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SAFETY NOTICE

PlEASE REAd ThIS ENTIRE mANuAl bEFORE YOu INSTAll ANd uSE YOuR NEw ROOm hEATER.  FAIluRE 

TO FOllOw INSTRuCTIONS mAY RESulT IN PROPERTY dAmAgE, bOdIlY INjuRY, OR EvEN dEATh.

FOR uSE IN ThE u.S. ANd CANAdA.  NOT SuITAblE FOR INSTAllATION IN mObIlE hOmES

IF ThIS hARmAN STOvE IS NOT PROPERlY INSTAllEd, A hOuSE FIRE mAY RESulT.  FOR YOuR SAFETY, FOl-

lOw INSTAllATION dIRECTIONS.  

CONTACT lOCAl buIldINg OR FIRE OFFICIAlS AbOuT RESTRICTIONS ANd INSTAllATION INSPECTION 

REQuIREmENTS IN YOuR AREA.

CONTACT YOuR lOCAl AuThORITY (SuCh AS muNICIPAl buIldINg dEPARTmENT, FIRE dEPARTmENT, 

FIRE PREvENTION buREAu, ETC.) TO dETERmINE ThE NEEd FOR A PERmIT.

CETTE guIdE d'uTIlISATION EST dISPONIblE EN FRANCAIS. ChEz vOTRE CONCESSIONNAIRE dE hAR-

mAN STOvE COmPANY.

SAvE ThESE INSTRuCTIONS.

The harman Exception woodburning Fireplace Insert

Installation & Operating manual

R10

“Ce manuel est disponible en Français sur demande”

Summary of Contents for Exception

Page 1: ... FOL LOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA Contact your local authority such as municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc to determine the need for a permit Cette guide d utilisation est disponible en francais Chez votre concessionnaire de Har man Stove Company sav...

Page 2: ...ur new wood burning insert Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Harman Stove Company 352 Mountain House Road Halifax PA 17032 INDEX Specifications 3 Operation 4 Building a Fire 6 Maintenance 8 Installation 10 Parts Diagram 14 Warranty 16 ...

Page 3: ...HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA Weight 425 lbs Flue Size 6 inch Log Length Recommended 18 with 20 Max Heating Capacity 1500 to 2000 sq ft Average Emissions 4 4 Grams Per Hr Emissions on Low 2 25 Grams Per Hr Blower Size 100 cfm variable speed NO...

Page 4: ...dles to an open 9 o clock position Push the door closed while turning the handle counterclock wise to the 6 o clock position If the latch on your Exception door needs adjust ment follow the instructions given in the Maintenance section of this manual General Considerations Draft Before you install and operate your Exception woodburning insert please read the entire contents of this manual Pay part...

Page 5: ... circumstances alter the configuration or operation of the air control rod The Combustion Process Combustion in your Harman Exception wood insert is controlled very precisely During a wood fire pri mary combustion air enters the bottom of the insert is di rected up to the top of the load door and then down past the glass finally entering the combustion chamber Secondary combustion air enters the b...

Page 6: ... open the bypass damper when loading This will allow the exhaust gases to pass directly into the flue outlet and reduce smoke spillage during refueling Once the charcoal bed is established you may add a full load of dry wood After adding the fuel leave the damper open and the air setting at maximum for 10 to 15 minutes close the damper and allow the air setting to re main on high for an additional...

Page 7: ...be used for wood burning as you become familiar with your insert you will know which settings best heat your home Minimum Burn Rate air control fully to right Medium Low Burn Rate air control pulled 1 out to the second notch Medium High Burn Rate air control pulled out to the fourth notch This setting may be used to burn wood that is damp in order to keep it burning but will consume seasoned dry w...

Page 8: ...replacement glass do not use substitutes To replace the glass panel you will need to remove the door To do this open the door lift it straight up and place it on a soft surface Carefully remove damaged glass gasket material and hold down clips set aside Referring to the diagram note how the various compo nents of the door system fit together Lay the load door face down on the soft surface Install ...

Page 9: ...pected at least once every two months during the heating season to see if any creosote buildup has occurred Checking your chimney and chimney connector more frequently especially while you are getting used to your insert is recommended To inspect this system let the insert cool Using a flashlight and mirror check the interior of the chimney connector and the chimney itself If a significant layer o...

Page 10: ...left and right side wings with 1 4 20 button head bolts Next install top wing use the same size bolts Install andirons with 5 16 bolts and washers Install the corner panels using an 5 32 allen wrench and a 1 4 20 button head bolt The left corner panel must slide over the damper rod Install the damper handle after the left corner panel has been fastened Damper Rod Installation Assembly Parts To Be ...

Page 11: ...ing authority for information if you are interested in reducing clearance distances other than those presented here From the front of the insert the clearance to combustible materials such as furniture curtains fuel etc is 48 1215 mm in the U S and 60 1525 mm in Canada The clearance to combustibles from the top of the unit to the mantel must be 24 610 mm if using the optional hood and at least 36 ...

Page 12: ...e method used a chimney cap is recommended to prevent the fiberglass from being exposed to the rain If the masonry chimney flue cross sectional area is greater than 3 times that of the insert which is 28 27 sq in it is recommended that a positive connect installation be used Steel Plate Tile Liner Masonry Positive Connect Installation This method is recommended when the tile liner is damaged beyon...

Page 13: ...ffles damper and glass or metal doors may be removed from the fireplace as necessary 6 Internal parts of the fireplace such as refractory linings firebricks insulation firebox walls or door frames may not be removed or altered Zero Clearance Fireplace Installation The first step is to take careful measurements to be sure the insert will fit into fireplace It is required that zero clearance install...

Page 14: ...W 3 40 00121 21 SSS 5 16 18 X 1 4 3 30 2931180252 22 WOODEN HANDLE 3 40 00122 23 RPH MS 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 3 30 625202501 24 GOLD DOOR W ROPE 1 10 05165 CAST DOOR W ROPE 1 10 08159A 25 GLASS WITH GASKET 1 10 08056 26 3 8 X 1 7 8 DOOR PIN 4 30 00138 2 27 GLASS CLIPS 2 00 05202 GLASS BOLTS 3 30 5110240382 28 ASH LIP TRIM 3 43 34001 29 ASH LIP 2 00 34105 30 FRONT BASE COVER 2 00 34122 31 BLOWER 3 21 0252...

Page 15: ... a certain material a minimum of one inch thick that is appropri ate for use as a hearth extension with their fireplace system The k value for that material is 84 You decide to use common brick for hearth extension protection instead of that specified material How thick must the common brick hearth extension be to be equivalent with that which the manufacturer specifies Common brick has a K value ...

Page 16: ...e but not limited to fire lightning acts of God power failures and or surges rust corrosion and venting problems are not covered Damage and or repairs including but not limited to remote controls filters fuses knobs glass ceramic brick panels ceramic fiber afterburners door packing tile ceramic log sets paint bat teries or battery back up and related duct work are not covered Also excluded from th...

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