The harman Exception woodburning Fireplace Insert
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1. 1 10 08111 3 40 05 180 1 10 08200 1 10 08059 4 31 08055 3 40 00121 3 30 2931180252 3 40 00122 3 30 625202501 1 10 05165 1 10 08159A 1 10 08056 Parts List Exception F200 Wood Insert 26 3 8 X 1 7 8 DOOR PIN 27 GLASS CLIPS GLASS BOLTS 28 ASH LIP TRIM 29 ASH LIP 30 FRONT BASE COVER 31 BLOWER 32 AIRSLIDE COVER 33 ANDIRONS 34 POWER CORD W VSC 35 FULL BRICK 36 2 1 8 BRICK 37 ANGLE CUT BRICK 38 RIGHT SIDE COVER 39 AIR GRILL TRIM 40 TOP WING 41 LEFT WING 42 1 4 GLASS GASKET 43 DAMPER WELDMENT 44 RIGHT WING NOT SHOWN BRICK INSULATION 1 2 DOOR ROPE 6 WING TRIM LEFT WING TRIM CENTER WING TRIM RIGHT 4 30 00138 2 2 00 05202 3 30 5110240382 3 43 34001 2 00 34105 2 00 34122 3 21 02524 2 00 34121 2 00 05222 3 20 06652 3 40 900450125 4 40 08115 4 40 08113 2 00 34128 3 43 34119 1 10 34126 1 10 34124 3 44 11862 5 1 10 08077 1 10 34125 3 40 05185 3 44 53500 3 43 00523 3 43 00524 3 43 00525 14 Exception F200 Wood Insert Appendix A Determining Thickness Requirements of Alternate Hearth Extension Materials If a manufacturer s specifications call for a material having a minimum thickness of one inch with a certain k value any material substituted for that specified material must have the same thickness and have the same or lower k value or if the k value of the selected alternate material is higher a greater thickness of that mate2. Includes 3 Years Parts and Labor Harman Stove Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship in normal use and service for a period of 6 years from the date of sales invoice and for mechanical and electrical failures in normal use and service for a period of 3 years from the date of sales invoice If defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period Harman Stove Company will at its option repair or replace the product as described below The warranty above constitutes the entire warranty with respect to Harman Stove Company products HARMAN STOVE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No employee agent dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of Harman Stove Company This warranty does not apply if the product has been altered in any way after leaving the factory Harman Stove Company and its agents assume no liability for resultant damages of any kind arising from the use of its products In addition the manufacturer and its warranty administrator shall be held free and harmless from liability from damage to property related to the operation proper or improper of the equipment THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF THESE WARRANTIES APPLY only if the device is installed and operated as recommended in t
3. 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 5 to 10 minutes Adjust the air lever and blower speed for the desired heat output Reloading Once you have prepared and maintained a thick charcoal bed you should be able to reload the insert allow some open damper burning at the maximum air setting close the damper and reset the air control in about five minutes Blower To regulate the speed of the convection blower adjust the control from low to high by turning the knob located on the blower cord The blower speed should be matched to the air control lever setting When the air setting is low the blower should always be at the minimum setting corresponding to a blower speed of 750 RPM At higher settings above the first notch the blower may be set to your desired comfort level Be sure that the blower cord does not run under over above or in front of the insert The following guidelines for air settings can 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 not
4. Overfiring is caused by 1 Too much air flowing through the insert too quickly 2 You may have positioned the primary air control lever too far to the left 3 You may have inadvertently left the damper open 4 Not keeping up with routine maintenance such as checking door gaskets for wear Exception F200 Wood Insert Overfiring results in excessive fuel consumption and may cause parts of the insert to glow red If you notice signs of overfiring reduce the air supply to the fire and review the Maintenance section in this manual Never leave the insert unattended with the door open Overfiring may result In the event of a chimney fire call your local fire depart ment make sure everyone is safely out of the house Reduce the air intake of the insert as much as possible using the air control lever close the bypass damper to further restrict air flow Do not throw water on the fire this can cause insert damage and create an even more dangerous situation Have your chimney professionally cleaned and inspected before resuming burning in your insert Removing and Disposing of Ashes Before opening the door to remove the ashes open the bypass damper Wearing heavy protective gloves re move ashes from the fire chamber periodically with a small shovel Close the door before taking the ashes outside for safe disposal A good time to empty the ashes is before loading This ensures that the ashes will be cold and safer to handl
5. and a 20 button head bolt The left corner panel must wing use the same size bolts Install andirons with slide over the damper rod Install the damper handle after bolts and washers the left corner panel has been fastened 10 Warning Do not install in sleeping room 8 16 USA 18 Canada m Floor Protector 559mm Mantel 24 610mm with hood 36 900 mm without hood The blower cord can be routed to either side after removing the ash lip and base cover Route the cord to right or left by placing the cord in the proper notch shown above Exception F200 Wood Insert Floor Protection In all installations the area under and around the insert must be protected from falling ash and live coals This protector must be of noncombustible material and positioned as shown in the accompanying illustration The guidelines for the floor protection are in both USA and CANADA 8 200mm to each side of the door opening and In USA 16 of non co
6. this manual Pay particular attention to the explana tion of draft and its effect on insert performance in the Installation section By following the installation and operating guidelines you will ensure proper draft and gain maximum efficiency and enjoyment from your insert Fuel Your Exception burns wood very efficiently Here are some guidelines concerning log size and moisture content that will help you obtain the best performance Select hardwoods if possible as they are heavier and contain more heating capacity BTU s per load than do softwoods Wood should be split and stored under cover for seasoning a year is recommended Your in sert is not an incinerator do not burn garbage painted or treated wood plastic or other debris Keep the area around the insert free from clutter Keep all combustibles including fuel beyond the code required clearance distance 48 or 1215 mm in the U S 1525 mm or 60 in Canada Never store fuel in front of the insert where it could interfere with door operation safe loading and ash removal Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline naptha or engine oil The Insert Doors Your insert has a large glass paneled door for loading and fire viewing To open the glass door turn the handle clockwise and pull out to close the door return the handles to an open 9 o clock position Push the door closed while turning the handle counterclock wise to the 6 o cloc
7. Installation amp Operating Manual The Harman Exception Woodburning Fireplace Insert We suggest that our hearth products 6 installed and serviced by professionals who are Tested amp certified in the U S by Listed By the National Fireplace Institute NFI as NFI S Specialists Ce manuel est disponible en Francais sur demande 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 Beaverton Oregon USA R10 5 OMNI Test Laboratories Inc 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 Exception F200 Wood Insert INDEX Specifications Operation Building a Fire Maintenance Installation Parts Diagram Warranty Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new wood bur
8. ch This setting may be used to burn wood that is damp in order to keep it burning but will consume seasoned dry wood too fast High Burn Rate air control fully pulled out This setting is for refueling and starting a fire Continuous burning at this setting will cause premature failure of consumable parts such as the afterburner hood and firebricks Note At minimum burn rates the glass may get dirty but will clean itself off again at higher burn rates After Burner Viewport This is a small ceramic glass window in the back of the firebox This window allows you to see the Afterburner Combustion System in action This glass may smoke up under some conditions but will burn off again It is OK 11 this glass is not totally clean Operating as a Fireplace The F200 is tested and approved to be burned with the front load door open and the damper open In this mode of operation you get a true fire sound as well as appearance Due to the crackling and popping of burning wood it is necessary to place the optional screen over the door opening This pre vents sparks from entering the room just like a screen over a fireplace The insert is hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns Overfiring Avoid overfiring your insert Overfiring is a poten tially hazardous situation which can lead to overheating of combustible materials damage to the insert and in extreme cases cause a fire
9. e liner 3 The entire fireplace and chimney must be clean and in good condition Any damage must be repaired before in stalling the insert A stainless steel liner may be installed if the tile liner of the masonry chimney is damaged 4 The fireplace and chimney must meet local building codes 11 For direct connect and positive connect installations ensure that the liner is securely connected to the insert flue collar Tile Liner Steel Plate l Chimney Cap Sealing Plate Exception F200 Wood Insert Masonry Direct Connect Installation This method is most commonly used because it is less expensive than the other methods A steel block off plate is used to seal off the chimney and allow the chimney connector to pass through and extend into the beginning of the tile flue liner If the steel plate is impractical because of some odd fireplace construction fiberglass insulation may be packed around the chimney connector To seal the flue from the living space of the home if this 15 the method used a chi
10. e brick or mortar to accommodate insert Installation requires minimum of a starter pipe into existing chimney WA 7 with airtight face seal t SASS She 7 1 WARNING Risk of Smoke and Flame Spillage Operate With Door Fully Open LoL ee ee or Fully Closed If operated with door open the optional screen must be used Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer Approved for installation and use in factory built zero clearance fireplaces conforming to minimum fire chamber specifications Components required for installation positive or direct flue connection assembly or listed vent liner Inspect and clean chimney frequently Under certain conditions of use creosote buildup may occur rapidly For use with solid wood fuel only Do not use grate or elevate fire Build wood fire directly on hearth Do not overfire If heater or chimney connector glows you are CLEARANCES A overiiring USA 22 24 21 10 8 In Canada a full length S625 flue liner is required by ULC S628 CANADA 559mm 610mm 533mm 254mm 203mm DANGER Risk of electrical shock Disconnect power supply before FLOOR PROTECTION EX servicing Route power cord away from unit Do not route cord over or under USA 16 of non combustible material in front of door opening li appliance CANADA ifthe floor surface is 0 4 2 114mm below the insert base 18 450mm OPTIONAL COMPONENTS of 1 2 12 7mm thick k 84 thermal protect
11. e forward approximately 3 The convection blower should be off for the first five minutes after a reload Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use Air Control Rod Shown In The Medium Low Position Exception F200 Wood Insert SS Reference Notches SSS Medium Low Low Air Control shown in the full open position N which is to be used only for start up and refueling Builda bed of paper and kindling place several 1 2 25 mm 50 mm split pieces of dry wood on top followed by a few 2 3 50 mm 80mm split pieces Ignite the paper Allow the fire to burn until a good charcoal bed 2 3 50 mm 80 mm is formed close the bypass damper by pushing the handle in all the way back You may need to leave the load door open a crack to get the blaze going properly but never leave the insert unattended with the door open Add more wood to create a deeper charcoal base 3 4 or 80mm 100mm thick remember to 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
12. e than directly after poking the ashes down or tending the fire Never let the ashes build up to over 2 in depth Ex cessive ash buildup can prevent proper venting of exhaust gases Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Never use the ash disposal container for other trash Wood ash can be added to your garden or compost Curing Paint As you begin to operate your insert at higher tempera tures you will notice a hot or unpleasant smell this is just the paint going through the curing process and will disappear after a few fires Exception F200 Wood Insert Maintenance Like all fine equipment your Exception requires some routine maintenance and inspection Follow the guidelines in this section to guarantee safe and efficient operation The Insert Surface The insert s exterior surface should be dusted periodically with a soft cloth For more thorough cleaning wait until the insert is cool before using a damp cloth to clean any blemishes The Door The gold plated front door should never be buffed or polished Abrasive cleaners and metal polishes will remove t
13. glass Note This glass has a special IR coating on one side This coating must be to the outside ofthe insert The coated side has a label on it Do notremove the label before installing the glass Remove label before burning the unit If the label has been removed you can determine which side has the coating by using an OHM meter The side with the coating will show resistance Set the glass panel and gasket gently onto the door Install the hold down clips and tighten with bolts as shown Reinstall door on insert Glass Cleaning Sometimes it will be necessary to clean accumulated ash from the glass surface allowing this ash to remain on the glass for long periods can result in etching due to the acid ity of the ash Any creosote which accumulates on the glass should burn off during your hot fires Never clean the glass while it is hot and do not use abrasive substances Wash the surface with cool water and rinse thoroughly You may wish to use a nonabrasive cleaner specifically designed for use on insert glass In any case dry thoroughly before relighting your insert Gaskets Gaskets are used at strategic positions when build ing the Harman Exception for controlling the path that incoming and outgoing air and gases take through the insert You must check these gaskets from time to time and replace them when necessary The gaskets are made of fiberglass of different sizes obtainable from Harman Stove Company and a
14. he plating and therefore should never be used If the door needs to be cleaned wait until the insert is completely cool then use a sponge soap and water to gently remove dirt and stains Before relighting the insert remove all soap residue and wipe dry Controls To avoid a rust buildup on the inner surfaces of the controls work the controls back and forth several times during the summer or any prolonged period when you are not using your insert Glass Gasket Glass VV Hold Down Clips and Bolts The Fire Chamber The inside of the fire chamber should be examined for damage to the refractory lining material Afterburner hood and Afterburner glass If any of these parts have been dam aged replace them with Harman Stove Company replacement parts Glass Replacement If the insert s glass is cracked or broken you must replace it before operating your insert Remove pieces care fully Replace the glass only with Harman Stove Company 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 the self adhesive 1 4 gasket material around the front face of the
15. he user s manual THESE WARRANTIES WILL NOT APPLY if abuse accident improper installation negligence or use beyond rated capacity causes damage HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM Any claim under this warranty should be made to the dealer from whom this appliance was purchased Then contact is made with manufacturer giving the model and serial numbers the date of purchase your dealer s name and address plus a simple explanation of the nature of the defect Extra costs such as mileage and overtime are not covered Nuisance calls are not covered by these warranties THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS REPAIR AND OR REPLACEMENT AT HAR MAN STOVE COMPANY S OPTION AND EXCLUDES ANY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES CONNECTED THEREWITH WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Failure due 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 this warranty are consumable or normal wear items including but not limited to flame guides grates coal bars afterburner hoods fire brick gaskets Additional exclusions for corn stoves are burnpot housing weldment burnpot grate weldment pellet or corn burnpot fro
16. ild up carbon monoxide which is odorless can prove fatally poisonous Proper ventilation and draft will prevent this from happening If you smell smoke increase the air control lever setting and thoroughly ventilate your dwelling During future burns be careful not to overload the insert with fuel so you will not be tempted to constantly operate at a low air control setting Other causes of poor ventilation or draft are icing exhaust fans and room air starvation If your insert is sluggish and you get an occasional odor check these possibilities and increase the air flow in your home Proper Ventilation Always provide a source of fresh air to the room when the insert is operating Blower The blower on your Harman Exception insert requires very little maintenance You should however keep the air inlet and the motor free of dust Installation T20 Wood Insert Assembly Parts To Be Assembled lop Wing Right Wing ie Right C Tri Damper Control ignt Corner irim Left Wing Blower Variable Speed Control Air Adjuster Rod N Base Cover Ash Lip With Left Corner Trim Gold Trim Assembling The Wings Assembling The Corner Panels Top Wing Bolts Damper Rod Side Wing Corner Panel Bolt Andirons Corner Panel Using a allen wrench install left and right side Install the corner panels using an allen wrench wings with 20 button head bolts Next install top
17. ion is required in front of the Screen for Door Open Operation 3 40 727336 door opening 2 If the floor surface is greater than 4 2 114mm below the base of the ELECTRICAL RATING insert 18 450mm of non combustible material in front of door opening 115VAC 6Amps 60Hz is required U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards 2007 2008 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Made in U S A Exception F200 Wood Insert Specifications Harman Exception Model F200 Weight Flue Size Log Length Recommended Heating Capacity Average Emissions Emissions on Low Blower Size SN 425 Ibs 6 18 with 20 Max 1500 to 2000 sq ft 4 4 Grams Per Hr 2 25 Grams Per Hr 100 cfm variable speed The Harman F200 meets the U S Environmental Protection Agency s emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1 1990 NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS HARMAN EXCEPTION MODEL F200 WOOD INSERT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A 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 Exception F200 Wood Insert Operation General Considerations Draft Before you install and operate your Exception woodburning insert please read the entire contents of
18. k position If the latch on your Exception door needs adjust ment follow the instructions given in the Maintenance section of this manual FOR USE IN THE U S AND CANADA The door must be closed while the insert is in nor mal operation and the gaskets routinely examined for wear and replaced when necessary Good door seals are important for maintaining control of the insert Operat ing the insert with the door inadequately sealed could create a serious over firing condition discussed later in this section The glass used in your Exception 1s manufactured to exact standards to withstand the high heat of the fire Like all glass it must be treated with common sense and care Never abuse the glass by slamming the door shut or striking the glass with a heavy object If the glass is broken or damaged do not operate the insert until it has been replaced See instructions in the Maintenance sec tion Operating As A Fireplace To operate as a fireplace open the damper and keep it open Next open the door and place the optional screen part number 3 40 727336 over the door opening Check for smoke spillage into the room If smoke 15 escaping into the room remove the screen and close the door Always wear gloves when placing or removing the screen Never leave the unit unattended with the door open Andirons The andirons keep the fuel from coming in direct contact with the glass and keep hot coals and embers from spilling out
19. mbustible material in front of the door opening In CANADA If the floor surface is 0 4 1 2 114mm below the insert base 18 450mm of 1 2 12 7mm thick k 84 thermal protection is required in front of the door opening 2 If the floor surface is greater than 4 1 2 114mm below the base of the insert 18 450mm of non combustible material in front of the door is required See appendix A Clearances Clearance is the empty space required between the insert and the nearest combustible surface or object such as walls ceilings floors or furniture Clearance distances may only be reduced by using methods approved by either the CAN CSA B365 standard Canada or NFPA 211 U S Contact your building 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 36 900 mm if the hood 1s not used Do Not Connect This Unit To A Chimney Serving Another Appliance Masonry Fireplace Requirements 1 The chimney must be at least 15 feet high but not more than 33 feet high 2 This room heater must be connected to a code approved masonry chimney with a clay tile or stainless steel flu
20. mney cap is recommended to prevent the fiberglass from being exposed to the rain If the masonry chimney flue cross sectional area 1s greater than 3 times that of the insert which 15 28 27 sq in it is recommended that a positive connect installation be used Masonry Positive Connect Installation This method is recommended when the tile liner is damaged beyond repair or the chimney has historically had low draft problems The liner listed to UL 1777 can be rigid or flexible with a chimney cap and top sealing plate installed 12 Sealing Plate Chimney Cap Chimney Liner Exception F200 Wood Insert Zero Clearance Fireplace Requirements These are factory built insulated metal fireplaces that are usually framed into the wall with lumber The term Zero Clearance refers to the fact that wood fram ing material can be in contact with the outer shell of the fireplace 1 The chimney must be at least 15 feet high but not more than 33 feet high 2 The chimney must have a stainless steel liner in stallled from bottom to top 3 The entire fireplace and chimney must be clean and in good condition Any damage must be repaired before installing the insert 4 The fireplace and chimney must meet local building codes 5 The smoke shelf internal baffles damper and glass or metal doors may be removed from the fireplace as necessary 6 Internal parts of the fireplace such as refrac
21. ning 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 CAUTION HOT WHILE IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FAR AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS Model vee semen EXCEPTION F200 INSERT Listed By Oregon USA c 5 OMNE Test Laboratories Inc LISTED ROOM HEATER FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY Report 135 S 01 2 June 2001 TESTED TO ANSUUL 1482 2000 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT UL 737 2000 amp RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA 352 Mountain House Rd ULC 628 93 Halifax PA 17032 Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer s installation venting Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material and operating instructions Do not remove bricks or mortar from masonry i H 3 fireplace Install only on a non combustible hearth Contact local building Non combustible floor protector must extend 8 to both sides or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspections in your area See chart below for thermal protection requirements and Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving another appliance clearances for front hearth extensions When used as a masonry insert stove install only in a masonry fireplace built to UBC Chapter 37 Do not remov
22. nt plate pellet or corn burnpot front plate lock corn auger extension ceramic insert and ceramic insert plate Additional or unusual utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in equipment and the labor cost of gaining access to or removal of a unit that requires special tools or equipment are not covered Maintenance needed to keep the stove in good operating condition is not covered This includes but is not limited to cleaning adjustment of customer controls and customer education Labor materials expenses and or equipment needed to comply with law and or regulations set forth by any governmental agencies are not covered This Warranty provides specific legal rights and the consumer may have other rights that vary from state to state In the event of change in ownership the remaining portion of this warranty may be transferred to the new owner by sending the new owner information and a transfer fee of 25 00 US to the Harman Stove Company PLEASE READ THE LITERATURE BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE VARIOUS ACCESSORY DE VICES THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES NOT HARMAN STOVE COM PANY OR THEIR WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR FURTHERMORE THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER REMEDIES The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of seller with respect to any contract or sale or anything done in connection therewith whether in Contrac
23. re fixed in place with a high tem perature gasket cement To change a gasket first remove the worn fiberglass and clean the area with a wire brush Also clean any other surfaces that come into contact with the gasket Place a small bead of cement in the area under the gasket then press new gasket material into the channel do not overlap the ends Seat the gasket firmly by applying pressure when possible for example after changing the door gasket close the door Allow the ce ment to dry before using your insert Gaskets are located on the door to provide airtight closure and between the damper and the damper frame Handle The handle on the front door of your Exception is attached to a threaded shaft After a period of time you may find that the front door does not close as firmly as when your insert was new This is due to a natural compression of the gaskets To tighten the seal open the door and rotate the handle one full turn counterclockwise or bend the latch plate on the insert body The Chimney System Creosote Formation And Need For Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors as well as soot 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 accumu lates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote can produce an extremely hot fire The afterburner on the E
24. rial must be used In some cases if the k value is lower thinner materials may be used The following formula gives the means of determining thickness of alternate materials k of the alternate material x thickness of thickness of k of the specified material specified material alternate material Example 1 The manufacturer specified a certain material a minimum of one inch thick that 1s 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 of 5 Using the given formula to determine the equivalent thickness of common brick for the hearth extension you will divide 5 by 84 which gives a thickness of 5 95 inches of common brick This means that it would take about six inches of brick to provide the same thermal protection as one inch of the specified material NOTE Most of the hearth extension protection materials specified by manufacturer 5 instructions are much better insulators than common masonry materials In this case brick thickness must be about 6 times greater than the manufacturer 5 recommended material 15 HARMAN GOLD WARRANTY 6 YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY Residential 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Commercial 6 Year Warranty
25. t in tort under any warranty or otherwise shall not except as herein expressly provided exceed the price of the equipment or part of which such liability is based CLARIFY The above represents the complete warranty which is given in connection with stoves manufactured by Harman Stove Company No other commitments verbal or otherwise shall apply except by a written addendum to this warranty 16
26. tages are generally occurring at once Exception F200 Wood Insert Controls Two important controls the damper handle and the air control lever regulate the operation and output of the insert Move the damper handle to the forward position approximately 3 and the handle automatically opens the bypass damper In this mode of operation the combustion gases go directly from the main combustion chamber to the flue collar and exit into the chimney NOTE The bypass damper must be open for smokeless loading Air Control The air control rod 1s located directly below the ash lip on the left side of the insert Using this lever you will be able to vary the amount of air delivered to the fire creating a range of heat outputs The low heat output setting is with the control pushed all the way in The high setting is with the control pulled all the way out Do not under any circumstances alter the configuration or operation of the air control rod Damper Closed Building and Maintaining the Fire Set the air control lever at the maximum heat output setting all the way pulled out Open the bypass damper by pulling the handl
27. tory 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 15 required that zero clearance installations be lined to the top of the chimney The liner can be rigid or flexible with a chimney cap and top sealing plate installed The liner should be stainless steel and listed to UL 1777 Leveling Bolts The F200 Insert has leveling bolts at each lower rear corner These bolts can be used to stablize the unit on an uneven hearth by turning them in the proper direction Clockwise to raise that corner and counter clockwise to lower 13 Exception F200 Parts 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BODY WELDMENT DAMPER ARM COVER DAMPER LINK WOODEN KNOB LEFT SIDE COVER AIRSLIDE HCS 1 4 20 X 7 8 3 8 1 X 1 2 BUSHING AIR ADJUSTER 5 16 COIL SPRING AFTERBURNER DAMPER AND FRAME LEFT SIDE PLATE HOOD GLASS CLIPS RAMP AFTERBURNER GLASS AFTERBURNER HOOD RIGHT SIDE PLATE PAW BOLT BRASS ELBOW SSS 5 16 18 X 1 4 WOODEN HANDLE RPH MS 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 GOLD DOOR W ROPE CAST DOOR W ROPE GLASS WITH GASKET 1 89 09 102 2 00 34133 2 00 34120 3 40 05662 2 00 34127 2 00 34113 3 30 1252008713 3 50 05229 1 10 34112 3 40 00088 3 40 05171 1 10 08060 1 10 08058 2 00 07071 1 2
28. while reloading Never build a fire directly against the glass Do not use a grate or elevate the fire Build the fire directly on the insert s brick hearth Cette guide d utilisation est disponible en francais Chez votre concessionnaire de Harman Stove Company SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS HARMAN EXCEP TION MODEL F200 INSERT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE MENTS IN YOUR AREA 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 bottom of the insert and 1s deliv ered directly to the afterburner behind the firebox where it provides the additional oxygen required for clean burning During combustion burning proceeds through several stages an initial evaporation stage where mois ture is released from the wood a stage where volatile gases containing much of the wood s heating capacity are released and burned and a charcoal stage where the remaining charcoal burns to release the additional heat available What 15 left after this final stage 15 ash Within the firebox two or more of these s
29. xception cuts creosote to almost nothing when properly burned with dry seasoned wood The chimney should be inspected 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 of creosote or soot has accumulated 1 8 or 3 mm it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Exception F200 Wood Insert To clean deposits from the surface of the connec tor use a stiff wire brush after dismantling the connector assembly To clean the chimney use a specially designed brush sized to fit your particular flue opening or call an established chimney cleaning service At the end of the heating season perform a thor ough examination of your chimney system and have it repaired if necessary Do not burn any fuel other than wood such as charcoal which can cause increased carbon monoxide production or overfiring Never use highly volatile sub stances in your insert such as gasoline which could cause an explosion When solid fuels are burned completely they pro duce water and carbon dioxide However in long slow burns a substantial amount of carbon monoxide may be produced If allowed to bu
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