Installation; Safety Considerations - Harman Magnafire Mark I Installation And Operating Manual

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1. Safety Considerations:

1.1 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
BURNS.
CAUTIoN: All surfaces of the stove are hot while in
operation. Do not touch. Keep Children Away. Wear gloves
while tending stove. Serious burns will result if special care
is not taken.
1.2 FUEL / FIRING INFORMATION.
DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! Do NoT USE CHEMICALS
oR FLUIDS To START oR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE.
SEVERE boDILY INJURY AND/oR A FIRE IN THE HoME
MAY RESULT. Do NoT bURN GARbAGE, GASoLINE,
THINNERS, 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 approved for burning coal only. Use of any
other fuel, except for the purpose of coal ignition, is a
violation of U.S. law.
When and if the chimney pipe or connector reaches 500˚ f.
(maximum temperature), the stove is being over-fired. It is
recommended that you use magnetic thermometers on the
stove and flue connector, to ensure safe operation.
This stove consumes air when it is burning. If your house
is especially tight, It is advisable that a nearby window be
opened slightly while burning the stove.
Information
in
this
recommendations. If there is a discrepancy between these
recommendations and your local code requirements, you
must follow local codes.
1.3 CURING PAINT.
During the first few hours of burning, a blue smoke will be
observed rising from the painted surfaces of the stove.
This is the paint being cured, and will disappear over time.
Increase the amount of fresh air in the room during this
initial break-in period. This may be achieved by opening
doors or windows.
1.4 MOBILE HOMES.
This stove is not approved for use in mobile/manufactured
homes.
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2. Assembly & Installation:
2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION OF PARTS.
Inspect the stove for any visible damage. The blower and
the shaker handle are packaged inside the stove.
2.2 LOCATING THE STOVE.
Locate the stove as close to the chimney or flue as
possible while adhering to the recommended clearances to
combustible material. Safe stove clearance to combustible
walls is 24" to the rear of the stove, and 33" to the sides of
the stove. In a corner installation, you need 24" to the side
walls. Clearance to the front of the stove, for furniture, etc.
is 36"
Floor protection, for a combustible floor, must be a minimum
of 3/8" thick non-combustible material. The floor protector
should extend 8" to either side, and 16" in front of the
stove. Floor protection should also be under any horizontal
sections of flue pipe.
8"
8"
8"
16" from glass
Floor Protector
Alternate floor protector dimension may be used as long as they satisfy
the measurement requirements shown below.
Minumum size floor protection for a corner installation hearth pad is
48" x 48" (USA ONLY).
Floor Protection
Requirements
J
Sides- USA /CANADA *
K
Front- USA /CANADA *
L
Rear- USA
L
Rear- CANADA
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES
A - Unit to Sidewall
B - Unit to Backwall
C - Single Wall Chimney Connector to Sidewall
D - Single Wall Chimney Connector to Sidewall
E - Floor Protector, Side and Rear
F - Floor Protector, Front
H - Pipe Connector to Ceiling
* Not Tested - NFPA Guidelines
48"
Inches
Millimeters
8 203
16 457
8 203
Wall Wall
BACKWALL
D
B
33"
C
24"
STOVE
A
42"
18"
H
8"
D
16"
18"*
B
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