Harman Stove Company 828i User Manual
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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 chim-
ney that serves a separate solid-fuel burning appli-
ance.
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 regis-
tering a negative pressure while the stove is in op-
eration.
The most efficient venting systems are those that
have a minimum number of bends and minimal hori-
zontal runs.
The Clarity Fireplace Insert is equipped with a ther-
mally 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 BYPA SS 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 min-
utes 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.
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
Remove Left Wing
Cover to Expose
Draft Tube.
Draft Tube