Introduction - Harman Stove Company Harman Clarity 828i Installation And Operating Manual

The Harman Clarity 88I Vented Gas Fireplace
Insert is a listed, gas-fired, vented room heater tested
by Intertek Testing Services/Warnock Hersey to ANSI
standard Z1.88-00, CSA.33-M0, and CAN/
CGA-.17-M91.
The installation of the Clarity Fireplace Insert must
conform with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z3.1
— latest edition (NFPA 54) and CAN 1 B1-149.1 and
. Gas Appliance Installation Code.
The Clarity Fireplace Insert is not for use in mobile
homes.
CAUTION: This appliance must be vented to the
outside.
Installation and repair of the Clarity Fireplace Insert
should be done by a qualified service person. The ap-
pliance should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners, and circulating air pas-
sageways of the appliance be kept clean. Any safety
screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
− FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

INTrOduCTION

When operating your Harman Clarity Fireplace In-
sert, respect basic safety standards.
Read these instructions carefully before you attempt
to operate the heater. Failure to do so may result in
damage to property or personal injury and may void
the product warranty.
Consult with your local building code agency and
insurance representative before you begin your instal-
lation to ensure compliance with local codes, including
the need for permits and follow-up inspections.
Observing required clearances to combustible materi-
als, proper connection to an approved venting system,
and the accessibility of the gas and electrical supply
must all be considered when planning the installation
of the Clarity Fireplace Insert.
Adequate clearances around air openings to the com-
bustion chamber and provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air must be provided.
Install the Clarity Fireplace Insert only in a listed
solid-fuel burning factory-built fireplace or a masonry
solid-fuel burning fireplace. The Fireplace Insert and
vent should be enclosed when installed in, or when
passing through, a living area where children may
come in contact with it.
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