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Harman P43 Installation & Operating Manual

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Installation & Operating Manual
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OwNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your local dealer with questions on installation, operation or service.
NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model(s):
P43 Freestanding Pellet Stove
Service parts list has been removed from this manual.
Refer to Owner's Manual or Individual service parts list.
!
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled field
corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel voids
your warranty.
!
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area.

Care and Operation

CAUTION
CAUTION
Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this pellet fuel-
burning room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in property damage, bodily injury
or even death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
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HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
stove.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.harmanstoves.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il
vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.
harmanstoves.com
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  • Page 1: Care And Operation

    Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Model(s): • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. P43 Freestanding Pellet Stove • Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you are overfiring. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring will void your warranty. • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire. wARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.
  • Page 3 9"(228mm) 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information Installation Venting ESP Control Safety Listing: Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc. Automatic Operation Tested to: ASTM E 1509-04, ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990, ULC-S627-00. Report # 135-S-23-4, 135-S-23b-6.2 Manual Operation This appliance is also approved for installation into a shop. Low Draft Voltage Adjustment Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications / Wiring Diagram Division of Hearth & Home Technologies Fuel Specification Details 352 Mountain House Road Halifax, PA 17032 Power Failure / Back-up Warranty Service Parts  = Contains updated information  P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    A CHIMNEY CONNECTOR SHALL NOT PASS THROUGH AN ATTIC OR ROOF SPACE, CLOSET OR OTHER CONCEALED SPACE, A FLOOR, OR A INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF THIS HARMAN CEILING. STOVE SHOULD bE DONE bY A qUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. wE RECOMMEND THAT THE STOVE...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Possible causes of smoke detector activation: 18-2 thermostat wire to extend the distance to the desired Paint curing process - Open a window near the appliance location (50' maximum). The room sensor should be installed for the first few hours of burning. in the location where you want to control the temperature. Exhaust being drawn back inside the dwelling - Outside air NOTE: Distances of more than 25 feet from the unit or in connection to the appliance is necessary. another room are not recommended. The room sensor is essential for the P43's excellent efficiency. Vent leakage - All interior seams and joints should be sealed NOTE: It is recommended that the room sensor be with silicone where appliacable. Follow vent manufacturers instructions for proper sealing. installed, even if only installed on the rear of the unit as a return air sensor. P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...
  • Page 7 T H E S T R U C T U R A L I N T E G R I T Y O F T H E US ONLY MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, wALL, AND CANADA CEILING/ROOF MUST bE MAINTAINED. DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM. loor protector 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...

  • Page 8: Venting

    CAN/CSA-b365. (if in Canada) H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm) above a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured from the horizontal center-line of the regulator. Inside Corner Detail Fixed Porch or Deck Closed Openable Openable or Fixed Fixed Closed Openable Sidewalk =Vent Terminal =Air Supply Inlet =Area where termination is not permitted P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...
  • Page 9 The pellet starting collar must be secured to the unit's flue collar. Heat rises in the house and leaks out at upper levels. This NOTE: Simpson DuraVent PelletVent Pro Harman Adapter air must be replaced with cold air from outdoors, which flows Part #3PVP-ADHb and PelletVent Pro Harman Adapter into lower levels of the house. Vents and chimneys into Increaser Part #3PVP-X4ADHb are highly recommended...
  • Page 10 • Avoid venting into alcove locations. • Vents should not terminate under overhangs, decks or onto covered porches. • Maintain minimum clearance of 12 inches from the vent termination to the exterior wall. If you see deposits developing on the wall, you may need to extend this distance to accommodate your installation conditions. Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for, nor does the warranty extend to, smoke damage caused by reverse drafting of pellet appliances under shut-down or power failure conditions. P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...
  • Page 11 Note: Do not place joints within wall pass-throughs. 3 Ft. Combustibles CAUTION keep combustible materials (such as grass, leaves, etc.) at least 3 feet away from the flue outlet on the outside of the building. 3 Ft. to Combustibles Figure 9 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 12 The chimney should be sealed at the damper using a steel plate. Kaowool, mineral wool or an equivalent non- combustible insulation is recommended to be installed on top of the sealing plate to reduce the possibility of condensation. The connector pipe should extend through the smoke chamber to the base or into the first flue tile. Be sure to design the venting so that it can be easily cleaned. Figure 11 P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...
  • Page 13 Seal pipe joints with silicone or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing system used by the manufacturer. Pipe size should be increased to 4" using this method. Figure 12 #7 Installing into an existing chimney This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. This method also provides natural draft in the event of a power failure. In some places in the US and Canada it is required that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top of the chimney. The pipe or liner inside the chimney should be 4" diameter. In this method a cap should also be installed on the chimney to keep out rain. Figure 13 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 14 Figure 14 Figure 15 #7 Installing through the ceiling Through the ceiling vent, follow PL vent manufacturers recommendations when using wall and ceiling pass through. Area within dotted circle represents the minimum clearance to combustible materials such as shrubbery, mulch or tall grasses. Seal pipe joints with silicone or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing system used by the manufacturer. Note: Do not place joints within wall pass-through. min. wall to outlet 12" Figure 16 P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...

  • Page 15: Esp Control

    4 blinks: Can occur only in Room Temp Mode and Troubleshooting section for more details. indicates Room Sensing Probe failed or not installed. If a * Manual reset- disconnect power cord for a few seconds Room Sensing Probe is then installed, the status light will and reconnect. If error still occurs call your Dealer. automatically reset. 5 blinks (In Igniter Auto. Mode Only): Indicates that the unit has failed to light within the 36 minute start cycle. To reset - Turn Mode Selector to "OFF", then turn to either mode again. 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...

  • Page 16: Automatic Operation

    DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT setting will prevent the stove from turning off and on during a OR SYSTEM. power failure, which would drain the back up battery. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS In the Room Temperature Mode, the distribution blower speed SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA, OR ENGINE OIL. can be increased or decreased by adjusting the Room Temp/ Off/Stove Temp dial between L and H. As output of the stove HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, increases, the speed of the blower will increase automatically CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY to insure that more heat is transferred out into the room. The CAUSE SKIN BURNS. distribution blower will shut off as the room reaches the set temperature, this will prevent overheating of the room. KEEP FIREBOX AND ASH REMOVAL DOORS CLOSED DURING OPERATION. MAINTAIN SEALS IN GOOD CONDITION. P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...
  • Page 17 GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, kEROSENE, Alternatively, you can turn the Mode Selector to “off”. This CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIqUIDS TO will cause the fire to gradually die down and go out. The fire START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. will not go out immediately and may take more than an hour kEEP ALL SUCH LIqUIDS wELL AwAY FROM THE to fully shut down. HEATER wHILE IT IS IN USE. 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 18 If , at #6 setting, a 1" or less ash bed is not obtainable, it is not a problem. The 1" ash bed is only a maximum burn rate and at most normal settings the ash bed will be larger. P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...

  • Page 19: Manual Operation

    ESP Temperature reaches 350 F, or 81% output. This setting will produce a large viewing fire without a distribution blower operating. 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 20 If , at #6 setting, a 1" or less ash bed is not obtainable, it is not a problem. The 1" ash bed is only at maximum burn rate and during normal operation, the ash bed will be larger. P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...

  • Page 21: Low Draft Voltage Adjustment

    NOTE: In some cases, the draft may not go as low as If the unit is not adjusted properly, it does not cause a safety -.35 to -.45 even with the set screw completely counter- concern. If the unit is adjusted too high, only effiency is lost. clockwise. Ideally, you should just set it as low as If the unit is adjusted too low, the low draft pressure switch possible. will not allow the feed motor or the igniter to operate. 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    A professional chimney sweep is recommended, since they would normally have the correct equipment to ensure proper creosote removal. If you experience a fire in the venting system, turn the stove to "OFF" to allow the unit to shut down. Call the fire department, and be sure everyone is out of the residence. Before re-using the appliance, have it, and the venting system thoroughly inspected and replace any damaged components. The glass in your Harman stove is a special 5mm ceramic glass. • Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming Glass Retainers and screws the door. •...
  • Page 23 Note: Fuel with higher ash and/or moisture content will require more frequent cleanings. Blower 1. Shut down the stove and disconnect power cord to Cover Latch insure that all motors are stopped. 2. Clean heat exchanger with scraper as shown in Figure Figure 27 3. Brush or scrape the inside of the stove to remove fly ash. 4. Scrape burnpot with flat end of scraper provided with the stove. Inspect the holes on the burnpot surface. See Figure 33. 5. Open burn pot clean-out. Clean fly ash from burn pot and replace cover. 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 24 Figure 30 collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary. Removing fly ash and soot improves efficiency and insures that the flue venting passageway is clear and unobstructed. The stove should be cleaned after each ton of pellets (50 bags) and the venting system inspected and cleaned after each heating season. Be careful not to damage ESP when cleaning with brush. Figure 31 P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...
  • Page 25 Do not damage the high temperature igniter wires. Note: The hot lead/cold lead connection must always be pulled to the rear of the feeder body before operation. Igniter hot lead wires (High temperature) Figure 35 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 26 NOTE: Views are shown with the rear motor covers removed. Pellet Metering Possible pellet fines Feeder clean out cover 5/16" wing Nut Slide Plate buildup area. Figure 36 Figure 37 Low Draft Pressure Switch Feed Motor Distribution Backdraft Damper Assembly Blower Always check to see if the damper plate swings freely inward and that the seating edges are not covered Combustion with dirt or lint. Motor P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    The exhaust vent is the only part of the system that is under when burned in the P43. positive pressure. The moisture content of pellets must not exceed 8%, and FIRE HAS GONE OUT- Check for status light. corn 15%. Higher moisture will rob BTU's and may not burn 1. No fuel in hopper. properly. 2. Draft is too low, blocked flue. Fuel should not be stored within the stove installation 3. Something is restricting fuel flow. clearances or within the space required for charging and ash removal. See Page 7. 4. Hopper lid not closed properly. 5. Feed motor or combustion blower has failed. 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...

  • Page 28: Specifications / Wiring Diagram

    Flue Size 3 inch Outside Air Size " I.D. inch Fuse Rating 6 amp wiring Diagram HARMAN P43/ P61A/ P68 PELLET STOVE WIRING DIAGRAM MALE/FEMALE CONNECTIONS BROWN WHITE GREEN WIRE IS GROUND REMOTE SENSOR PORTS 6 AMP GLASS FUSE BONDED TO STOVE BODY...

  • Page 29: Fuel Specification Details

    ONLY. Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. For Burning of any other fuel will void your warranty. this reason, some fuels will produce more clinkers than others. NOTICE Moisture Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture Hearth & Home Technologies is not responsible for stove content takes energy to dry and tends to cool the appliance performance or extra maintenance required as a result of thus, robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel could using fuel with higher ash or mineral content. turn back into sawdust which does not flow properly through the feed system. P43 Pellet Stove 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14...

  • Page 30: Power Failure / Back-Up

    P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 31 Contact your dealer if you have questions about UPS compatibility with your appliance. Harman® Surefire 512H Battery Back-up The 512H connects to a 12 volt deep cycle battery that will run your appliance for up to eight (8) hours. It includes a trickle charge feature that keeps your battery charged when power is available.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED LIFETIME wARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. wARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered compo- nents manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period, HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below. wARRANTY PERIOD: Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent, authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table. The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions. Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting Components Covered Parts Labor Wood Pellet Coal Electric Venting Wood All parts and material except as covered by Conditions, 1 Year...

  • Page 33: Warranty Conditions

    wARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. • This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides. • Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product. • Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not covered by this warranty. wARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover the following: • Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty. • Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items, or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes. • Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass. • Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com- plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty. • Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera- tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/ incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7) installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;...

  • Page 34: Service Parts

    Service & Maintenance Log Date Of Service Performed By Description Of Service 3-90-04301R23_JR11_04/14 P43 Pellet Stove...
  • Page 36 At Harman, we build each product to a standard, not a price. This powerful heating appliance boasts uncompromising attention to detail and helps preserve our planet by using environmentally responsible fuels. (Signature of Boxer) Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled by the experienced and skilled members at Harman in Halifax, PA, USA.

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