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Thank you for purchasing the original all stainless steel Hardy Outside Wood Burning Heater. It represents the result of many years of Hardy experience and the input of Hardy customers in the production of a top quality heater. With the purchase of this Hardy Heater, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made The Hardy the leader in the outside woodburning heater field.
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If you should ever have a problem or question please refer to this manual or have it available when you call your Hardy Dealer or Hardy Manufacturing Company, Inc. HARDY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Do not substitute repairs which can be provided by your dealer, distributor, or Manufacturing Company. Failure to heed this warning or any additional warnings on the unit may result in a accident causing personal injury. (MODEL H3 H5 & H6)
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THE HARDY OUTSIDE WOODBURNING HEATER How does an outside heater heat my home? The Hardy \Outside woodburning Heater is designed to save the most energy and provide the most comfortable heating available. It heats your home by heating a stainless steel tank filled with water, which surrounds the firebox of the outside heater.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I: General Information 1-1 Specifications ..............1-2 1-2 Heater Component Parts (Model H3,H5,H6) ....... 3 SECTION II: Installation of Heater 2-1 Location of Heater ............4-5 2-2 Hull Removal............... 6 2-3 Set-Up of Grates ..............7 2-4 Location of Plumbing &...
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SECTION VII: Service Information 7-2 Water Circulation System ..........28 7-3 Temperature Control System ........... 29 7-4 Preseason Heater Maintenance ........30 7-5 Trouble Shooting Guide ..........31-35 SECTION VII: Repair Parts ................36 (MODEL H3 H5 & H6) viii...
Chimney Connector 18” Front 48” Flooring Non Combustible Water Capacity H3 – Holds Approximately 100 Gallons of Water H5 – Holds Approximately 130 Gallons of Water H6 – Holds Approximately 60 Gallons of Water HEATER DIMENSIONS Description Wide Depth Height Weight H3 –...
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The 7 in the last section designates that you have extra ports on your heater. On H3, H5, and H6 models domestic hot water is only available through the use of externally mounted heat exchanger kits.
Section II Location of Heater The Hardy Heater is designed to set outside the building to be heated. The unit must be located a minimum of 10 feet from the building. The unit should be installed upon a concrete pad. There are two typical options that we recommend.
Side between the heater and View the location to be heated or other means to insulate Concrete Pad the plumbing lines. Heater on solid pad (Not to Scale) HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 5...
Section II 2-2 Hull Removal After placing your new Hardy Heater upon the concrete pad, you are ready to continue the installation process. There are two methods to gain access to the rear of the Heater to make plumbing and electrical connections.
These grates are designed to be turned over if they warp. On Hardy H5 models, there is a stainless steel flame baffle (15” x 10”). This flame baffle is inserted in the firebox across the 3/4” stainless steel pipes located directly below the smokestack.
If more than one location is to be heated, a second 4 inch or single 6” watertight pipe or other insulation means will need to be installed underground for the water lines and thermostat wires of the second location. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 8...
This test should be done monthly to insure safe operation of the heater. If moisture is allowed into Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter box, it will have a tendency to trip unwarranted. Measures should be taken to keep the box dry. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 9...
Section II Wiring Diagrams (H3, H5, & H6) This equipment must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 10...
Use only copper, brass, or stainless steel fittings. Do not use galvanized or black iron. Supply to heating system Heating system return HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 11...
45 parts per million. Call you Hardy dealer to get a chloride test on your water supply. Fill your heater with water through the condenser stack opening. If the chloride content of your local water supply exceeds the specifications mentioned above and necessitates the use of bottled or rain water, please do so to maintain the warranty of you heater.
Seal between the condenser and the tank lid collar tank and heater cover Heater with cover installed Condenser tank Do not fill past this point Minimum water level Low water switch HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 13...
Call a heating and air conditioning serviceman to complete the wiring. Improper wiring can cause excessive electrical usage or cause your blower motor to over heat and burn out. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 14...
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If more than one speed is energized at the same time, the blower motor will burn out. D. Insure that the Volt Amp rating of the existing 24 volt transformer is not exceeded when the relays in the wood heating system are energized. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 15...
Section III Location of Heating Coil The following diagrams and pictures on this page and the following page show various methods of installing the heating coil in forced air system. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 17...
5. Connect the white wire of the two conductor thermostat wire to the coil of the pump relay on the side that is fed from the common side of the transformer. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 19...
Manual filling of the wood heater or the electric fill option will supply makeup water for the wood heater and the existing hydronic. Close all automatic air vents on the existing system. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 21...
The use of bypass valves on both sides of the plate heat exchanger aids in maintenance and cleaning of plate heat exchanger. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 22...
WHEN THE VALVE IS ENERGIZED IT WILL DIVERT THE WATER THROUGH THE HEATING SYSTEM TO THE UNIT PORT AND OUT THE MAIN PORT DANGER WATER TEMPERATURE OVER 125° CAN CAUSE SEVER BURNS INSTANTLY HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 23...
This will leave 1/2” hookup. When hooking up your domestic water supply make sure a cutoff valve is installed and flexible connections to remove the screen for annual cleaning. See illustration below. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 25...
If the seal is bad it will need replacing. Call your local Hardy Dealer and order rope and silicone for the firebox or ash door. The fire in the heater must be out to seal the door. With door still mounted on the heater, scrape the old silicone out of the groove.
Do not allow ashes to build and touch grates and when removing ashes leave at least 1/2” - 1” of ashes in bottom of ash pan HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 27...
(reassemble and try again) or the problem is the electrical winding or capacitor. Use an ohm meter to check the winding and capacitor. If the capacitor is defective, replace it. If the electrical winding is defective, replace the complete pump. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 28...
The motor should be oiled at the beginning of each heating season. When the heater is not in use, the power cord for the blower should be unplugged. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 29...
1. WATER QUALITY – The Hardy Heater is designed not to lose heater water through evaporation. At times during the year, accidental overheating can occur, and the water will evaporate.
Check electrical connections for bad Liquid Level Switch, Low Bad connections possibly connections or corrosion. Clean, dry water light, and Water to ground. and then retest for proper operation. solenoid valve HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 31...
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Check relay terminals #7 & #8 for 24 volts. If 24 volts is present, use ohmmeter to check contacts. Connect ohmmeter to terminals #4 & #6. If no reading replace relay. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 32...
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Receptacle “OK” indicator light does come on – replace solenoid valve. Remove filter screen from 1/2” Water filter bushing in end of 1/2” ball valve, clean or replace. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 33...
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Damper aquastat aquastat is allowing blower to defective run until water boils, replace aquastat. Repair or replace all lines or Water lines / connections that are leaking. connections leaking HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 34...
Initial or yearly start water will run down sides, this Fire box should clear up in about a week. Green wood will create Green Wood moisture at any time. HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 35...
2004.00 GFCI Receptacle 3200.12 Jack chain 2002.04 60 CFM blower w/lid for H6 Model 2002.16 100 CFM blower w/lid for H3 Model 2002.28 130 CFM blower w/ lid for H5 Model 603.40 3/4” x close nipple 602.16 3/4” Brass tee 607.42 3/4”...
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