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Harman PC45 Installation & Operating Manual

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NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
model(s):
PC45 Freestanding Corn/Pellet Stove
PC45
Use & Care Video
PlEASE rEAd ThIS ENTIrE mANuAl bEFOrE YOu INSTAll ANd uSE YOur NEw rOOm hEATEr. FAIlurE TO
FOllOw INSTruCTIONS mAY rESulT IN PrOPErTY dAmAgE, bOdIlY INjurY, Or EvEN dEATh.
FOr uSE IN ThE u.S. ANd CANAdA. SuITAblE FOr INSTAllATION IN mObIlE hOmES.
IF ThIS APPlIANCE IS NOT PrOPErlY INSTAllEd, A hOuSE FIrE mAY rESulT. FOr YOur SAFETY, FOllOw
INSTAllATION dIrECTIONS.
CONTACT lOCAl buIldINg Or FIrE OFFICIAlS AbOuT rESTrICTIONS ANd INSTAllATION INSPECTION
rEQuIrEmENTS IN YOur ArEA.
CONTACT YOur lOCAl AuThOrITY (SuCh AS muNICIPAl buIldINg dEPArTmENT, FIrE dEPArTmENT, FIrE
PrEvENTION burEAu, ETC.) TO dETErmINE ThE NEEd FOr A PErmIT.
CETTE guIdE d'uTIlISATION EST dISPONIblE EN FrANCAIS. ChEz vOTrE CONCESSIONNAIrE dE hArmAN®.
Installation & Operating manual

SAFETY NOTICE

SAvE ThESE INSTruCTIONS.
!
hOT SurFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation and cool down.
hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
stove.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
high temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.harmanstoves.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il
vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.
harmanstoves.com
Contact your local dealer with questions on installation,
operation or service.
WARNING
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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    IN YOur ArEA. CONTACT YOur lOCAl AuThOrITY (SuCh AS muNICIPAl buIldINg dEPArTmENT, FIrE dEPArTmENT, FIrE PrEvENTION burEAu, ETC.) TO dETErmINE ThE NEEd FOr A PErmIT. CETTE guIdE d'uTIlISATION EST dISPONIblE EN FrANCAIS. ChEz vOTrE CONCESSIONNAIrE dE hArmAN®. SAvE ThESE INSTruCTIONS. 3-90-02686R29_05/14...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    P.N. 3-90-02677 Rev C SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS HARMAN STOVE IS NOT Table of Contents PROPERLY INSTALLED. A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION Assembly & Installation ....3 DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE...

  • Page 3: Assembly & Installation

    Assembly and Installation unpacking The PC 45 is bolted to the skid to prevent movement during shipping. To free the stove from the skid you must remove the hold- down bolts in the rear of the pedestal base. removing or Installing rear panels To remove the rear cover panels, loosen the screws slightly and slide the covers outward as shown in Fig 1. To reinstall, Rear Cover simply slide back into place and retighten the screws. Rear Cover Panel Panel If needed, install the (2) 5/16-18 X 3/4” leveling bolts located in the hardware kit. Fig 1. Firebrick Install the three (3) firebrick vertically on the angle above the burnpot. Fig. 2 Shipping bolts Note: These same holes are used for securing the stove in mobile home installation.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Installing Alternate floor protector Place the stove on a noncombustible floor or floor protector that extends a d i m e n s i o n m a y b e u s e d as long as they satisfy the minimum of 6" (152mm) to the front of the load door opening, 6" (152mm) 9"(228mm)- measurement requirements to the sides of the door opening, and 6" to the rear. Floor protection must shown below. 13"(330mm) Minimum size floor protection also extend 2" (51mm) beyond each side of any horizontal flue pipe. The for a corner installation 3 minimum floor protector material is 20 gauge sheet metal. Other floor...

  • Page 5: Venting

    venting requirements for Terminating the venting I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must be a minimum of 6 feet. wArNINg: Venting terminals must not be recessed into a wall or siding. J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance NOTE: Only PL vent pipe wall pass-throughs and fire stops must be a minimum of 48”. should be used when venting through combustible materials. K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet must be a NOTE: Always take into consideration the effect the prevailing minimum of 10 feet. wind direction or other wind currents will cause with flyash and /or smoke when placing the termination. L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property must be a minimum In addition, the following must be observed: of 7 feet.
  • Page 6 System (HRV) be sure the system is balanced and is not Part# 1-10-09542 creating a negative pressure in the house. Fig. 8 NOTE: Simpson duravent Pelletvent Pro harman Adapter Part #3PvP-Adhb and Pelletvent Pro harman Adapter Increaser Part #3PvP-X4Adhb are highly recommended to be installed on the starter collar to insure a proper pipe connection to the unit.
  • Page 7 venting Avoiding Smoke and Odors Venting Configurations To reduce the possibility of reverse drafting during a power Negative Pressure and Electrical Power Failure: failure, Hearth & Home Technologies strongly recommends: To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn back in the appliance during power failure conditions, the appliance must • Installing the vent pipe with a minimum vertical rise of five be able to draft naturally, without operation of the combustion feet, preferably terminating above the roof line. blower. Negative pressure in the house may resist this natural • Installing outside air with the intake located below the draft if not accounted for during the pellet stove installation. exhaust termination. Heat rises in the house, and leaks out at upper levels. This To prevent soot damage to exterior walls of the house, and air must be replaced with cold air from outdoors, which flows to prevent re-entry of smoke, soot, or ash into the house: into lower levels of the house. Vents and chimneys into • Maintain specified clearances to windows, doors, and basements and lower levels of the house can become the other air inlets, including air conditioners.
  • Page 8 venting #1 Preferred method This method provides excellent venting for normal operation and allows the stove to be installed closest to the wall. Two inches from the wall is safe; however, four inches allows better access to remove the rear panel. The vertical portion of the vent should be three to five feet high. This vertical section will help to provide natural draft in the event of a power failure. 3 Ft. Combustibles 3 Ft. Fig. 9 to Combustibles #2 Preferred method This method also provides excellent venting for normal operation but requires the stove to be installed farther from the wall. The vertical portion of the vent should be three to five feet high and at least three inches from a combustible wall. This vertical section will help to provide natural draft in...
  • Page 9 venting #3 Installing into an existing chimney This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. This method also provides natural draft in the event of a power failure. If the chimney condition is questionable you may want to install a liner as in method #6. Check with your local regulations, some municipalities require a complete liner. Chimney must be of a type suitable for solid fuel burning. Chimney and connector must be maintained in good condition and kept clean.
  • Page 10 venting #5 Installing into an existing fireplace chimney This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. This method also provides natural draft in the event of a power failure. In some places in the US and Canada, it is required that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top of the chimney. Check with your local codes. In this method a cap should also be installed on the chimney to keep out rain. Be sure to use approved pellet vent pipe fittings. Seal pipe joints with silicone in addition to the sealing system used by the manufacturer. Pipe size should be increased to 4" using this method. Fig. 13 #6 Installing into an existing chimney This method provides excellent venting for normal operation.
  • Page 11 venting storm collar ashing 1" MIN. 1" MIN. 1" MIN. No insulation or other PL vent manufacturer's combustible materials restop spacer and support are allowed within 3" of the PL vent pipe. Minimum flue vent configuration It is recommended that outside air be installed with this venting configuration.

  • Page 12: Grain Cap Installation

    2. Allow the grain cap to rest onto the burnpot sides. Burn Pot Fig. 18 burn Pot with Smaller holes The PC45 stove is built with a burn pot that has .125 (1/8") combustion air holes. This grate has no identifying marks. Included with your stove is an additional grate that has .0625 (1/16") combustion air holes. This grate can be identified with The PC45 is built with this burn pot etchings on the bottom side. An ‘S’ is etched on one end and that has larger holes, Part #1-10- 724108. ‘724208’ is etched at the other end. Depending on the type and the moisture content, some corn or grain will burn better with the smaller holes for combustion air, while others may work better with the larger holes. To change the burn pot grate, first remove the end gate retainer and the end gate. Pull the auger extension from the...

  • Page 13: Pellet Fuel Optimization

    Pellet Fuel Optimization For optimal performance burning wood pellets, the pellet kit #1-00-06801 is now included. This kit allows you to convert the PC45 into a fully automatic pellet stove with 50,000 BTU capacity, fast ignition and clean viewing glass. Since there may be changes needed for the circuit board programing, it is recommended that this installation be completed by a trained service technician. Be sure the power cord is unplugged prior to adjusting circuit board switches. The pellet kit contains the instructions for the...

  • Page 14: Automatic Operation

    Automatic Operation The PC45 corn/pellet stove is more than just automatic ignition, it is also automatic temperature POWER STATUS MAX. control. The automatic system will allow the fire size to be adjusted to match the heating needs and CORN TEST DISTRIBUTION BLOWER even put the fire out if necessary. If heat is needed after the fire is out, the PC 45 will automatically COMBUSTION BLOWER AUTO re-ignite and adjust the fire size to match the heating need. The totally automatic room sensor mode FEED MOTOR IGNITER IGNITER MANUAL is recommended because of its efficiency. The unit can be switched between "AUTO" and "MANUAL" 85° 80° 90° 75° at any time during operation. 70° Igniter Switch to "AuTO" / room Temp mode 65° 50° 60° 55°...
  • Page 15 Automatic Start up Starting the Fire Igniter Switch to "AuTO" (up position) Make sure the unit is plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical source. The power light should be the only light lit. Anytime there is an interruption in power at the receptacle, the combustion blower will run for 1 minute after the power MAX. is restored. The control uses this time to determine exhaust temperature and if there is a need to remain on. CORN bE SurE ThErE IS NO FuEl Or OThEr COmbuSTIblES TEST IN ThE ASh PAN PrIOr TO lIghTINg.
  • Page 16 Operation The PC45 Corn/Pellet Stove is capable of manual operation. This also allows the operator to manually POWER control operation during an emergency (i.e. igniter failure, when using some types of auxiliary power.) STATUS MAX. CORN TEST The unit can be switched between "AUTO" and "MANUAL" at any time during operation. DISTRIBUTION BLOWER COMBUSTION BLOWER NOTE: when starting the unit in the "AuTO" mode and switching to "mANuAl", wait until the AUTO FEED MOTOR IGNITER IGNITER igniter light (located on the control board) comes on to confirm the ignition cycle has begun.
  • Page 17 manual Start up Starting the Fire / Igniter Switch to "mANuAl" Make sure the unit is plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical source. The power light should be the only light lit. Anytime there is interruption in power at the receptacle, the combustion blower will run for 1 minute after the power is regained. burning Corn MAX. 1. Turn the Feed Adjuster to the desired feed rate, CORN approximately #2.

  • Page 18: Esp Control

    Troubleshooting section for more details. 4 blinks: Can occur only in Room Temp Mode and indicates Room Sensing Probe failed or not installed. If a * manual reset- Disconnect the power cord for a few seconds Room Sensing Probe is then installed, the status light will and reconnect. If error still occurs call your Harman Dealer. automatically reset. NOTE: Unit will not start in "AUTO" with this status error. 5 blinks (In Igniter Auto. mode Only): Indicates that the unit has failed to light within the 45 minute start cycle. To reset - Turn Mode Selector to "OFF", then turn to either mode again. PC 45 Corn/Pellet Stove...
  • Page 19 3. Close the hopper lid, front view door, and the ash pan NOTE: The factory low draft setting may not be correct 65° access door. Neither fuel or a fire are required for this test. for the unit's permanent installation conditions. 50° 4. With the mode selector in the "OFF" position, turn the feed The control board on the PC45 is equipped with a low draft adjuster to "TEST". adjustment port. Located on the control face just to the right 60° 55° of the igniter light. This voltage adjustment is provided to allow 5. Record the high draft_____in W.C. (Normal is -.35 to -.55) the unit to be adjusted for the household voltage where the The control will be on the High Draft for a minute.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    maintenance removing Ashes: Corn Burnpot The frequency of which you will need to empty the ash pan will vary depending on the conditions that the stove has been operating in. For example: A stove burning corn on high continuously will probably need the ashes removed every 1 to 2 days, whereas a stove burning corn on low or cycling off periodically may be able to go 3 to 8 days or longer. With pellets, after about 1 ton. It is recommended that the stove is cold and shut down when removing the ash pan. 1. Pull up on the latch handle to swing the ash pan access door out and to the right. 2. Use the ash pan handle to carry and dispose of ashes. 3. Slide the ash pan back into the stove. 4. Close and latch the ash pan access door. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a Fig. 29 tight fitting lid.
  • Page 21 maintenance 8. Use a brush to clean the flue, being careful not to damage the ESP. The flue goes straight through into the vent pipe therefore, the vent pipe can also be cleaned to some extent through the flue outlet. 9. Reinstall the blower cover and relatch. 10. Slide the ash pan into the stove and close and latch the door. Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Latch "closed "with blower NOTE: ASHES MAY BE FINER THAN YOUR VACUUM cover in place. FILTER. USE CAUTION WHEN VACUUMING AND KEEP FILTER CLEAN. Cleaning of Feeder Fines Area (Fig.

  • Page 22: Safety Features

    burn Pot maintenance burn Pot Cleaning and maintenance Corn or Pellet Burnpot Setup 1. Be sure the stove power is turned off. 2. Lift up and remove the front plate lock and front plate. Set aside the front plate. 3. Remove the auger extension by pulling toward you, then set aside (corn burnpot only) 4. Remove burnpot grate and set aside. 5. Clean all fines and debris that has accumulated. 6. Install the "cleaned" burnpot grate making sure the 2 holes line up with the 2 tabs in the burnpot housing. 7. Now install the spare "clean" auger extension into the auger shaft. Make sure there isn't any corn or debris in the shaft opening. This will prevent the auger extension from being fully inserted into the shaft.
  • Page 23 Care and replacement The glass in your Harman stove is a special 5mm mirrored ceramic glass. • Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the Glass door. Retainers and screws • Never burn the appliance if the door glass is cracked or broken. • Replace only with Harman supplied glass. Do NOT Use Substitutes. Soot and/or fly-ash may accumulate on the viewing glass, and will occasionally need to be cleaned. Clean the glass with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner. Do not clean the glass when hot, and avoid the use of abrasive Door Frame cleaners.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Seal the vent pipe joints and connection to stove with when burned in the PC 45. silicone. The moisture content of pellets must not exceed 8%. Higher FIrE hAS gONE OuT moisture will rob BTU's and may not burn properly. 1. No fuel in hopper. The PC45 is capable of burning grains other than corn, such 2. Draft setting is too low. as wheat, oats or barley. Grains vary widely from area to area, 3. Something is restricting fuel flow. as will stove performance. When burning grains other than 4. Feed motor or draft motor has failed. corn, it may be necessary to make changes to the settings 5. Power failure or blown fuse.

  • Page 25: Fuel Specifications

    Fuel Specification Details Fuel and Fuel Storage Size Pellet fuel quality can fluctuate from manufacturer to • Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in manufacturer, and even from bag to bag. diameter Hearth & Home Technologies recommends using only fuel • Length should be no more than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) that is certified by the Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI). • Pellet length can vary from lot to lot from the same manufacturer Fuel material •...
  • Page 26 Specifications 5 1/4" 23 1/2" Weight ......249 lbs. Blower ......135 CFM Feed Rate .
  • Page 27 Decorative tile is available in four choices of slate or a brushed stainless deer cutout (shown below). The tile installs behind the trim on the ash door. Inner half Optional hopper Screen (Corn Strainer) The hopper screen/corn strainer was designed to sift the corn as it is loaded into the hopper. This sifting will catch unwanted materials from being burned. The strainer also includes a removable funnel to aid in fuel handling. burnpot grates The PC45 includes two burn grates. You'll notice that they each have different sized air holes in them. Use the grate that fits your fuel the best. In most cases, the smaller holes will be best with corn and the large holes will be best for pellets. Feel free to experiment with both grates. Fig. 41 pC 45 Corn/pellet Stove 3-90-02686R29_05/14...

  • Page 28: Options

    The room sensor is hopper there are holes to fasten the hopper extension into place. On some units, this hole essential for the PC45's excellent efficiency. will need to be opened. You will notice a small uncut area on rear of the knockout. Push...
  • Page 29 wiring diagram pC 45 Corn/pellet Stove 3-90-02686R29_05/14...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    hearth & home Technologies lImITEd lIFETImE wArrANTY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. wArrANTY COvErAgE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered compo- nents manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period, HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below. wArrANTY PErIOd: Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent, authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table. The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions. Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting Components Covered Parts Labor Wood Pellet Coal Electric Venting Wood All parts and material except as covered by Conditions, 1 Year...

  • Page 31: Warranty Conditions

    wArrANTY CONdITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. • This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides. • Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product. • Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not covered by this warranty. wArrANTY EXCluSIONS: This warranty does not cover the following: • Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty. • Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items, or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes. • Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass. • Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com- plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty. • Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera- tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/ incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7) installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;...

  • Page 32: Power Failure / Back-Up

    Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) UPS battery back-ups are available online or at computer and office equipment stores. Your Harman® appliance with Rev E or later software available beginning in November 2010 may be plugged directly into a Harman® approved UPS: •...
  • Page 33 Service & maintenance log date Of Service Performed by description Of Service PC 45 Corn/Pellet Stove 3-90-02686R29_05/14...
  • Page 34 Service & maintenance log date Of Service Performed by description Of Service pC 45 Corn/pellet Stove 3-90-02686R29_05/14...
  • Page 36 At Harman, we build each product to a standard, not a price. This powerful heating appliance boasts uncompromising attention to detail and helps preserve our planet by using environmentally responsible fuels. (Signature of Boxer) Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled by the experienced and skilled members at Harman in Halifax, PA, USA.

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