Harman Stove Company TL200 Installation instructions

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The Harman Exception Wood Stove
(Model TL200)
Installation & Operating Manual
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.

Exception TL200 WoodStove
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Specifications 3
Operation 5
Building a Fire 7
Maintenance 9
Installation 11
Door Installation Tips 13
Linkage Installation 14
Chimney System 17
Parts List 21
Parts Diagram 22
Warranty 23
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Harman TL200 meets the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heat-
ers sold after July 1, 1990.
SAFETYNOTICE: IFTHISHARMANEXCEP-
TIONMODELTL200WOOD STOVE IS NOT
PROPERLYINSTALLED. AHOUSEFIREMAY
RESULT.FORYOURSAFETY,FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATIONDIRECTIONSCONTACTLO-
CALBUILDINGORFIREOFFICIALSABOUT
RESTRICTIONSANDINSTALLATIONINSPEC-
TIONREQUIREMENTSINYOURAREA.
Thank youforpurchasingthe HarmanException WoodStove. Withthe Exceptionyou willnotice evenheat throughout
your home and long burn times. This is possible because of our exclusive HarmanAfterburner Combustion System
which takes unburned gases into the afterburner chamber where they are mixed with air and burned at very high
temperatures.
TheHarmanExceptionwas designed tomake burningwood easierby addinga toploaddoor which allows more wood
tofitinto the large firebox.TheException's smokefree designdrawssmokedownthroughthe stove,not intoyour room.
Thetoploaddoor also comes inhandy whencookingonthe optionalcooking grill.Simply place the grillin thetopload
opening andgrill great tasting meats and vegetables on the Harman Exception.
TheHarmanExceptionexceeds safety standards.Warnock Hersey has testedand approvedthe Exceptionunder the
followingstandards: UL1482. CAN/ULC-S627,ANSI/UL 737 and EPA(Phase II).The Exceptionis also approved for
use in mobile homes.
We strongly recommend this unit be installedby a Harman trained dealer. If you choose to install it yourself, please
consultyour Harmandealer forventing andpositioningadvice.
Be aware of yourlocalbuilding codes,permits andinsurance that may be required inyour area.
This Harman Stove is coveredby the Harman Gold Warranty, the best warranty offeredin the hearth industry. Our
warranty showsour confidence inthe design andmanufacturing of our stoves.See page23 forwarranty information.

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Specifications
Weight 440 lbs
Flue Size 6 inch
Log Length Recommended 18" with20" Max
HeatingCapacity 1500 to 2800 sq. ft.
Average Emissions 4.4 Grams Per Hr.
Emissions on Low 2.25 Grams Per Hr.
Blower Size (optional) 105 cfm variable speed
Outside Air size 3 inch
3.5"
3.75"

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Andirons
Grates
TopLoad Opening
FrontLoad Door
CombinationTop
LoadDoorand
DamperArm
AshDoor
AshDoor Latch
FrontLoad
DoorLatch
SideShield
Specifications
TopLoad Door

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Alldoors must be closedwhile thestove is in normal
operation, and the gaskets routinely examined for wear
andreplacedwhennecessary. The fuel door may be left
openandthe openingcoveredwitha screenwhen operat-
ing asa fireplace. Gooddoor sealsare importantfor main-
tainingcontrolofthe stove. Operatingthe stove withthe
ashdooropen,orwitha door inadequatelysealed, could
createa seriousoverfiringcondition(discussedlaterinthis
section).
NEVEROPERATE WITHMORE THANONEDOOR
OPENAT A TIME
The glass used in your Exception is manufactured
to exact standards to withstand the high heat of the fire,
but like all glass, it must be treated with common sense
andcare. Never abuse the glass by slamming the door
shut or strikingthe glass with a heavy object. If the glass
is brokenor damaged, do not operate thestove untilit has
been replaced(See instructions inthe Maintenance sec-
tion.)
Grates
The Harman Exception’s unique grate system con-
sists of two flat bottom grates, and two front andirons.
The bottom grates have slots which allow the ash to fall
into theashpanby passinga pokerbackandforth across
the grates. The andirons keep the fuel from coming in
direct contact withthe glass, and keephot coals and em-
bers from spilling out while reloading. Never build a fire
directly againstthe glass.
Andiron extensions (includedwith each stove) clip
ontothe fixedandirons andserve toprotecttheglass when
top loading is used as the primary loading method. The
extensions canbeclippedonthe outside orinside of the
andirons.
The grates andandirons must remain inplace at all
times. Do not tamperwithorchange the configuration of
this grate system.
Operation
General Considerations
Draft
Before you install and operate your Exception
woodstove,please readthe entirecontents ofthis manual.
Pay particularattention tothe explanationof draft and its
effect on stove performance in the venting section. By
followingtheinstallationandoperating guidelines, youwill
ensure proper draft andgain maximumefficiency anden-
joyment fromyour stove.
Fuel
Your Exceptionburns woodvery efficiently. Here
are someguidelinesconcerningfirewoodthat willhelp you
obtainthe best performance.
Selecthardwoodsif possible,as they are heavier
and contain more heating capacity (BTU’s) per load than
do softwoods. Wood should be split and stored under
cover for “seasoning” - a year is recommended. Your stove
is not an incinerator - do not burn garbage, painted or
treated wood, plastic, orother debris.
Keepthe area aroundthestove freefromclutter.
Keep all combustibles, including fuel, beyond the code-
requiredclearance distance (48"or1215mminthe U.S.,
1525mmor60"inCanada). Neverstore fuelinfrontof the
stovewhereitcouldinterferewithdooroperation,safeload-
ing,andash removal.
WARNINGS
• For use with solid wood fuel only.
• Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as
gasoline, naptha, or engine oil.
• Do not burn any fuel other than wood, such as
charcoal, which can cause increased carbon
monoxide production oroverfiring. Neveruse highly
volatile substances in your stove, such as gasoline,
which could cause an explosion.
The Stove
Doors
Yourstove hasa largeglass-paneleddoorforload-
ingandfireviewing,aseparatesmallerdoorforremovingashes
and a top loading door. To open the glass door, turn the
handle clockwise andpull out; to closethe door, return the
handle toanopen(9 o'clock)positionandpushinto engage
the latch while turning the handle counterclockwise to the
closed(6 o'clock)position. Toopentheashdoor, liftup the
handle andpullout. Close the door by pushinginandpush-
ing the handle allthe way down. To openthe top loaddoor
move thewoodenknoblocatedonthe leftsideofthe stove
frontandupwarduntil it locks the topopen.
If the latch in either of your Exception doors needs
adjustment,followtheinstructionsgiveninthe Maintenance
section.

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The Combustion Process
CombustioninyourHarmanExceptionis controlled
very precisely. Duringa woodfire,primarycombustionair
entersthe bottomof the stove, is directedupto thetop of
the loaddoor andthendownpast the glass,finally enter-
ing the combustion chamber. Secondary combustion air
enters the bottomof thestove andis delivereddirectly to
the afterburner behind the firebox, where it provides the
additional oxygen required for clean burning
During combustion, burning proceeds through
severalstages -aninitialevaporationstage,where mois-
tureis releasedfromthewood;astage wherevolatilegases
containing much of the wood’s heating capacity are re-
leased and burned; and a charcoal stage, where the re-
mainingcharcoalburns to releasethe additionalheat avail-
able. What is left after this final stage isash. Withinthe
firebox, twoor moreof thesestages aregenerally occur-
ringat once.
Operation
Controls
Twoimportantcontrols- thetoploadingdoor handle
andthe aircontrolleverregulatethe operationand output
ofthestove.
Toploadingdoorhandle/damperinterlock.The
top loading door handle is linked to the bypass damper
andserves two purposes. Move the handleforward one
position(approximately 3") and the handle automatically
opens the bypass damper. Inthis mode of operation the
combustion gases go directly from the main combustion
chamber to the flue collar and exit into the chimney.
Continue movingand liftingthe handle and it opens
the toploadingdoor.
NOTE: The bypass damper must be open for
smokeless loading. This is particularly important to re-
memberwhenloadingwoodthroughthefrontdoorsince the
frontdoorandthebypassdamperarenotinterlockedinthe
same way that the toploading door is interlockedwith the
bypass damper. Open the bypass damper by moving the
topdoorhandleforwardonepositionbeforeopeningtheloading
door.
Top Load Door Open and Locked
Damper Closed Damper Open

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Air Control
The air control leveris locateddirectly below the ash
lipof thestove. Usingthisleveryouwillbe abletovary the
amountofairdeliveredto thefire, creatinga rangeof heat
outputs. The low heat output setting is to the left, and
high is to the far right. Do not, under any circumstances,
alter theconfigurationoroperationofthe aircontrollever.
More
Less
Belowthis setting,runthe optionalblower on"low"
or "OFF". Higher air movement cools the
secondarycombustionarea whichcanleadto poor
combustion and lower efficiency.
Building and Maintaining the Fire
TheHarman Exceptionwas testedwiththefueldoor
openandclosed. If youoperate undernormalconditions
keepdoor closed.
Set theair controllever at the maximumheatoutput
setting, allthe way to the right. Openthebypass damper
by movingthe toploadinghandleforward one position (ap-
proximately3"). Theconvectionblower, if installed,should
be offfor thefirst five minutes aftera reload.
Never use 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 well away from the heater while it is in
use. Build a bed of paper and kindling; place several 1
" - 2" (25 mm- 50 mm) split pieces of dry woodon top,
followed by a few 2" - 3" (50 mm- 80 mm) split pieces.
Ignite the paper and close the door.
Allow the fire to burn until a good charcoal bed, 2" -
3" (50 mm- 80 mm) is formed; close the bypass damper
by pushingthe toploading handleall theway backuntilit
locksclosed. (Youmay needto leavethe loaddoor open
acrackto getthe blazegoingproperly, but neverleave the
stoveunattendedwithdooropen.) Addmore woodto cre-
ate a deeper charcoalbase (3" - 4", or 80 mm- 100 mm
thick); remember to open the bypass damper if you are
loadingfromthe front. Thiswillallowthe exhaust gases to
pass directly into the flue outlet andreduce smoke spill-
ageduring refueling.
Once the charcoal bed is established youmay add
a full load of dry wood. After adding the fuel, leave the
damper open and the air setting at maximumfor 5 to 15
minutes; close the damper and allow the air setting to
remain on high for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Then
adjusttheairlever andblower speedfor thedesiredheat
output.
Reloading
Onceyouhavepreparedandmaintainedathickchar-
coal bed, you should be able to reload the stove, allow
some open damper burning at the maximum air setting,
close the damper and reset the air control in about five
minutes.
Blower
To regulate the speed of the optional convection
blower, adjust the control fromlow to high by turning the
knob locatedontheblower. Theblower speedshouldbe
matchedto the air controllever setting.
When the air setting is low, the blowershould al-
ways beat the minimumsetting(corresponding toa blower
speed of 750 RPM.)At higher settings, above first notch
on the air control, the blower may be set to your desired
comfort level. Be sure that the blower corddoes not run
under,over, aboveor infrontofthe stove.
Operation

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Operating as a Fireplace
TheTL200is testedandapprovedtobeburned with
the front loaddoor openandthe damperopen. Inthis mode
of operation you get a true fire soundas well as appear-
ance. Due tothe cracklingand poppingof burningwood it
is necessary to place the optional screen over the door
opening. This prevents sparks fromentering the roomjust
like ascreenovera fireplace.
CAUTION
The stove is hot while in operation. Keep children,
clothingand furniture away. Contact maycause skin
burns.Overfiring
Avoidoverfiring yourstove, a potentially hazardous
situation which can lead to overheating of combustible
materials, damage to the stove, and in extreme cases,
causea fire. Overfiringis causedby: 1. Too muchair flow-
ingthrough the stove too quickly. 2. Improper positioning
of theprimary air controlleveltoo farto the right.3. Inad-
vertently leaving the damper open or 4. Not keeping up
withroutinemaintenance, suchas checkingdoor gaskets
forwear.
Overfiringresults inexcessive fuelconsumption, and
maycause partsofthestove orchimney connectorto glow
red. If younotice signs ofoverfiring,reduce theair supply
to the fire, and review the Maintenance section in this
manual.
Never leave the stove unattended if either the ash or
load door is open. Overfiring may result.
In the event ofa chimneyfire, callyour localfire de-
partment;makesure everyoneis safelyout ofthe house.
Reduce the air intake of the stove as much as possible
using the air control lever; close the bypass damper to
furtherrestrict airflow. Do notthrowwateron thefire; this
cancausestove damageandcreateanevenmoredanger-
ous situation. Have your chimney professionally cleaned
andinspectedbefore resumingburninginyour stove.
Operation
As you begin to operate your stove at higher tem-
peratures, you will notice a “hot” or unpleasant smell; this
is just thepaint goingthroughthe curing process, and will
disappearafter afew fires.
Thefollowingguidelines for airsettings canbe used
for woodburning;as youbecome familiar withyour stove,
youwillknow which settings best heat your home.
• Minimum burn rate - air control fully to left.
• Medium low burn rate - air control moved 1" to right.
• High burn rate - air control fully to the right.
Note: At minimumburnrates the glass may get dirty
butwillcleanoff againat higherburnrates.
Afterburner Viewport
This is a small ceramic window in the back of the
firebox.ThiswindowallowsyoutoseetheAfterburnerCom-
bustion System in action. This glass may smoke up un-
der someconditions but will burnoff again. It is OK if this
glass is not totally clean.
Removing Ashes
Some ashis goodfor properburning. Toomuchash
cancause problems.
Never letthe ashes in thefirebox buildup to over 2"
in depth. Remove ashes periodically by raking a poker
across the grates. Excessive ash build-up can prevent
properventingofexhaustgases.
Donotallowtheashpantooverflow.Thiscancause
damage to thegrate. Empty the ash pan whenyousee it
getting close to full. (Remember to close ash door while
emptyingthe ash pan.)
Disposal of Ashes
The Exception was designedto provide access to
the ashpan without the need for opening the main door.
Before opening the ash door and removing the ashpan,
openthe bypassdamper. Wearingheavyprotectivegloves,
open the ash door and remove the ashpan by pulling it
forwardby the handle. Close the ash door before taking
theashesoutside forsafedisposal.
Agood time to empty the ashpanis before loading.
This ensuresthat theashes willbe coldandsaferto handle
than directly after poking the ashes downor tending the
fire. WARNING: Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed con-
tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombus-
tible floor oron the ground, wellaway from all com-
bustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed ofby burialin soilor otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
Never use the ashdisposal containerfor other
trash. Wood ash can be added to your garden or
compost.
Overfiring

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Maintenance
The Fire Chamber
The inside of the fire chamber should be exam-
inedfor damage to the refractory lining material, grates,
castingorAfterburnerglass. If anybricks havebeendam-
aged, replacethemwithHarmanStove Company replace-
ment parts.
Glass - Replacement
If the stove’s glass is cracked or broken, you must
replace it before operating your stove. Remove pieces
carefully. Replace glass only with Harman Stove Com-
pany replacement glass panels;do not use substitutes.
To replace the glass panel, you will need to re-
movethe door. To do this, openthe door, liftitstraight up
andplace itonasoft surface.
Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material,
andholddown clips (set aside).
Referringto the diagram, note how thevarious com-
ponents of the doorsystemfit together. Lay the load door
facedownonthesoftsurface,andinstalltheselfadheasive
1/4"” gasket material around the front face of the glass.
Note: this glass hasa specialIRcoatingonone side. This
coating must be to the outside of the stove. The coated
side has a labelon it. Do not remove the label before in-
stallingthe glass. If labelis missing, check for continuity.
Settheglass paneand gasketgently ontothe door.
Installthe holddown clips and tightenwith boltsas shown.
Make sure there are no lumps in the gasket and tighten
thescrews atan evenamount. Reinstalldoor on
stove.
Glass - Cleaning
Sometimes itwill benecessary toclean ac-
cumulated ash fromthe glass surface; allowing
this ash to remain on the glass for long periods
can result in “etching” due to the acidity of the
ash. Thecreosote whichaccumulates ontheglass
shouldburnoffduring yourhot fires.
Never cleanthe glasswhile itis hot,anddo
notuse abrasive substances. Washthe surface
with coolwater, and rinse thoroughly. You may
wishto use a non-abrasive cleaner specifically
designed for use on stove glass. In any case,
dry thoroughly before relightingyour stove.
Like allfine equipment,your Exceptionrequires some
routine maintenance and inspection. Follow the guide-
lines inthissection toguarantee safe,efficient operation.
The Stove
Surface
The stove’s exterior surface should be dusted pe-
riodically with a soft cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wait until the stove is cool before using a damp cloth to
cleanany blemishes.
The Door
If youhave a gold plated front door it shouldnever
be buffed or polished. Abrasive cleaners andmetal pol-
ishes willremove theplatingandtherefore shouldnever be
used.Ifthe doorneeds tobecleaned, wait untilthestove
is completely cool, then usea sponge, soap andwater to
gently removedirtandstains. Before relightingthe stove,
removeall soapresidueandwipedry.
Controls
To avoid a rust build-up on the inner surfaces of
thecontrols,workthecontrols backandforthseveraltimes,
during thesummer, orany prolongedperiodwhenyouare
notusingyour stove.
Door
Glass Gasket
Glass
Hold Down Clips
and Bolts

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The Chimney System
Creosote
Whenwoodis burnedslowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, as well as soot, whichcombine with
expelledmoistureto formcreosote . Thecreosote vapors
condense inthe relatively coolchimneyflue (associated
with a slow burning fire). As a result, creosote accumu-
lates onthe flue lining. When ignited, this creosote can
result inanextremely hot fire.
The Afterburner on the Exception cuts creosote to
almost nothing when properly burned with dry seasoned
wood. The chimney should be inspected at least once
everytwo months duringthe heating seasonto see if any
creosote build-up has occurred. Checking your chimney
andchimney connectormore frequently, especially while
you are gettingused to your stove, is recommended. To
inspect this system, letthe stove cool. Usinga flashlight
and mirror, check the interior of the chimney connector,
andthe chimneyitself. Ifa significantlayer ofcreosote or
soot as accumulated (1/8"” or 3 mm) it should be removed
to reducethe riskof achimney fire.
Tocleandepositsfromthesurfaceoftheconnec-
tor, use a stiff wire brushafter dismantling the connector
assembly. To cleanthe chimney,use aspecially designed
brush sized to fit your particular flue opening, or call an
established chimney cleaningservice.
At theend ofthe heatingseason, performa thor-
ough examination of your chimney system, and have it
repairedif necessary.
Gaskets
Gaskets areusedatstrategic positionswhenbuild-
ingthe Harman Exception for controllingthe paththat in-
comingandoutgoingairandgasestake throughthe stove.
You must check these gaskets from time to time, and
replace themwhen necessary. Thegaskets are made of
fiberglass of differentsizes (obtainable fromHarman Stove
Company) andarefixedinplace witha high temperature
stove gasket cement. To change a gasket, first remove
the wornfiberglass andcleanthe area witha wire brush.
Also cleanany other surfaces thatcome intocontact with
the gasket. Place a small bead of cement in the area
under thegasket, thenpressnewgasket materialinto the
channel; donot overlaptheends ofthe gasket. Seat the
gasket firmly by applying pressure when possible; for ex-
ample,afterchangingthedoorgasket,closethedoor. Allow
the cementto drybefore usingyourstove.
Gasketsarelocated:
• Onthe doors to provide airtight closure.
• Betweenthe damper andthe damper frame.
Handle
The handle onthefrontdoorof yourException is
attachedto a threadedshaft. After a period of time, you
may find that the front door does not close as firmly as
whenyour stove was new. This is due to a naturalcom-
pression of the gaskets. To tighten the seal, open the
doorandrotate the handleone fullturncounterclockwise
or bendthe latchplate onthe stove.
Blower
The optional blower on your Harman Exception
stove requires very little maintenance. Youshould, how-
ever, keeptheair inlet and themotorfree of dust and dirt.
Maintenance

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DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM
BlowerVariable
Speed knob
3"Outside Air
Installation
Assembly
Blower (optional)
Bolt the mountingplate to the bottomrear of the
stove withfour1/4-20bolts. Putthe blowerinplaceonthe
bracket and bolt fast. Tightenthe bolts, but do not over-
tighten. Thepower cordfortheblower mustbe connected
toa groundedoutlet, andmay notbe routedabove, under,
overoraroundthestoveitself.
Outside Air (optional)
The Exception is designedto accommodate the
use of outside air introduced directly to the stove. The
opening is located at the back of the stove behind the
pedestal. An outside air connector plate attaches over
this opening, using two 1/4-20 x 1/2"” hex head bolts.
Outside airis alwaysrequired wheninstallingthe
Exception in a mobile home, andis requiredfor every in-
stallation by certainlocalbuildingcodes. Checkwith your
local building inspector to find out requirements. Some
signsto watchfor thatindicate apossibleneedfor outside
air: poorperformance ofother heatersorofthe Exception,
including smoke roll-out andodor; the disappearance of
the same symptoms when a window is opened near the
stove; andcondensation onwindows inthe winter. Mod-
ern homes withtight windows anddoors, vapor barriers,
andparticularly with exhaust systems are the most likely
to requireoutside air.
An outside air duct less than 5' (1525 mm) long
may be 3" [80mm] indiameter, andbe made of masonry
tile, 26 gauge (0.019)galvanizedsteel, or other noncom-
bustiblematerial; itshould havea 1"(25 mm)clearanceto
combustibles. Systems longerthan5'(1525 mm), or con-
tainingmore thantwoelbows, shouldhave a 4"(100 mm)
diameterduct toprovide anadequate flowof combustion
air. Any system must have a damper that is capable of
fully closing.The airduct must terminate outsidethedwell-
ingandbescreened tokeep debris,birds oranimals out.

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Installation
Floor Protection
Inall installations,the area under andaroundthe
stove must be protected from falling ash and live coals.
Theareaunderahorizontalrunofchimneyconnectormust
also beprotected. This protectormust be of noncombus-
tible material, andpositioned as shown in the accompa-
nyingillustration. Theguidelines for floor protection are:
1) completely under the stove andany horizontal runs of
connector; 2) 8"(200mm) inbackof the stove;3) 8"(200
mm) to each side; 4) U.S. 16"(405 mm) in front of the
doors; Canada 18" (450 mm) in front of the doors; 5) 2"
(50 mm) to each side of any horizontal runs of chimney
connector.
Clearances
Clearance is the empty space required between
the stove or chimney connector to the nearest combus-
tible surface or object, such as walls,ceilings, floors, or
furniture. Clearance distances may only be reduced by
usingmethods approvedby eithertheCAN/CSAB365stan-
dard(Canada) orNFPA211 (U.S.) Contact your building
authority for informationif you are interestedin reducing
clearancedistances otherthan thosepresented here.
Parallel versus Corner Installations
A parallel installation is one in which the back
andsides of the stove are parallel to the walls behind and
to the side of the stove. A corner installation is one in
which thebackofthe stoveis positioneddiagonally across
a corner of the room. Each installation requires its own
setofclearances.
For parallelinstallations, the requiredclearance
distances from the stove are: 1) to the side wall, 20"
(450mm); 2) to the back wall, 14" (360 mm). From the
chimney connector to the wall, 18"(360 mm) and to the
ceiling, 18"(450 mm). NOTE: For a verticalchimney con-
nector ina parallelinstallationthe distance ofthe connec-
tor to the side wall must be 32"(720 mm), due to the re-
quired sideclearance ofthe stove itself. Fireplace instal-
lations must meet these same clearance requirements;
specifically follow these guidelines for mantel and trim
clearances.
Forcornerinstallations,the clearancedistances from
thestove are 14"(360 mm)fromeachcorner ofthe stove
measured straightbackto the nearest combustible mate-
rial, and 22" 360 mm from the chimney connector to the
walls. Fromthe frontofthestove, clearanceto combus-
tible materials such as furniture, curtains, fuel, etc., is:
48 "(12 1 5 mm) in th e U.S. and 60"
(1525 mm)inCanada.
14" 18"
20"
16"
8"
8"
8" 14"
22"
14"

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Door Assembly/Installation Tips
Door Glass
• Be sure that the door glass is installedin the door with
the label, locatedonthe glass,ontheexternalside of the
door.
• Rope the glass carefully to insureproper sealing.
• Apply the rope exactly along the edge of the external
face of the glass, not overhanging or pressed too far in
fromthe edge.
• Make sharp90oturns at the corners.
• Overlap the ends of the rope at the upper left or right
corners.
Glass Retainer Clips
• Use theglass retainer clips and screws suppliedinthe
doorkit.
• Use a 1/8" Allen wrench to tighten the glass clips to
cast door with 10-24 x 3/8"screws supplied.
BRASS HANDLE
HANDLE
BOLT
WOOD
HANDLE
SET
SCREW
4 GLASS
RETAINER
CLIPS 4 GLASS
RETAINER
BOLTS
GLASS
GLASS GASKET
DOOR
HINGE PINS
PAW BOLT
• The paw bolt should be turned into the door from the
inside approximately14 turns.
• Withthe setscrewremoved, turn thebrass elbowonto
the paw bolt approximately 5 turns, or until a 1/16"
clearance is achieved between the elbow and the door
face (makesure to stop onthe flat spot ofthe paw bolt).
• The set screw on the brass elbow must be aligned to
contact the flat spotonthepaw bolt,thentightenusinga
5/32"Allenwrench.
• After attaching the door handle, close and latch the
door by turning the handle to the six o'clock position.
Duringthis process observe to see thatthe doorrope is
beingcompressedproperly.
• If it does not compress, loosen the set screw andturn
the pawbolt one additionalturnintothe door.Repeat as
requiredto ensure a tight seal.
Paw Bolt

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Exception Linkage Installation
Figure 1
Step 1: Remove left side shield
The side shieldhas tabs on it that latch into holes on the
side of the stove. This makes removing the side shield
easy.
• Lift up on the side shield then pull out.
DriveArmAssembly
Heavy Washer
1/4 x 20 x 1/2" Bolt
Figure2
•Withleft hand,slide newdrive armthroughhole inside
of stove. Withright hand,take1/4x 20grade 8bolt along
with washerandinsert through holefrominsideof stove.
Tightensnugly usinga 7/16"wrench.(ShowninFig. 2)
Step 2: Install the drive arm
slots for
side
shield
tabs
Beforesideshield
is inplace.
Figure3

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Figure5
Figure6
Self-LockingNut
Shoulder Pin
Before tightening
the nut be sure
the bolt is tight
in the lid.
Exception Linkage Installation, cont'd
Self-LockingNut
Step 2:Install the top lift/drive armStep 4: Re-attach left side shield.
• Place side shield under top loaddoor arm
• Place tabs in slots andpress down to lockinto position.
Things to Check
• Makesure the toploaddoor (lid)is centeredfromleftto
right. It is possible for it to get bumpedoff center during
shipping and installation. This lid can be recentered by
tapping inthe proper direction witha blockof wood.
• Inextreme cases theliftlug(Fig7)cangetbent. Check
to see that itis 90ofromthe lid.Ifadjustmentis necessary
the lugcanbe straightenedwitha largeadjustablewrench.
slotsfor
side
shield
tabs
Beforesideshield
is inplace.
SideShield After side shieldis inplace.
Figure4
Step 3: Install the top lift arm
• Tightenthe 1/4-20 x 5/8 button headallenbolt. Bolt into
the tab on the underside of the top lid. This bolt can be
tightenedfully. (See Fig. 6 & 7)
• Slide the top lift arm onto the shoulder pin on the drive
arm. Checkpositioning of toplift arm. (See Fig. 5)
• Using the 1/4-20 lock nut, secure the toplift armto the
lid. NOTE:The top lift armneeds to move onthe bolt. Do
not tighten the lock nut. Youcanturnit snug thenback off
1/2 turn.
• Operatethecomplete linkageusingthe drivearmhandle.
You'll knowifyour boltsare too loose ortoo tight.

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Exception Linkage Installation, cont'd
Figure7
TopLift Arm
Lift Lug
1/4 x 20" Self Locking Nut
1/4 x 20"
Button
head
Allenbolt
DriveArm
Assembly
Outside
DamperArm
PivotArm
Shoulder Pin

Exception TL200 WoodStove
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The HarmanException may be installed with a
minimum of (150 mm) 24 gauge chimney connector
pipe. Size of the connector should correspond to the
size of the flue collar opening. Do not use makeshift
compromises. No partof thechimney connectormay pass
throughanattic or roofspace, closet orother concealed
space, or througha flooror ceiling. Whenever possible,
avoidpassingtheconnectorthrougha combustiblewall;if
youmust,use anapprovedwallpass-through, described
later inthis section.
Assembletheconnector beginningat theflue col-
lar, with the crimpedends pointing towards the stove (to
keep debris and creosoteflakes inside the system). Each
joint, including the one to the stove’s flue collar and the
one to the chimney itself should be secured withat least
three sheet metalscrews. Screws may be a maximumof
3 inches apart. A1-1/4" (30 mm) overlap is required at
each joint, including the flue collar attachment. No more
thantwo 90 degree elbows shouldbe used, and the total
length of connector shouldnot exceed10 feet (3 m). All
horizontal runs of connector must have a minimum up-
wardslope of1/4"(6 mm)per foot(20 mmper meter).
Wall Pass-throughs
Occasionally itis necessaryto pass the chimney
connector through a combustible wall to reach the chim-
ney. Dependingonyourlocalbuildingcodes, andthe per-
tinentprovincialornationalcodes,there areseveralchoices
for accomplishing this safely. Before beginning your in-
stallation,contactlocalofficials, andalso thechimney con-
nectorandchimneymanufacturer forspecific requirements.
Canada. Threemethods areapprovedbythe Cana-
dianStandardsAssociation. Thediagramshowsonemethod
requiringan18"(450 mm)airspacebetweentheconnector
andthewall. Itallowsuse ofone ortwo coversas described
in the diagram. The two other methods are described in
detail in the current issue of CAN/CSA B365, the national
standard.
UnitedStates IntheU.S.,thenationalcodeis NFPA
211. Whilemany localitiesadopt this standard, be sure to
checkwithlocalauthorities beforebeginningyour installa-
tion. TheNFPA(NationalFireProtectionAssociation)per-
mitsfourmethodsforpassingthroughacombustiblewall. A
commonly usedmethodto pass througha walldirectly to a
masonry chimneyis toclearaminimum12"(300mm)around
the entire chimney connector, andfill it with brickmasonry
which is at least 3.5"(90 mm) thick. Afireclay liner, mini-
mum3/8" (9 mm) wallthickness must runthrough thebrick
walltothechimneyliner(butnotbeyondtheinnersurfaceof
the liner). Itmust be cemented inplace withrefractory ce-
ment. This methodis illustrated. For details on the other
threeoptions, refer to the most recent edition oftheNFPA
211code.
Venting
Chimney Connectors and Chimneys
Draft
Draft is widely misunderstood. It is important that
you, the stoveoperator, realize that draftis a variable ef-
fect, not a given quantity. Stoves and chimneys do not
have draft, yet draft is the key to your stove’s performance.
Draft is a force, produced by an operating stove
andthe chimney to which it is attached. It is created by
hot gases rising upthe chimney, creatinga pressure dif-
ference betweenthe inside of yourhome andtheoutside
air. Itcontinually movesfreshcombustionair intothe stove,
andhot exhaustgases outof the stove; withoutthis con-
stant flow, the fire willgo out.
Otherfactors, suchas barometric pressure, winds,
the air tightness of the home, the total inside chim-
ney volume, chimney height andthe presence of vent-
ing devices such as exhaust fans also play a role in
maintaining an adequate draft. Low barometric pres-
sures, super insulated homes and exhaust fans can
reduce draft; winds can play havoc with draft; and
too large or too small a chimney volume can cause
reduced draft due to the excessive cooling or not
enough room to vent exhaust gases quickly.
Introducing outside air directly to the stove may help
remedy a low draft prblem. Some signs of inadequate
draft are smoking, odor, difficulty in maintaining the
fire, and low heat output. Overdraft can be caused
by a very tall chimney even if it is the recommended
size, and can cause overfiring of your stove. Signs
of an overdraft include rapid fuel consumption, inabil-
ity to slow the fire, and parts of the stove or chimney
connector glowing red. It is important that you fol-
low the chimney guidelines in this manual, including
size, type, and height to avoid draft problems.
Other causes of poor ventilation or draft are icing,
exhaust fans, a blocked outside air inlet, and room air
starvation. If your stove is sluggish and you get occa-
sionalodor, checkthese possibilitiesand increase the air
flow inyour home.
Wheninstalled andoperated accordingto this
manual, theExceptionwillproduce enoughhot gases to
keep the chimney warmso that adequatedraft is
maintainedthroughout theburn cycle.
Chimney Connectors
In general, following these guidelines will en-
sure compliancewith allnational and provincialcodes;
prior to beginningyour installation, check withyour lo-
cal building code official to check on additional local
regulations which may influence the design and place-
ment of your venting system.

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The Chimney
The Exception must be installed into a chimney
approved for use with solid-fuel appliances. In the U.S.,
the Exception must be connected to (1) a prefabricated
chimneycomplyingwiththe requirementsfor TypeHTchim-
neys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Resi-
dential Type and BuildingHeatingAppliances, UL103, or
(2)a code-approvedmasonry chimney witha flue liner. In
Canada,the Exceptionis listedfor usewith prefabricated
chimneys tested andlisted to the high temperature (650
degrees C)chimney standard,ULCS-629,or witha code
approved masonry chimney. For mobile homes, the Ex-
ceptionmustonly beinstalled withprefabricatedchimney
systems, including the installationcomponents,tested to
eitherUL 103orULCS-629whichhave beenapprovedfor
use in mobile homes; the diameter should match the di-
ameterofthe fluecollar opening.
Theminimumrecommendedheight forany chim-
ney is 16 ft (4.8 m) above flue collar height. For non-
mobilehome installations,a roundflue (eithermasonry or
approvedprefabricated),ofeither6"(150mm), 7"(180 mm)
or 8" (200 mm) may be used. For square or rectangular
masonry chimneys, nominal sizes of 8" x 8" or 8"x 12"
(200 mm x200 mm, 200 mmx 300 mm) may be used.
Codes require that solid-fuel chimneys extend 3 ft
(0.9 m) above the point at which they exit fromthe roof,
providedthat no part of any structure is withinthe top of
the chimney, then the chimney must extend 2 ft (6 m)
above the highest point with the 10 ft (3 m) radius top
height. If thereis nottenfeetofclearancefromthetop of
the chimney, thenthe chimney must extend2 ft(6m) above
the highestpoint withinthe 10 ft (3m) radius.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing
another appliance.
NOTE: The restrictionof notventingmore than one
appliance tothe sameflue applies tothe U.S.specifically.
Whileit is not recommendedthatyouusethe samechim-
ney for more thanone appliance, in Canada certain ex-
ceptions may be made. Be sure to contact your building
code inspection official to see if this option is allowedin
your area, and to find out the specific requirements for
suchan installation.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
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Existing Masonry Chimneys
If you planonusinga pre-existingmasonry chim-
ney, have it thoroughly inspected andcleaned. Any faults
which make the chimney unsafe and unusable must be
repairedpriorto use. These caninclude improper height,
structuraldefects, blockages,inadequateclearanceto com-
bustibles,unsealedopeningsinto otherrooms ofthehouse,
signs of creosote or smoke leakage, a loose or absent
clean-outdoor, orabsence of a liner.
Do notconnect to anyair distribution ductor system.
Venting to a Masonry Chimney
Whenconnecting toa masonry chimney, several
provisions are standard. First, whether thechimney con-
nector is vented to the chimney through a thimble or a
breechpipe,neither mustpass beyond theinner surface
of thechimney liner, andbothmust be firmlycemented in
place with refractory cement. (A thimble is a masonry
pipe which is inserted through the chimney wall, and is
frequently thepreferred method;a breechpipe is a piece
of steel pipe used the same way.)In Canada, a breech
pipe has redges or protrusions to lock it firmly into the
refractory cement.In eithercase, the chimney connector
vents to the chimneythrought the thimble orbreechpipe.
Using a thimble, the connector slides completely
inside the masonry to theinner adgeof the flueliner, and
may be easilyremovedforchimney andconnector inspec-
tion. Abreech pipe must extend at least 2" (50 mm) into
the room, so the connector can be attached with
sheetmetal screws.
Venting to a Masonry Fireplace Chimney
In some situations, a code compliant chimney
originally used for a masonry fireplace may be used to
installyour Exception.Inadditiontotherequirements found
inthe previous paragraphs, it is importantto beaware that
allclearances must be met, includingthose fromthe chim-
ney connector to combustibles — 18" (360 mm) to sides
and18" (450 mm) to ceiling. Do not forget toinclude floor
protectioninyourplans. (SeeClearances andFloorPro-
tection inthis section.) Since many fireplaces have ex-
posedwoodenmantels andtrim, pay specialattentionto
theclearances necessary to these materials.
Ifyour fireplacechimney isbehindacombustible wall,
you must use an approved wall pass-through system to
gain access to the masonrychimney. The chimney con-
nector mustenter the chimney ata placewhere it is lined,
andthe fireplace mustbemadeinoperable. For example,
youmightremove the damper,replacingit witha secure,
airtight, noncombustibleseal(removablefor inspection);
this also satisfies the requirement that no roomair must
be allowedto enterthe chimney.
Installing to a Prefabricated Chimney
When venting your Exception using a prefabri-
catedchimney,be sure to contact local buildingcode au-
thorities, and to follow the manufacturer’s instructions ex-
actly. Use only the manufacturer’s parts; do not use make-
shift installation techniques. All prefabricated chimneys
must be tested to either the U.S. or Canadian high-tem-
perature standards,UL 103orULC-629.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
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Moblie Home Installations
Mobile home installations must use approved fac-
tory-builtchimneys testedandlistedfor this specific use,
to eitherof thehightemperaturestandards, ULCS-629 or
UL 103. Any components used to install the chimney
must be listed for this use and supplied by the chimney
manufacturer. Donot substitute makeshift compromises.
InCanada, chimney connectors mustbe testedandlisted
tothe standardin CAN/ULC-641-M87.
In addition to meeting the size and height require-
mentsdetailedinthe Chimney section, the chimney must
also beremovable tothe roof line area inordertoallowfor
transport. Whendesigningyour system, consultwiththe
chimney dealer to ensure that your system meets this
requirement, and ask for specific details on how to re-
move it.
Followallclearances, floorprotectionandothergen-
eral guidelines in the Installation sectionwhen installing
your Harman Exceptionin your mobile home.
Other important Mobile Home guidelines:
• The stove must be securely attached to the mobile
home floor.
• All stoves installed in mobile homes must have a direct
outside air connection. (SeeAssembly Instructions.)
• A vapor barrier must be in place where the approved
chimney system exits the mobile home.
Caution: The structural integrityof the mobile home
floor, walls, and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
NOTE: Whensolidfuels are burned completely, they
producewater andcarbon dioxide. However,in long
slowburns,a substantialamountofcarbon monoxide
may be produced. If allowed to build up, carbon
monoxide (which is odorless) can prove fatally
poisonous. Proper ventilationand draft will prevent
this fromhappening. If yousmell smoke, turn upthe
aircontrolleversetting, andthoroughly ventilate your
dwelling. Duringfutureburns,becarefulnotto overload
the stove with fuel, so you will not be tempted to
constantly operate at a low air control setting.
Venting - Mobile Homes