Harman Stove Company III Stove User Manual
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1. A S AAA ONA 2 2 AIO 0 0 0 S Ee N i MAGNAFIRE s MARK MAGNAFIRE MARK MAGNAFIRE MARK III 3 Chimney 3 1 Types of Chimneys The chimney is one of the most important yet most neglected and mis understood portion of any solid fuel burning installation We do not recom mend that the stove be connected to a chimney with other heating devices THE STOVE MUST BE CON NECTED TO ITS OWN TILE LINED FLUE AMINIMUM FLUE SIZE OF 8 X 8 IS NECESSARY FOR PROPER OPERATION AND APPROVED FOR ALL FUELS UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A MANUAL FLUE DAMPER BE INSTALLED IN THE SMOKE PIPE BETWEEN STOVE AND CHIMNEY No damper heat saver or automat ic vent damper device should be installed in or on the smoke pipe NO OTHER APPLIANCES SHOULD BE VENTED TO THIS FLUE CAUTION THE CHIMNEY MUST BE A CLASS A CHIMNEY IN GOOD OPERATION CONDITION NOTE THE USE OF ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT FOR SOLID FUELS IS UNSAFE AND PROHIBIT ED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PRO TECTION ASSOCIATION CODE There are three types of Class A chimneys A Masonry with tile liner to include brick or stone It must be supported on grade level founda tion B Insulated Class A manufac tured chimney listed or certified by a national test agency C Triple Wall Metal Class A chimney listed or certified by a national test agency If your masonry chimney has not been used for some time have it inspe2. E D CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO BACKWALL 18 A E FLOOR PROTECTOR SIDE AND REAR 8 L H FLOOR PROTECTOR FRONT 16 L CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO COMBUSTIBLES 18 MINIMUM FLOOR PROTECTION UNIT MUST BE PLACED ON NON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OR USE A 3 8 ASBESTOS MILLBOARD PROTECTOR OR EQUIVALENT EXTENDING OUT 8 TO THE SIDE AND REAR 16 IN FRONT USE CLASS A CHIMNEY AND CLASS A CHIMNEY CONNECTOR SPECIAL METHODS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PASSING THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE WALL OR CEILING SEE INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S IN STRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE ON ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR FUEL FOR USE WITH COAL ELETRICAL RATING 115 VOLTS 1 1 AMPS 60 HZ DO NOT OBSTRUCT SPACE UNDER HEATER DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT OVERFIRE IF FIREPLACE STOVE OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS YOU ARE OVERFIRING INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY FREQUENTLY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY HARMAN STOVE AND WELDING INC R D 1 BOX 619 HALIFAX PA 17032 i uu jenueW woig SACUSH ION Od MIP 9331 Rev 07 04
3. not covered by these warranties THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS REPAIR AND OR REPLACEMENT AT 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 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 batteries 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 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 cov ered Maintenance needed to keep the stove in good operating condition is not covered This includes but is not limited to clean ing 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 stat
4. 10 FT Hot Water Out lt 3 Cold Water In Aguastat close on temp rise type optional Temp Pressure z Relief Valve Automatic L Air Valve Pressure Relief Valve g must be within 2 feet of coil Hot Water Heater 4 10 Feet Plus x Optional Gate Valve To Pump Control Flow Rate CIRCULATING PUMP METHOD MORE THAN 10 FEET This method is used when the hot water heater tank is more than ten feet away from the stove or the stove is on a higher level than the hot water heater tank In addition to a circulator pump you may want to add an aquastat to thermostatically control the pump according to water temperature This is optional and not necessary if the circulator pump is left run continuously Another option is a gate valve placed near the pump to control the rate of water flow a Shut off the hot water heater and the old water supply to it and drain the tank completely b Remove the temp press relief valve and discard Install a short 3 4 nipple and tee 1 along with a new temp press relief valve Remove the drain valve at the bottom of the tank Install a 3 4 short nipple and tee and re install the drain valve to the tee 4 Install a circulating pump 6 as shown Run 3 4 copper tubing from the circulating pump to the lower leg of the heat exchanger coil This is where the optional gate valve 5 can be installed to regulate
5. two 90 degree elbows should be used E Check for Proper Draft The chimney used must be capa ble of providing a minimum of 06 inch es water column draft F A Barometric Draft Regulator May be used and set at 06 to 10 inches water column Safety and Service Clearances Regardless if you use your stove as a separate independent stove installation or in the parallel configuration with another furnace the following steps will apply in your decision as to where and how you will install your new solid fuel stove Clearance to combustibles Safe stove clearance to com bustible walls is 24 to rear and 33 to sides and front Floor protection for a combustible floor should consist of a non asbestos stove mat with a K Factor of 84 The floor protector should extend 8 to either side and 16 in front of the stove Floor protection should also extend 2 to either side of chimney connector IMPORTANT THE FLUE PIPE MUST BE 24 GAUGE OR THICKER When connecting the flue pipe to the stove the first section of the pipe or the elbow should be installed inside the flue connector on the stove It should be held in place by drilling three holes through the pipe The holes should be of suitable diameter for the sheet metal screws or pop rivets used for fastening A straight section of pipe or an elbow must now be installed A barometric damper may be installed on this vertical section of the pipe Use a listed barom
6. years in accordance with the fol lowing warranty terms Exclusions to the six years will be the following items A Electrical Blower 3 year warranty Door Packing Glass Firebricks Paint Any Damage Deemed Abuse 7 mMOOD 10 Warranty Activation Coupon and Liability Statement Instructions to Activate Your 6 Year Written Warrant The Activation Coupon must be filled out in its entirety to have an effec tive warranty Serial number of stove is located on the right side of unit near the front lower corner Numbers are stamped into the steel Your Signature is Required 11 Optional Hot Water Coil not avaitabie For Mark PLUMBING DIAGRAM FOR THERMO SIPHON METHOD MAX DISTANCE 10 FT Hot Water Out T Cold Water In Temp Pressure Relief Valve g Automatic A Air Valve Pressure Relief Valve must be within 2 feet of coil Hot Water Heater COIL INSTALLATION See Coil Diagram on Page 14 Place one of the nuts supplied on each leg of the coil Place coil through the holes in the back of the firebox and adjust the nuts so the pipes stick out about 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 inches from the side of the stove Put flat washers and nuts on the outside and tighten within 1 4 inch Then place fiberglass rope around each pipe the washers and tighten You are now ready to run pipes THERMO SiPHON METHOD LESS THAN 10 FEET This is the simplest and most economical method however t
7. AY jp CLEARANCE Jf OR i J METAU N 2 THIMBLE CONNECTOR 3 m SHEET METAL PE ae g E E t sn SZ Fg CAUTION BEFORE CLEANING CHIMNEY AND SMOKE PIPE BE SURE FIRE IS OUT AND INSIDE OF STOVE IS COOL Cleaning The Chimney and Smoke Pipe Avoid chimney fires On a regular schedule check for creosote and soot buildup in the chimney smoke pipe and spiral chamber They must be kept clean Keep a professional chimney sweep in mind if you have access to one Steel brushes are the safest for cleaning metal surfaces Salt solutions and some chemicals may damage metal surfaces Do not overfire your stove Do not burn anything that com busts in seconds Excessive flue tem peratures may result thereby igniting creosote To clean the chimney obtain a stiff brush with an extendible handle and insert the brush into the chimney from the top Continue the brushing and sweeping downward until the entire length of the chimney is cleaned After cleaning the chimney the debris will be at the bottom of the chim ney at the clean out opening Open the clean out door and sweep the debris out into a metal container The smoke pipe from the stove to the chimney can be cleaned with a steel brush 8 Operating Instructions 8 1 Starting a Coal Fire Take about eight sheets of news paper crumble into balls and place on top of grates Next lay fine kindling on top of the paper This kindling must be dry and
8. EANING IF CHIMNEYS ARE NOT CLEANED ON A FREQUENT BASIS IT WILL AFFECT THE DRAFT AS WELL AS BEING A CONTRIBUT ING CAUSE TO A CHIMNEY FIRE CAUTION ANYTIME YOU HAVE A CHIMNEY FIRE THE FOLLOWING POINTS SHOULD BE OBSERVED 1 BE SURE EVERYONE IS OUT OF THE HOUSE 2 CALL THE FIRE DEPART MENT 3 CLOSE DOWN DRAFT DAMPER ON STOVE AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTIN GUISHED DO NOT USE THE CHIM NEY UNTIL A GUALIFIED PERSON HAS INSPECTED YOUR CHIMNEY 3 3 What To Do When You Have A Problem A Smoke Puffs From Your Stove 1 Check the chimney draft With a good fire burning the chimney should supply 06 updraft 2 Check draft controls for proper operation 3 Check the smoke pipe and be sure it is clean 4 Chimney may be too low Increase the height Make sure the chimney is structurally sound 5 Add more air to the room Your home may be so airtight that not enough oxygen is reaching the fire 6 REMEMBER open the draft controls and crack the fire door slightly before recharging the fire chamber or checking the fire SPECIAL WARNING NEVER OPER ATE YOUR STOVE WITH THE FIRE OR ASH DOOR OPEN 7 Check the smoke pipe and make certain each joint is tight and the connections to the stove and chimney are airtight 8 Check the ashes Ashpan and fire compartment may be overloaded with ashes 9 Check your chimney for down drafts This is caused by air currents being deflected down the chimney from hi
9. T IF THE STOVE IS RUN FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITH THE ASH DOOR OPEN Count the exact number of turns from full shut to the normal operating positions so that you can adjust the stove to the exact level of heat output and length of burn you desire lt SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY pI primary imam aaa Ca AIR ia S CONTROL g Figure 7 8 4 Shaking Shaking should be done only when there is a hot fire The frequency of shaking will depend on the type of stove and the degree of burning Shaking should be done at least once a day and prefer ably twice a day Best results from shaking with Harman grates will occur if short chop py strokes are used rather than long even strokes The amount of shaking is critical Too little or too much either can result in the extinguishing of a fire due to blocked air flow The proper amount normally occurs when red coals first start to drop through onto the bed of ashes 8 5 Draft Controls The heat output of the coal is con trolled by the primary draft control on bottom door Experience will dictate the proper settings for heat requirements Coal responds very slowly to changes in the draft settings Because of this slow response time over cor recting is a common problem When changes in heat output are needed make only small changes in the draft setting and wait for the temperature to stabilize 8 6 Ashes Ashes should never be allowed to accumu
10. a A STOVE Magnafire Mark I Magnafire Mark II Magnafire Mark III Installation Caution and Read Warnings and Safety Op erat or S Considerations Recommendations For Safe Installation amp Operation Please Read Carefully Manual Built To A Standard Not A Price Thank You THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A HARMAN STOVE AND FOR READING THIS OWNER S MANUAL It is our desire to provide as much data as needed to allow you to install and operate your Harman Stove in the safest manner possible If you have any questions regarding your Harman Stove which were not covered in this manual contact your local dealer or factory direct K OK k k oK Gk Gk Gk Gk k k K k k k k k k k K k k k k k kK K K k Safety Notice IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA Index INTRODUCTION READ ALL INFORMATION PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION AND CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR PREVAILING FIRE ORDINANCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Warnings to owner operator of possible dangers fire hazards and cautions 1 1 Keep children away may cause serious burns 1 2 Fuel Firing Warnings 1 3 Curing Paint 1 4 Mobile Homes 2 ASSEMBLY 3 CHIMNEY Proper draft venting 3 1 Types of Chimneys 3 2 Common C
11. cted by a qualified person build ing inspector fire department person nel etc If a listed or certified manu factured chimney is to be used make certain it is installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all local and state codes See Figure No 1 of Manufactured Chimney Installation and Figure No 2 of Masonry Chimney note roof clearance in accordance with NFPA 211 3 2 Common Chimney Problems In order to have a proper operating solid fuel heating system the chimney must be capable of providing the draft required The minimum required draft is 06 inches W C water column This must be measured using a draft gauge 1 Li 7 Figure 1 CLASS A CHIMNEY 3 MIN MORE THAN 10 gt i MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED ABOVE 1 10 e P ROOF SURFACE WITHIN 10 HORIZONTALLY RIDGE CLASS A CHIMNEY 3 MIN zmn EY Figure 2 If the chimney cannot supply this constant draft the unit will not operate properly In some installations a barometric draft regulator may be used and prop erly adjusted to compensate for exces sive draft IMPORTANT Whenever you measure the draft the stove must be operating and suffi cient time given for the chimney and stove to warm up This should take a minimum of thirty minutes The draft reading is taken 18 up from the center of the stove flue outlet in the smoke pipe 3 REASONS for insufficient draft read i
12. ctor Any material used to close this opening must be noncombustible insulating material D Where the section of connector pipe passing through the wall is replaced by a properly installed section of factory built chimney the chimney section must be listed for solid fuel use and be insulted Where an existing chimney is used it must be large enough to provide a draft adequate for exhausting the gaseous products of combustion The cross sectional area of the chimney flue should be at least 25 percent greater than that of the chimney con CLEARANCE STUD AND 2 IN HEADER _ P LJ 3 7 a ASBESTOS UJ 9 BOARD CJ i Pere C3 eee _JICLaY TE UITHMBLE CONNECTOR CJ z 7 LI U al b En 3 SCREWS CJ Cj WALL FINISH CJ CJ FLUE LINING O Metal Thimble Thimble for Passing Smokepipe Connector Thru Walls Framing Dia of Chimney Connector _ Dia of Thimble k ST Partition nector stovepipe For example the common 8 inch by 8 inch chimney flue liner has an actual interior cross sec tional area of only 49 square inches 7 x 7 and thus can only accommodate a 7 stove connector 7 Preventive Maintenance Instructions 7 1 Periodic and Normal Everyday Maintenance Blower Motor Oil twice yearly Grates Keep ash drawer emptied Failure to do this may cause grates to warp cuearance STUD AND 2 IN tal i paS 3 L3 S TOR m MM SS FIRE 1 32 14 t cL
13. e 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 DEVICES THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES NOT HARMAN STOVE COMPANY OR THEIR WAR RANTY 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 Contract in tort under any warranty or otherwise shall not except as herein expressly pro vided 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 WARNOCK HERSEY LISTED SOLID FUEL FIREPLACES NRB REPORT NO 219 STOVE OR ROOM HEATER ICBO REPORT NO AA549 MODEL MARK C SY MARK C 1 m MARK M TESTED TO UL 737 UL 1482 JUNE 1985 wie sd DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL ern MINIMUM CLEARANCES i COMBUSTIBLE ae A UNIT TO SIDEWAL B UNTTO BACKWALL 24 D C CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO SIDEWALL 42
14. e chimney pipes or connectors reach 500 degrees fahren heit maximum temperature the stove is being over fired We recommend the purchase of a Harman Magnetic Temperature Gauge to monitor the stove and stack temperatures relative to the amount of draft the customer per mits the stove to operate It has been verified that creosote will ignite at 650 degrees fahrenheit It is the owner s responsibility to follow these recommendations This stove consumes air when it is burning It is advisable that a window in the vicinity be opened slightly while stove is burning if your house is tightly sealed and insulated Information con tained in this manual is manufacturer s recommendations and if there is any difference between our recommenda tions and local code requirements we suggest following local code require ments 1 3 Curing Paint During the first few hours of burn ing a blue smoke will be observed ris ing from the painted surface of the stove It is advisable to increase the amount of fresh air in the room during this breaking in period This may be achieved by opening doors windows etc Don t be alarmed this is normal 1 4 Mobile Homes Harman Stoves are not approved or recommended for mobile homes 2 Assembly Slide blower into slots as shown Blower will rest at bottom of slot STE Sg NZ 2 t J T a A v es Firebrick Diagram Ps
15. emove these parts prior to proceeding with the installation to avoid parts damage NOTE The doors grates and firebrick can be easily removed to lighten the weight prior to moving and placing the stove 6 2 Warnings All stoves must be installed in accordance with state and local build ing codes 6 3 Locating The Stove Locate the stove as close to the chimney or flue as possible Locate stove where there is suffi cient air supply for ventilation and prop er combustion to comply with the mini mum clearance required for fire protec tion and accessibility 6 4 General Information Installation Checklist A Have only a qualified stove installer install the stove B Before starting installation check for proper clearance to combustibles and where the stove will be located C Chimney Have chimney inspect ed for 1 Proper type Class A only masonry or all fuel factory built 2 Good physical and mechanical condition 3 If manufactured chimney look for listing mark and installation in accor dance with manufacturer installation instructions 4 Multiple venting should be avoided wherever possible Never install your stove into the same vent as a gas furnace 5 Check for proper roof clear ances See pg 3 and check your local codes 6 Chimney must be two feet higher than anything ten feet around it D Flue Pipe 1 Chimney should be within 8 feet of the stove 2 No more than
16. etric damper IMPORTANT ALL HORIZONTAL RUNS SHOULD HAVE A 1 4 RISE TO THE FOOT SO THAT ANY LIQUID THAT MAY DEVELOP WILL RUN BACK INTO THE STOVE Connector thru Walls and Chimney NFPA 211 does not permit a chim ney connector to pass through any floor or ceiling or through any fire wall or fire partition However where necessary a connector may pass through a partition other than a fire partition under any of the following conditions A Where a ventilated type metal thim ble see figure 4 is used Such a thim ble must be at least 12 inches larger in diameter than the chimney connector B Where a metal or burned fire clay thimble is used and the thimble is sur rounded on all sides by not less than 8 inches of brickwork or equivalent fire proofing material Figure 5 Connecting smokepipe Connector to Chimney Through Wall Two methods of connecting a chimney connector to a chimney flue where the connector must pass through a combustible parti tion wall Instead of the asbestos board shown sheet metal may be used or a metal lath and plaster finish may be applied at that area Use 24 gauge or heavier metal Clearance needed is three times the diameter of stovepipe Figure 4 Stud Gypsum board Vent holes Chimney Connector C Where all combustible material is cut out of the partition wall for a suffi cient distance to provide not less than 18 inches clearance on all sides of the conne
17. gher objects such as trees buildings and hills This problem can usually be corrected with an open vented chimney cap 10 Make sure the chimney cleanout door is tightly closed and sealed 11 If other fuel burning devices are connected to the chimney they may be causing draft problems This must be corrected by your heating contrac tor CHIMNEY psHOULE mrn NO Oreser 127 pz CONNECTOR MUST RISE Lett 4 ue Es E i PER FOOT OF RISE SFE DETAIL TEA A Be cS Sr gt TIGHT SEALING age CLEAN OUT 5 A bi Hoe Ses uj HEAVY NAILS E T IN MORTAR BETWEEN BRICKS PERLITE OR VERMICULITE id INSULATION ne cma Set a Tor ECLA PRAVE STEEL CONNECTOR i ice 3 kia i Ba CERAMIC wog tr NECESSAR Slt RACK a Ff MORTAR Sy 4 3 4 Chimney Details Chimney Liners Most of the cus tomer inquiries received are problems caused by poor or in some cases excessive draft A result of poor draft could be creosote backpuffing and smoky firebox when loading Indications of excessive draft are burn ing too much fuel and high stack tem peratures The most common cause of poor draft is an improperly sized flue liner We recommend that the chimney liner s inside dimensions be at least as large as the appliance s collar size TO SUMMARIZE A HEATING UNIT CAN PERFORM ONLY AS WELL AS ITS VENTING SYSTEM WILL ALLOW IT 4 Electrical 4 1 Warnings Turn off electric
18. he hot water tank must be less than ten feet from the stove The water inlet where the temp press relief valve is located must be higher than the top leg of the coil The hot water tank should be elevated if necessary to allow for proper thermo siphon action the method by which hot water will circulate automatically through the system a Shut off the hot water heater and the old water supply to it Drain the tank completely b Remove the temp press relief valve and discard Install a short 3 4 nipple and tee 1 along with a new temp press relief valve c Run 3 4 copper tubing along with the necessary fittings between the hot water tank and the top leg of the water coil Install a 3 4 vent elbow and automatic float type air vent 2 in the high point of the line Within two feet of the top leg of the water coil install a 150 Ib pressure relief valve 7 Run 3 4 tubing from the release exit of both relief valves downward 3 so the hot water may escape the event of overheating d Remove the drain valve at the bottom of the tank Install a short 3 4 nipple and tee and re install the drain valve to the tee 4 Run 3 4 copper tubing with the necessary fittings between the drain tee combination and the lower leg of the coil After all of the connections have been complete you may refill the tank Turn on the hot water heater only after the tank has been completely refilled 9 PLUMBING DIAGRAM FOR CIRCULATING PUMP METHOD MORE THAN
19. himney Problems 3 3 What To Do When You Have A Problem 3 4 Chimney Details 4 ELECTRICAL 4 1 Electrical Warnings 5 GRATES 5 1 Grate System and Controls 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 1 Unpacking and Inspection of Parts 6 2 Warnings 6 3 Locating the Stove 6 4 General Information 7 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 7 1 Periodic and Normal Everyday 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 1 Starting A Coal Fire 8 2 Loading 8 3 Increase Heat From A Low Fire 8 4 Shaking 8 5 Draft Controls 8 6 Ashes 8 7 Safety 9 WARRANTY 9 1 Terms Warranty 10 WARRANTY ACTIVATION COUPON AND LIABILITY STATEMENT 11 OPTIONAL HOT WATER COIL 1 Safety Considerations 1 1 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS CAUTION ALL SURFACES OF STOVE ARE HOT DO NOT TOUCH KEEP CHILDREN AWAY SERIOUS BURNS WILL RESULT IF TOUCHED THIS IS A HEAT PRODUCING APPLI ANCE SERIOUS BURNS MAY RESULT IF THE STOVE IS TOUCHED DURING FIRING 1 2 FUEL FIRING WARNINGS DANGER FIRE HAZARD DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE SEVERE BODY BURNS OR A FIRE IN YOUR HOME COULD RESULT DO NOT BURN GARBAGE GASOLINE THINNERS DRAIN OR ENGINE OIL KEROSENE OR FUEL OIL ETC AN EXPLOSION A HOUSE FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IN USE This heater is for burning coal only Use of any other fuel except for coal ignition is a violation of federal law When and if th
20. late in the ash pit so that they in any way impede the flow of combustion air to the fire Excess ash accumulation can cause the fire to go out and also can cause severe damage to the grates because of the absence of a cooling flow of air beneath them 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 com bustible materials pending final dis posal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dis persed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled outside the dwelling CAUTION ASHES SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO ACCUMULATE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE ASH PAN ASHES IN CONTACT WITH THE BOT TOM OF THE GRATES ACT AS AN INSULATOR INTENSIFYING THE HEAT ON THE GRATES AND COULD CAUSE THEIR WARPAGE WITH AN EXCESSIVE ASH BUILDUP PRIMA RY COMBUSTION AIR IS RESTRICT ED THUS THE UNIT S OUTPUT COULD BE REDUCED GRATES DAMAGED IN THIS WAY ARE EASILY RECOGNIZED BY THE EXTREME DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE GRATES PLEASE REFER TO YOUR WAR RANTY TO SEE HARMAN STOVES LIMIT OF LIABILITY IN CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT Coal produces considerably more ash than wood so the intervals between emptying are much shorter For equal heat output coal will produce seven to ten times more ash than wood 8 7 Safety Whenever a loading door is opened it a
21. lways should be cracked slightly to allow oxygen to enter and burn any combustion gases that are present before fully opening Failure to do this could result in sudden ignition of the unburned gases when the door is opened A stove never should be filled with excess coal so that the flue gas exit is blocked or impeded in any way Burning coal generates carbon monox ide If the flue gas exit is blocked the carbon monoxide can be forced out of the stove into the room with possible fatal consequences WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE START UP PERIOD THE ASH PIT DOOR SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT OPEN ALSO NOTE THAT A STOVE SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNAT TENDED WITH THE ASH PIT DOOR OPEN Serious damage to the stove can occur from overheating 8 Coal stoves should not be installed in any chimney that has had a history of back drafting or flow reversal These conditions can cause improper draft resulting in carbon monoxide entering the house rather than being drawn up the chimney REMEMBER COAL GASES ARE TOXIC Sulfur dioxide sulfur trioxide and other ions released from coal burning may corrode stainless and masonry chimneys and even terra cotta chim ney liners and brick in nearby buildings Coal with high sulfur content will destroy chimneys especially fast if soot sits in the flue for extended lengths of time It is important to clean chimneys regularly 9 Warranty 9 1 Terms and Warranty Harman Stoves are warranted for five
22. ngs A Leaky Chimney Air leaking in around a loose fitting cleanout door flue pipes not tight at the joints improp er plug openings or defective masonry B Chimney Improper Height Chim ney does not extend through the roof to a sufficient height to promote suffi cient draft or causes a down drafting condition to take place See Figure No 3 C Obstructions in the chimney Check prior to using by holding a mirror in chimney clean out door This will give a view of the chimney D Trees or Other Topographical Barriers Impeding the chimneys oper ation or causing a down draft condition to exist This can also be caused by adjacent buildings or the roof of the same structure where the chimney is not high enough See Figure no 3 Figure 3 NOTE The Chimney on the house illustrated is too low It should be raised to compensate for drafts E Chimney Size Chimney is not properly sized to adequately vent the appliance It is either too small or too large F Chimney Offsets Chimneys with offsets should not be used They cause an obstruction to draft as well as a place for debris to collect G Elbow Restrictions The flue pipe is connected to the chimney with too many elbows reducing the draft the chimney can provide H Multiple Venting No more than one device shall vent into the same chimney flue THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER ABOUT CHIMNEYS IS THEIR NEED FOR MAINTENANCE AND CL
23. no larger than 3 4 in diameter Layer the kindling in a criss cross fash ion to allow good air flow Open the draft control fully and light the paper just inside the door Now close the loading door and allow the kindling to catch fire After a few minutes open the loading door an inch or two for a few seconds before opening completely This method will allow smoke to clear away from the door opening before the loading door is completely opened Add small compact pieces of hard wood when the kindling is burning hot Keep the draft controls fully open to establish a hot fire quickly The ash door also may be opened during start up to accelerate the initial burn When a substantial bed of red wood coals are built up start adding coal pea or nut is preferred to stove coal for starting small amounts at a time Keep the draft control open Continue adding small amounts of coal until there is a solid bed of burning coal Do not add too much at one time Allow sufficient time between each small loading at least 5 10 minutes so that each loading has time to ignite thoroughly before the next load is put in When a substantial bed of burning coals has been established fill the stove to the top of the firebrick A deep bed of coal always will burn more satis factorily than a shallow bed When most of the wood is burned and the coal is completely ignited usu ally 5 10 minutes or less after filling the stove the draft cont
24. ntire warranty with respect to Harman Stove Company products HARMAN STOVE COMPA NY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No employee agent dealer or other per son 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 the user s manual THESE WARRANTIES WILL NOT APPLY if abuse accident improper installation negligence or use beyond rated capacity caus es 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
25. power at fuse box or circuit breaker panel before making any line voltage connections Follow local electrical codes Be sure to route power so that it doesn t come in contact with the stove IMPORTANT ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCOR DANCE WITH LOCAL AND STATE CODES 5 Grates 5 1 Grate System and Controls A Heavy Duty Cast Iron Grate System The functions of a grate sys tem are to support the coal and at the same time provide air flow through the grates to the coal Harman grates have a maximum amount of air flow to pro duce an even burning fire Another function is to remove the ash from the unburned coal by grinding breaking or shaking them until the ashes fall through the grates Harman grates pro vide a variable amount of grinding action controlled by the movement of a long shaker lever located on the left side of the stove Grates are removable without tools B Burns Three Sizes of Anthracite You can burn pea nut or stove coal with these stoves C Exterior Shaker Lever For greater safety from getting burned and greater convenience no need for sep arate tools IMPORTANT WHEN SHAKING IS COMPLETED TURN THE SHAKER UNTIL THE GRATES ARE FLAT AND HORIZONTAL KEEP ASH DRAWER EMPTY 6 Installation e Instructions 6 1 Unpacking and Inspection of Parts Inspect the unit for visible damage Stove parts and accessories are pack aged inside the stove It is recommend ed that the owner r
26. rol should be turned down to the proper operating level If the ash door has been opened it must be closed to prevent overfiring which can cause dangerously high temperatures 8 2 Loading Coal should never be added unless there is a reasonable hot fire The coal bed should be bright and vigorous If the fire is burning hot and there is a deep bed of coals full loads of coal can be added at any time However if there is not a deep bed of coals it is best to add small amounts of coal at first 8 3 Increasing Heat From a 7 Low Fire Every effort should be made not to let a coal fire burn too long so that the fire has started to die This will cause the reloading process to be much longer and there is a good possibility of losing the fire Do not shake or stir with a low fire Open the draft control wide or open the ash cleanout door to get the maxi mum draft Run the stove with the draft control or ash door fully open until the fire is reasonably hot Start adding small amounts of coal When the new coal is thoroughly ignit ed or there is a substantial bed of hot coals the stove may be shaken thor oughly Be sure to shake down all ashes but do not overshake After shaking keep the bottom draft control open until you are sure the fire is continuing to burn hot then turn the draft control down to the proper operating level IF THE ASH DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED BE SURE TO SHUT IT SERIOUS DAMAGE CAN RESUL
27. the water flow Install a 3 4 tee and a 150 Ib pressure relief valve 7 in the top leg within two feet of the top outlet of the water coil Complete the 3 4 copper line by running it back to the tee at the top of the hot water tank making sure to install a 3 4 vent elbow and automatic air vent 2 at the high point of the line The optional aguastat can be installed in this line a maximum of 6 feet from the fur nace This aguastat must be a close on temperature rise type and must be wired and adjusted to turn on the circulating pump when the water temperature reaches 120 degrees F The system is now ready to be refilled and the hot water heater turned back on COIL DIAGRAM ao WASHER INSIDE NUT OUTSIDE NUT SHARAN PACKING STOVE SIDE A HARMAN GOLD WARRANTY l HARMAN 6 YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED COLD WARRANTY Residential 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 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 e
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