Harman Stove Company Advance Pellet Stove User manual

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Installation & Operating Manual
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Automatic Operation 3
Manual Operation 5
ESP Control 7
Assembly & Installation 8
Venting 12
Maintenance 19
Trouble-Shooting 26
Specifications 27
Wiring Diagram 28
Feeder Parts 29
Parts List 30
Warranty 31
Introduction
Harman Stove Company
352MountainHouseRoad
Halifax,PA 17032
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Table of Contents
The Advance Pellet Heater
This heatingappliance does not just have automatic ignition, it has totalautomatic temperature control. The Advance
uses a smallroomsensor ratherthena wall thermostatforamore accurate temperature control.
The Advance's control panelis designedfor easy and efficient operation. It has 2 automatic modes of operationand 2
manual modes of operation. The Advance's specially designed burn pot and the "Advance Igniter"Automatic Ignition
System, allowthe unitto burna large variety ofbiomass fuels withvaryingash content. TheAdvancefeedsystemhas a
maximumfeedrate of 6 lbs.per hour anda minumum(maintenance) feedrate of 1.0 lbs.per hour.
This 0 to 48,000 BTU pelletstove has an accordianstyle heat exchanger systemthat allows maximumsurface area for
themost efficientheat transferinasmaller firebox.
The unit has an easy to cleancombustion systemwith anash panthat holds ash from1 tonof burnedpremiumpellets.
This unit is equipped withseveral differentsafety devices which willbe explainedlater inthis manual.
SAFETY NOTICE: IFTHIS HARMAN ADVANCE PELLET
STOVE ISNOTPROPERLYINSTALLED. AHOUSE FIRE
MAYRESULT.FORYOURSAFETY, FOLLOWTHEINSTAL-
LATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR
FIREOFFICIALSABOUTRESTRICTIONSAND INSTALLA-
TIONINSPECTIONREQUIREMENTSINYOURAREA.
Please copy your serial
number fromthelabelonyour
stove to the box below.
SERIAL NUMBER
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TheAdvance pelletstove ismore thanjust automaticignition,itis alsoautomatic temperature
control. The automatic system will allow the fire size to be adjusted to match the heating
needs and even put the fire out if necessary. If heat is needed after the fire is out, the
Advance will automatically re-ignite and adjust the fire size to match the heating need. The
totally automatic room sensor mode is recommended because of its efficiency.
The unit can be switched between "AUTO" and "MANUAL" at any time during operation.
Automatic Ignition/Operation
Room Temperature Mode:This settingwill producea room
temperature of 70 degrees with the distribution blower at
medium speed.
This setting will produce medium heatwith the
distribution bloweron "low".
This setting willproduce continuous maximum heat
outputwiththedistributionbloweratfull speed.
Stove Temperature Mode
Igniter switch to "AUTO"
Room Temperature Mode
In "Room Temp Mode" heat output is controlled au-
tomatically by the RoomSensing Probe. Whenthe Room
Sensing Probe calls for heat, the stove willincrease out-
put. When the Room Sensing Probe is getting close to
the set temperature, the stove will begin to level off out-
put and keep the fire burning at just the right temperature
to maintain that setting.
High output is determined by the feed rate set-
ting. This setting, generally on #4, can be increased if
higher burn rates are necessary. The unit's maximum
burn rate should not create less than 1" of ash on the
burn pot front edge. See Fig.2, Page 4. Overfeeding is
not a safetyconcern, but fuel may be wasted if unburned
pellets fall into the ash pan.
In "Room Temp Mode" a constant fuelconsumption
rate is sacrificedfor exactroomtemperature. Therefore,
as it gets colder more pellets will be burned automati-
cally.The distribution blower speed will vary according to
the position of the mode selector pointer, and fire size.
Igniter switch to "AUTO"
Stove Temperature Mode
This allows for automatic ignition upon start-up only.
The unit can then be set at any desired setting. The heat
output and fuel consumption will remain constant regard-
less of room temperature. The unit's maximum feed rate
shouldnotcreate less than1" of ashonthe burnpot front
adge. See Fig 2, Page 4.
The unit's low burn or maintenance setting is as
low as it will go. It will not go out unless it runs out of
fuel or is turned off.
Shut-Down Procedure
Tokill thefire or stop burningthe stove, turn theMode Selector to
"OFF".Thiswill causethefiretodiminishandburnout.Whenthefireburns
out andthestovecoolsdowneverythingwill stop.
If youpull the plug toshut downthestove,all motors will stop.This
maycauseincompletecombustionandsmokeinthefirebox.Iftheloaddoor
isopened thesmokemayescape.
Thebestwaytoshutdownthestoveissimplyletitrunoutof pellets,
thenthe stovewill shut downautomatically.
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Starting First Fire
Igniter Switchto"AUTO"(up position)
Make sure the unit is plugged into a 120 VAC,
60 HZ electricalsource. The power light should be the
only light lit.
1. Turn Mode Selector to "OFF".
2. Fill hopper with pellets.1
3. Clean burn pot with scraper, if necessary.5
4. If starting after an empty hopper, turn Feed
Adjuster to "TEST" (for one 60 second cycle).2 This
will purge pellets into the auger tube and also allow
you to check the motors for operation. NOTE: The
auger motorwill not operate with the viewdoor or
ash pan door open.3
5. Turn Feed Adjuster to #4.4
6.Flip theIgniter Switch upinto the"AUTO" position.
7. Turn the Temperature Dial to desired room
temperature.
8.Turn Mode SelectortoRoomTemperatureor Stove
Temperature.
9. Fill hopper with pellets and remove ashes as
required.6
Automatic Start Up
1.Finesare small pieces ofbrokenpellets(sawdust).Finesdonot
flow easilyand often build upon the hopper funnelbottom angles.
These fines can be pushed into the feeder opening and then fill
the hopperwith pellets.As thesystem works,they willbeburned.
2. The"TEST" cycle will operatethe feeder motorforexactly one
minute.Turning to "TEST" againand again may purge too much
fuel into the burn potcausing excessive smoke on start-up.
3.Thefireboxlowpressureswitchwill notallowtheaugermotoror
the igniter elementto operate if theview door ortheash pan door
are open.
4.AdjustFeedRate.Ifthis isyourfirstfire oryouaretrying different
pellets, setthe feed adjuster to #4, Fig. 1.This is a conservative
numberandwill probably need to be increased.Afteryouknow a
feed rate setting that works well, use that setting. Remember, if
yourfeed rateis too high youmay waste fuel.
5. This is usually a weekly maintence procedure. Cleaning the
burn pot with the scraper with a small amount of new fuel in the
bottom is nota problem.First,scrapethe ashes onthefrontofthe
burnpotinto theash pan.Thenscrapetheholedsurface downward
into theburnpot.Whenthe stoveis ignitedthesescrapings willbe
pushed outby the feeder.
6. The ash pan can hold the ashes from approximately 1 ton of
premium fuel.This means theasheswill only need tobe emptied
a fewtimes a year.
7. Setting the feed adjuster # for maximum burn: With the unit
burning in "AUTO",turnto"StoveMode"andputthefanon"H".Set
the Temperature Dial to #7. Allow the unit to burn for about 30
minutes andcheckash onfrontofburnpot.Fig.2.Iftheashline is
largerthan 1",turn the feed adjuster from #4 to #5.Allow another
30 minutes ofburn time and check again.If, at#6 setting,a 1" or
less ash bedis notobtainable,itis not a problem. The1"ash bed
is onlya maximum burn rateandatmostnormalsettings the ash
bed will be larger.
"NEVERUSE GASOLINE,GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE,CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP " A
FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS
WELLAWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE".
Warning
See Note 7.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1"
Battery Back Up
If a power outage is expected,switchthe toggle switch
to Manual Mode. The Harman 502H Battery Back Up
is incapable of powering the igniter. If an automatic
ignition is attempted while the stove is being powered
by the battery back up, it may cause damage to both
the stove and the battery back up unit.
CAUTION
The stove is hot while in operation.
Keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause skin burns.
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TheAdvance PelletStove is capable of manualoperation.This also allows the operator
to manually control operation during an emergency (i.e. igniter failure, when using a 502H
battery backup, or when using certain generators.)
The unit can be switched between"AUTO" and "MANUAL" at any time duringoperation.
NOTE: When starting the unit in the "AUTO"
modeand switchingto "MANUAL",thefiremust be
large enough to start the distribution blower. The
startingof theblower isa signalthat the start cycle
is completed and the fire will not go out.
Manual Ignition/Operation
This settingwill producea largeviewingfirewithouta
distributionbloweroperating.
Manual Stove Temperature Mode
Room Temperature Mode:This setting will produce a
roomtemperatureof70degreeswiththedistributionblower
atmedium speed.
Igniter Switch to "MANUAL"
Room Temperature Mode
The fire will have to be lit with starting gel and a
match, or started automatically, see "Automatic Opera-
tion". Turn to "Manual" position when the fire is estab-
lished.
The difference between "AUTO" Room Tempera-
ture Mode and "Manual" Room Temperature Mode is
that thefire willnot gooutas the roomtemperature goes
above the controlboard setting. The unit can only go to
low burn and will remain there until it runs out of fuel or
until more heat is needed and the feed rate increases.
Feed rate adjustments and dial settings are the same
as "AUTO" settings.
Igniter Switch to "MANUAL"
Stove Temperature Mode
The advantage of this mode is to allow the opera-
torto havea largeviewingfirewithoutblowingextra heat
into the room.
During operation, with the temperature dial set at
#5 or less, the distribution fan will not operate. A#5 on
the temperature dial and a #5 on the feed adjuster is
approximately 80% output. It is not necessary to oper-
ate the distribution blower below this point. Therefore,
there can be a higher feed rate ( a larger viewing fire)
without an excess of hot air blowing into the room.
Anexample of whento use the ManualStove Tem-
perature Mode is if you want to watch a large fire and
the room is aleady up to temperature. The Stove Tem-
perature Mode allows you to have a larger fire and a
lower sound level, without the distribution blower.
NOTE:Duringthe useof this mode,ifyou keep
increasingthe temperaturedial settingto increase
the fire size, the distribution blower will automati-
callycome on when the ESPTemperature reaches
350oF, or 81%output.
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Manual Start Up
1.Finesare small pieces ofbrokenpellets(sawdust).Finesdonot
flow easilyand often build upon the hopper funnelbottom angles.
These fines can be pushed into the feeder opening and then fill
the hopperwith pellets.As thesystem works,they will beburned.
2. The"TEST" cycle will operatethe feeder motorforexactly one
minute.Turning to "TEST" againand again may purge too much
fuel into the burn potcausing excessive smoke on start-up.
3.Thefireboxlowpressureswitchwill notallowtheaugermotoror
the igniter elementto operate if theview door ortheash pan door
are open.
4.AdjustFeedRate.Ifthis isyourfirstfire oryouaretrying different
pellets, setthe feed adjuster to #4, Fig. 3.This is a conservative
numberandwill probably need tobe increased.Afteryouknow a
feed rate setting that works well, use that setting. Remember, if
yourfeed rateis too high you may waste fuel.
5. This is usually a weekly maintence procedure. Cleaning the
burn pot with the scraper with a small amount of new fuel in the
bottom is nota problem.First,scrapethe ashes onthefrontof the
burnpotinto theash pan.Thenscrapetheholedsurface downward
into theburnpot.Whenthe stoveis ignitedthesescrapings willbe
pushed outby the feeder.
6. The ash pan can hold the ashes from approximately 1 ton of
premium fuel.This means theasheswill only need tobe emptied
a fewtimes a year.
7. Setting the feed adjuster # for maximum burn: With the unit
burning in "AUTO",turnto"StoveMode"andputthefanon"H".Set
the Temperature Dial to #7. Allow the unit to burn for about 30
minutes andcheckash onfrontofburnpot.Fig.5.Iftheashline is
largerthan 1",turn the feed adjuster from #4 to #5.Allow another
30 minutes ofburn time and check again.If, at#6 setting,a 1" or
less ash bedis notobtainable,itis not a problem. The1"ash bed
is onlya maximum burn rateandatmostnormalsettings the ash
bed will be larger.
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
1"
SeeNote
7.
Starting First Fire
Igniter Switch to"MANUAL"
(down position)
Make sure the unitis plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 HZ
electrical source. The power light should be the only
light lit.
1. Turn FEED ADJUSTER to desired feed rate.
No. 4 is good for most pellets.4
2. Turn the MODE SELECTOR to “OFF” and
then to the desired mode. This will reset con-
trol and start the combustion motor.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE DIALto the desired
setting.
4. Clean burn pot with scraper if necessary.5
5. Fillburn pot with pellets,onlylevel with front
edge. (Do Not Over Fill).
6. Add starting gel on top of the pellets.Stir gel
into pellets for fast lighting.
7. Light starting gel with amatch, andclose the
door. Operation will begin when the fire reaches
the proper temperature.3
8. Fill hopper with pellets and remove ashes as
required.1, 6
"NEVERUSE GASOLINE,GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE,CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP " A
FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS
WELLAWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE".
Warning
CAUTION
The stove is hot while in operation.
Keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause skin burns.
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ESP Control
Feed adjuster
Sets the maximum
feedrate
Test
Runsallmotorsatfull
speedforoneminute
to check operation.
Aftertwominutes the
stove will go to
minimum burn and
the blowers will
alternate fromhighto
lowevery minute to
remind youthatyou
are still in "Test
Mode".
Igniterswitch
Settoappropriate
Start-Up mode.
Distribution Blower
speedadjustmentrange.
L = low
H= high
Variablespeedanywhere
between L and H;
although as the stove
temp. goesup ,so does
the lowend ofthe scale.
Status light error messages:
1 Blink: Indicates control board self diagnostic failure.
This requires a manual reset*.
3 Blinks: Indicates ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe) fail-
ure. This requires a manual reset*.
4 Blinks:Canoccur onlyin RoomTempMode andindi-
cates Room Sensing Probe failed or not installed. If a
Room Sensing Probe is then installed, the status light
will automatically reset.
NOTE: Unit will not start in "AUTO" with this status error.
5 Blinks (In IgniterAuto. Mode Only): Indicatesthatthe
unithas failedto light after 4consecutive ignitercycles, 32
minutestotal.To reset-TurnModeSelectorto"OFF",then
turn to either mode again.)
6 Blinks : Indicates that the controlhascalculated poor or
incomplete combustion occurring for more than 50 min-
utes. See Troubleshootingsection for more details.
A six blink status may be set if the stove is allowed to run
out of pellets. To reset, turn mode selector to "OFF" then
back on to the desired mode. If the unit was notout of pel-
lets,see Troubleshootingsection for more details.
* Manual reset-disconnectpowercordforafewseconds
andreconnect. If error still occurs call your Dealer.
NOTICE:Whenpowerisgiventothestove,thecontrolboard
willblinkafewtimestoindicatecurrentversionofcontrolboard.
This should not be confusedwith error messages.
Temp dial
Allows you to adjustthe room temperature in Room
Temp Modeusingthe outerscale markedin degrees
Fahrenheit. It also allows youto adjustthe stove
temperature while in StoveTempModeusingthe
innerscale marked from1to 7.
Mode Selector
Allowsyou to choose between
RoomTemp Mode,StoveTemp
Mode,orOFF.Alsoallows you
to vary the distribution blower
speed by turning the knob to
the high or low side of each
mode.
Power Light
Indicates powertothe
control.
Indicates powertothe
feedmotor.
Indicates powertothe
igniter.
Indicates power to
combustionblower
Status Light
Will belit ineither stove
orroom tempmode when
pointeris notwithin off
positionband except
after normalshutdown.
Blinks to indicate errors
listed below.
Indicates powerto
distribution blower.
Dealer Diagnostic Port
For dealermaintenance only.
Requires special DDM monitor
supplied to Harman Dealers
exclusively.
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WheninstallingandoperatingyourHarmanAdvance
Pellet Stove, respectbasicsafetystandards.Readthese
instructions carefullybefore youattempt to installor oper-
atetheAdvance.Failure todo somayresult indamage to
propertyor personalinjuryand mayvoidthe productwar-
ranty.Consult with your localbuilding code agencyand in-
surance representative before youbegin your installation
to ensurecompliance withlocalcodes,including the need
for permits and follow-up inspections.
Several issues must be addressed when selecting
asuitablelocation foryourAdvancePellet Stove. Observ-
ingrequiredclearancestocombustiblematerials,theprox-
imityto asafe chimneyor ventingsystem, andthe acces-
sibility of electricalsupplymust allbe considered. In addi-
tion, selecting a location that takes advantage of the
building's natural air flow is also desirable to maximize
the heating effectiveness of the heater. In many cases,
this is a central location within the building.
Adequatecombustionandventilationairmustbepro-
vided.
Place thestove ona noncombustiblefloor orUL ap-
provedfloor protector that extends 6 inches tothe front,6
inchestothe sides and1inchtotherearof thestove.Fig.
8. Place thestoveawayfromcombustible wallsatleast
as far as shown infigures 6,and 7.
Note that the clearances shown are minimum for
safetybutdonotleavemuchroomforaccesswhenclean-
ingor servicing. Please take this into account whenplac-
ingthe stove.
Mobile Home Installation
AFTER THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED
Before the first fire is lit, check and record
the high and low draft reading numbers on page
10. Make adjustments to the low draft at this time,
if necessary. See page 10.
Installation
6" 6"
6"
Fig.8
1"
When installing this stove in a mobile home several
requirements must be followed:
1. The unit must be bolted to the floor. This can be
done with 1/4" lag screws throught the 2 holes in
the base plate shown in Fig. 13, Page 9.
2. The unit must also be connected for the outside
air.Seepage 12.
3. Floor protection andclearances mustbe followed
as shown above.
4. Unit must be grounded to the metalframe of the
mobile home.
CAUTION:Thisappliancemustbeventedtothe
outside.
Duetohightemperatures,thestoveshouldbeplaced
out of traffic andawayfromfurniture anddraperies.
Childrenandadults shouldbe alertedto the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burn to skin and/or clothing.
Young children shouldbe carefully supervised when
theyare in the same roomas the stove.
Clothing and other flammable materials should not
be placedonor near the stove.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
7"
7"
Fig.6
1"
10"
Fig.7
FLOOR PROTECTOR
Installationandrepairof this stove shouldbedoneby
a qualified service person. The appliance should be in-
spected before use and at least annually by a qualified
service person. More frequent cleaningwillbe required. It
is imperative thatcontrol compartments,burners, andcir-
culating air passageways of the stove be kept clean.
FLOOR
PROTECTOR
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Fig. 9
Fig.10
Fig.11 Fig.12
Fig.13
SideDoor
Magnets
Removing Side Doors
Figure 9
Use hand hole to swing open side doors to at least
90o.Figure 10
Remove side doors by lifting upward on the door until
the bottom pin is out of its hole. Move the bottom of
the door out and away from the pedestal base about
1/2". Allow the door to slide downward until the top
door pin is out of its top hole.
NOTE: Always remove the side doors and rear
shields tomove theunit. Thiswill keep themfrom
getting damaged.
Removing the Rear Motor Shield Sheet Metal.
NOTE: Disconnect power to the unit before
removing the motor shields. Danger of electrical
shock. Hot and moving parts could cause injury.
Figure 11
There are (2) #10 hexheadscrews holdingeachrear
shield. Using a 5/16" nut driver or socket, loosen the
(2) screws about 4 or 5 turns.
Figure 12
Slide the rear shields straight outward until the ends
come outof the rearretainingclips, as seeninFig.13.
Placing Rear Shields Back on Unit
1. When replacing the shields, always insert the top
and bottomends of the sheet metal into the retaining
clips first.
2. Slide the shields straight inward until the (2) hex
head screws are fully inserted into the stove slots.
3. Make sure the top edges of the shield are against
the hopper bottom and tighten screws.
Rear Shields are split around the Flue Tail pipe and
outsideAir Hole Knockout.This willallowremovaland
installation of the rear shields with the unit completely
installed.
RearShieldRetaining clip
OutsideAir
FlexHole
Knockout
SkidHold Down
Screws
Side
Door
Side Door
Rear
Shield
Rear
Shield
Rear
Shield
Removing Side Doors for Installation
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These units are pre-tested at the factory with
exactly 120 Volts A.C., 60 Hz. They are checked and
adjusted for firebox tightness, gasket leakage, motor
operation and igniter operation. The Advance is then
factory set at a mid-point adjustment and in most cases
will not need any adjustments. NOTE: The factorylow
draft setting may not be correct for the unit's
permanent installation conditions.
The control board on the Advance is equipped
with a lowdraft adjustment port. Located on the control
face just to the right of the igniter light. See Figure 14.
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
installerto changethe lowvoltage setpoint approximately
15 volts. This adjustment should be done by the installer
duringset up because a draft meter readingisrequired
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 effiencyis lost.If the unit is adjustedtoo low, the low
draft pressure switch will not allow the feeder motor or
the igniter to operate.
Fig.1
MODIFICATIONS
HighAltitude(7,000- 10,000ft.)A combustion
fan blade change can be made by an authorized
Harman Dealer. These changes must be done with
the use of a draftmeter. These changes affectthe low
and high burn rate air to fuel ratios.
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 120VAC, 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. Recordthe high draft_____in W.C. (Normal is -.50
to -.60) The controlwillbe on the HighDraft for a total
of 2 minutes.
5. After 2 minutes is up, the combustion motor will go
down to lowdraft 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:The test modealternates fromhigh to low
draft every 60 seconds. If more time is needed
for draft adjustment, wait until the next low draft
cycle.
NOTE:In some cases, the draft maynot goas low
as.35 evenwith thesetscrewcompletelycounter-
clockwise.
Combustion
Motor Speed
Control
Low draft only
set point.
The small straight
screwdriver slot is
plastic;therefore,
the unit can be
adjustedwhilein
operation.
Fig.14
Draft Meterbolt holelocation
Fig.15:
Low Draft Voltage Adjustment
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The room sensor is a small temperature sensor
on the end of a 60" gray wire. This sensor is installed
much like a standard wall thermostat. Because it is so
small, it can be hidden along the trim of a doorway or
even up the leg of a coffee table. There is a remote
roomsensor portonthe rear of the unitfor easyexter-
nal connection. Use standard 18-2 thermostat wire to
extendthedistance to thedesiredlocation(100' maxi-
mum). The room sensor should be installed in the lo-
cation where you want to control the temperature.
NOTE: Distances of more than 25 feet from the
unit or in another room are not recommended. It is
recommended that the roomsensor be installed, even
if only installed on the rear of the unit as a return air
sensor.Theroomsensor isessentialfor theAdvance's
excellent efficiency.
Gold Air Grill Installation
Donot allow pellets orsawdust to build up onthe
hopperlid gasket.
Inspectthehopper lidgasketfor damage. Agood
hopper lid seal is very important for proper
operation.
REMINDERS
Fig. 18
Insert the two tail end hooks of the Air GrillAssembly
up under the stove top edge. Insert inward until the
two center hooks drop into the stove bodyslots inthe
front of the unit.
Fig. 16 Fig. 17
Room Sensor and Air Grill Installation
Room Sensor Installation
Hopper Lid
Foam Gaskets
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Acombustionbloweris usedto extractthe com-
bustiongases fromthefirebox.This causes a nega-
tive pressure in the firebox and a positive pressure
inthe ventingsystemas shown infig. 19. The longer
the vent pipe and more elbows used in the system,
the greater the flow resistance. Because of these
facts we recommend using as few elbows as pos-
sible and 15 feet or less of vent pipe. The maximum
horizontal run should not exceed 48". If more than
15 feet of pipe is needed, the diameter should be
increasedfrom3" to4" becausea largerpipe causes
less flow resistance. Be sure to use approved
pellet vent pipe wall and ceiling pass- through
fittings to go through combustible walls and
ceilings. Be sure to use a starting collar to attach
the venting system to the stove.The starting col-
lar must be sealed to the stove with high temp
silicone caulking.
+ = Positive static pressure
= Negative static pressure
Outside airflex pipe
goeshere
InletCoverpart#
1-10-08542
Flexpipepart#
2-00-08543
HRV
Wheninstallingina housewitha Heat Reclaim-
ing Ventilation System(HRV) be sure the system is
balanced and is not creating a negative pressure in
the house.
Outside Air
Outside air is optional except in mobile homes
and where building codes require. The benefit of
outside air is mainly noticed in small, very tight
houses.
To install outside air use 2 3/8" I.D. flex pipe
partnumber2-00-08543.Thereis abreak-awayhole
on the rear panel which must be removed before
connectingthe flexpipe.The pipe should be runout-
side and terminate to the side or below the vent pipe
outlet so the flue outlet is more than 12" from the
inlet cover. The maximum length run of this pipe is
15 feet. If a longer run is needed, the size must be
increasedto 3".Inlet cover part number 1-10-08542
should be used to keep birds, rodents, etc. out of
pipe.
Fig.19
RoomSensor
Connection Ports
Venting
Vent Pipe
Pellet venting pipe ( also known as PL vent ) is
constructed of two layers with air space between
the layers. This air space acts as an insulator and
reduces the outside surface temperature to allow a
clearance to combustibles of only 3 inches. The
sections of pipe lock together to form an air tight
seal in most cases; however, in some cases a per-
fect seal is not achieved. For this reason and the
fact that the Advance operates with a positive vent
pressure, we specify that the joints also be
sealed with clear silicone.
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#2 Preferred method
This method also provides excellent venting for
normal operation but requires the stove to be installed
farther from the wall. The vertical portion of the vent
shouldbethree tofive feethighandatleastthreeinches
from a combustible wall. This vertical section will pro-
vide natural draft in the event of a power failure.
#1 Preferred method
This method provides excellent venting for nor-
maloperation andallows the stove to be installed clos-
est to the wall. One inch from the wall is safe; how-
ever, two or three inches allows better access to re-
move the rear panel. The vertical portion of the vent
should be three to five feet high. This vertical section
willprovide naturaldraft inthe eventof a power failure.
Fig.20
Fig.21
Venting
KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (SUCH AS
GRASS, LEAVES, ETC.) AT LEAST 3
FEET AWAY FROM THE FLUE OUTLET
ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
CAUTION
3 ft.
to
combustibles
3 ft.
to
combustibles
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#3 Installing into an existing
chimney ( US only )
This method canbe usedfor normaloperation.
This method also provides natural draft in the event
of a power failure. If the chimney condition is ques-
tionable you may want to install a liner as in method
#6.
#4 Installing into an existing
fireplace chimney ( US only )
This method canbe usedfor normaloperation.
This method also provides natural draft in the event
of a power failure.
The damper area must be sealed with a steel
plate or fiberglass. A cap should be installed on the
chimney to keepout rain. If the chimney condition is
questionable you may want to install a liner all the
way to the top as in Method #5.
Fig.22
Fig.23
Venting
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#5 Installing into an existing fireplace
chimney ( US and Canada)
This method provides excellent venting for nor-
maloperation. Thismethodalso providesnaturaldraft
in the event of a power failure.
In Canada and some places in the US it is re-
quired that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top
of the chimney.
In this method a cap should also be installed on
the chimneyto keep out rain. Be sure to use approved
pellet vent pipe fittings. Seal pipe joints with silicone in
addition to the sealing system used by the manufac-
turer. Pipe size should be increased to 4" using this
method.
#6 Installing into an existing
chimney ( US and Canada )
This methodprovides excellent ventingfor nor-
mal operation. This method also provides natural
draft in the event of a power failure.
In Canada and some places in the US it is re-
quiredthat the ventpipe extendall the way to the top
of the chimney. 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.
Fig.24
Fig.25
Venting
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Venting
PLventmanufacturer's
firestop spacer and
support. No insulationor other combustible materials
areallowedwithin3"of
thePLventpipe.
#7 Installing through the ceiling vent
Through the ceiling vent, follow PL vent
manufacturer's recommendations when using wall
and ceiling pass through.
Flashing
Stormcollar
12" min.
3" min.
3" min.
Fig. 26 Fig. 27
Fig. 28
3" min.
Minimum flue vent configuration
It is recommended that outside air be installed with
this venting configuration.
18"
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Venting
Requirements for Terminating the
Venting
WARNING: Venting terminals must not be re-
cessed into a wall or siding.
NOTE:Only PLventpipewallpass-throughsand
fire stops should be used when venting through com-
bustible materials.
NOTE: Always take into considerationthe effect
the prevailing winddirection or other windcurrents will
cause with flyashand/or smoke whenplacing the ter-
mination.
In addition, the followingmust beobserved:
A. The clearance above grade must be a mini-
mum of 18".1
B. The clearance to a window or door that may
be openedmust be a minimumof 48" to the side, 48"
below the window/door, and 12" above the window/
door.1
(with outside air installed, 18” )
C.A12" clearance to apermanently closedwin-
dow is recommended to prevent condensation on
the window.
D. The verticalclearance to a ventilatedsoffitlo-
cated above the terminal within a horizontal distance
of 2 feet (60 cm) from the center-line of the terminal
must be a minimum of 18".
E. The clearance to an unventilated soffit must
be a minimum of 12".
F.The clearanceto anoutside corner is 11"from
center of pipe.
G. The clearance to aninside corner is 12".
H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90
cm)aboveagasmeter/regulatorassemblywhenmea-
sured fromthe horizontal center-line of the regulator.1
I.The clearance toservice regulator ventoutlet
must be a minimum of 6 feet.1
J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air sup-
ply inlet to the building or the combustion air inlet to
any other appliance must be a minimum of 48”.
1
K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply
inlet must be a minimum of 10 feet.1
(with outside air installed, 6 feet)
L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a
paved driveway located on public property must be
a minimum of 7 feet.1,2
M.The clearanceunderaveranda, porch,deck
or balcony must be a minimum of 12 inches.1,3
NOTE: The clearance to vegetation andother
exterior combustibles such as mulch is 36” as mea-
sured from the center of the outlet or cap. This 36”
radius continues to grade or a minimum of 7 feet
below the outlet.
1CertainCanadianandor Localcodesor regu-
lations may require different clearances.
2Avent shallnot terminatedirectly above a side-
walk or paved driveway which is located between
two single family dwellings and serves both dwell-
ings.3Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or bal-
cony is fully open on a minimumof 2 sides beneath
the floor.
VA
= Vent terminal = Air supply inlet
Fixed
Closed
Openable
Openable Fixed
Closed
Inside
Corner
Detail
= Area where terminal is not permitted
NOTE: Where passage through a wall, or
partition ofcombustible construction isdesired,
the installation shall conformto CAN/CSA-B365.
(if in Canada)
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DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE
EXHAUSTVENTINGSYSTEM OFTHIS UNIT.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
Mobile home installation should be done in
accordance with the Manufactured Home
and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280,
Part24.
DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM
WARNING
KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY
FROM FLUE OUTLET.
CAUTION
CAUTION
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND
CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
3' Keepcombustible materials such as
grass, leaves,etc. atleast3 feetaway
fromthe pointdirectly underthevent
termination.
WARNING
Venting
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Ash Pan Removal and Reattachment
Figure 29
Open side doors.
Figure 30
Release spring latches on the right and left side of the ash
pan.
Figure 31
Slide ash pan forward enough to lift with center handle.
Empty ashes and reinstall ash pan.
Ashes shouldbe placedin a metal containerwith a
tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible floor oron the ground,
well awayfromall combustible materials,pending final
disposal. If ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locallydispersed, theyshould be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
Figure 32
Inspect the gasket rope for damage. Replace if necessary.
Figure 33
Insert springlatch front hooks into the ash pan side slots.
Push both latches to the rear at the same time to latch.
When removing the ash pan to empty ashes, you will
note a build up of ash fines behind the ash pan. This space
behind the ash panwas designedto allowthe fines to fall out
of the vertical heat exchangers and collect where they are
easily cleaned out,rather than going into the flue pipe where
it would be difficult to clean. These fines should not be al-
lowed to build up. They may not allow the ash pan to be
seatedintoitsgasketproperly.NOTE:If an extremeamount
of force is required to snap the latch on one or both
sides of the ash pan, thearea behindtheashpan should
be checked for ash fine build up.
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Maintenance - Emptying Ashes
Soot and Fly Ash
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting sys-
temandrestrict the flowof the flue gases. Incomplete com-
bustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incor-
rect operationof the room heater,willlead to some soot for-
mation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The
exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once
each year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
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Opening and Closing the View Door
Opening:
The view door must be opened for cleaning of
the glass and scraping of the burn pot. This should be
done withthe unitoff andcool,inmostcases.Although
the glass can be cleaned and burn pot scraped while
the unit is at low burn.
1. Using scraper as shown in Fig. 34and 35, lift the
door latch forward and up.
2. Swing the door open to the left, stopping the swing
when resistance is felt. Forcing the door open further
then was designed may cause damage to the door or
it's hinges. CAUTION
Do not put excessivedownward pressure on the
latch end of thedoor whilein the open position.
If thedoor isgoingtobe openedfor anextendedperiod
of time, itis suggestedthat it be removed(see Fig.36)
and set safely aside.
3. Inspect the door gasketand glass gaskets for worn
or missing pieces. Replace if necessary. (Fig. 37)
Closing:
When closing the door, always hold the door
latch all the way up until it has caught the receiving
bolt. Then push the latch downward andback until the
door is fully seated. See Fig. 35.
Removing View Door:
To remove the view door from the stove, hold
the door by the bottom and lift upward off of the hinge
pins.See Fig. 36.
Inspect the door gasket.See Fig. 37.
REPLACE GLASS WITH
CERAMIC GLASS ONLY.
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
Fig. 37
ReceivingBolt
WARNING
Doorlatch may
be hot!
Maintenance - Cleaning Glass on View Door
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