Harman®  •  P-Series Installation Manual_R18  •  2014 - ___  •  06/1812 3-90-436168i
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
#3 Installing into an existing chimney (Figure 4.3)
This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. 
This method also provides natural draft in the event of a 
power failure. If the chimney condition is questionable* you 
may want to install a liner as in method #7. 
In some places in the US and Canada it is required that the 
vent pipe extend all the way to the top of the chimney.
*The chimney should be inspected and cleaned before 
installing your stove. If you discover that the chimney does 
nothaveaclaytilelinerorhascracksorakingofthetile
liner you will need to install a stainless steel liner within 
the chimney. In most cases the inside diameter of this liner 
shouldbe4".Eitherexibleorrigidlinermaybeusedforthis
purpose. Refer to Method 6 & 7. Seal pipe joints with silicone 
or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing system used by 
the manufacturer.
Be sure to design the venting so that it can be easily cleaned. 
#4 Installing into an existing replace chimney (Figure 4.4)
This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. 
This method also provides natural draft in the event of a 
power failure. If the chimney condition is questionable* you 
may want to install a liner as in method #6. 
In some places in the US and Canada it is required that the 
vent pipe extend all the way to the top of the chimney.
*The chimney should be inspected and cleaned before 
installing your stove. If you discover that the chimney does 
nothaveaclaytilelinerorhascracksorakingofthetile
liner you will need to install a stainless steel liner within 
the chimney. In most cases the inside diameter of this liner 
shouldbe4".Eitherexibleorrigidlinermaybeusedforthis
purpose. Refer to Method 5 & 6.
The chimney should be sealed at the damper using a 
steel plate. Kaowool, mineral wool or an equivalent non-
combustible insulation is recommended to be installed on top 
of the sealing plate to reduce the possibility of condensation. 
The connector pipe should extend through the smoke 
chambertothebaseorintotherstuetile.Sealpipejoints
with silicone or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing 
system used by the manufacturer.
Be sure to design the venting so that it can be easily cleaned.