Maintenance; Removing.the.glass; Replacing.the.gasket; Cleaning.the.glass - Harman Stove Company Clarity 929bv Installation & Operating Manual

Maintenance

A qualified service person recommended by your
Harman.dealer.should.conduct.an.annual.inspection.and.
maintenance.of.your.Clarity,.its.venting,.and.the.installa-
tion to keep it running safely and efficiently. These pro-
cedures should be performed only by a qualified service
person..The.gas.supply.should.be.turned.off.whenever.a.
maintenance.procedure.is.performed.
If.the.front.panel,.side.doors,.or.front.access.door.are.
removed.for.servicing,.they.must.be.replaced.prior.to.
operating.the.Clarity.
ReMoVInG THe Glass fRonT
foR RePlaCeMenT
Refer.to.page.6.for.directions.on.removing.the.glass.
front..Use.only.authorized.Harman.replacement.glass.
components.available.from.your.dealer.
RePlaCInG THe GaskeT
The Clarity has 5/8" diameter fiberglass gasket in the
front.door..Should.it.ever.need.replacement,.use.only.the.
proper.replacement.gasket.that.is.available.from.your.
Harman.dealer..To.replace.the.gasket,.follow.this.proce-
dure.
1..Open.the.door
2..Remove.the.existing.gasket.and.clean.its.channel.
with.a.scraper.or.wire.brush.
3..Lay.a.thin.bead.of.high.temperature.silicone.the.
entire.length.of.the.channel.
4. Lay the gasket in the channel with sufficient pressure
that.is.stays.in.place.
5..Trim.the.excess.from.the.end.of.the.gasket.so.that.it.
butts.snugly.against.the.other.end.without.leaving.a.gap..
Seal.the.end.joint.with.high.temperature.silicone.
6. Close the door and apply firm pressure to seat the
gasket.evenly.throughout.
CleanInG THe Glass
The.glass.may.be.cleaned.with.ordinary.household.
glass.cleaner.and.a.soft.cloth.or.paper.towel.
WARNING: Never clean the glass when it is hot. Do
not use abrasive cleaners on the glass.
InsPeCTInG THe VenTInG
An.inspection.of..the.venting.system.should.be.made.
during.the.annual.service.appointment..The.system.must.
have.no.blockage.and.must.be.in.good.repair..The.vent.
manufacturer's instructions may provide specific sugges-
tions.or.details.on.vent.inspection..Any.sections.that.are.
taken.apart.for.the.inspection.must.be.reassembled.and.
sealed.as.required.
CleanInG THe loG seT anD fIRebox
During.the.annual.inspection.and.maintenance.appoint-
ment,.the.service.person.should.clean.dust,.lint,.and.any.
light accumulation from the logs and the firebox area.
An.extra-soft.brush.should.be.used.on.the.logs.as.they.
are extremely fragile; a vacuum cleaner may be used on
the firebox. If at any time the logs cannot be removed or
installed.without.forcing,.the.cause.must.be.found..The.
logs.must.never.be.forced.
Removing the Front
See.directions.on.page.6.
Removal and Re-installation of the Log Set for Cleaning
CAUTION:.The.ceramic.logs.are.durable.when.
handled.and.installed.properly..However,.they.are.deli-
cate.and.may.be.damaged.easily.if.not.handled.with.care..
Handling.damage.to.the.ceramic.logs.is.not.covered.by.
warranty.
DO.NOT.HANDLE.LOGS.WHILE.THEY.ARE.
HOT..ALLOW.PLENTY.OF.TIME.FOR.THE.STOVE.
TO.COOL.COMPLETELY.BEFORE.HANLDING.
Remove the Branch
Detach.the.branch.from.the.two.locator.pins.and.re-
move.it..Brush.it.gently.and.carefully.place.it.to.one.side.
Remove the Center Log
Lift.the.center.log.and.remove.it..Brush.it.gently.and.
carefully.place.it.to.one.side.with.the.branch.
Remove the Ember Strips
Carefully.remove.the.ember.strips,.clean.them,.and.
place.them.with.the.other.logs.
Remove the Side Brick Panels
Carefully remove first one side panel, and then the
other..Clean.and.place.to.side.
Remove the Back Log and Back Brick Panel
Finally,.carefully.remove.these.two.components.as.a.sin-
gle.piece..Brush.them.gently.and.place.them.to.the.side.
Finish.the.procedure.by.vacuuming.the.interior.of.the.
firebox, then re-install the logs and secure the glass front
following.the.procedures.on.page.7.
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