Getting Started; Design And Installation Considerations - Harman P43 Installation Manual

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Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector,
fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction over
restrictions, installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact
measurements for clearances and floor protection, before
actually beginning the installation
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, traffic flow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector.
• If you are not using an existing chimney, place the
appliance where there will be a clear passage for a
factory-built listed chimney through the ceiling and
roof.
• Installing an optional outside air kit would affect the
location of the vent termination.
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air Intakes
• Air Conditioner
• Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping, vegetation
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Windward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
Figure 2.1
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Recommended Location:
Recommended Location: • Above peak
• Inside heated space
• Above peak
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Multi-level Roofs
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When locating vent and venting termination, vent above
roof line when possible.
Warning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe
operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute
components.
NOTICE: Locating the appliance in a location of considerable
air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from
appliance. Do not locate appliance near:
• Frequently open doors
• Central heat outlets or returns
Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies
Factory Trained or NFI Certified
professionals.
!
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.
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
recommends
CAUTION
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Leeward
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