Harman Stove Company Harman Clarity 828i, Installation And Operating Manual

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mAINTENANCE
Maintenance
A qualified service person recommended by your
Harman dealer should conduct an annual inspection
and maintenance of your Clarity, its venting, and the
installation to keep it running safely and efficiently.
These procedures should be performed only by a
qualified service person. The gas supply should be
turned off whenever a maintenance procedure is
performed.
Any access panels that are removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the Clarity 88I
Vented Gas Fireplace Insert.
Removing the Glass door and Trim Panels
To gain access to the latches that secure the door,
first remove the two side trim panels. Each is held in
place by a magnet at the bottom and a magnet at the
top.
Remove the left side trim panel first by pulling the
top slightly away from the unit, and then lifitng.
The right side trim panel is removed in the same
fashion as the left, but is tethered to the Insert by the
wiring that serves the On-Off switch at the top and
the blower speed control switch on the bottom.
Disengage the right side panel, then pull gently on
it to create enough space so that you can reach the
latch that holds the door. If more space is needed to
gain access to the latches, reach inside and discon-
nect the wiring (Two Amp Mate-N-Lok connectors).
The trim panel will then come away from the unit.
Inspecting the Venting
An inspection of the venting system should be
made during the annual service appointment to con-
firm that there is no blockage and that the system is
in good repair. Directions for conducting a flue spill-
age test may be found on page 8. The vent manufac-
turer's instructions may provide specific suggestions
or details on vent inspection. Any sections that are
taken apart for the inspection must be reassembled
and sealed as required.
Cleaning the Glass
The glass may be cleaned with ordinary household
glass cleaner and a soft cloth or paper towel.
WARNING: Never clean the glass when it is
hot. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass.
Replacing the Gasket
The Clarity has 5/8" diameter fiberglass gasket
around the glass door. Should it ever need replace-
ment, use only the proper replacement gasket that is
available from your Harman dealer. To replace the
gasket, follow this procedure.
1. Remove the front according to directions above.
. Remove the existing gasket and clean its channel
with a scraper or wire brush.
3. Lay a thin bead of high temperature silicone the
entire length of the channel.
4. Place the gasket in the channel with sufficient
pressure that it stays in place.
5. Trim the excess from the end of the gasket so
that it butts snugly against the other end without
leaving a gap. Seal the end joint with high tempera-
ture silicone.
6. Close the door and apply firm pressure to seat
the gasket evenly.
CAUTION: If the door is opened or removed for
servicing, it must be replaced and closed securely
prior to operating the appliance. The glass must
also be fixed securely in the door when operating
the appliance.