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Harman®  •  Absolute43-C Owner’s Manual_R8  •  2018 -___  •  05/20

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3-90-00772C

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Contact your local dealer with questions on installation, operation or service.

Owner’s Manual

Care and Operation

Tested and approved for wood pellet fuel only. Burning of 

any other type of fuel voids your warranty.

CAUTION

!

Hot glass will cause burns.

•  Do not touch glass until it is cooled
•  NEVER allow children to touch glass
•  Keep children away
•  CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as 

stove.

•  Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

  High temperatures may ignite clothing or other 

flammable materials.

•  Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable 

materials away.

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot 

during operation AND cool down.

 WARNING

!

Please read this entire manual before 

installation and use of this pellet fuel-

burning room heater. 

Failure to follow these instructions could 

result in property damage, bodily injury 

or even death.

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

•  Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you 

are overfiring. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring will void 

your warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles 

as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.

 WARNING

!

To  obtain  a  French  translation  of  this  manual,  please 

contact your dealer or visit www.harmanstoves.com

Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il 

vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.

harmanstoves.com

NOTE

Model(s):

Absolute43-C

Freestanding Pellet Stove

NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by 

qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends 

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

Summary of Contents for HARMAN Absolute43-C

Page 1: ...wn WARNING Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire If any external part starts to glow you are overfiring Reduce f...

Page 2: ...to owner s manual Keep viewing and ash removal doors tightly closed during operation DANGER Risque d électrocution Coupez l alimentation électrique avant l entretien Remplacer le verre avec 5 mm miroir verre céramique de la même qualité disponible auprès de votre revendeur En tenant la porte d entrée et le couvercle de la trémie hermétiquement fermé pendant le fonctionnement de l appareil DISTANCE...

Page 3: ...time Warranty 21 C Loss of Power 23 D Emergency Manual Ignition 23 E Troubleshooting 24 F Contact Information 26 1 Product Specifications and Important Safety Information A Appliance Certification 4 B Glass Specifications 4 C Mobile Home Approvals 4 D BTU Specifications 4 E Electrical Codes 4 2 Important Safety and Operating Information A Appliance Safety 5 B Clear Space 6 C California Safety Info...

Page 4: ...ions in this manual This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual E Electrical Codes 120 VAC 60 Hz Start 4 0 Amps Run 3 0 Amps Notice This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of ...

Page 5: ...perative that control compartments and circulating air passageways of this stove be kept clean A Appliance Safety WARNING THIS WOOD HEATER HASAMANUFACTURER SET MINIMUM LOW BURN RATE THAT MUST NOT BE ALTERED ITISAGAINSTFEDERALREGULATIONS TOALTERTHISSETTINGOROTHERWISEOPERATE THISWOODHEATERINAMANNERINCONSISTENT WITHOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSINTHISMANUAL 2 2 Important Safety and Operating Information Check...

Page 6: ...ed periodically throughout the heating season to determine if creosote buildup has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 1 8 or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire If a fire occurs call the fire department shut down the stove and evacuate the residence Before using the appliance have the venting system thoroughly inspected and replace any damaged co...

Page 7: ...ture will rob BTU s and may not burn properly Fuel should not be stored within the stove installation clearances or within the space required for cleaning and ash removal Fuel and Fuel Storage Pellet fuel quality can fluctuate from manufacturer to manufacturer and even from bag to bag Fuel Material Made from sawdust and or other wood by products Source material typically determines ash content Hig...

Page 8: ...Fill hopper with pellets Initial start up Only 1 Select Language 3 Adjust arrows to set room desired temperature 4 Touch the On Off Power Icon Refer to Touch Manual for all other operations Please Note The USB port on the EASY Touch Control is not a charging port for smartphones tablets etc ...

Page 9: ...gency heating needs G Frequently Asked Questions With proper installation operation and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble free service If you do experience a problem this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken Contact your dealer for additional information regarding operation and troubl...

Page 10: ...per If you did not fill hopper The message will disappear in 30 seconds Replace the 2 AA batteries in the Wireless Remote Sensor If Wireless Remote Sensor batteries die the Back Up Sensor will continue to heat your home Check and close the front and ash doors for the stove to continue to heat Close the hopper lid for the stove to continue to heat Fill the hopper with pellets Press check mark to re...

Page 11: ...TE THE STOVE MUSTBE COMPLETELYOUTBEFORE YOU VACUUM THE STOVE LIVE PELLET EMBERS IF SUCKED INTO THE VACUUM WILL LIGHT THE VACUUM ON FIRE AND MAY ULTIMATELY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each step listed in the chart below Shock and Smoke Hazard Turn unit to the off position let appliance completely cool and combustion fan must be off Now you can unplu...

Page 12: ...t ashes into a steel non combustible container with tight fitting lid outside Use provided paint brush Vacuum loose ash from around igniter and inside burn pot Stove MUST be turned off cold and unplugged from power supply for Yearly Cleaning Yearly4 Brush vacuum the combustion fan and venting exhaust path Wear protective gloves 1 Put ashes into a steel non combustible container with tight fitting ...

Page 13: ...anger Cleaning the Heat Exchanger Clean the heat exchanger with scraper as shown in Figure 2 2 Brush or scrape the inside of the stove to remove fly ash Remove the ash pan and dispose of ashes in an approved manner according to local codes Figure 2 2 Scrape these areas free of flyash or carbon buildup Cleaning the Burn Pot Vigorously scrape the top holed surface and sides of the burn pot down to a...

Page 14: ...he bolts Cleaning Igniter Bracket Check cleanliness of the igniter and inner burnpot If the igniter has ash buildup it must be removed to insure proper ignition Use the provided brush to remove ash buildup from in and around the igniter Once ash is loose vacuum around igniter and at the base of burn pot Yearly Maintenance Cleaning the Combustion Fan Chamber The combustion inlet cover is located be...

Page 15: ...bstances Wash the surface with cool water and rinse thoroughly You may wish to use a non abrasive cleaner specifically designed for use on stove glass In any case dry thoroughly before relighting your stove Inspect all Gaskets While the unit is cool inspect all door gaskets to insure proper seal The gasket should be continuous without frays or tears having plyable gasket means having a correct sea...

Page 16: ...let Stove 05 20 1 90 777100 1 Black Beginning Manufacturing Date July 2018 Ending Manufacturing Date Feb 2020 1 90 777100 14 Majolica Brown Beginning Manufacturing Date July 2018 Ending Manufacturing Date Feb 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 90 777101 1 Black w Wireless Beginning Manufacturing Date Feb 2020 1 90 777101 14 Majolica Brown w W...

Page 17: ...g of 100 3 31 94807 100 5 Hopper Lid Hinge w Hardware 1 00 777147 Y Hopper Lid Hinge Pin Plates w Hardware 1 Set 1 00 777560 6 Cast Top Black 4 00 247236S Majolica Brown 1 00 247236 14 7 Hopper Assembly 1 10 777130A Y Gasket Hopper Throat 3 44 677185 Y Gasket 3 8 X 1 2 20 Feet 1 00 375501 Y Gasket 5 8 X 1 2 20 Feet 1 00 625501 Y 8 Left Side Cast Black 4 00 777645P Majolica Brown 1 00 777645 14 9 C...

Page 18: ...0 777149 Y Rollers Hardware 1 Set 1 00 77723 Y 16 Ash Pan 1 10 777121A Y 17 Burn Pot Assembly 17 1 Burn Pot Weldment 1 10 777901A Y Gasket Burn Pot 3 44 237639 Y Flame Guide 3 00 03000 Y 17 2 Ingiter 3 20 677200 Y Pkg of 10 1 00 677200 Y 17 3 Igniter Bracket 1 00 777906 17 4 Burn Pot Clean Out w Hardware 1 00 777908 Y 1 4 20x1 2 Pkg of 50 3 30 2001 50 Y 18 Leg Leveling Kit 1 Set 1 00 12302 19 Leg ...

Page 19: ... 2 req SRV3 21 07775 Y 28 Rear Cover Right 1 00 777124 Y 29 Differential Switch 3 20 6866 Y Tubing 1 8 Silicone 5 Feet 1 00 5113574 Y 30 Rear Cover Left 1 00 777123 Y 31 Feeder Assembly 31 1 Feeder Body 1 10 777513A Y 31 2 Slide Plate Assembly 1 10 777690A Y 31 3 Feed Cover Gasket 2 Sets 1 00 677122 Y 31 4 Pusher Arm 1 10 677187W Y Pillow Block Pkg of 4 3 31 3614087 4 Y 31 5 Auger 3 50 00565 Y 31 ...

Page 20: ...hen requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 5A Ceramic Fuse Pkg of 5 1 00 05237 Y Communication Cable 3 20 72662 Y Draft Meter Assembly 1 00 00637 Draft Meter Bolt Tube 1 00 04004 External Temp Extension 3 20 70607 Y Flue Tube Cleaning Brush 3 40 00126 Heat Shield 1 00 777112 Y Inlet Cover 1 00 777607 Control Board 1 00 05372 ...

Page 21: ...ier However the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table The term Limited Lifetime in the table below is defined as 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for gas appliances and 10 ye...

Page 22: ...per handling 4 improper operation abuse misuse continued operation with damaged corroded or failed components accident or improperly incorrectly performed repairs 5 environmental conditions inadequate ventilation negative pressure or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions insufficient make up air supply or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes 6...

Page 23: ...e the fire is out the ESP temperature will not rise The unit will then shut down and may flash a six blink status error See ESP error codes If the fire is still burning it will resume normal operation Contact your dealer if you have questions about UPS compatibility with your appliance Use only Harman approved battery back up devices Other products may not operate properly can create unsafe condit...

Page 24: ...r has failed Partially burned pellets Feed rate too high Poor air to fuel mixture Check burn pot clean out cover and air intake Burn pot may need to be cleaned Combination of all the above Smoke smell Seal the vent pipe joints and connection to stove with silicone The exhaust vent is the only part of the system that is under positive pressure Fire has gone out No fuel in hopper Draft is too low bl...

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