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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OwNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model(s):
Absolute43 Freestanding Pellet Stove
!
Tested and approved for wood pellet and/or 50/50 mixture
of pellet/corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel
voids your warranty.
!
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area.
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Installation Manual
Installation and Appliance Setup
CAUTION
CAUTION
Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15
Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this pellet fuel-
burning room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in property damage, bodily injury
or even death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
stove.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.harmanstoves.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il
vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.
harmanstoves.com
WARNING
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- Page 1 To obtain a French translation of this manual, please Check building codes prior to installation. contact your dealer or visit www.harmanstoves.com • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il • Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www. installation inspection requirements in your area. harmanstoves.com Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
F. Mobile Home Installation ..... 9 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the stove or to property. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 3: Installation Standard Work Checklist
120VAC unswitched power provided to the appliance. ________________________________ Appliance Setup Section 5 (Pg. 20-21) All packaging and protective materials are removed ________________________________ Accessories installed properly ________________________________ Manual bag and all it’s contents are removed from inside the appliance and given to party responsible for use and operation ________________________________ Started appliance and verified that all motors and blowers operate as they should. ________________________________ Hearth and Home Technologies recommends the following: Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file. This checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete. Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed __________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments communicated to party responsible____________________ by ________________________ on __________ (Builder / Gen Contractor) (Installer) (Date) Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 4: Product Specific And Important Safety Information
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, wALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE Harman is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home MAINTAINED. ® Technologies. DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 5: Getting Started
• Avoid outside wall in cooler climates Windward Leeward Multi-level Roofs Recommended: NOT recommended: Outside Air Intake Outside Air Intake on windward side on leeward side Figure 2.1 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 6: Tools And Supplies Needed
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or your dealer. WARNING RISk OF FIRE OR ExPlOSION! DAmAGED PARTS COUlD ImPAIR SAFE operation. DO NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute components. Keep appliance dry. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 7: Appliance Dimension Diagram
Clearances A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. 24-1/16” 1” 24-9/16” 1-1/4” Outside Air Intake 6-1/8” Figure 3.1 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 8: Non-Combustible Materials Specification
NOTICE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction. Due to high temperatures, the stove should be placed away from traffic, furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns to skin and/or clothing. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the stove. 36” Wide Clothing and other flammable materials should not be placed on or near this unit. Height = 42”, Width = 36, Depth = 24” Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 9: Floor Protection
Floor Protection Canada Requirements Sides 6" 200mm Front 6" 450mm Rear 1" 25mm NOTE: Measurement "L" is even with the rear of the hopper in the US ONLY NOTE: Measurement “K” is measured from the glass in the US ONLY CANADA loor protector Figure 3.3 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 10: Termination Location And Vent Information
Keep combustible materials (such as grass, leaves, etc.) at least 3 feet away from the flue outlet on the outside of the building. 3 Ft. to Combustibles Figure 4.2 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... - Page 11 Kaowool, mineral wool or an equivalent non- combustible insulation is recommended to be installed on top of the sealing plate to reduce the possibility of condensation. The connector pipe should extend through the smoke chamber to the base or into the first flue tile. Seal pipe joints with silicone or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing system used by the manufacturer. Be sure to design the venting so that it can be easily cleaned. Figure 4.4 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...
- Page 12 #6 Installing into an existing chimney (Figure 4.6) w/Full liner This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. This method also provides natural draft in the event of a power failure. In some places in the US and Canada it is required that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top of the chimney. Seal pipe joints with silicone or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing system used by the manufacturer. The pipe or liner inside the chimney should be 4" diameter. In this method a cap should also be installed on the chimney to keep out rain. Figure 4.6 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...
- Page 13 Note: Do not place joints within wall pass-through. CAUTION DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT COMPROMISES wHEN INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. DAMAGE AND/OR min. wall to outlet INJURY MAY RESULT. 12" Figure 4.9 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...
- Page 14 4"/102mm from back of top flue vent to wall NOTICE Chimney Connectors • Seal single wall joints with silicone to prevent smoke leakage. • Use three (3) screws at each Joint. Single wall 6” Chimney connector Figure 4.10 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...
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Page 15: Chimney Diagram
NOTE G. The clearance to an inside corner is 12". where passage through a wall, or partition of H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm) above a gas combustible construction is desired, the installation meter/regulator assembly when measured from the horizontal shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. (if in Canada) center-line of the regulator. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 16: Venting & Use Of Elbows
3” vent pipe should not be used in this • Horizontal Pipe or liner: 1 EVL Unit installation. However, since 4” pipe can support an EVL The total allowable equivalent vent length is: up to 30, the use of 4” pipe would create a satisfactory installation. • 20 EVL for 3” pellet vent pipe or liner. • 30 EVL for 4” pellet vent pipe or liner. Due to the potential for fly ash accumulation in horizontal venting sections, the maximum permissible horizontal venting length is: • 4 ft. for 3” & 4” pellet vent pipe. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 17: C. Venting & Use Of Elbows
• 4" stainless steel flex vent piping is only allowed for use in masonry fireplaces and chimneys or factory built wood- burning fireplaces with Class A metal chimneys. • All pellet vent pipe must be secured together either by means provided by pipe manufacturer or by 3 screws at each joint. • Use only the specified venting components. Use of any other components will void the product warranty and may pose a hazard. • Do Not Install a Flue Damper In The Exhaust Venting System of This Appliance. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • Simpson DuraVent PelletVent Pro Harman®Adapter Part #3PVP-ADHB and PelletVent Pro Harman®Adapter Increaser Part #3PVPX4ADHB are highly recommended to be installed on the starter collar to insure a proper pipe connection to the unit. • INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER • Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or outside air ducting passes through to the exterior of the structure Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 18: Outside Air
HVAC professional to determine the ventilation demands for Termination Cap your house. Part# 1-10-09542 To install outside air use 3" non-combustible flex pipe Figure 4.13. There is a break-away hole on the rear panel of the Absolute43 stove which must be removed before connecting the flex pipe. Figure 4.12. The pipe should be run outside and terminate to the side or below the vent pipe outlet so the flue outlet is more than 12" from the inlet cover. The Termination Cap should be used to keep birds, rodents, etc. out of the pipe Figure 4.13. You may choose to use the optional Direct Vent Wall Pass- through Kit which incorporates the venting pass-through and outside air inlet into one component. Figure 4.14. Figure 4.13 Direct Vent Wall Pass-through Kit Part #1-00-677177 Figure 4.14 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 19: Locating Your Appliance And Chimney
Minimum Vacuum Requirements: .20 - .25 • Downdrafts • Tight sealing construction of the structure Prior to installing the flue pipe, connect a draft meter. (The draft meter must have a minimum range of 0 - .5”) Record the • Mechanical exhausting devices first reading. Connect flue pipe to stove and be sure all doors and windows in the home are closed. Record the second draft reading _______. If the second reading is more than .05” lower than the first reading, check for possible restrictions or the need for outside air. For more information on the draft test procedure, refer to “Appliance Set-Up” Section C. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 20: Avoiding Smoke & Odors
4” stainless steel flex vent piping is only allowed for use in masonry fireplaces and chimneys or factory built wood- burning fireplaces with class A metal chimneys. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 21: Fire Safety
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved by Hearth & Home Technologies. • Operating appliance without fully assembling all components. • Do NOT Overfire. Or any such action that may cause a fire hazard. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 22: Appliance Setup
Before Install: __________ IWC (capable of at least .5” of water column) Figure 5.2. After Install: __________ IWC Cold Stove Draft: 2500 RPM Low -.20 and -.25 2900 RPM High -.45 and -.50 Leaving the test page will end any tests in progress and goes back to whatever mode of operation it was set to on the home page. If the unit is not adjusted properly, it does not cause a safety concern. If the unit is adjusted too high, only efficiency 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. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 23: Reference Materials
CAUTION This appliance must be vented to the outside. CAUTION THE STOVE IS HOT wHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AwAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... -
Page 24: Wiring Diagram
B. wiring Diagram Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i... - Page 25 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...
- Page 26 Harman , a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. ® 352 Mountain House Road, Halifax, PA 17032 www.harmanstoves.com Please contact your Harman dealer with any questions or concerns. ® For the location of your nearest Harman dealer, ® please visit www.harmanstoves.com. Printed in U.S.A. - Copyright 2015 Harman® • Absolute43 Installation Manual_R2 • 2015 - ___ • 03/15 3-90-00778i...