Harman Stove Company 828i User Manual
Installation & Operating Manual
The Harman Clarity 828i Gas Fireplace Insert
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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO
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FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES
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INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.
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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.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
ADVETISSEMENT: Quinconque ne respect pas à la lettre les instructions dans le
présent manuel risque de déclencher un
incendie ou une explosion entraíant des
dommages matérials, des lésions corporelles
ou la perte de vies humaines. Installation ou
modification, consulter le manuel des
usagers fourn avec ce génerateur d'air
chaud. Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser
d'essence ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables dans le voisinage de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
Manufactured by:
Harman Stove Co.
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 17032
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................... 4
INSTALLATION ...................................................... 5
Clearances ........................................................... 5
Venting ................................................................ 6
Test for Flue Spillage .......................................... 6
ASSEMBLY................................................................ 7
Connecting to a Gas Supply ............................. 8
Connecting the Cordset and Thermostat ........ 9
Installing into a Fireplace ................................ 10
Air Shutter Adjustment................................... 11
Monitoring the Gas Flame ............................... 11
OPERATION ........................................................... 11
How to Light the Fire....................................... 11
How to Turn Off the Fire ................................ 12
MAINTENANCE.................................................... 12
Removing the Glass .......................................... 12
Replacing the Gasket ....................................... 12
Inspecting the Venting..................................... 13
Cleaning the Glass............................................ 13
Cleaning the Log Set and Firebox .................. 13
Convection Blower Service Access..................13
Reference Pictures .......................................... 14
APPENDIX A: FUEL CONVERSION.................. 15
APPENDIX B: ALTITUDE DE-RATING ............. 16
APPENDIX C: CHANGING ORIFICES............... 17
APPENDIX D: WIRING DIAGRAM.................... 18
PARTS LIST & DRAWING......................... 19-20-21
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 22
Introduction
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The Harman Clarity 828I Vented Gas Fireplace
Insert is a listed gas-fired vented room heater
tested by Intertek Testing Services/Warnock
Hersey to ANSI standard Z21.88-2002, CSA2.33M02, and CAN/CGA-2.17-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
Z223.1 — latest edition (NFPA 54) and CAN 1 B1-
149.1 and .2 Gas Appliance Installation Code.
Installer l'appareil selon les codes ou règlements
locaux, ou, en l'absence de tels règlements, selon
les Codes d'installation CAN/CGA-B149.
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 APPLIANCE 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 PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY SAFETY SCREEN
OR GUARD REMOVED FOR SERVICING AN
APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE.
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 installation to ensure compliance with local
codes, including the need for permits and followup inspections.
Observing required clearances to combustible
materials, 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 an Clarity Fireplace
Insert.
Adequate clearances around air openings to the
combustion chamber and provisions for adequate
combustion 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.
S'ASSURER QUE LE BRÛLEUR ET LE
COMPARTIMENT DES COMMANDES SONT
PROPRES. VOIR LES INSTRUCTI ONS
D'INSTALLATION ET D'UTILISATION QUI
ACCOMPAGNENT L'APPAREIL.
When operating your Harman Clarity Fireplace
Insert, respect basic safety standards.
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Installation
Due to high temperatures, the Clarity 828I
Vented Gas Fireplace Insert should be located
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 burns or clothing
ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the
Clarity 828I Fireplace Insert.
Clothing or other flammable materials should
not be placed on or near the Clarity 828I.
Surveiller les enfants. Garder les
vêtements, les meubles, l'essence ou
autres liquides à vapeur inflammables lin
de l'appareil.
CLEARANCES
The following clearances to combustibles must be
observed:
10"
Clearance from unit to sidewall or combustible
trim
12"
10"
WALL
Unit to sidewall or
combustible trim .......................... 10" (254 mm)
Unit to mantel and
combustible trim, unprotected .. 12" (305 mm)
In addition to these clearances, adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation
must be maintained.
Do not in any way obstruct the combustion air
inlets that are located on the front of the heater.
If the unit is to be installed on carpeting, vinyl, or
other combustible material other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
PRELIMINARY STEPS TO PREPARE FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF THE CLARITY FIREPLACE INSERT
Clearance from top of unit to mantel
and combustible trim, unprotected
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Remove the chimney cap if one exists so that the
flue may be cleaned and the venting installed.
Remove any existing hearth accessories such as
glass doors, spark screens, andirons, and grates.
Clean the chimney thoroughly to remove ash, soot,
and any obstructions, and then clean ash, soot, dust,
and debris from the fireplace.
The damper must be locked open to allow the 4"
venting to pass through. If it is necessary to modify
the damper area to allow passage of the venting, the
modifications should be allowed under local codes.
Confirm any planned changes with local building
officials.
VENTING
Use Only Approved Venting
The Clarity 828I Vented Gas Fireplace Insert is
tested and listed for connection to a 4" (100 mm)
listed Class B venting system.
If the unit is installed to vent through an approved
masonry chimney or a factory-built chimney system,
a listed lining system approved for use with gas-fired
appliances must be used.
Observe local codes when venting the Clarity. If
no local codes exist, follow the current edition of ANSI
Z223.1 and CAN1- B149 installation codes.
Do not connect the venting to the flue of a chimney that serves a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
The venting manufacturer's installation instructions
must be followed exactly.
IMPORTANT: Because of the high efficiency and
low flue gas temperatures of this appliance, it is
important that it be connected to a well-sealed and
efficient venting system which is capable of registering a negative pressure while the stove is in operation.
The most efficient venting systems are those that
have a minimum number of bends and minimal horizontal runs.
The Clarity Fireplace Insert is equipped with a thermally activated vent safety switch which will shut
down the main burner if the heater is not properly
venting. The safety switch will automatically reset
after the heater has cooled down.
The switch will continue to cycle off and on until
the venting problem is corrected. If you are unable
to correct the venting problem, seek expert advice
from your Harman dealer or installer.
DO NOT DISCONNECT OR BYPASS THE
VENT SAFETY SWITCH.
WARNING: Operation of this heater when not
connected to a properly installed and maintained
venting system or tampering with the vent safety
shutoff system can result in carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning and possible death.
The Clarity Fireplace Insert is equipped with its own
integral draft hood so no additional draft hood is
required. The heater should be installed so that the
draft hood is in the same atmospheric pressure zone
as the air inlets to the heater.
TEST FOR FLUE SPILLAGE
A spillage test should always be made at the
completion of the installation, and at least annually
thereafter.
1. Start all exhaust fans in the home and then close
all doors and windows in the room containing the
heater.
2. Light the heater and allow it to run for 5 minutes on the high output setting. The convection air
blower should be turned off for the test.
3. Remove the left trim panel, which is held in place
by a clip at the bottom and a magnet at the top, and
place a source of smoke (such as a match, lighter, or
a cigarette) in front of the flue spillage test tube.
The smoke should be drawn into the tube. If it is
not, let the heater run for 5 more minutes and repeat
the test.
Draft Tube
Remove Left Wing
Cover to Expose
Draft Tube.
4. If the smoke is not drawn into the tube, turn off
the heater and determine why there is no draft. If
necessary, seek expert advice.
For sites with swirling or turbulent wind condi-
tions, a wind cap may solve the problem.
CONNECTING THE CLARITY FIREPLACE
Assembly
The Clarity 828I Fireplace Insert comes with the
log set packed inside the firebox. The three trim
panels and two wing brackets are packed together
in a separate carton. NOTE: The wing brackets
must go on before the door.
Left Wing
Bracket
Right Wing
Bracket
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slightly and remove it
from the stove. Set the
glass door aside in a
safe place where it
will not be damaged.
WARNING: Do not
abuse the glass on the
Clarity Fireplace
Insert front by striking, slamming, or
similar trauma. Do
not operate this
Fireplace Insert with
the glass panel removed, cracked or
broken. Use only glass
supplied by Harman and approved for use with
this heater. Do not use substitute materials. Replacement of the panel should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
Latch
A second shipping carton contains the wing
panels. Two different size wing panel sets are
available for the Clarity Insert: large (32-1/2" X
44"), and small (30" X 40"). The set that will work
best with the fireplace opening should be used.
The wing panels may be trimmed to fit inside the
fireplace opening if a flush look is desired.
Before the unit is installed, all components
should be unpacked. The cross log must be removed, the packing material taken out, and then
re-installed.
The Clarity 828I is shipped from the factory
equipped to burn either natural gas or propane. If
the alternate fuel is to be used, the appropriate
burner system module must be installed at this
time as well. See the fuel conversion instructions in
Appendix A on page 15.
Removing the Glass door
NOTE: The glass door is heavy. Be prepared for
its weight when lifting it to avoid damage during
removal.
Locate latches on each side of the glass door.
Then, grasp each latch handle and pull forward
until the front is disengaged. Lift the glass door
Removing and Replacing logs
The log set consists of a back log (1), a center log
that has a pilot-viewing port in the left end (2),
ember strip (3), and a cross log that rests on top
(4).
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2
Remove the cross log, the center log, and the
ember strips, in that order. To remove the rear log,
first pull the fuel system module forward about an
inch to create clearance, then lift the log out.
Re-install the logs in the same order that they
were removed. Place the rear log in position first,
centered and pushed snugly against the back wall,
and slide the fuel system module back into position.
Re-install the ember strips so that they rest
against the front of the firebox. Guide them toward you and to the outside until they fit snugly.
Check the air slot in the inside of the ember strips
to confirm that they do not obstruct it.
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