Low draft voltage adjustment – Harman Stove Company HARMAN P68 User Manual

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P68 Pellet Stove

3-90-00688R24_06/13

low draft voltage adjustment
These units are pre-tested at the factory with exactly 120 VAC,

60 Hz. They are checked and adjusted for firebox tightness,

gasket leakage, motor operation and igniter operation. The

P68 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 P68 is equipped with a low draft

adjustment port. Located on the control face just to the right

of the igniter light. 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 10 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 feed motor or the igniter to operate.

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.22

Fig. 23

Draft Meter bolt hole

location

On a P68 the draft test

hole is under the left rear

corner of the firebox.

low draft voltage adjustment

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 120 VAC, 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 1 minute.

5. After a minute, 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: in some cases, the draft may not go as low as

-.35 to -.45 even with the set screw completely counter-

clockwise. ideally, you should just set it as low as

possible.
If there is no change in draft reading between high and low

voltage, check for obstructions in the air intake or the outside

air connection, if installed.

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