Harman® • P-Series Installation Manual_R3 • 2014 -___ • 09/146 3-90-436168i
A. Design and Installation Considerations
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.
• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand
nationalcodesandregulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, re
ofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,
installationinspectionandpermits.
Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact
measurementsfor clearances and oorprotection, before
actuallybeginningtheinstallation
Considerationmustbegivento:
• Safety,convenience,trafcow
• Placementofthechimneyandchimneyconnector.
• If you are not using an existing chimney, place the
appliance where there will be a clear passage for a
factory-builtlistedchimneythroughtheceilingandroof.
• Installing an optional outside air kit would affect the
locationoftheventtermination.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Figure 2.1
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Getting Started
Sincepellet exhaustcancontainash,sootorsparks,you
mustconsiderthelocationof:
• Windows
• AirIntakes
• AirConditioner
• Overhang,softs,porchroofs,adjacentwalls
• Landscaping,vegetation
When locating vent and venting termination, vent above
rooflinewhenpossible.
Warning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe
operation.DoNOTinstalldamaged,incompleteorsubstitute
components.
CAUTION! If burning shelled field corn, you must use
approvedventingspecicallydesignedforcorntoprevent
corrosion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the
ventingmanufacturer.
NOTICE: Locatingtheapplianceinalocationofconsiderable
airmovement can cause intermittentsmoke spillage from
appliance.Donotlocateappliancenear:
• Frequentlyopendoors
• Centralheatoutletsorreturns