Harman Stove Company 828i Maintenance, Removing the Glass Door Trim Panels, Replacing the Gasket

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12.Place the ON-OFF/THERMOSTAT switch in the ON position or in the THERMOSTAT position if the optional thermostat is used.

13.Turn on the electric power to the heater.

14.Set the optional thermostat to the desired room temperature.

15.Set the High-Low Regulator to desired set- ting: turn fully counterclockwise for High and fully clockwise for Low.

NOTE: An odor resulting from the initial heating of new materials in your heater is not unusual during the first fire, and in most cases will disap-

pear after an hour or two.

HOW TO TURN OFF THE FIRE 1. If using an

optional thermostat, set thermostat to the lowest position.

2.Turn off the electric power to the appliance.

3.Turn the ON-OFF/THERMOSTAT switch to the OFF position.

4.Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn it clockwise to “OFF.”

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from “PI- LOT” to “OFF” unless it is pushed in slightly.

Do not force it.

Maintenance

A qualified service person recommended by your Harman dealer should conduct an annual inspec- tion and maintenance of your Clarity, its venting, and the installation to keep it running safely and efficiently. These procedures should be performed only by a qualified service person. The gas supply should be turned off whenever a maintenance procedure is performed.

Any access panels that are removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the Clarity 828I Vented Gas Fireplace Insert.

REMOVING THE GLASS DOOR

AND TRIM PANELS

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in place by a magnet at the bottom and a magnet at the top.

Remove the left side trim panel first by pulling the top slightly away from the unit, and then lifitng.

The right side trim panel is removed in the same fashion as the left, but is tethered to the Insert by the wiring that serves the On-Off switch at the top and the blower speed control switch on the bot- tom.

Disengage the right side panel, then pull gently on it to create enough space so that you can reach the latch that holds the door. If more space is needed to gain access to the latches, reach inside and disconnect the wiring (Two Amp Mate-N-Lok connectors). The trim panel will then come away from the unit.

REPLACING THE GASKET

The Clarity has 5/8" diameter fiberglass gasket around the glass door. Should it ever need replace- ment, use only the proper replacement gasket that is available from your Harman dealer. To replace the gasket, follow this procedure.

1.Remove the front according to directions above.

2.Remove the existing gasket and clean its channel with a scraper or wire brush.

3.Lay a thin bead of high temperature silicone the entire length of the channel.

4.Place the gasket in the channel with sufficient pressure that it stays in place.

5.Trim the excess from the end of the gasket so that it butts snugly against the other end without leaving a gap. Seal the end joint with high tem- perature silicone.

6.Close the door and apply firm pressure to seat the gasket evenly throughout.

INSPECTING THE VENTING

An inspection of the venting system should be made during the annual service appointment to

To gain access to the latches that secure the door, frist remove the two side trim panels. Each is held

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Contents Harman Clarity 828i Gas Fireplace Insert Page Table of Contents .2 Gas Appliance Installation Code IntroductionInstallation ClearancesConnecting the Clarity Fireplace VentingTest for Flue Spillage Assembly Removing the Glass doorNatural Propane Insert to a GAS SupplyConnecting the Cordset Connecting Optional ThermostatInstalling the Insert AIR Shutter Adjustment Into the FireplaceHOW to Light the Fire Monitoring the GAS FlameMaintenance Removing the Glass Door Trim PanelsReplacing the Gasket Inspecting the VentingCleaning the Glass Cleaning the LOG SET and FireboxConvection Blower Service Access Page Appendix a Fuel Conversion Conversion KIT ComponentsAppendix B De-rating for High Altitude Appendix C Changing Orifices Appendix D Low Voltage Wiring Diagram Volt Wiring Diagram Parts List Burner Assembly Page Specifications Natural GAS PropaneMinimum Clearances from Combustible Construction Year Limited Warranty Commercial

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