger T rim button until the number 1 and 5 lights appear on the Heat Level[...]

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    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 8 OPERA TION OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4: Thermostat Switch in MANUAL position. Figure 5: Thermostat Switch in HIGH/LOW position. #7)'4 64+/ *+)*.19 #7611(( /#07#. #7)'4 64+/ *+)*.19 #7611(( /#07#. Figure 6: Thermostat Switch in ON/OFF position. #7)'4 64+/ *+)*?[...]

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    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 9 OPERA TION OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SLIDER / DAMPER SET -UP THE SLIDER / DAMPER MUST BE SET A T TIME OF INST ALLA TION. A Qualified Service T echnician or Installer must set the Slider Damper . This is used to regulate the airflow through the pellet stove. The slider damper knob is located on[...]

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    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE CLEANING & 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: 2-3 Days / Weekly Semi-Annually or 2 T ons of Fuel Burn Pot [...]

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    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ASH P AN (weekly) The ash pan is located under the burner . Always dispose of the ashes into a metal container (never use cardboard, plastic or wood containers) stored away from combustibles. Monitor the ash level every week. Remember different pellet fuels will have[...]

  • Page 12

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 12 MAINTENANCE EXHAUST P ASSAGES (season) Removal of the firebox backing for bi-annual cleaning (refer to Figure 12): a) Open the door by lifting the handle, remove the burn pot and burn pot liner . b) Before trying to remove screws, lubricate all screws with penetrating oil. ie. WD-40. c) Loo[...]

  • Page 13

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 13 FPI is the manufacturer of the Greenfi re line of heating products. At FPI, our commitment to the highest level of quality and c ustomer service is the most important thing we do. Each Greenfi re stove is built on a tradition of using only the fi nest materials and is backed by our Exclu[...]

  • Page 14

    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 14 W ARRANTY Exclusions and Limitations: 1. This W arranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plating or paint. 2. This W arranty excludes wear and tear or breakage caused by cleaning, moving or service on log set. 3. A qualifi ed installer must install this stove or fi rep[...]

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    Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual 15 W ARRANTY 17. Damage to plated surfaces caused by fi ngerprints, scratches, melted items, or other external scores and residues left on th e plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes is not covered in this warranty . 18. The Limited W arranty does not cover tarnish, dis[...]

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    Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Installer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________ Date Installed:[...]