Exception F200 Wood Insert
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Like all fine equipment, your Exception requires
some routine maintenance and inspection. Follow the
guidelines in this section to guarantee safe, efficient
operation.
The Insert
Surface
The insert’s exterior surface should be dusted
periodically with a soft cloth. For more thorough clean-
ing, wait until the insert is cool before using a damp cloth
to clean any blemishes.
The Door
The gold plated front door should never be buffed
or polished. Abrasive cleaners and metal polishes will
remove the plating and therefore should never be used. If
the door needs to be cleaned, wait until the insert is com-
pletely cool, then use a sponge, soap and water to gently
remove dirt and stains. Before relighting the insert, re-
move all soap residue and wipe dry.
Controls
To avoid a rust buildup on the inner surfaces of
the controls, work the controls back and forth several
times, during the summer, or any prolonged period when
you are not using your insert.
The Fire Chamber
The inside of the fire chamber should be exam-
ined for damage to the refractory lining material, After-
burner hood and Afterburner glass. If any of these parts
have been damaged, replace them with Harman Stove
Company replacement parts.
Glass - Replacement
If the insert’s glass is cracked or broken, you must
replace it before operating your insert. Remove pieces
carefully. Replace glass only with Harman Insert Com-
pany replacement glass panels; do not use substitutes.
To replace the glass panel(s), you will need to
remove the door. To do this, open the door, lift it straight
up and place it on a soft surface.
Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material,
and hold down clips (set aside).
Referring to the diagram, note how the various com-
ponents of the door system fit together. Lay the load
door face down on the soft surface, and install the self
adhesive 1/4"” gasket material around the front face of
the glass. Note: This glass has a special IR coating on
one side. This coating must be to the outside of the in-
sert. The coated side has a label on it. Do not remove the
label before installing the glass. Remove label before
burning the unit.
Set the glass pane and gasket gently onto the door.
Install the hold down clips and tighten with bolts as shown.
Reinstall door on insert.
Glass - Cleaning
Sometime it will be nec-
essary 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. The creosote which accu-
mulates on the glass should burn
off during your hot fires.
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 nonabrasive cleaner spe-
cifically designed for use on in-
sert glass. In any case, dry thor-
oughly before relighting your in-
sert.
Maintenance
Door
Glass Gasket
Glass
Hold Down Clips
and Bolts
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