Installation & Operating Manual The Harman Exception Wood Fireplace Insert “Ce manuel est disponible en Français sur demande” R8 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.
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.
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.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Operation 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 fect on in sert p er fo rman 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.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Cette guide d'utilisation est disponible en francais Chez votre concessionnaire de Harman Stove Company SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS HARMAN EXCEPTION 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 INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. The Combustion Process Combustion in your Harman Exception wood insert is controlled very precisely.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Controls Two important controls - the damper handle and the air control lever regulate the operation and output of the insert. Move the handle to the forward position (approximately 3") and the handle automatically opens the bypass damper. In this mode of operation the combustion gases go directly from the main combustion chamber to the flue collar and exit into the chimney. Reference Notches NOTE: The bypass damper must be open for smokeless loading. Air Control.
Exception F200 Wood Insert When the air setting is low, the blower should always be at the minimum setting (corresponding to a blower speed of 750 RPM.) At higher settings above first notch the blower may be set to your desired comfort level. Be sure that the blower cord does not run under, over, above or in front of the insert. The following guidelines for air settings can be used for wood burning; as you become familiar with your insert, you will know which settings best heat your home.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Maintenance Like all fine equipment, your Exception requires some routine maintenance and inspection. Follow the guidelines in this section to guarantee safe, efficient operation. The Fire Chamber The Insert The inside of the fire chamber should be examined for damage to the refractory lining material, Afterburner hood and Afterburner glass. If any of these parts have been damaged, replace them with Harman Stove Company replacement parts.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Gaskets Gaskets are used at strategic positions when building the Harman Exception for controlling the path that incoming and outgoing air and gases take through the insert. You must check these gaskets from time to time, and replace them when necessary. The gaskets are made of fiberglass of different sizes (obtainable from Harman Stove Company) and are fixed in place with a high temperature gasket cement.
Installation Assembly Exception F200 Wood Insert Top Wing Parts To Be Assembled Right Wing Right Corner Trim Damper Control Blower Variable Speed Control Left Wing Blower Air Adjuster Rod Base Cover Left Corner Trim Ash Lip With Gold Trim Assembling The Corner Panels Assembling The Wings Top Wing Bolts Damper Handle Damper Rod Side Wing Bolts Corner Panel Bolt Andirons Corner Panel Using a 5/32 allen wrench, install left and right side wings with 1/4-20 button head bolts.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Floor Protection Warning: Do not install in sleeping room. In all installations, the area under and around the insert must be protected from falling ash and live coals. This protector must be of noncombustible material, and positioned as shown in the accompanying illustration.
Exception F200 Wood Insert For direct connect and positive connect installations, ensure that the liner is securely connected to the insert flue collar. Tile Liner Masonry Direct Connect Installation This method is most commonly used because it is less expensive than the other methods. A steel block-off plate is used to seal off the chimney and allow the chimney connector to pass through and extend into the beginning of the tile flue liner.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Sealing Plate Chimney Cap Zero Clearance Fireplace Requirements These are factory bulit insulated metal fireplaces that are usually framed into the wall with lumber. The term, "Zero Clearance" refers to the fact that wood framing material can be in contact with the outer shell of the unit. Chimney Liner 1. The chimney must be at least 15 feet high but not more than 33 feet high. 2. The chimney must have a stainless steel liner. 3.
Exception F200 Wood Insert Exception F200 Parts 40 44 39 43 38 37 1 2 36 3 41 4 35 7 5 6 33 9 10 34 32 8 12 31 29 30 18 11 14 42 16 28 19 26 27 20 13 21 15 17 25 22 23 24 Parts List 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) BODY WELDMENT DAMPER ARM COVER DAMPER LINK WOODEN KNOB LEFT SIDE COVER AIRSLIDE HCS 1/4-20 X 7/8 3/8OD X 1/2” BUSHING AIR ADJUSTER 5/16” COIL SPRING AFTERBURNER DAMPER AND FRAME LEFT SIDE PLATE HOOD GLAS
Exception F200 Wood Insert Appendix A Determining Thickness Requirements of Alternate Hearth Extension Materials. If a manufacturer’s specifications call for a material having a minimum thickness of one inch with a certain k value, any material substituted for that specified material must have the same thickness and have the same or lower k value, or if the k value of the selected alternate material is higher, a greater thickness of that material must be used.
Exception F200 Wood Insert HARMAN GOLD WARRANTY 6 YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY (Residential) 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (Commercial) Harman Stove Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship, in normal use and service, for a period of 6 years from the date of sales invoice and for mechanical and electrical failures, in normal use and service, for a period of 3 years from the date of sales invoice.