Harman Stove Company R7R1 Exception Wood Fireplace Indoor Fireplace User Manual
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1. Weight 4251bs Flue Size 6inch Log Length Recommended 18 with 20 Max Heating Capacity 150010 2000 sq ft Average Emissions 4 4 Grams Per Hr Emissionson Low 2 25 Grams Per Hr Blower Size 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 wood insert please read the entire contents of this manual Pay particular attention to the explanation of draft and its effect on insert performance in the Installation section By following the installation and operating guidelines you will ensure proper draftand gain maximum efficiency and enjoyment from your insert Fuel Your Exception burns wood very efficiently Here aresome guidelines concerning log size and moisture con tent that will help you obtain the best performance Select hardwoods if possible as they are heavier and contain more heating capacity BTUs per load than do sofiwoods Wood should be split and stored under co2. fe 16 USA 18 Canada Wat Floor Protecto I 2 550mm 610mm ih hood 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 rightor left by placing the cord in the proper notch shown above Exception F200 Wood Insert Floor Protection Tn 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 inthe accompanying illustration The guidelines for the floor protection are in both USA and CANADA 8 200mm to each side of the door opening and InUSA 16 of non combustible material in front of the door opening In CANADA If the floor surface is 0 4 1 2 114 mm below the insert base 18 450mm of 1 2 12 7mm thick k 84 thermal protection isrequited in front of the door opening If the floor surface is greater than 4 1 2 114mm below the base of the inser 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 insertand the nearest combustible surface or object such as walls ceilings floors or furniture Clearance distances may only be reduced by using methods approved by ei ther the
3. Set the glass pane and gasket gently onto the door Tnstall the hold down clips and tighten with bolts as shown Reinstall door on insert Hold Down Clips and Bolts Glass Cleaning Sometimeit will be nec essary 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 acidity of the ash The creosote which accu mulates on the glass should burn offduring your hot fires Never clean the glass while it is hot and do nor use abrasive substances Wash the surface with cool water and thoroughly You may wish to use a nonabrasivecleaner spe cifically designed for use on in sert glass In any case dry thor oughly before relighting your in sent 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 sert You must check these gaskets from time to time and replace them when necessary The gaskets made of fiberglass of different sizes obtainable from Harman Stove Company and are fixed in place with a high tem perature gasket cement To change a gasket first re move the worn fiberglass and clean the area with a wire brush Also clean any other surfaces that come into con tact with the gasket Place a small bead of cement in the area under the gasket then press new gasket material
4. Installati amp Operating Manual The Harman Exception Wood Fireplace Insert Ce manuel est disponible en Fran ais sur demande R8 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 INJ URY OR EVEN DEATH FOR USE INTHE U S AND CANADA SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES IF THIS HARMAN STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW INSTALLATION DRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS INYOUR AREA CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY SUCHAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU ETC TO DETERMINE THE NEED FORA PERMIT CETTE GUIDE D UTILISATIONEST DISPONIBLE EN FRANCAIS CHEZ VOTRE CONCESSIONNARE DE HARMAN STOVE COMPANY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Exception F200 Wood Insert Operation Building a Fire Maintenance Installation Parts Diagram Warranty 10 14 16 Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new wood burning insert Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Harman Stove Company 352 Mountain House Road Halifax PA 17032 USA Exception F200 Wood Insert Specifications Harman Exception Model F200
5. 340 05171 35 13 LEFT SIDE PLATE 1 10 08058 m 14 HOOD GLASSCLPS 2000707112 is RAMP l AFTERBURNER GLASS 34003140 I AFTERBURNER 1 10 05200 an 18 RIGHT SIDE PLATE 11008059 an 19 PAW BOLT 431055 a 20 BRASS ELBOW 3 40 00121 2 ssssiiets xe 330 2931 180252 Nor SHOWN 2 RPHMS1 4 20X2 12 330825202501 12 DOOR ROPE 6 3433500 24 GOLD DOOR WROPE 11005195 WING TRIE LEFT 3 43 00523 25 GLASS WITH GASKET 1 10 08056 WING TRIMRIGHT 343 0085 Exception F200 Wood Insert Appendix A Determining Thickness Requirements of Alternate Hearth Extension Materials Ifa manufacturer s specifications call fora material having a minimum thickness of one inch with 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 material must beused In some cases ifthe k value is lower thinner materials may be used The following formula gives the means of determining thickness of alternate materials k of the alterate material x thickness of thickness of Kk of the specified material specified material alternate material Example 1 The manufacturer specified a certain material aminimum ofoneinch thick that is appropriate foruse as a hearth extension with their fireplace system The k value for that material is You decide to use common
6. heat of the fire but like all glass it must be treated with common sense and care Never abuse the glass by slamming the door shutor striking the glass with a heavy object If the glass is broken or damaged do not operate the insert untilit has been replaced See instructions in the Maintenance sec tion Operating As A Fireplace To operate as a fireplace open the damper and keep itopen 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 is escaping into the room remove the screen and close the door ways wear gloves when placing or removing the screen Never leave the unit unattended with the door open Andirons The anditons keep the fuel from coming in direct contact with the glass and keep hot coals and embers from spilling out while reloading Never build a fire di rectly against the glass Do not use a grate or elevate the fire Build wood fire directly on insert hearth Cette guide d utilisation est disponibleen francais Chez votre concessionnaire de Harman Stove Company SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS HARMAN EX CEPTION MODEL F200 INSERT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIREMAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUTRESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLA TION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA Exception F200 Wood Insert The Combustion Process Combustion
7. in your Harman Exception wood insert is controlled very precisely During a wood fire primary combustion air enters the bottom of the insert is directed 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 in sert and is delivered directly to the afterburner behind the firebox where it provides the additional oxygen re quired 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 charcoal stage where the remaining charcoal burns to release the additional heat available What is left after this final stage is ash Within the firebox two or more of these stages are gen erally occurring at once Damper Closed Controls Two important controls the damper handle and the air control lever regulate the operation and output of the insert Move the handle to the forward position ap proximately 3 and the handle automatically opens the bypass damper In this mode of operation the combus tion gases go directly from the main combustion chamber tothe flue collar and exit into the chimney NOTE The bypass damper must be open for smokeless loading Air Control The air control rod is located directly below
8. into the channel do not overlap the ends Seat the gasket firmly by applying pressure when possible for example alter changing the door gasket close thedoor Allow the cementto 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 threaded shafts 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 com pression 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 The Chimney System Creosote Formation And Need For Removal When wood is bumed slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors as well as soot which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote va pors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue assoc ated with a slow burning fire As result creosote cumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote can result in an extremely hot fire The afterburner on the Exception 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
9. 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 arange of heat outputs The low heat output setting is with the control pushed all the way in to t a vay out Do uration Bu Im heat bypass ffor the n fuel sto start liquids kerc wel Air Control Rod Shown In The Medium Low Position Exception F200 Wood Insert Reference Notches Medium High Medium Low Low Air Control shown in the full open position which isto be used only for start up and refueling Build a 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 80 mm 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 unat tended Add more wood to create a deeper charcoal base 3 4 or 80 mm 100 mm 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 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 maxim
10. CAN CSA B365 standard Canada or NEPA 211 U S Contact your building authority for informa tion if you are interested in reducing clearance distances other than those presented here From the front of the insert clearance to combus tible materials such as furniture curtains fuel ete 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 op tional hood and at least 36 900 mm if the hood is 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 This room heater must be connected to acode approved masonry chimney with a clay tile or stainless steel flue liner The entire fireplace and chimney must be clean and in good condition Any damage must be repaired before installing the insert A stainless steel liner may be in stalled if the tile liner of the masonry chimney is dam aged 4 The fireplace and chimney must meet local building codes For direct connect and positive connect installations ensure that the liner is securely connected to the insert flne collar Tile Liner lt Steel Plate A Chimney Cap Sealing Plate Exception F200 Wood Insert Masonry Direct Connect Installation T
11. ance calls are not covered by these warranties THIS WARRANTY 15 LIMITED DEFECTIVE PARTS REPAIR AND OR REPLACEMENT HARMAN STOVE COMPANY S OPTION AND EXCLUDES ANY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 an lading but not limited to remote controls filters fuses knobs glass ceramic brick panels ceramic fiber afterburners door packing tile ceramic log sets paint batteries or battery back up and related duct work are not covered Also excluded from this Warranty are ible or normal wear items including but not limited to flame guides grates coal bars afterburner hoods fire skets Additional exclusions for corn stoves are burnpot housi bumpot grate weldment pellet com bumpot front plate pellet or corn burnpot front plate lock corn auger extensior and ceramic srt plate Additional or unusual utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in equi id the labor cost of gaining access to or removal ofa unit that requires special tools or equipment are not covered 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 f
12. brick for hearth extension protection instead of that specified material How thick must the common brickhearth extension be to be equivalent with that which the manufacturer specifies Common brick has a K valueof 5 Using the given formula to determine the equivalent thickness of common brick for the hearth extension you willdivide 5 by 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 bymanufacturer 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 Exception F200 Wood Insert HARMAN GOLD WARRANTY 6 YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY HARMA N Residential GOLD 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Commercial WARRANTY Harman Stove Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship in normal use and service fora 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 c
13. control fully pulled out This settingis for refueling and starting afire Continuous burning at this setting will cause premature failure of consumable paris such asthe afterbumerhood and bricks Note At minimum burn rates the glass may get dirty but will clean off again at higher burn rates After Burner Viewport This isa small ceramic glass window in the back of the firebox This window allows you to see the After burner Combustion System in action This glass may smoke up under some conditions but will bum off again Itis OK if this glass is not totally clean Operating asa 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 itis necessary to place the optional screen over the door opening This prevents sparks from entering the room just like a screen over fireplace The insert is hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns Overfiring Avoid overfiring your insert a potentially hazard ous situation which can lead to overheating of combus tible materials damage to the insert and in extreme cases Exception F200 Wood Insert causea fire Overfiring is caused by 1 Too much air flowing through the insert too quickly 2 You may have positioned the primary air control level
14. e relighting the insert re move 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 TheFire Chamber The inside of the fire chamber should be exam ined for damage to the refractory lining material After burner hood and Afterburner glass If any of these parts have been damaged replace them with Harman Stove Company replacement parts Glass Replacement If the insert glass is cracked or broken you must replace it before operating your insert Remove pieces carefully Replace glass only with Harman Insert Com pany replacement glass panels do not use substitutes replace the glass panel s you will need to remove thedoor To dothis open the door liftit 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 com ponents of the door system fit together Lay the load door face down on the soft surface and install the self adhesive 1 4 gasket material around the front face of the glass Note This glass has a special IR coating on side This coating must be to the outside of the in sert The coated side has a label on it Do not remove the label before installing the glass Remove label before burning the
15. 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 Ifa significant layer of creosote or soot as accumulated 1 8 or 3 mm it should be re Exception F200 Wood Insert moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire To clean deposits from the surface of the con nector use a stiff wire brush after dismantling the con nector assembly To clean the chimney use a specially designed brush sized to fit your particular fue opening 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 Donot bum any fuel other than wood such as char coal which can cause increased carbon monoxide pro duction or overfiring Never use highly volatile substances 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 build up carbon monoxide which is odorless can prove fatally poisonous Proper ventila tion and draft will prevent this from happening If you smellsmoke turn up the air control lever setting and thor oughly ventilate your dwelling During future burns be ca
16. high but not morethan 33 feet high 2 Thechimney must havea stainless steel liner 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 meetlocal building 5 Must line chimney all the way to the top 6 The smoke shelf intemal baffles damper and glass or metal doors may be removed as necessary 7 Internal parts 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 installations be lined to the top of the chim ney The liner can be rigid or flexible with a chimney cap and top sealing plate installed The liner should be stain less 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 direc tion Exception F200 Parts Exception F200 Wood Insert 2 DAMPER ARM COVER 2 00 34133 m CLPS 2 00 05202 d WOODEN KNOB 28 51 LEFT SIDE COVER 2 00 34127 2 ARSLIDE 20034113 so HES 20 X7 8 3 30 1252008713 3 80D X LZ RUSHING 35705229 9 AIR ADIUSTER To 316 COM SPRING 11 AFTERBURNER
17. his 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 chim ney connector to pass through and extend into the begin ning 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 theliving spaceof the home if this is the 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 Masonry Positive Connect Installation This method is recommended when the tile linner 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 Sealing Plate Chimney Cap Chimney Liner Exception F200 Wood Insert Zero Clearance Fireplace Requirements These are factory bulit 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 unit 1 Thechimney must be at least 15 feet
18. onstitutes 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 janufacturer and its warranty administrator shall be held free and harmless from liability from damage to property related 19 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 ifthe device is installed and operated as recommended in the user s manual THESE WARRANTIES WILL NOT APPLY if abuse accident improper installation negligence or use beyond rated capacity causes damage HOW TO MAKEA 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 Nuis
19. orth 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 Tn the event of change in ownership the remaining portion of this warranty may be transferred to the new owner 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 DEVICES THEMANUFACTURER WARRANTS THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES NOT HARMAN STOVE COMPANY OR THEIR WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR FURTHERMORE THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFAC TURER REMEDIES The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of seller with respect to sale or anything done in connection therewith whether in Contract in tort under any warranty or otherwise shall not except as herein expressly provided exceed the price of the equipment or of which such liability is based CLARIFY The above represents the complete warranty which is given in connection with stoves manufactured iments verbal or otherwise shall apply except by a written addendum to 16
20. reful not to overload the insert with fuel so you will not be tempted to constantly operate at a low air control set ting Other causes of poor ventilation or draft are icing exhaust fans a blocked outside air inlet and room air starvation If your insert is sluggish and you get ocea sional 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 inser is operating Blower The blower on your Harman Exception insert requires very litle maintenance You should however keep the air inlet and the motor free of dust Installation Exception F200 Wood Insert Assembly Parts To Be Assembled Top Wing Right Wing eee Right Comer Trim Blower Variable 4 Speed Contral 1 2 P AirAdiuster Rod Base Cover Left Comer Trim Gold Trim Assembling The Wings Assembling The Corner Panels Top Wing Bol Damper Side Wing Bolts SF gue N Using a allen wrench install left and right side wings with 20 button head bolts Nextinstall top wing use the same size bolts Install andirons with bolts and washers Andirons Commer Panel Install the comer panels using anf allen wrench anda 1 20 baton head bolts The left corner panel must Slide overthe damper rod Installthe damper handle after the left corner panel has been fastened 10 Warning Do notinstall in sleeping room
21. too far to the left 3 Inadvertently left the damper open or 4 Not kept up with routine maintenance such as checking door gaskets for wear 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 department 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 leaned 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 remove ashes from the fire chamber periodically with Siallshovel Close the door before taking die alies out Sie for safe disposal A good tie 0 empty the ashes is before loading This nares tha the ashes willbe cold and safer to handle than tet poking the ashes down or tending the Never let the ashes build up to over 2 in depth Excessive ash buildup can prevent proper vending of ex haust pine Ass sho
22. uld be placed in a metal container witha light fin lid The closed container of ashes should be placed ona noncombustible floor or on the ground weli Bway from all combustible materials pending final dis posal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or Otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the lose container und alleinder have thoroughly cooled Never use theash disposa container for other wash Wood ash can be added to your garden or compost Curing Paint As you begin to operate your insert at higher temperatures you will notice a hot or unpleasant smell this is just the paint going through the cur ing process and will disappear after a few fires Exception F200 Wood Insert aintenance Like all fine equipment your Exception requires some routine maintenance and inspection Follow the guidelines in this section to guarantee safe efficient operation The Insert Surface The insert s exterior surface should be dusted periodically with a soft cloth For more thorough clean ing wait until the insert is cool before using 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 the plating and therefore should never beused If the door needs to be cleaned wait until the insert is com pletely cool then use a sponge soap and water to gently remove dirt and stains Befor
23. um for 5 to 15 minutes close the damper and allow the air setting to remain on high for an additional 5 to 10 minutes Then 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 al low some open damper burning at the maximum air set ting 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 6 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 firstnotch 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 inimum Burn Rate air control fully to ight Medium Low Burn Rate air control pulled 1 outto the second notch Medium High Burn Rate air control puled out to the fourth notch This setting may be used to bum wood that is damp in order to keep itbuming but will consume seasoned dry wood too fast High Burn Rate air
24. ver for seasoning a year is recommended Your insertis not an incinerator do not bum garbage painted or treated wood plastic or other debris Keep the area around the insert free from clut ter Keep allcombustibles 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 inserthas a large glass paneled door for loading and fire viewing To open the glass door tum the handles clockwise and pull out to close the door return the handles to an open 9 o clock closed 6 o cloci and push in to engage the latch while turning the handles counterclockwise If the latch on your Exception door needs adjust ment follow the instructions given in the Maintenance section of this manual FOR USEIN 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 Operating the insert with the door inadequately sealed could create a serious over firing condition discussed later in this sec tion The glass used in your Exception is manufactured to exact standards to withstand the high
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