12.Place the
13.Turn on the electric power to the heater.
14.Set the optional thermostat to the desired room temperature.
15.Set the
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
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
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
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
