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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
Owner: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your local dealer with questions on installation, operation or service.
Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this pellet fuel-
burning room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in property damage, bodily injury
or even death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled field
corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel voids
your warranty.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
stove.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.harmanstoves.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il
vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.
harmanstoves.com
NOTE
WARNING
WARNING
Owner’s Manual
Care and Operation
Model(s):
P43 Freestanding Pellet Stove
NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
P43
Use & Care Video
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Service parts list has been removed from this manual.
Refer to Owner’s Manual or Individual service parts list.
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Listing Label Information/Location
A. Congratulations
Congratulations on selecting a Harman® Freestanding Pellet
Stove. The Harman® P43 pellet stove you have selected
is designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and
efficiency.
As the owner of a new pellet stove, you’ll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this owner’s
manual. Pay special attention to all cautions and warnings.
This owner’s manual should be retained for future reference.
We suggest that you keep it with your other important
documents and product manuals.
Your new Harman® P43 Freestanding Pellet Stove will
give you years of durable use and trouble-free enjoyment.
Welcome to the Harman® family!
The model information regarding your specific stove can be found on
the rating plate usually located in the control area of the stove.
Read this manual before operating this appliance.
Please retain this Owner’s Manual for future reference.
Read the Installation Manual before making any installation or finishing changes.
1 Welcome
Brand:_________________________________________________ Model Name:____________________________
Serial Number:___________________________________________ Date Installed:_ __________________________
Appliance Information:
Local Dealer Information
Dealer: Fill in
your name, address,
phone and email
information here and
appliance information
below.
Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________
Serial Number
Model Name
"PReVeNT HOUSe FIReS"
Install and Use Only in Accordance With Manufacturer's Installation and Operation Instructions.
Contact Local Building or Fire Offi cials About Restrictions and Installation Inspection in Your Area.
WARNING: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL,
AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
An outside combustion air inlet must be provided. Refer to Manufacturer’s instructions and local
codes regarding the requirements for passing the exhaust venting system through a combustible
wall or ceiling.
Inspect and Clean Exhaust Venting System Frequently.
Use a 3" or 4" diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system.
Do Not Connect This Unit to a Chimney Flue Serving Another Appliance.
FOR USE WITH WOOD PELLET FUEL OR UP TO 50% CORN / PELLET MIXTURE ONLY.
The Use of Other Fuels May Create an Unsafe Condition.
Input Rating Max: 5.5 lb. fuel/hr.
U.S. Electrical Rating: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, Start 4.2 AMPS, Run 2.8 AMPS
Route Power Cord Away From Unit.
DANGeR: Risk of Electrical Shock. Disconnect Power Before Servicing Unit.
For Further Instruction, Refer To Owner's Manual.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer.
Keep Viewing and Ash Removal Doors Tightly Closed During Operation.
DO NOT ReMOVe THIS LABeL / Ne PAS eNLeVeR CeTTe ÉTIQUeTTe
MINIMUM CLeARANCeS TO COMBUSTIBLeS/
DISTANCeS De SeCURITe PAR RAPPORT AUX
MATeRIAUX COMBUSTIBLeS:
Back Wall / Entre Mur Arrière
2”/ 51mm
2”/ 51mm
Side Wall / Entre Paroi Latér
16”/ 406mm
10”/ 254mm
CORNER INSTALLATION / EN ANGLE
Walls to Appliance
9”/228mm
9”/228mm
Entre Murs et appareil
FLOOR PROTECTION / Protection Du Plancher
USA
Canada
Sides*/Côtés
(A)
6”
200mm
Back**/Arrière (B)
6”
200mm
Front*/Avant
(C)
6”
450mm
**Measured from pedestal base in the US ONLY
**Mesuré à partir de la base du socle aux États-Unis uniquement
*Measured from Glass Opening
*Mesurer à partir de la surface de la porte en verre
Floor Protection Must Be a Non-Combustible Material.
Must Also be Place Under Any Horizontal Flue Connector, Extending
2” or 51mm Beyond the Pipe Measurement.
Pour protéger le plancher, il faut sous le pêole un matériau. Qui doit
aussi être placé sous les parties horizontales du tuyau de raccord
à la cheminée et s’étendre à 51mm o 2 po. au-delà de la mesure
du tuyau.
Made in U.S.A. of US and imported parts. / Fabriqué
aux États-Unis-d’Amérique par des pièces d’origine
américaine et pièces importées.
"PReVeNTION DeS INCeNDIeS"
Respecter scrupuleusement les instructions du constructeur pour l'installation et les consignes
de fonctionnement. Respecter les règles de sécuritè en vigueur dans votre région.
AVeRTISSeMeNT POUR MOBILe HOMeS: Ne pas installer dans une chambre. ll est imperatif
de prévoir une prise d'alr extérieur. L'intégrité structurale du plancher, du plafond et des murs doit étre
strictement préservée. Se reporter aux instructions du fabricant et aux réglementations spécifi ques
locales concernant les précautions requises lors de la traversée d'un mur ou d'un plafond.
Contróler et nettoyer fréquemment tout le systeme d'evacuation des fumées conformément aux
recommandations du constructeur. Utiliser des tuyaux <> de Ø76 mm ou
102 mm. Ne pas raccorder ce poéle à un conduit de cheminée déjà utilisé pour un autre appareil.
FONCTIONNe eXCLUSIVeMeNT AVeC DeS GRANULeS De BOIS.
Appareil de chauffage à granulé type. Consommation maximum: 2.5 kg/h.
US coupure: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 4.2 amps Démarrer, Exécuter 2.8 AMPS
fonctionnement normal 1.1A. Tenir le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart du poèle.
DANGeR: Risque d'électrocution. Débrancher l'appareil avant toute intervention.
Ne remplacer la vitre qu'avec une vitre céramique 5mm de méme qualité disponible
auprès de votre revendeur.
Pour une information plus compléte, se reporter à la notice d'utilisation. Tenir la porte
hermétiquement close durant fonctionnement.
Ne faites pas obstacle l’espace sous le réchauffeur. Toujours fournir un approvisionnement suffi sant en air frais
jusqu’au lieu d’installation Appliance
P.N. 3-90-04300
WITHOUT
SIDE SHIELDS
WITH
SIDE SHIELDS
Sans Écrans
Latéraux
Avec Écrans
Latéraux
US eNVIRONMeNTAL PROTeCTION AGeNCY
This appliance complies with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B415.1 and Title 40
of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60, SubPart AAA. This model is exempt from
EPA certifi cation under 40 CFR 60.531 by defi nition [Wood Heater (A) “air-to-fuel ratio”].
Cet appareil est conforme a l’Association Canadienne des Standards (CSA) B415.1-10,
clause 4 et Titre 40 du Code des Régulations Fédérales des États-Unis, partie 60, section
AAA. Ce modèle est exempt de la certifi cation EPA sous 40 CFR 60.531 par défi nition
(Appareil de chauffage au bois (A) “ ratio Air-Combustible).
Date of Manufacture / Date de fabrication:
Fabriqué par: Hearth and Home Technologies 352 Mountain House Road, Halifax PA 17032
2013 2014 2015 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOv DEC
Harman PP38+/P43 Pellet Stove
Black Background with bare metal for print-adhesive backed, metal plate.
BARCODE LABEL
008
Serial No.
No de série:
Report #/ Raport #135-S-21-6.2 (PP38+)
Report #/ Raport #135-S-23-4, 135-S-23b-6.2 (P43)
Tested to / Testé à:
ASTM E1509-04, ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990,
ULC-S627-00
Room Heater Pellet Fuel Burning Type. Also for use in Mobile Homes.
Appareil de chauffage à granulés de bois Utilisable dans des mobile homes.
This pellet burning appliance has been tested and listed for use in
Manufactured Homes in accordance with OAR 814-23-900 through 814-23-909
MODEL / MODÈLE: "PP38+ / P43"
2"(51mm)
10" (254mm) with side shields
16" (406mm) w/out side shields
A
A
C
B
USA
CANADA
FLOOR PROTECTOR
PROTECTION DE SOL
FLOOR PROTECTION
9"(228mm)
9"(228mm)
Rev E
10-3/4"
4-3/8"
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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Table of Contents
1 Welcome
A. Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
B. Limited Lifetime Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Product Specific and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Mobile Home Approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C. Glass Specifications (Ceramic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D. Electrical Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 General Information
A. Appliance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Clear Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C. Control Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D. Fuel Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
E. General Operating Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Operating Instructions
A. Starting Your First Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B. Fire Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C. Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. Ignition Cycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
E. Automatic Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
F. Manual Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Maintenance and Service
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
C. General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D. Glass Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
E. Burnpot Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F. Combustion Blower Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
G. Pellet Feeder Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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6 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
A. Error Code Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
B. Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
C. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Reference Materials
A. Safety Reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
B. Motor and Component Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
C. Loss of Power Addendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
D. Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
= Contains updated information
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Hearth & Home Technologies
LIMITED LIFETIME wARRANTY
Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT
gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
wARRANTY COvERAGE:
HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership
of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered compo-
nents manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period,
HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its
obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product
itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty
is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below.
wARRANTY PERIOD:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage
begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent,
authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months
following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for
parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table.
The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for
gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These
time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions.
See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page.
Parts
Labor
Gas
Wood
Pellet
EPA
Wood
Coal
Electric Venting
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
All parts and material except as
covered by Conditions,
Exclusions, and Limitations
listed
X
X
X
Igniters, electronic components,
and glass
X
X
X
X
X
Factory-installed blowers
X
Molded refractory panels
X
Firepots and burnpots
5 years
1 year
X
X
Castings and baffles
7 years
3 years
X
X
X
Manifold tubes,
HHT chimney and termination
10
years
1 year
X
Burners, logs and refractory
Limited
Lifetime
3 years
X
X
X
X
X
Firebox and heat exchanger
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
All replacement parts
beyond warranty period
Warranty Period
HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
1 Year
Components Covered
3 years
2 years
90 Days
B. Limited Lifetime Warranty
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wARRANTY CONDITIONS:
•
This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of
HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.
•
This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation.
• This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance
resides.
•
Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service
from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.
•
Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges
for parts are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty is void if:
•
The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging
chemicals. Over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling,
cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes.
•
The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
•
There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but
not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
•
The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or
implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no
event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states
do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
wARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
•
Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and
exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.
•
Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items,
or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.
•
Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts
include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass.
•
Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com-
plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty.
•
Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation
instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to
install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera-
tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/
incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting
caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or
forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7)
installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized
and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;
and/or (9) interruptions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance.
•
Non-HHT venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance.
•
Any part of a pre-existing fireplace system in which an insert or a decorative gas appliance is installed.
•
HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired space. Informa-
tion is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance for the application. Consider-
ation must be given to appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of
the structure.
B. Limited Lifetime Warranty (continued)
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2 Product Specific and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification
E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications
The P43 Freestanding Pellet Stove by Harman® is exempt
from Environmental Protection Agency certification under
40 CFR 60.531 by definition [Wood Heater (A) “Air to Fuel
Ratio].
B. Mobile Home Approved
This appliance is approved for mobile home installations
when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside
combustion air inlet is provided.
The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, ceiling, and
walls must be maintained. The appliance must be properly
grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only listed
pellet vent, Class “PL” connector pipe.
A Harman® Outside Air Kit must be installed in a mobile
home installation.
NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
ASTM E 1509-04, ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990, ULC-S627-
00, (UM) 84-HUD
C. Glass Specifications
This appliance is equipped with 5mm mirrored ceramic
glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please
contact your dealer for replacement glass.
D. Electrical Rating
115 VAC, 60 Hz, Start 4.2 Amps, Run 2.8 Amps
NOTE: Some generator or battery back-up systems may
not be compatible with the micro-processor electronics
on this appliance. Please consult the power supply
manufacturer for compatible systems.
MODEL:
P43 Pellet Stove
LABORATORY:
OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc
REPORT NO.
135-S-23-4, 135-S-23b-6.2
TYPE:
Pellet Fueled/Supplementary For
Residential Use
STANDARD(s):
ASTM E 1509-04, ULC/ORD-
C1482-M1990, ULC-S627-00
Particulate
Emissions Rating:
N/A
*BTU Output:
8,000 - 43,000 / hr
Heating Capacity:
up to 2,400 sq. ft. depending on
climate zone
Hopper Capacity:
50 lbs
Fuel:
Wood Pellets or Shelled Corn
Shipping Weight:
260 lbs
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specifications and/or price without notice.
*BTU output will vary, depending on the brand of fuel you
use in your appliance. Consult your Harman® dealer for
best results.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency
listing will be voided by the below actions.
DO NOT:
• Install or operate damaged appliance
• Modify appliance
• Install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• Operate the appliance without fully assembling all
components
• Overfire
• Install any component not approved by Hearth &
Home Technologies
• Install parts or components not Listed or approved.
• Disable safety switches
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified
installer, service agency or your dealer.
Harman® is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
T h e S t r u c t u r a l I n t e g r i t y O f T h e
Manufactured Home Floor, Wall, and
Ceiling/Roof Must Be Maintained.
Do not install in sleeping room.
WARNING
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WARNING! DO NOT operate stove before reading and
understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate
stove according to operating instructions could cause
fire or injury.
If you expect that small children or vulnerable adults
may come into contact with this appliance, the following
precautions are recommended:
• Install a physical barrier such as:
- A decorative fire screen.
- Adjustable safety gate.
• Install a switch lock or a wall/remote control with child
protection lockout feature.
• Keep remote controls out of reach of children.
• Never leave children alone near a hot stove, whether
operating or cooling down.
• Teach children to NEVER touch the stove.
• Consider not using the stove when children will be present.
Contact your dealer for more information, or visit: www.
hpba.org/safety-information.
To prevent unintended operation when not using your stove
for an extended period of time (summer months, vacations,
trips, etc):
• Unplug stove from receptacle.
A. Appliance Safety
3 General Information
B. Clear Space
Warning! RISK OF FIRE! Do NOT place combustible
objects in front or to the sides of the appliance. High
temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies.
Mantel: Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive
objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.
NOTICE: Clearances may only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
appliance.
• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s
vicinity.
• Do NOT use gasoline, 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 as combustible materials may ignite.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as stove.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
WARNING
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Feed limit
Sets the maximum feed
rate
Test
Runs all motors at full
speed for one minute
to check operation.
A f t e r w a r d s t h e
control will simulate
a minimum burn with
the combustion blower
remaining on low.
Distribution Blower
speed adjustment
range.
L = low
H = high
V a r i a b l e s p e e d
anywhere between L
and H; although as the
constant burn. goes up
, so does the L and H
scale.
Temp dial
Allows you to adjust the room temperature setting, in
Room Temp Mode, using the outer scale marked in
degrees Fahrenheit. It also allows you to adjust the
constant burn setting, while in Constant burn Mode,
using the inner scale marked from 1 to 7.
Mode Selector
Allows you to choose between
Room Temp Mode, Constant burn
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 to the
control.
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.
Indicates power to
distribution blower.
Dealer Diagnostic Port
For dealer maintenance
only. Requires special DDM
monitor supplied to Harman®
Dealers exclusively.
Indicates igniter is on.
Igniter switch
Set to appropriate
Start-Up mode.
C. Control Explanation
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Fuel and Fuel Storage
Pellet fuel quality can fluctuate from manufacturer to
manufacturer, and even from bag to bag.
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends using only fuel
that is certified by the Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI).
Fuel Material
• Made from sawdust and/or other wood by-products
• Shelled field corn (when mixed with wood pellets)
• Source material typically determines ash content
Higher Ash Content Material
• Hardwoods with high mineral content
• Bark and leaves as source material
• “Standard” grade pellets, corn and other biomass
Lower Ash Content Material
• Softwood; pine, fir, etc.
• Materials with lower mineral content
• “Premium” grade pellets
Shelled field corn
• Must be 15% moisture content or less
• Must be clean and free of debris
• Must be mixed with wood pellets. (Up to 50%)
• Stalk parts, excessive fines and cob remnants may
cause feed system jams or blockage
CAUTION! Do not burn fuel that contains an additive;
(such as soybean oil)
• May cause hopper fire
• Damage to product may result
Read the list of ingredients on the packaging. If you are
buying field corn, the only ingredient listed should be field
corn.
WARNING! Risk of Chemical Poisoning!
Do NOT burn treated seed corn
• Chemical pesticides are harmful or fatal if swallowed
• Burning treated seed corn will void the product warranty
Clinkers
Minerals and other non-combustible materials, like sand,
will turn into a hard glass-like substance when heated.
Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. For
this reason, some fuels will produce more clinkers than
others.
Moisture
Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture
content takes energy to dry and tends to cool the appliance
thus, robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel could
turn back into sawdust which does not flow properly through
the feed system.
NOTICE
Hearth & Home Technologies is not responsible for stove
performance or extra maintenance required as a result of
using fuel with higher ash or mineral content.
Size
• Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in
diameter
• Length should be no more than 1-1/2 inches (38mm)
• Pellet length can vary from lot to lot from the same
manufacturer.
Performance
• Higher ash content requires more frequent maintenance.
• “Premium” grade pellets will produce the highest heat
output.
• Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) can
cause inconsistent feeding and/or ignition.
We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever
possible. However, we do recommend trying different
brands prior to purchasing multi-ton lots, to ensure your
satisfaction.
CAUTION! Tested and approved for use with wood pellets
and a mixture of shelled field corn and wood pellets ONLY.
Burning of any other fuel will void your warranty.
When changing from wood pellets to a corn/pellet mixture,
the Feed limit will likely need adjusted to a lower setting.
When under maximum demand, ensure there is no
unburned fuel being pushed into the ash pan.
Storage
• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag
until ready to use, to prevent moisture.
• Shelled corn should be stored in a tightly sealed container
to prevent moisture and to deter pests
• Do not store fuel within the specified clearance areas, or
in a location that will interfere with routine cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
D. Fuel Specifications
CAUTION
!
Tested and approved for use with wood pellets and a
mixture of shelled field corn and wood pellets ONLY.
Burning of any other fuel will void your warranty.
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E. Before Your First Fire
1. Make sure your appliance has been properly installed and
that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular
attention to the fire protection and venting instructions.
2. Double check that the ash pan and firebox are empty!
3. Close the front door.
Fire Hazard.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids
clear of appliance.
E. General Operating Information
1. Room Sensor Calls For Heat
The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the room
sensor calls for heat, your appliance will automatically light
and deliver heat.
When the room is up to temperature and the room sensor is
satisfied, the appliance will shut down.
2. Heat Output Controls
The appliance will turn on and off as the room sensor
demands. When the room sensor calls for heat, the appliance
will always start up on High. After burning approximately 7-10
minutes, the appliance will then burn at the rate at which it
was originally set. If the appliance is set at one of the lower
settings, it will run quieter but take longer to heat up an area
than if it were set at a higher burn rate.
Regardless of the burn rate, when the area is warm enough
to satisfy the room sensor, the appliance will shut off.
WARNING
!
• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s vicinity.
• 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.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH
AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OF FLUIDS TO START THE
FIRE.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
Figure 3.1
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B. Fire Characteristics
A properly adjusted fire has a medium active flame pattern
that extends out of the burn pot approximately 6 inches
(152mm).
C. Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions
The feed adjustment control is factory set at #4, and should
be adequate for most fuels.
However, if the flame height is too high or too low, you will
need to adjust the feed rate. Wait until the appliance has been
burning for 15 minutes before making your adjustments and
allow 15 minutes for feed adjustment to take effect.
A. Starting Your First Fire
1. A room sensor is required for proper operation of this
appliance in “Room Temp” mode. At this time, fill the
hopper with pellets, insure the control is set to “OFF”.
Figure 4.2. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded,
nearby outlet.
2. Once power is present, the unit it will run through a quick
diagnostics test to insure the control is operating properly.
This is normal.
3. For your first fire it may be necessary to purge the auger
system by putting the feed limit knob to “Test” prior to
starting the unit. Figure 4.3. This insures that plenty of
fuel enters the burn pot for proper ignition.
4. Flip toggle switch to desired mode “auto or manual”. Figure
4.4. Set feed limit knob to desired setting and turn mode
dial to “Room Temp” or “Constant burn” Figure 4.5. Note:
Feed rate of #4 is a good starting point. Adjustments may
need to be made depending on fuel quality and/or heat
output desired.
5. The fuel feed system and the igniter should now be on.
6. Once the appliance has ignited, let it burn for approximately
7-10 minutes. After this time, the igniter light should turn
off and the unit should begin to operate per the settings
at the control.
Figure 4.5
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
4 Operating Instructions
CAUTION
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D. Ignition Cycles
1. At the beginning of each ignition cycle, it is normal to see
some smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the
fire starts.
2. The distribution blower will automatically turn on after your
appliance has reached the set temperature.
This blower transfers heat from your appliance into the
room, and will continue to run in “constant burn” mode
at the set speed you have the control knob at. In “room
temp” mode however, the blower will turn on and off
in accordance to what temperature the room sensor is
reading. When the room sensor is satisfied the blower will
shut down until the room sensor sees a demand for heat.
3. Occasionally the appliance may run out of fuel and shut
itself down. When this happens, the unit will need to be
turned to the off position and restarted.
If needed, follow the instructions in Section A “Starting
Your First Fire”.
Fire Risk
Do NOT operate appliance:
• With appliance door open.
• Burnpot floor open.
• Cleaning slide plates open.
Do NOT store fuel:
• Closer than required clearances to combustibles
to appliance
• Within space required for loading or ash
removal.
WARNING
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Igniter Switch to "AUTO" (up position)
Make sure the unit is plugged into a properly grounded, 120
VAC, 60 Hz electrical source. The power light should be the
only light lit.
Note: Be sure there is no fuel or other combustibles in
the ash pan prior to lighting.
1. Turn Mode Selector to "OFF".
2. Fill hopper with pellets.
3. Clean burn pot with scraper, if necessary.
4. If starting after an empty hopper, turn Feed Limit to "TEST"
(for one 60 second cycle). This will flow pellets into the
auger tube and also allow you to check the motors for
operation.
NOTE: The auger motor will not operate with the view
door open.
5. Turn Feed Limit to #4.
6. Flip the Igniter Switch up into the "AUTO" position.
7. Turn the Temperature Dial to the desired room temperature.
8. Turn Mode Selector to Room Temperature or Constant
burnerature.
9. Fill hopper with pellets and remove ashes as required.
Keep the hopper lid and firebox doors closed while in
operation. Maintain door seals in good condition. Failure
to do so will affect operation of the appliance and may
permit escape of smoke or gases into the living space.
1. Fines are small pieces of broken pellets (sawdust). Fines
do not flow easily and often build up on the hopper funnel
bottom angles. These fines can be pushed into the feeder
opening and then fill the hopper with pellets. As the system
works, they will be burned.
2. The "TEST" cycle will operate the feed motor for exactly
one minute. Turning to "TEST" again and again may load
too much fuel into the burn pot causing excessive smoke
on start-up.
3. The firebox low pressure switch will not allow the auger
motor or the igniter element to operate if the view door is
open.
4. Adjust Feed Rate. If this is your first fire or you are trying
different pellets, set the feed limit to #4, Figure 4.6 This
is a conservative number and will probably need to be
increased. After you know a feed rate setting that works
well, use that setting. Remember, if your feed rate is too
high you may waste fuel.
5. This is usually a weekly maintenance procedure. Cleaning
the burn pot with the scraper with a small amount of new
fuel in the bottom is not a problem. First, scrape the ashes
off the front of the burn pot into the ash pan. Then scrape
the holed surface downward into the burn pot. When the
stove feeds, these scrapings will be pushed out by the
feeder.
6. The ash pan can hold the ashes from approximately 1 ton
of premium fuel. This means the ashes will only need to
be emptied a few times a year.
7. Setting the feed limit # for maximum burn: With the unit
burning in "AUTO", turn to "Stove Mode" and put the fan
on "H". Set the Temperature Dial to #7. Allow the unit to
burn for about 30 minutes and check ash on front of burn
pot. Figure 4.7. If the ash line is larger than 1", turn the
feed limit from #4 to #5. Allow another 30 minutes of burn
time and check again. If, at #6 setting, a 1" or less ash bed
is not obtainable, it is not a problem. The 1" ash bed is
only at maximum burn rate and during normal operation,
the ash bed will be larger.
Figure 4.6
See Note 7
1"
Figure 4.7
E. Automatic Ignition
Burning garbage, use of improper fuels,
fire starters or altering the stove For
higher heat output may cause damage to
the stove And could result in a House fire.
Use only approved fuels And follow only
these operation guidelines.
WARNING
!
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 IN USE.
WARNING
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The P43 Pellet Stove is more than just automatic ignition, it
is also automatic 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 P43 Pellet Stove 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.
Igniter switch to “AUTO”
Room Temperature Mode
In “Room Temp Mode” heat output is controlled automatically
by 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 fire burning
at just the right temperature to maintain that setting.
High output is determined by the feed rate setting. This
setting, generally on #4, can be increased if higher burn rates
are necessary (Figure 4.6). The unit’s maximum burn rate
should not create less than 1” of ash on the burn pot front
edge (Figure 4.7). Overfeeding is not a safety concern, but
fuel may be wasted if unburned pellets fall into the ash pan.
In “Room Temp Mode” a constant fuel consumption rate is
sacrificed for exact room temperature. Therefore, as it gets
colder more pellets will be burned automatically.
The distribution blower speed will vary according to the
position of the mode selector pointer, and fire size.
Igniter switch to “AUTO”
Constant burn 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 regardless of room
temperature. The unit’s maximum feed rate should not create
less than 1” of ash on the burn pot front edge. Figure 4.7.
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
To kill the fire or stop burning the stove, turn the Mode
Selector to “OFF”. This will cause the fire to diminish and
burn out. When the fire burns out and the stove cools down
everything will stop.
If you pull the plug to shut down the stove, all motors will stop.
This may cause incomplete combustion and smoke in the
firebox. If the load door is opened, the smoke may escape.
The best way to shut down the stove is simply let it run out
of pellets, then the stove will shut down automatically.
Room Temperature Mode: This setting will produce a room temperature
of 70 degrees with the distribution blower at medium speed.
This setting will produce medium heat with the distribution
blower on "low".
This setting will produce continuous maximum heat output
with the distribution blower at full speed.
Constant burn Mode
E. Automatic Ignition (Continued)
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See Note 7
1"
Igniter Switch to “MANUAL” (down position) Make
sure the unit is plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical
source. The power light should be the only light lit.
NOTE: Be sure there is no fuel or other combustibles in
the ash pan prior to lighting.
1. Turn Feed limit to desired feed rate. No. 4 is good for most
pellets.
2. Turn the Mode Selector to “OFF” and then to the
desired mode. This will reset control and start the
combustion motor.
3. Turn the Temperature Dial to the desired setting.
4. Clean burn pot with scraper if necessary.
5. Fill burn pot with pellets, only level 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 a match, and close the door.
Operation will begin when the fire reaches the proper
temperature.
8. Fill hopper with pellets and remove ashes as required.
Store fuel in a dry area, away from all ignition sources and
outside all limits of the stove's clearance requirements to
combustibles. Do not store the fuel were it interferes with
the refueling of the stove or emptying of ashes. Do not store
any ashes removed from the stove near the fuel or other
combustible materials.
STARTER
GEL
1. Fines are small pieces of broken pellets (sawdust). Fines do
not flow easily and often build up on the hopper funnel bottom
angles. These fines can be pushed into the feeder opening and
then fill the hopper with pellets. As the system works, they will
be burned.
2. The "TEST" cycle will operate the feeder motor for exactly one
minute. Turning to "TEST" again and again may load too much
fuel into the burn pot causing excessive smoke on start-up.
3. The low pressure switch will not allow the feed motor to operate
if the viewing door is open.
4. Adjust Feed Rate. If this is your first fire or you are trying different
pellets, set the feed limit to #4, Figure 4.8. This is a conservative
number and will probably need to be increased. After you know
a feed rate setting that works well, use that setting. Remember,
if your feed rate is too high you may waste fuel.
5. Setting the feed limit # for maximum burn: With the unit
burning in "AUTO", turn to "Stove Mode" and put the fan on
"H". Set the Temperature Dial to #7. Allow the unit to burn for
about 30 minutes and check ash on front of burn pot. Figure
4.9. If the ash line is larger than 1", turn the feed limit from #4
to #5. Allow another 30 minutes of burn time and check again.
If , at #6 setting, a 1" or less ash bed is not obtainable, it is not
a problem. The 1" ash bed is only at maximum burn rate and
during normal operation, the ash bed will be larger.
F. Manual Ignition
Figure 4.8
Figure 4.9
Burning garbage, use of improper fuels,
fire starters or altering the stove For
higher heat output may cause damage to
the stove And could result in a House fire.
Use only approved fuels And follow only
these operation guidelines.
WARNING
!
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 IN USE.
WARNING
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F. Manual Ignition (Continued)
The P43 Pellet Stove is capable of manual operation. This
also allows the operator to manually control operation during
an emergency (i.e. igniter failure, when using a 512H battery
backup, or when using certain generators.)
The unit can be switched between "AUTO" and "MANUAL"
at any time during operation.
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 Operation". Turn to
"Manual" position once the start cycle begins.
The difference between "AUTO" Room Temperature Mode
and "Manual" Room Temperature Mode is that the fire will not
go out as the room temperature goes above the control board
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"
Constant burn Mode
The advantage of this mode is to allow the operator to have
a large viewing fire without blowing extra heat into the room.
During operation, with the temperature dial set at #4 or less,
the distribution fan will not operate. A #4 on the temperature
dial and a #4 on the feed limit is approximately 80% output.
It is not necessary to operate 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.
An example of when to use the Manual Constant burn Mode
is if you want to watch a large fire and the room is already up
to temperature. The Constant burn Mode allows you to have
a larger fire and a lower sound level, without the distribution
blower.
NOTE: During the use of this mode, if you keep increasing
the temperature dial setting to increase the fire size, the
distribution blower will automatically come on when the
ESP Temperature reaches 350° F, or 81% output.
NOTE: When starting the unit in the "AUTO" mode
and switching to "MANUAL", you may switch at any
time. Once an ignition cycle is started, it will continue
regardless of mode.
Room Temperature Mode: This setting will produce a room temperature
of 70 degrees with the distribution blower at medium speed.
This setting will produce a large viewing fire without a
distribution blower operating.
Manual Constant burn Mode
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Types of Fuel
The type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you have
to clean your burnpot.
If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content or you
are burning shelled field corn, it may be necessary to clean the
burnpot more than once a day.
Dirty fuel will cause clinkers to form in the burnpot. A clinker is
formed when dirt, ash or a non-burnable substance is heated
to 2000°F (1093°C) and becomes glass-like.
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
Follow the detailed instructions found in this
section for each step listed in the chart below.
Cleaning or Inspection
Frequency
Daily
Weekly Monthly
Yearly
Ash Pan
Every 5 bags of fuel depending
on the fuel type or ash build-up
OR
X
Ash Removal from Firebox
Every 5 bags or more
frequently depending on the
fuel type or ash build-up
OR
X
Heat Exchanger
Every 1 ton of fuel
OR
X
Blower, Combustion (Exhaust)
More frequently depending on
the fuel type
OR
X
Blower, Distribution
Every 25 bags or more
frequently depending on the
fuel type
OR
X
Door Gasket Inspection
Prior to heating season
OR
X
Exhaust Path
More frequently depending on
ash build-up
OR
X
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn Season
At end of heating season
OR
X
Burnpot - Burning pellets - hardwood
Every 3 bags
OR
X
Burnpot - Burning pellets - softwood
Every 5 bags
OR
X
Glass
When clear view of burnpot
becomes obscure
OR
X
Hopper / Hopper Lid Gasket
Every 50 bags of fuel or when
changing fuel types
OR
X
Venting System
More frequently depending on
the fuel type
OR
X
NOTICE: These are recommendations. Clean more frequently if you encounter heavy build-up of ash at the recommended
interval or you see soot coming from the vent. Not properly cleaning your appliance on a regular basis will void your
warranty.
5 Maintenance & Service
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Turn unit to the off position, let appliance
completely cool and combustion blower must
be off. Now you can unplug appliance before
servicing.
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before
servicing appliance.
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure
C. General Maintenance
When properly maintained, your stove will give you many
years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer to answer
questions regarding proper operation, trouble-shooting and
service for your appliance. Visit www.harmanstoves.com to
find a dealer. We recommend annual service by a qualified
service technician.
CAUTION
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The glass used in your stove is manufactured to exact standards to withstand the high heat of the fire, but like all glass, it
must be treated with common sense and care. Never abuse the glass by slamming the door shut or striking the glass with
a heavy object. If the glass is broken or damaged, do not operate the stove until it has been replaced.
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® replacement glass; do not use substitutes.
Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material, and hold down clips (set aside).
Install the self adhesive 1/4"” gasket material around the front face of the glass. Set the glass panel and gasket gently onto
the door. Install the hold down clips and tighten with bolts.
Glass - Cleaning
Sometimes it will be necessary to clean accumulated ash from the glass surface; allowing this ash to remain on the glass
for long periods can result in “etching” due to the acidity of the ash. Never clean the glass while it is hot, and do not use
abrasive substances. Wash the surface with cool water, and rinse thoroughly. You may wish to use a non-abrasive cleaner
specifically designed for use on stove glass. In any case, dry thoroughly before relighting your stove.
Glass Gasket
Replace glass only with high temperature
mirrored ceramic glass.
Inspect door gasket during cleaning
and inspection
D. Glass Maintenance
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Whenever adding fuel, take the opportunity to clean the burn
pot. (Weekly at minimum)
• Scrape the top holed surface and sides of the burn pot
down to auger tube Figure 5.1. It is not necessary to
completely remove all material from the burn pot. The
excess will be pushed out during the next use.
Monthly, or after each ton of fuel burned:
• Loosen the (2) wing thumb screws on the lower front angle
of the burn pot. Figure 5.2
• Lift off the clean-out cover to open the bottom clean-out
chamber. Figure 5.3
• Clean ash buildup from inside the chamber while cover
is off. Use the scraper to tap on the top front edge of the
burn pot. This will help knock pieces of ash, loosened
by the scraping process, down through the holes. It also
helps knock scale off of the igniter element.
Figure 5.3
The igniter is made to be removable for service by insulated
male/female wire connectors. These connections between
the hot leads (the wires inside the burn pot) and the cold
leads (the wires from the control board) are always pulled
to the inside rear of the feeder body. (Not coiled inside the
burn pot.)
It is very important that these connections are to the inside
rear of the feeder body. Also, the extra wire of the igniter wire
service loop must be pulled out through the rear of the feeder
and tied up so that it will not be damaged by any moving parts.
Disconnect the power to the unit before removing
cover.
Note: The hot lead/cold lead connection must always
be pulled to the rear of the feeder body before
operation.
Viewed from below through the ash pan opening.
Igniter hot lead wires
(High temperature)
Burn pot igniter
E. Burnpot Maintenance
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Wing Thumb Screws
Use caution when cleaning burn pot clean-out
chamber. Do not damage the high temperature igniter
wires.
WARNING
!
Danger
!
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Monthly Cleaning- continued:
There is a combustion intake cover located behind the ash
pan that must be removed to properly clean the combustion
blower fan blade. Figure 5.4. In order to remove the
combustion intake cover you must pull up on the intake
retainer. Figure 5.5. This will allow the combustion intake
cover to be removed. To remove the combustion intake
cover pull towards the front of the unit while sliding to the
right. Figure 5.6.
Now that the combustion intake cover is removed you can
remove any flyash or debris that has collected around
combustion blower fan blade and areas around it.
The exhaust passage may need cleaned as well. Keep
in mind the ESP Sensor is located just inside the exhaust
passage Figure 5.7. Be sure not to damage the ESP Sensor
while cleaning this area.
Figure 5.4
Intake Retainer
Combustion Intake Cover
F. Combustion Blower Chamber
Figure 5.5
Pull up on Intake Retainer
Figure 5.6
Pull and slide to the right
ESP Sensor
Figure 5.7
Exhaust Passage
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Feeder Chamber
This chamber may get a buildup of fines from the feeder
mechanism movement. This area should be checked and
cleaned at least once a year.
To remove the feeder cover:
• Loosen the 5/16" wing nut. Figure 5.8.
• Lift up and slide the cover off of the threaded stud.
• Inspect and clean the inner chamber if necessary Figure
5.9.
• Reinstall the cover making certain it is seated properly on
the feeder body and tighten as tightly as you can by hand.
NOTE: Views are shown with the rear motor covers
removed.
Pellet Metering
Slide Plate
Possible pellet fines
buildup area.
Figure 5.9
5/16" Wing Nut
Feeder clean out cover
Figure 5.8
G. Pellet Feeder Chamber
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6 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Status light error messages:
3 Blinks: Indicates that the ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe)
has failed, has a broken connection, or has gone out of range
too many times. This requires a manual reset*.
4 Blinks: Can occur only in Room Temp Mode and
indicates 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 Igniter Auto. Mode Only): Indicates that the unit
has failed to light within the 36 minute start cycle. To reset -
Turn Mode Selector to "OFF", then turn to either mode again.)
6 Blinks : Indicates that the control has calculated poor or
incomplete combustion occurring for more than 25 minutes.
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 not out of pellets, see
Troubleshooting section for more details.
* Manual reset- disconnect power cord for a few seconds
and reconnect. If error still occurs call your Dealer.
A. Error Code Description
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B. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
SOLUTIONS
1. Metallic noise.
1. Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it
heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced
by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect
the operation or longevity of your appliance.
2.
White ash buildup on glass.
2. This is normal. Clean the glass using any non-abrasive
glass cleaner.
3.
Glass has buildup of black soot
3. Excessive build-up of ash. See solution #4. The lower
burn settings will produce more ash, the higher burn
settings produce less. The more it burns on low the more
frequent cleaning of the glass is required.
4.
Glass has turned dirty.
4. Excessive build up of ash. The lower burn settings will
produce more ash, the higher burn settings produce less.
The more it burns on low the more frequent cleaning of
the glass is required.
5.
Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy.
5. The feed rate needs to be reduced or the burnpot needs
cleaning. Heat exchanger or exhaust blower needs
cleaning.
6.
Smoky start-up or puffs of smoke from the airwash.
6. Either the burnpot is dirty or there is too much fuel at
start-up and not enough air.
7.
Large flame at start-up.
7. This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fire is
established.
Contact your dealer for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting. Visit www.harmanstoves.
com to find dealer.
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With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do
experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the
corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician.
Helpful Hints
1. Cleaning Burn Pot
Whenever your stove is not burning, take the opportunity to
scrape the burn pot to remove carbon buildup. A vacuum
cleaner is handy to remove the residue. Be sure the stove
is cold if you use a vacuum.
Carbon buildup can be scraped loose with the fire burning
using the special tool provided with your stove. Scrape the
floor and sides of the burn pot. The carbon will be pushed out
by the incoming fuel. Always wear gloves to do this.
2. Removing Ashes
Turn the Temp Dial to number 1 approximately 30 minutes
before removing ashes. This will result in a cooler stove and
ash pan.
Maximum Feed limit settings are not needed in most cases.
Operating in the normal range (#4) is recommended when
maximum heat output is not required. The ESP probe
prevents the stove from being over-fired.
Keep the stove free of dust and dirt.
STOVE DOES NOT FEED
1. No fuel in hopper.
2. Firebox draft may be too low for sensing switch in feeder
circuit to operate. Check for closed doors, loose or
missing gasket on doors or hopper lid.
3. Feed motor will not run until the ESP control senses a
certain temperature. Maybe you did not put enough fuel
or starting gel in the burn pot before manually lighting the
fire.
4. Restriction in the hopper or feeder. Remove all fuel and
examine. Clear the obstruction.
5. Feed motor has failed.
PARTIALLY BURNED PELLETS
1. Feed rate too high.
2. Poor air to fuel mixture. (Check burn pot clean-out cover
and air intake).
3. Burn pot or heat exchanger tubes may need to be
cleaned.
4. Combination of all the above.
5. #6 status blink: A 6 blink control board status indication
is caused by poor or incomplete combustion. The circuit
board has the ability to track the combustion through feed
settings and ESP temperatures. When the control board
has calculated poor or incomplete combustion, it will shut
down the unit as a safety feature. (Poor or incomplete
combustion is a contributor of creosote which may cause
a chimney fire)
A 6 blink status may be caused by several things:
1. Blocked or partially blocked flue.
2. Blocked or partially blocked inlet air.
a. Backdraft damper on the inlet pipe may be stuck closed.
b. If outside air is installed, the inlet cover may be blocked.
3. The air chamber under the burnpot may be filled with fines
and small bits of ash.
4. The holes in the burnpot may be getting filled with ash or
carbon buildup.
5. Combustion blower fan blades may need cleaned.
6. Fuel restrictions as noted above.
SMOKE SMELL
Seal the vent pipe joints and connection to stove with silicone.
The exhaust vent is the only part of the system that is under
positive pressure.
FIRE HAS GONE OUT- Check for status light.
1. No fuel in hopper.
2. Draft is too low, blocked flue.
3. Something is restricting fuel flow.
4. Hopper lid not closed properly.
5. Feed motor or combustion blower has failed.
SMOKE IS VISIBLE COMING OUT OF VENT
1. Air-fuel ratio is too rich.
a. Feed rate too high.
b. Draft too low caused by a gasket leak.
LOW HEAT OUTPUT
1. Feed rate too low
2. Draft too low because of gasket leak.
3. Poor quality or damp pellets
4. Combination of 1 and 2.
Fuel
The P43 Pellet Stove is approved for burning any grade
of pelletized bio-mass fuel. It is also approved for burning
shelled corn in a mixture with wood pellets, up to 50%.
It should be noted, however, that higher ash content will
require more frequent ash removal, scraping of the burn pot,
and may provide less BTU's per pound.
The moisture content of pellets must not exceed 8%, and
corn must not exceed 15%. Higher moisture will rob BTU's
and may not burn properly.
Fuel should not be stored within the stove installation
clearances or within the space required for cleaning and
ash removal.
C. Troubleshooting
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7 Reference Material
When operating your Harman® P43 Pellet Stove, respect
basic safety standards. Read these instructions carefully
before you attempt to operate the P43 Pellet Stove. Failure
to do so may result in damage to property or personal injury
and may void the product warranty.
CAUTION: This appliance must be vented to the outside.
Due to high temperatures, this stove should be placed out of
traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burn
to skin and/or clothing.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as the stove.
Clothing and other flammable materials should not be placed
on or near this stove.
Installation and repair of this stove should be done by a
qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
More frequent cleaning will be required. It is imperative that
control compartments and circulating air passageways of
this stove be kept clean.
Disposal of ashes: Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the 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.
Soot and fly ash: Formation and need for removal. The
products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash.
The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and will
restrict the flow of the flue gases. Pellet fuels have different
ash contents depending on what type of wood has been used
to make the pellets. We recommend to clean the system
after approximately 1 ton of pellets have been burned and
judge from that how often the stove should be cleaned,
remember if you change pellets it may change how often
you have to clean your stove.
When burning wood slowly, the potential exists for creosote
to form. The venting system should be inspected periodically
throughout the heating season to determine if a creosote
buildup has occurred. If a significant layer of creosote
has accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If a fire occurs, call the
fire department, shut down the stove, and evacuate the
residence. Before using the appliance, have the venting
system thoroughly inspected and replace any damaged
components.
A. Safety Reminders
CAUTION
!
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE
HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST
BE MAINTAINED.
CAUTION
!
The stove is hot while in operation.
Keep children, clothing and furniture
away. Contact may cause skin burns.
WARNING
!
Use of improper fuels, fire starters
or altering the stove for higher heat
output may cause damage to the stove
and could result in a House fire. Use
only approved fuels and operation
guidelines
WARNING
!
Keep combustible materials such as
grass, leaves, etc. At least 3 feet away
from the point directly under the vent
termination.
WARNING
!
Mobile/manufactured home guidelines
do not allow installation in a sleeping
room.
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The Low Draft Pressure Switch is a differential pressure switch
that monitors the negative pressure (Draft) in the firebox. If the
draft becomes too low for proper combustion, the switch opens,
cutting power to the feed motor and the igniter circuits. This switch
is connected into the AC (high voltage) wiring.
The Control Board/ESP combination is responsible for all high
limit safety control. There are 2 high limits, one normal operation
high limit and one backup high limit. The control has an automatic
diagnostic circuit that continuously monitors the ESP and Room
Sensor for faults. If a fault should occur, the control sends a status
alert and at the same time the unit goes down to minimum feed/
minimum burn as a safety condition.
Backdraft Damper Assembly
Always check to see if the damper
plate swings freely inward and that
the seating edges are not covered
with dirt or lint.
Low Draft Pressure Switch
Feed Motor
Combustion Motor
B. Motor and Component Location
P43 Pellet Stove Safety Devices
Distribution Blower
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Addendum
Minimizing Smoke During Loss of Power Using Battery Back-up
Harman® strongly recommends installing battery back-up to minimize entry of smoke into the
room in the event of power loss.
Your pellet/biomass burning appliance relies on a combustion blower to remove exhaust. A power failure
will cause the combustion blower to stop. This may lead to exhaust seeping into the room. Vertical rise
in the venting may provide natural draft. It is, however, no guarantee against leakage.
There are two Harman® approved battery back-up options for your appliance:
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) UPS battery back-ups are available online or at computer and
office equipment stores. Your Harman® appliance with Rev E or later software available beginning in
November 2010 may be plugged directly into a Harman® approved UPS:
• The APC (American Power Conversion) model #BE750G and the TrippLite model
INTERNET750U are tested and approved. Other brands or models may not be compatible.
When power is lost, a fully charged UPS will power a safe, combustion blower only shut-down. Your
appliance will pulse the blower every few seconds to clear exhaust until the fire is out. NOTE: The UPS
provides safe shut-down only. It is not intended for continued operation.
Your appliance will recognize when power is restored. What happens depends on ESP temperature
and whether it is equipped with automatic ignition:
• In “Automatic” setting, units equipped with automatic ignition will respond to the set point
and ESP temperature and resume normal operation.
• In “Manual” setting or for units without automatic ignition:
• If the ESP is cool, the appliance will remain shut down.
• If the fire is out and the ESP is still warm, the feeder may restart. Since the fire is out, the
ESP temperature will not rise. The unit will then shut-down, and may flash a six-blink status
error. (See ESP error codes)
• If the fire is still burning, it will resume normal operation.
Contact your dealer if you have questions about UPS compatibility with your appliance.
Harman® Surefire 512H Battery Back-up The 512H connects to a 12 volt deep cycle battery that will
run your appliance for up to eight (8) hours. It includes a trickle charge feature that keeps your battery
charged when power is available. NOTE: If the power is out for longer than battery life, smoke
leakage may still occur unless your stove has been safely shut down.
CAUTION! Always keep appliance doors and hopper lid closed and latched during operation
and during power failures to minimize risk of smoke or burn-back.
CAUTION! Use only Harman® approved battery back-up devices. Other products may not
operate properly, can create unsafe conditions or damage your appliance.
C. Loss of Power Addendum
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D. Contact Information
Please contact your Harman® dealer with any questions or concerns.
For the location of your nearest Harman® dealer,
please visit www.harmanstoves.com.
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