Harman DVC-500 User Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE
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.
FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES
IF THIS HARMAN STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY,
FOLLOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY (SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE
PREVENTION BUREAU, ETC.) TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR A PERMIT.
CETTE GUIDE D'UTILISATION EST DISPONIBLE EN FRANCAIS. CHEZ VOTRE CONCESSIONNAIRE DE HARMAN
HOME HEATING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The Harman DVC-500 Coal Stoker
Installation & Operating Manual
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Harman DVC-500 Specifications

General

Brand	Harman
Model	DVC-500
Category	Stove
Language	English

Summary

Safety Notice

Warnings

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness

Explains CO hazards, the importance of detectors, and response to alarms.

Door Assembly and Sealing

Installation Guide

Key Installation Considerations

Straight Through Wall Venting

Step-by-step instructions for venting the stove through an exterior wall.

Installation Specifics

Mobile Home Installation Warnings

Critical safety warnings regarding installation in mobile homes.

Interior Wall Trim Plate Installation

Recommended Venting Installation

Venting Clearances and Pipe Layout

Exterior Wall Termination

Advanced Installation Scenarios

Basement Installation Requirements

Corner Installation Guidelines

Calculating Interior Flue Pipe Length

Flue Pipe Sizing and Chart Reference

Corner Installation Pipe Calculations

Center Line Pipe Measurement Tables

Harman Direct Vent Venting System Components

Venting Component Diagrams and IDs

Operating the DVC-500

ESP Control Panel Overview

Temperature and Mode Controls

Status Light Error Codes

List and interpretation of status light blink codes indicating errors.

Operational Procedures

Testing Stove Operation

Starting a Fire

Step-by-step instructions for properly starting a fire in the stove.

Standard Shutdown Procedure

Instructions for safely shutting down the stove.

Operating Modes

Stove Temperature Mode

Room Temperature Mode

Daily Maintenance Tasks

Ash Removal Process

Instructions for removing ashes from the ash pan.

Setting Feed Adjuster for Ash Removal

Safe Ash Removal While Burning

Procedure for removing ash safely while the unit is operational.

Weekly Maintenance

Cleaning Stove Glass

Instructions for cleaning the glass door while the unit is hot.

Three-Month Maintenance Schedule

Flue Pipe and Glass Cleaning

End of Season Maintenance

End of Season Shut Down Checklist

A comprehensive list of tasks for shutting down the stove for the season.

Annual Professional Service

Fuel Information

Anthracite Rice Coal Types

Grate System Assembly and Replacement

Wiring Diagram

Control and Safety Sensors Explained

ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe)

Explains the ESP's role in burn rate control and limit functions.

Room Sensor Functionality

FSS (Firebox Static Switch)

Details the FSS's function in managing draft blower speed.

TCP (Temperature Control Probe)

Explains the TCP's role in controlling the feeder based on temperature.

Firebox Static Pressure Safety Protocol

General Reasons for Safety Shutdown

Lists common causes that trigger the stove's safety shutdown protocol.

Potential Causes of Safety Warnings

Details likely causes for safety warnings and shutdowns in order of probability.

Two Blink Status Code Details

Stage 1 Safety Protocol Description

Explains the sequence of events and system responses during Stage 1.

Stage 2 Safety Protocol Description

Details the actions and shutdowns that occur during Stage 2.

Stage 3 Safety Protocol Description

Outlines the implications and conditions of Stage 3 safety protocol.