Harman DVC-500 Installation instructions
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This appliance is also approved
for installation into a shop.
46”
42”
16”
8”8” 9”
9”
18”
Please copy
your serial
number
from the label on your stove to the
box below.
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Warnings 4
Introduction 5
Assembly 6
Installation 7
Direct Vent Pipe 14
DVC500 Microprocessor Control 15
Operation 17
Maintenance 19
Fuel 23
Wiring Diagram 25
Control and Safety Sensors 26
Parts 27
Specications 30
Troubleshooting 31
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new
room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 17032
www.harmanstoves.com
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Freshly delivered coal is watered down to
eliminate dust when loading and unloading. Wet
rice coal does not ow as well as damp or dry
coal. We do not recommend burning wet coal;
however, we realize if it's the only coal you have,
it is better to burn it than be cold. If you must
burn wet coal, the feed rate must be increased
in order to get the same size re. As the wet
coal in the hopper dries out, the feed rate must
be decreased. Loading wet coal once or twice a
year will not damage your stove as long as it is
hot and burning. The damage is caused when
the hopper has wet coal in it when the stove is
cold. This will cause rust and corrosion and it
is totally the operator’s fault. Usually after the
coal dries for three or four days, depending on
conditions, it will ow very well and feed properly.
Feed rate will be the same as with dry coal.
Carbon monoxide, referred to as CO, is a colorless,
odorless gas that is produced during combustion of
coal and other fuels. CO fumes are toxic and can
be fatal.
The DVC 500 is a closed loop system specially
designed to prevent the escape of CO and other
combustion products from the stove.
Even though this stove is designed to be as safe
as possible, it is important that you install a CO
detector. This is true for oil, gas, or wood burning
products as well.
CO detectors are very sensitive and may sound an
alarm for fumes other than CO or CO from sources
other than the stove such as car or lawn mower exhaust.
If the alarm sounds
1. Increase ventilation by opening windows or doors.
2. Make sure the stove doors and hopper lid are
closed and latched.
3. Check stove for electrical power and normal
operation.
4. Check for false alarm.
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This remarkable design by Harman features
the Verti-ow Direct Vent Stoker System.
This unique, high efciency unit uses only
outside air for combustion.
Micro-processor controls provide for an
automatic wide range of heat output from 7,000 to
75,000 BTU .
With a big 93 pound hopper capacity, this unit
can burn on high approximately 16 hours or extend
for over 96 hours on low.
A Room Sensor connected to the micro-
processor automatically adjusts the feed rate to
compensate for changes in temperature.
The ash pan is large enough to hold the ash
from one hopper full of coal at any setting.
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1. Install the hopper latch as shown at left.
2. Install 3 rebricks on the cast iron angle be-
hind the grate as shown.
3. Cement in grates as shown below. This may
already be done at the factory.
3 Bricks
Grate
Inserts
g. 3
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4 GLASS
RETAINER
CLIPS 4 GLASS
RETAINER
BOLTS
GLASS
GLASS GASKET
DOOR
HINGE PINS
PAW BOLT
The glass in your Harman stove is a special ceramic glass.
• Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door.
• Never burn the appliance if the door glass is cracked or broken.
• Replace only with Harman supplied glass.
Soot and/or y-ash may accumulate on the viewing glass, and will ocassionally need to be cleaned.
Clean the glass with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner. Do not spray cleaner on hot glass, and avoid
the use of abrasive cleaners.
Glass replacement
Carefully remove all remaining glass and gasket materials prior to replacing the glass.
Lay the door face down on a at surface. Remove the glass retainers and screws. Apply the gasket
material to the face of the new glass. Lay the glass into the door, making sure that the glass is contained
within the channels and raised areas of the door itself. Lay the glass retainers into position and install
the screws. Tighten each screw evenly to avoid making any stress points.
BRASS HANDLE
HANDLE BOLT
WOOD HANDLE
SET SCREW
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Tips On Installation
Before the positioning of the unit can be decided
a few questions should be considered?
1. Can the unit be vented properly and installed safely?
2. Will exhaust be vented where fumes can build up or
be drawn into lower levels of the structure
3. Will fumes and y ash affect the exterior of the
structure or surrounding structures?
4. Are there any local regulations governing the use and
placement of the unit?
5. Are there any structural reasons why the unit cannot
be placed where you want?
6. How close is the electrical outlet?
Follow the guidelines to the left regarding
clearances to combustible materials.
Floor Protector
This stove should be placed on a non-combustible
oor protector extending 16 inches to the front, 8 inches
to the sides, and 1 inch to the rear.
Straight Through Wall
1. When positioning of the unit has been decided, use
measurements on Page 10 for cutting the hole through
the wall. Don’t forget to gure the thickness of the
oor protector used.
2. Cut at least a 9" x 9" hole through the wall.
3. Remove the side doors / rear cover assembly (6 black
screws, 5/16" socket or straight screwdriver)
4. Place the unit in front of the hole approximately
1/2" closer to the wall than the length of the wall
termination. (From outside of wall to back of unit
where termination bolts up)
5. Take the wall termination outside and slide it into the
hole until it mates to the rear of the unit. Go inside
and install the bolts and tighten, making sure the
gasket is in place and the ue pipe section is level.
6. Reposition the unit inward until the stainless steel
intake section comes against the outside wall surface.
NOTE: If the wall is over 8" thick you will need a
longer wall termination. The standard termination
will provide 3" of wall clearance behind the stove,
with a 8" wall. Therefore, with a 5" thick wall, it will
provide 6" of clearance behind the stove.
7. Check the exterior of the termination for best t and
screw to exterior and caulk with high grade exterior
caulking.
g. 6
g. 7
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8. Complete any other exterior ue piping necessary,
using 4" pellet venting.
9. Back inside, place the 2 halves of the interior wall
trim plate over ue pipe. Using the black pop rivets,
fasten together, then slide it against the wall and fasten
it to the wall.
10. Replace the side door / rear cover assembly with 6
black screws.
11. Complete the unit assembly and test.
Wall Trim Plate
Wall Trim Plate
Gasket
Wall
Termiation
Standard Wall Termination
g. 9
Open
g. 8
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Installation
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To install a DVC 500 in a basement you will need
additional DVC vent sections. These sections are
made with a 316-grade stainless steel liner and
a 20 gauge galvaneeled outer shell. Each joint is
sealed with a gasket and is bolted together with
4 bolts. In order to maintain the best seal, there
are no adjustable sections. There are straight, 45
degree, and Tee ttings. Refer to Page 14 for all
of the sections available.
Wall Termination
Tee with cover plate
Straight sections
Joint covers
Tee with cover plate
g. 10
g. 11
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Refer to page 12 & 14 to calculate which sections
will be needed for your installation.
A corner installation requires a 45 degree section
in addition to the standard wall termination.
In order to cut a hole in the wall that will allow the
stove to be placed an equal distance to each wall,
refer to Page 13.
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Exterior Termination for wall
thickness up to 8 inches
1-10-08310
Exterior Termination for wall
thickness up to 16 inches
Exterior Termination for wall
thickness up to 12 inches
3-44-06256 1-10-08313
1-10-08314
1-10-08321
1-10-08317
1-10-08315
1-10-08316
1-10-08320
1-10-08319
1-10-083181-10-08322
1-10-08323
1-10-08324
1-10-08326
1-10-083111-10-08312
Gasket
Spacer 3/16"
1-10-08325
12" 45° "T"
6"
9" 13"
8"
12"
11"
10"
16"
27"
20"
37"
47"
9-5/8"
8-3/4"
Joint Cover
Harman Direct Vent Coal Flue Pipe Venting System
1" Clearance to Combustibles
Maximum Horizontal Run is 48 Inches - (4 ft.)
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Feed Adjuster
Sets the maximum feed
rate, 1 to 5
Test
Runs all motors at full
speed for two minutes
to check operation.
After two minutes the
feeder stops and the
distribution blower
alternates from high to
low every four seconds
to remind you that you
are still in "Test Mode".
Distribution Blower
speed adjustment
range.
Temp Dial
Allows you to adjust the room temperature
in Room Temp Mode using the outer scale
marked in degrees Fahrenheit. It also allows
you to adjust the stove temperature while
in Stove Temp Mode using the inner scale
marked from 1 to 7.
Mode Selector
Allows you to choose between Room
Temp Mode, Stove Temp Mode, or OFF.
Also allows you to vary the Distribution
Blower speed by turning the knob to the
"high" or "low" side of each mode.
Power Light
Indicates power is
"on" to the control.
Indicates power to
Distribution Blower
Indicates power to the
Feed Motor.
Indicates power to
Combustion Blower
Status Light
Will be lit in either Stove
or Room Temp Mode
when pointer is not
within "off" position band
except after normal shut
down. Blinks to indicate
errors listed below.
Ash Removal
position
See page 19
Indicates power to the
Draft Motor.
2 Blinks: Indicates that there is insufcient negative pressure
in the rebox. This begins a shut-down process described in
more detail on Page 31.
The most common cause of the 2 blink status is leaving the
ash door open without turning the Feed Adjuster to "Ash Out".
For other causes of a 2 blink status see Page 32.
This requires a Manual Reset*.
3 Blinks: Indicates that the ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe) has
gone out of range a specied number of times. If the stove
seems to be performing normally, perform a Manual Reset*.
4 Blinks: Can occur only in Room Temp Mode and indicates
Room Sensing Probe has failed or is not installed. If a
Room Sensing Probe is then installed, the status light will
automatically reset.
5 Blinks: Indicates a lack of communication between the
circuit board and the TCP (Temperature Control Probe). This
requires a manual reset*.
* Manual Reset: Disconnect power cord for a few seconds
and reconnect. If error still occurs call your Dealer.
g. 12
DDM Port
Allows service technician to
attach diagnostic meter when
troubleshooting or verifying
proper operation.
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ESP Control
Hopper Lid Latch
Ash Door
Latch Handle
Glass Door
Latch Handle
Side Panel Latch
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Turn the Feed Adjuster to "Test" mode, (g. 13.)
This will cause all motors to run 100% for 2 minutes.
The lights on the control panel will be lit for each
motor. If you leave it on "test" the blowers will cycle
as an audible reminder.
1. Fill the hopper with dry coal.
2. Fill burn-grate area from rebrick to front of grate
with about one inch of (DRY) coal.
3. Plug into 120 volt AC outlet and turn control to
"OFF". Turning to "OFF" and then back to the
desired mode resets the control.
4.Turn Feed Adjuster to the # 3 position, g. 14.
5. Make a valley in the coal at the top of the burn
grate. Fill valley with re starting material (coal
starter, crushed charcoal, wood pellets).
6.Turn Mode Selector to Room Temp or Stove
Temp as desired.
7. Turn the Temp Dial to the desired setting.
8. Light the re and make sure that all doors and
the hopper lid are closed. As the ESP senses the
correct temperature, the Feed Motor will start.
To kill the re or stop burning the stove, turn the
Mode Selector knob to the "OFF" position. This
will stop the feeder and the re will burn out. When
the stove cools to about 95 degrees Fahrenheit, all
motors will stop. The unit can then be unplugged.
All ash and partially burned coal must be cleaned
out from behind grates down under rebrick until
fresh coal is seen. Follow "Starting Fire" procedure
above.
Fig. 15
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#3 Feed Adjustment setting
Test Position
g. 13
g. 14
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This setting will produce medium heat with the Distribution
Blower on "low".
Fig. 16
In "Stove Temp Mode" the control will regulate
the re to match a constant exhaust temperature,
based on the #1 thru 7 settings on the inner portion
of the temp dial. Heat output and fuel consumption
will remain constant. This makes it possible to
tell how long a hopper full of coal will last. The
distribution blower speed can be varied according
to the position of the mode selector, between "low"
and "high", g. 16.
In "Room Temp Mode" heat output is controlled
automatically by use of the Room Sensing Probe.
When the Room Sensing Probe calls for heat, the
stove will increase output. When the Room Sensing
Probe is getting close to the set temperature, the
stove will begin to level off output and keep the re
burning at just the right temperature to maintain
that setting. If the temperature in the room exceeds
the set point, the stove will idle on a low burn until
more heat is needed.
High output is determined by the Feed Rate. The
maximum Feed Rate should be set for 1 1/2" to 2"
of ash in front of the re.
In "Room Temp Mode" fuel consumption is
sacriced for exact room temperature. Therefore, as
it gets colder, more coal will be burned automatically.
The distribution blower speed can be varied
according to the position of the mode selector.
Keep coal off
ledges
Fig 17
This setting will produce a room temperature of 70 degrees
with the Distribution Blower at "medium" speed.
This setting will produce continuous maximum heat output
with the Distribution Blower at full speed.
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Fig. 18
Make note of the position of the Feed Adjuster
knob so it can be returned to the same position
when you are nished removing the ashes.
Turn the Feed Adjuster knob to "Ash Out", this is
the ash removal setting, Fig 18. This setting turns
off the Combustion Blower and Feeder Motor but
does not turn off Draft Motor. Now the ash door can
be opened with minimal exhaust leakage. If ash
removal takes more than 4 minutes, the Distribution
Blower will start to cycle up and down to indicate
the Feed Adjuster knob was left in the "Ash Out"
position. This is not a problem if you remember to
return the Feed Adjuster to its previous setting when
completed. If left in the "Ash Out" position, the
re will burn out.
With each hopper of coal that is burned,
approximately one ashpan full of ashes must be
removed. (g. 19) It may take from one to four
days for the ash pan to get full, depending on the
burn rate.
Remember, the ashpan will be hot, so always wear
protective gloves.
The "Ash Out" position on the feed adjuster knob
is for ash removal (g. 18). This position stops the
Combustion Blower, the Feeder Motor, and slows
the Distribution Blower so the doors can be opened.
This is to limit exhaust fumes from leaving the unit.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible oor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
g. 19
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The small Fines Tray in the side of the stoker
should be removed and emptied
To remove the Fines Tray, rst open the door on
the left rear of the stove. Next, loosen the thumb
screws holding the Fines Tray Cover, g# 20. Next,
turn the cover 90 degrees and slide out the Tray as
shown. If the Tray has over- owed, use a vacuum
cleaner to reach into the opening and remove the
excess material.
Turn the temperature control to lowest setting
and allow the stove to cool down. Have all cleaning
supplies ready and close by. Take note at which #
the Feed Adjuster is set, g 14. Turn Feed Adjuster
knob to "Ash Out". (This is the ash removal setting.)
This setting turns "off" the Combustion Blower
and Feeder Motor but does not turn "off" the Draft
Motor. Now the viewing door can be opened with
minimal exhaust leakage. Use a safety razor in
handle and scrape the inside of the glass with the
blade almost at to the surface, Fig 21. If further
cleaning is necessary, the window can now be
cleaned with liquid cleaner and a non synthetic
cloth.
. If the cleaning takes more than 4
minutes, the Distribution Blower will start to cycle up
and down to indicate the Feed Adjuster knob was
left in the "Ash Out" (ash removal setting). This is
not a problem, just remember to return the Feed
Adjuster to its previous setting when completed.
FINES TRAY COVER
FINES TRAY
Fig 20
Fig 21
The products of combustion will contain small
particles of y ash. The y ash will collect in the
exhaust venting system and restrict the ow of the
ue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs
during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of
the room heater, will lead to some soot formation
which will collect in the exhaust venting system.
The exhaust venting system should be inspected
at least once every year to determine if cleaning
is necessary.
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