Harman Advance Pellet Stove Instruction Manual

Installation & Operating Manual

The Harman Advance Pellet Stove

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Introduction

The Advance Pellet Heater

This heating appliance does not just have automatic ignition, it has total automatic temperature control. The Advance uses a small room sensor rather then a wall thermostat for a more accurate temperature control. The Advance's control panel is designed for easy and efficient operation. It has 2 automatic modes of operation and 2 manual modes of operation. The Advance's specially designed burn pot and the "Advance Igniter" Automatic Ignition System, allow the unit to burn a large variety of biomass fuels with varying ash content. The Advance feed system has a maximum feed rate of 6 lbs. per hour and a minumum (maintenance) feed rate of 1.0 lbs. per hour. This 0 to 48,000 BTU pellet stove has an accordian style heat exchanger system that allows maximum surface area for the most efficient heat transfer in a smaller firebox. The unit has an easy to clean combustion system with an ash pan that holds ash from 1 ton of burned premium pellets. This unit is equipped with several different safety devices which will be explained later in this manual.

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Harman Stove Company

352 Mountain House Road

Halifax, PA 17032

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Table of Contents

Automatic Operation 3 Manual Operation 5 ESP Control 7 Assembly & Installation 8 Venting 12 Maintenance 19 Trouble-Shooting 26 Specifications 27 Wiring Diagram 28 Feeder Parts 29 Parts List 30 Warranty 31

Automatic Ignition/Operation

The Advance pellet stove is more than just automatic ignition, it is also automatic temperature control. The automatic system will allow the fire size to be adjusted to match the heating needs and even put the fire out if necessary. If heat is needed after the fire is out, the Advance will automatically re-ignite and adjust the fire size to match the heating need. The totally automatic room sensor mode is recommended because of its efficiency. The unit can be switched between "AUTO" and "MANUAL" at any time during operation.

Room Temperature Mode: This setting will produce a room temperature of 70 degrees with the distribution blower at medium speed.

Stove Temperature Mode

Igniter switch to "AUTO"

Room Temperature Mode

In "Room Temp Mode" heat output is controlled automatically by the Room Sensing Probe. When the Room Sensing Probe calls for heat, the stove will increase output. When the Room Sensing Probe is getting close to the set temperature, the stove will begin to level off output and keep the fire burning at just the right temperature to maintain that setting.

High output is determined by the feed rate setting. This setting, generally on #4, can be increased if higher burn rates are necessary. The unit's maximum burn rate should not create less than 1" of ash on the burn pot front edge. See Fig.2, Page 4. Overfeeding is not a safety concern, but fuel may be wasted if unburned pellets fall into the ash pan.

In "Room Temp Mode" a constant fuel consumption rate is sacrificed for exact room temperature. Therefore, as it gets colder more pellets will be burned automatically.

The distribution blower speed will vary according to the position of the mode selector pointer, and fire size.

This setting will produce medium heat with the distribution blower on "low".

This setting will produce continuous maximum heat output with the distribution blower at full speed.

Igniter switch to "AUTO"

Stove Temperature Mod

This allows for automatic ignition upon start-up only. The unit can then be set at any desired setting. The heat output and fuel consumption will remain constant regardless of room temperature. The unit's maximum feed rate should not create less than 1" of ash on the burn pot front adge. See Fig 2, Page 4.

The unit's low burn or maintenance setting is as low as it will go. It will not go out unless it runs out of fuel or is turned off.

Shut-Down Procedure

To kill the fire or stop burning the stove, turn the Mode Selector to "OFF". This will cause the fire to diminish and burn out. When the fire burns out and the stove cools down everything will stop.

If you pull the plug to shut down the stove, all motors will stop. This may cause incomplete combustion and smoke in the firebox. If the load door is opened the smoke may escape.

The best way to shut down the stove is simply let it run out of pellets, then the stove will shut down automatically.

Fig. 1

Automatic Start Up

Igniter Switch to"AUTO"(up position)

60 HZ electrical source. The power light should be the only light lit.

1. Turn Mode Selector to "OFF".

See Note 7.

Fig. 2

2. Fill hopper with pellets.

3. Clean burn pot with scraper, if necessary.

4. If starting after an empty hopper, turn Feed Adjuster to "TEST" (for one 60 second cycle). will purge pellets into the auger tube and also allow you to check the motors for operation. NOTE: The

auger motor will not operate with the view door or ash pan door open.

5. Turn Feed Adjuster to #4.

Starting First Fire

Make sure the unit is plugged into a 120 VAC,

This

1. Fines are small pieces of broken pellets (sawdust). Fines do not flow easily and often build up on the hopper funnel bottom angles. These fines can be pushed into the feeder opening and then fill the hopper with pellets. As the system works, they will be burned.

2. The "TEST" cycle will operate the feeder motor for exactly one minute. Turning to "TEST" again and again may purge too much fuel into the burn pot causing excessive smoke on start-up.

3. The firebox low pressure switch will not allow the auger motor or the igniter element to operate if the view door or the ash pan door are open.

4. Adjust Feed Rate. If this is your first fire or you are trying different pellets, set the feed adjuster to #4, Fig. 1. This is a conservative number and will probably need to be increased. After you know a feed rate setting that works well, use that setting. Remember, if your feed rate is too high you may waste fuel.

5. This is usually a weekly maintence procedure. Cleaning the burn pot with the scraper with a small amount of new fuel in the bottom is not a problem. First, scrape the ashes on the front of the burn pot into the ash pan. Then scrape the holed surface downward into the burn pot. When the stove is ignited these scrapings will be pushed out by the feeder.

6. The ash pan can hold the ashes from approximately 1 ton of premium fuel. This means the ashes will only need to be emptied a few times a year.

7. Setting the feed adjuster # for maximum burn: With the unit burning in "AUTO", turn to "Stove Mode" and put the fan on "H". Set the Temperature Dial to #7. Allow the unit to burn for about 30 minutes and check ash on front of burn pot. Fig. 2. If the ash line is larger than 1", turn the feed adjuster from #4 to #5. Allow another 30 minutes of burn time and check again. If , at #6 setting, a 1" or less ash bed is not obtainable, it is not a problem. The 1" ash bed is only a maximum burn rate and at most normal settings the ash bed will be larger.

6. Flip the Igniter Switch up into the "AUTO" position.

7. Turn the Temperature Dial to desired room temperature.

8. Turn Mode Selector to Room Temperature or Stove Temperature.

9. Fill hopper with pellets and remove ashes as required.

Battery Back Up

If a power outage is expected, switch the toggle switch to Manual Mode. The Harman 502H Battery Back Up is incapable of powering the igniter. If an automatic ignition is attempted while the stove is being powered by the battery back up, it may cause damage to both the stove and the battery back up unit.

CAUTION

The stove is hot while in operation.

Keep children, clothing and furniture away.

Contact may cause skin burns.

Warning

"NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP " A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE".

Manual Ignition/Operation

The Advance Pellet Stove is capable of manual operation. This also allows the operator to manually control operation during an emergency (i.e. igniter failure, when using a 502H battery backup, or when using certain generators.)

The unit can be switched between "AUTO" and "MANUAL" at any time during operation.

Room Temperature Mode: This setting will produce a room temperature of 70 degrees with the distribution blower at medium speed.

Manual Stove Temperature Mode

NOTE: When starting the unit in the "AUTO" mode and switching to "MANUAL", the fire must be large enough to start the distribution blower. The starting of the blower is a signal that the start cycle is completed and the fire will not go out.

Igniter Switch to "MANUAL"

Room Temperature Mode

The fire will have to be lit with starting gel and a match, or started automatically, see "Automatic Operation". Turn to "Manual" position when the fire is established.

The difference between "AUTO" Room Temperature Mode and "Manual" Room Temperature Mode is that the fire will not go out as the room temperature goes above the control board setting. The unit can only go to low burn and will remain there until it runs out of fuel or until more heat is needed and the feed rate increases. Feed rate adjustments and dial settings are the same as "AUTO" settings.

This setting will produce a large viewing fire without a distribution blower operating.

Igniter Switch to "MANUAL"

Stove Temperature

The advantage of this mode is to allow the operator to have a large viewing fire without blowing extra heat into the room.

During operation, with the temperature dial set at #5 or less, the distribution fan will not operate. A #5 on the temperature dial and a #5 on the feed adjuster is approximately 80% output. It is not necessary to operate the distribution blower below this point. Therefore, there can be a higher feed rate ( a larger viewing fire) without an excess of hot air blowing into the room.

An example of when to use the Manual Stove Temperature Mode is if you want to watch a large fire and the room is aleady up to temperature. The Stove Temperature Mode allows you to have a larger fire and a lower sound level, without the distribution blower.

NOTE: During the use of this mode, if you keep increasing the temperature dial setting to increase the fire size, the distribution blower will automatically come on when the ESP Temperature reaches 350o F, or 81% output.

Mode

Fig. 3

Fig. 5

Manual Start Up

Fig. 4

Make sure the unit is plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 HZ electrical source. The power light should be the only light lit.

See Note

1. Turn FEED ADJUSTER to desired feed rate. No. 4 is good for most pellets.

2. Turn the MODE SELECTOR to “OFF” and then to the desired mode. This will reset con-

trol and start the combustion motor.

3. Turn the TEMPERATURE DIAL to the desired setting.

4. Clean burn pot with scraper if necessary.

Starting First Fire

Igniter Switch to"MANUAL"

(down position)

2. The "TEST" cycle will operate the feeder motor for exactly one minute. Turning to "TEST" again and again may purge too much fuel into the burn pot causing excessive smoke on start-up.

3. The firebox low pressure switch will not allow the auger motor or the igniter element to operate if the view door or the ash pan door are open.

4. Adjust Feed Rate. If this is your first fire or you are trying different pellets, set the feed adjuster to #4, Fig. 3. This is a conservative number and will probably need to be increased. After you know a feed rate setting that works well, use that setting. Remember, if your feed rate is too high you may waste fuel.

6. The ash pan can hold the ashes from approximately 1 ton of premium fuel. This means the ashes will only need to be emptied a few times a year.

7. Setting the feed adjuster # for maximum burn: With the unit burning in "AUTO", turn to "Stove Mode" and put the fan on "H". Set the Temperature Dial to #7. Allow the unit to burn for about 30 minutes and check ash on front of burn pot. Fig. 5. If the ash line is larger than 1", turn the feed adjuster from #4 to #5. Allow another 30 minutes of burn time and check again. If , at #6 setting, a 1" or less ash bed is not obtainable, it is not a problem. The 1" ash bed is only a maximum burn rate and at most normal settings the ash bed will be larger.

5. Fill burn pot with pellets, only level with front edge. (Do Not Over Fill).

6. Add starting gel on top of the pellets. Stir gel

into pellets for fast lighting.

7. Light starting gel with a match, and close the door. Operation will begin when the fire reaches

the proper temperature.

8. Fill hopper with pellets and remove ashes as required.

1, 6

CAUTION

The stove is hot while in operation.

Keep children, clothing and furniture away.

Contact may cause skin burns.

Warning

ESP Control

Power Light

Indicates power to the control.

Status Light

Will be lit in either stove or room temp mode when pointer is not within off position band except after normal shut down. Blinks to indicate errors listed below.

Indicates power to distribution blower.

Indicates power to combustion blower

Indicates power to the feed motor.

Indicates power to the igniter.

Feed adjuster

Sets the maximum feed rate

Test

Runs all motors at full speed for one minute to check operation. After two minutes the stove will go to minimum burn and the blowers will alternate from high to low every minute to remind you that you are still in "Test Mode".

Igniter switch

Set to appropriate Start-Up mode.

Distribution Blower speed adjustment range. L = low H = high Variable speed anywhere between L and H; although as the stove temp. goes up , so does the low end of the scale.

Temp dial

Allows you to adjust the room temperature in Room Temp Mode using the outer scale marked in degrees Fahrenheit. It also allows you to adjust the stove temperature while in Stove Temp Mode using the inner scale marked from 1 to 7.

Status light error messages:

1 Blink: Indicates control board self diagnostic failure.

This requires a manual reset*. 3 Blinks: Indicates ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe) failure. This requires a manual reset*. 4 Blinks: Can occur only in Room Temp Mode and indicates Room Sensing Probe failed or not installed. If a Room Sensing Probe is then installed, the status light will 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 after 4 consecutive igniter cycles, 32 minutes total. To reset - Turn Mode Selector to "OFF", then turn to either mode again.)

Dealer Diagnostic Port

For dealer maintenance only. Requires special DDM monitor supplied to Harman Dealers exclusively.

Mode Selector

Allows you to choose between Room Temp Mode, Stove Temp Mode, or OFF. Also allows you to vary the distribution blower speed by turning the knob to the high or low side of each mode.

6 Blinks : Indicates that the control has calculated poor or incomplete combustion occurring for more than 50 minutes. See Troubleshooting section for more details. A six blink status may be set if the stove is allowed to run out of pellets. To reset, turn mode selector to "OFF" then back on to the desired mode. If the unit was not out of pellets, see Troubleshooting section for more details. * Manual reset- disconnect power cord for a few seconds and reconnect. If error still occurs call your Dealer. NOTICE: When power is given to the stove, the control board will blink a few times to indicate current version of control board. This should not be confused with error messages.

Installation

When installing and operating your Harman Advance Pellet Stove, respect basic safety standards. Read these instructions carefully before you attempt to install or operate the Advance. 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 installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up inspections.

Several issues must be addressed when selecting a suitable location for your Advance Pellet Stove. Observing required clearances to combustible materials, the proximity to a safe chimney or venting system, and the accessibility of electrical supply must all be considered. In addition, selecting a location that takes advantage of the building's natural air flow is also desirable to maximize the heating effectiveness of the heater. In many cases, this is a central location within the building.

Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided.

Place the stove on a noncombustible floor or UL approved floor protector that extends 6 inches to the front, 6 inches to the sides and 1 inch to the rear of the stove. Fig.

Place the stove away from combustible walls at least as far as shown in figures 6, and 7.

Note that the clearances shown are minimum for safety but do not leave much room for access when cleaning or servicing. Please take this into account when placing the stove.

FLOOR PROTEC TOR

Fig.6

10"

FLOOR PROTECTOR

Fig.7

Mobile Home Installation

When installing this stove in a mobile home several

requirements must be followed:

1. The unit must be bolted to the floor. This can be done with 1/4" lag screws throught the 2 holes in the base plate shown in Fig. 13, Page 9.

2. The unit must also be connected for the outside air. See page 12.

3. Floor protection and clearances must be followed as shown above.

4. Unit must be grounded to the metal frame of the mobile home.

CAUTION: This appliance must be vented to the

outside.

Due to high temperatures, the stove should be placed

out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burn to skin and/or clothing.

Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the stove.

Clothing and other flammable materials should not be placed on or near the stove.

6" 6"

FLOOR PROTECTOR

Installation and repair of this stove should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning will be required. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the stove be kept clean.

AFTER THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED

Before the first fire is lit, check and record

the high and low draft reading numbers on page

10. Make adjustments to the low draft at this time, if necessary. See page 10.

Fig.8

Removing Side Doors for Installation

Removing Side Doors

Use hand hole to swing open side doors to at least 90o.

Side

Door

Fig. 9

Remove side doors by lifting upward on the door until the bottom pin is out of its hole. Move the bottom of the door out and away from the pedestal base about 1/2". Allow the door to slide downward until the top door pin is out of its top hole.

NOTE: Always remove the side doors and rear shields to move the unit. This will keep them from getting damaged.

Figure 9

Figure 10

Side Door Magnets

Rear

Shield

Fig.11

Side Door

Fig.10

Rear

Shield

Fig.12

Rear Shield Retaining clip

Removing the Rear Motor Shield Sheet Metal.

NOTE: Disconnect power to the unit before removing the motor shields. Danger of electrical shock. Hot and moving parts could cause injury.

Figure 11

There are (2) #10 hex head screws holding each rear shield. Using a 5/16" nut driver or socket, loosen the (2) screws about 4 or 5 turns.

Figure 12

Slide the rear shields straight outward until the ends come out of the rear retaining clips, as seen in Fig.13.

Placing Rear Shields Back on Unit

1. When replacing the shields, always insert the top and bottom ends of the sheet metal into the retaining clips first.

2. Slide the shields straight inward until the (2) hex head screws are fully inserted into the stove slots.

3. Make sure the top edges of the shield are against the hopper bottom and tighten screws.

Rear

Shield

Fig.13

Skid Hold Down Screws

Outside Air Flex Hole Knockout

Rear Shields are split around the Flue Tail pipe and outside Air Hole Knockout. This will allow removal and installation of the rear shields with the unit completely installed.

Fig.14

Low Draft Voltage Adjustment

Combustion Motor Speed Control Low draft only set point.

The small straight screwdriver slot is plastic; therefore, the unit can be adjusted while in operation.

Fig.15

Draft Meter bolt hole location

These units are pre-tested at the factory with exactly 120 Volts A.C., 60 Hz. They are checked and adjusted for firebox tightness, gasket leakage, motor operation and igniter operation. The Advance is then factory set at a mid-point adjustment and in most cases will not need any adjustments. NOTE: The factory low

draft setting may not be correct for the unit's permanent installation conditions.

The control board on the Advance is equipped with a low draft adjustment port. Located on the control face just to the right of the igniter light. See Figure 14. This voltage adjustment is provided to allow the unit to be adjusted for the household voltage where the unit is going to be in permanent operation. NOTE: The line voltage varies from area to area and often home to home.

The low draft voltage should be adjusted to achieve the most efficient burn on low burn or "maintenance". This voltage adjustment allows the installer to change the low voltage set point approximately 15 volts. This adjustment should be done by the installer during set up because a draft meter reading is required to insure proper set up.

If the unit is not adjusted properly, it does not cause a safety concern. If the unit is adjusted too high, only effiency is lost. If the unit is adjusted too low, the low draft pressure switch will not allow the feeder motor or the igniter to operate.

Fig.1

A simple draft test should be performed after completing the flue pipe installation. To record the results for future reference:

1. Plug unit into a 120VAC, 60 HZ outlet.

2. Close the hopper lid, front view door, and the ash pan. Neither pellets or a fire are required for this test.

3. With the mode selector in the "OFF" position, turn the feed adjuster to "TEST".

4. Record the high draft_____in W.C. (Normal is -.50 to -.60) The control will be on the High Draft for a total of 2 minutes.

5. After 2 minutes is up, the combustion motor will go down to low draft and the distribution blower will go on high. Allow approximately 15 seconds to pass for the combustion motor to slow before checking the low draft.

6. If the low draft is between .35 and .45, record the reading _____ in W.C. If the reading is higher, slowly turn the set screw counter-clockwise until the draft lowers. If the reading is lower, very slowly turn the set screw clockwise until the draft increases.

NOTE: The test mode alternates from high to low draft every 60 seconds. If more time is needed for draft adjustment, wait until the next low draft cycle. NOTE: In some cases, the draft may not go as low as .35 even with the set screw completely counterclockwise.

MODIFICATIONS

High Altitude (7,000 - 10,000 ft.)A combustion

fan blade change can be made by an authorized Harman Dealer. These changes must be done with the use of a draft meter. These changes affect the low and high burn rate air to fuel ratios.

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