Harman Stove Company R7R1 User Manual
Installation & Operating Manual
The Harman Exception Wood Fireplace Insert
“Ce manuel est disponible en Français sur demande”
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SAFETY NOTICE
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 HARMAN STOVE 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 STOVE
COMPANY.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Exception F200 Wood Insert
INDEX
Specifications 3
Operation 4
Building a Fire 6
Maintenance 8
Installation 10
Parts Diagram 14
Warranty 16
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new
wood burning insert. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Harman Stove Company
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 17032
U.S.A.
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Exception F200 Wood Insert
Specifications - Harman Exception, Model F200
Weight 425 lbs
Flue Size 6 inch
Log Length Recommended 18" with 20" Max
Heating Capacity 1500 to 2000 sq. ft.
Average Emissions 4.4 Grams Per Hr.
Emissions on Low 2.25 Grams Per Hr.
Blower Size 100 cfm variable speed
The Harman F200 meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters
sold after July 1, 1990.
NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS HARMAN EXCEPTION MODEL F200 WOOD INSERT
IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
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Operation
Exception F200 Wood Insert
General Considerations
Draft
Before you install and operate your Exception
wood insert, please read the entire contents of this manual.
Pay particular attention to the explanation of draft and its
ef fe ct on in sert perfo rm an ce in
the Installation section. By following the installation and
operating guidelines, you will ensure proper draft and gain
maximum efficiency and enjoyment from your insert.
Fuel
Your Exception burns wood very efficiently. Here
are some guidelines concerning log size and moisture content that will help you obtain the best performance.
Select hardwoods if possible, as they are heavier
and contain more heating capacity (BTU’s) per load than
do softwoods. Wood should be split and stored under
cover for “seasoning” - a year is recommended. Your
insert is not an incinerator - do not burn garbage, painted
or treated wood, plastic, or other debris.
Keep the area around the insert free from clutter. Keep all combustibles, including fuel, beyond the coderequired clearance distance (48" or 1215 mm in the U.S.,
1525 mm or 60" in Canada). Never store fuel in front of
the insert where it could interfere with door operation,
safe loading, and ash removal.
Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids
such as gasoline, naptha, or engine oil.
The door must be closed while the insert is in normal operation, and the gaskets routinely examined for wear
and replaced when necessary. Good door seals are
important for maintaining control of the insert. Operating
the insert with the door inadequately sealed, could create
a serious over firing condition (discussed later in this section).
The glass used in your Exception is manufactured
to exact standards to withstand the high heat of the fire,
but like all glass, it must be treated with common sense
and care. Never abuse the glass by slamming the door
shut or striking the glass with a heavy object. If the glass
is broken or damaged, do not operate the insert until it has
been replaced (See instructions in the Maintenance section.)
Operating As A Fireplace
To operate as a fireplace, open the damper and keep
it open. Next, open the door and place the optional screen
(part number 3-40-727336) over the door opening. Check
for smoke spillage into the room. If smoke is escaping
into the room, remove the screen and close the door. Always wear gloves when placing or removing the screen.
Never leave the unit unattended with the door open.
Andirons
The andirons keep the fuel from coming in direct
contact with the glass, and keep hot coals and embers
from spilling out while reloading. Never build a fire directly against the glass.
Do not use a grate or elevate the fire. Build wood
fire directly on insert hearth.
The Insert
Doors
Your insert has a large glass-paneled door for
loading and fire viewing. To open the glass door, turn
the handles clockwise and pull out; to close the door,
return the handles to an open 9 o'clock closed 6 o'clock,
and push in to engage the latch while turning the
handles counterclockwise.
If the latch on your Exception door needs adjustment, follow the instructions given in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
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Exception F200 Wood Insert
Cette guide d'utilisation est disponible en francais
Chez votre concessionnaire de Harman Stove
Company
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS HARMAN EX-
CEPTION MODEL F200 INSERT IS NOT
PROPERLY
INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT
LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLA-
TION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
YOUR AREA.
The Combustion Process
Combustion in your Harman Exception wood
insert is controlled very precisely. During a wood fire,
primary combustion air enters the bottom of the insert,
is directed up to the top of the load door and then down
past the glass, finally entering the combustion chamber.
Secondary combustion air enters the bottom of the insert and is delivered directly to the afterburner behind
the firebox, where it provides the additional oxygen requir ed for cle an b urning .
During combustion, burning proceeds through
several stages - an initial evaporation stage, where moisture is released from the wood; a stage where volatile
gases containing much of the wood’s heating capacity
are released and burned; and a charcoal stage, where
the remaining charcoal burns to release the additional
heat available. What is left after this final stage is ash.
Within the firebox, two or more of these stages are generally occurring at once.
Damper Open
Damper Closed
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