Installation & Operating Manual
The Harman Exception Wood Stove
(Model TL200)
R7
SAFETY NOTICE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOUINSTALL AND USE YOURNEW ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTYDAMAGE, BODILYINJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Specifications
3.5"
3.75"
Weight
440 lbs
6 inch
Flue Size
Log Length Recommended
Heating Capacity
18" with 20" Max
1500 to 2800 sq. ft.
4.4 Grams Per Hr.
2.25 Grams Per Hr.
Average Emissions
Emissions on Low
Blower Size (optional)
Outside Air size
105 cfm variable speed
3 inch
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Specifications
TopLoad Door
TopLoad Opening
FrontLoad Door
Combination Top
LoadDoorand
Damper Arm
Grates
Side Shield
Andirons
FrontLoad
Door Latch
Ash Door
AshDoor Latch
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Operation
Alldoors must be closedwhile thestove is in normal
operation, and the gaskets routinely examined for wear
and replacedwhen necessary. The fuel door may be left
General Considerations
Draft
Before you install and operate your Exception open andthe openingcoveredwitha screenwhen operat-
ing asa fireplace. Gooddoor sealsare importantfor main-
tainingcontrol of the stove. Operatingthe stove with the
ash door open, or with a door inadequately sealed, could
createa seriousoverfiring condition(discussedlaterinthis
section).
woodstove,please readthe entirecontents ofthis manual.
Pay particularattention to the explanationof draft and its
effect on stove performance in the venting section. By
followingthe installationandoperating guidelines, youwill
ensure proper draft and gain
joyment fromyour stove.
maximumefficiency anden-
NEVEROPERATE WITHMORE THANONE DOOR
OPEN AT A TIME
Fuel
Your Exceptionburns woodvery efficiently. Here
are some guidelinesconcerningfirewoodthat willhelp you
obtain the best performance.
The glass used in your Exception 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 strikingthe glass with a heavy object. If the glass
is brokenor damaged, do not operate thestove untilit has
been replaced(See instructions inthe Maintenance sec-
tion.)
Select hardwoods if possible,as they are heavier
and containmore heatingcapacity (BTU’s) per load than
do softwoods. Wood should be split and stored under
coverfor “seasoning”- ayear is recommended. Your stove
is not an incinerator - do not burn garbage, painted or
treated wood, plastic, or other debris.
Keepthe area around thestove free from clutter.
Keep all combustibles, including fuel, beyond the code-
required clearance distance (48" or 1215 mm inthe U.S.,
1525 mmor 60" in Canada). Neverstore fuelinfront of the
stovewhereit couldinterfere withdoor operation,safeload-
ing, andash removal.
Grates
The Harman Exception’s unique grate system con-
sists of two flat bottom grates, and two front andirons.
The bottom grates have slots which allow the ash to fall
into theashpanby passinga poker back andforth across
the grates. The andirons keep the fuel from coming in
direct contact withthe glass, and keephot coals and em-
bers from spilling out while reloading. Never build a fire
directly against the glass.
Andiron extensions (included with each stove) clip
ontothe fixedandirons andserve toprotect theglass when
top loading is used as the primary loading method. The
extensions can be clipped on the outside or inside of the
andirons.
WARNINGS
• For use with solid wood fuel only.
• Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as
gasoline, naptha, or engine oil.
• Do not burn any fuel other than wood, such as
charcoal, which can cause increased carbon
monoxide production or overfiring. Never use highly
volatile substances in your stove, such as gasoline,
which could cause an explosion.
The Stove
Doors
The grates andandirons must remain inplace at all
times. Do not tamper with or change the configuration of
this grate system.
Yourstove has a largeglass-paneleddoorfor load-
ingandfireviewing, aseparatesmallerdoorforremovingashes
and a top loading door. To open the glass door, turn the
handle clockwise andpull out; to close the door, return the
handle toanopen(9 o'clock)positionandpushinto engage
the latch while turning the handle counterclockwise to the
closed(6 o'clock)position. To openthe ashdoor, lift up the
handle andpullout. Close the door by pushinginandpush-
ing the handle allthe way down. To openthe top loaddoor
move the woodenknoblocatedonthe leftside ofthe stove
front and upward until it locks the topopen.
If the latch in either of your Exception doors needs
adjustment, followthe instructions giveninthe Maintenance
section.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Operation
Controls
The Combustion Process
Two important controls - the top loadingdoor handle
andthe air controllever regulate the operationand output
ofthe stove.
CombustioninyourHarmanExceptionis controlled
very precisely. Duringa woodfire, primarycombustion air
enters the bottomof the stove, is directed upto thetop of
the loaddoor and thendown past the glass, finally enter-
ing the combustion chamber. Secondary combustion air
enters the bottomof the stove andis delivereddirectly to
the afterburner behind the firebox, where it provides the
additional oxygen required for clean burning
During combustion, burning proceeds through
severalstages - aninitialevaporationstage, where mois-
tureis releasedfromthewood;astage wherevolatilegases
containing much of the wood’s heating capacity are re-
leased and burned; and a charcoal stage, where the re-
mainingcharcoalburns to releasethe additionalheat avail-
able. What is left after this final stage is ash. Within the
firebox, two or moreof these stages are generally occur-
ringat once.
Top loading door handle/damper interlock.The
top loading door handle is linked to the bypass damper
and serves two purposes. Move the handle forward one
position (approximately 3") and the handle automatically
opens the bypass damper. In this mode of operation the
combustion gases go directly from the main combustion
chamber to the flue collar and exit into the chimney.
Continue moving and liftingthe handle and it opens
the toploadingdoor.
NOTE: The bypass damper must be open for
smokeless loading. This is particularly important to re-
member whenloadingwoodthroughthefront doorsince the
front door andthe bypassdamper arenot interlockedinthe
same way that the toploading door is interlockedwith the
bypass damper. Open the bypass damper by moving the
topdoorhandleforwardonepositionbeforeopeningtheloading
door.
Damper Open
Damper Closed
Top Load Door Open and Locked
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Operation
Air Control
Building and Maintaining the Fire
The air control lever is locateddirectly below the ash
TheHarman Exceptionwas testedwiththe fuel door
lipof the stove. Usingthis lever youwillbe able tovary the open andclosed. If youoperate under normalconditions
amount ofair deliveredto thefire, creatinga rangeof heat keepdoor closed.
Set theair controllever at the maximumheat output
setting, allthe way to the right. Open the bypass damper
by movingthe toploadinghandleforward one position (ap-
proximately3"). The convectionblower, if installed, should
be off for the first five minutes after a reload.
outputs. The low heat output setting is to the left, and
high is to the far right. Do not, under any circumstances,
alter the configurationor operation of the air controllever.
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.
Build a bed of paper and kindling; place several 1
" - 2" (25 mm - 50 mm) split pieces of dry wood on top,
followed by a few 2" - 3" (50 mm - 80 mm) split pieces.
Ignite the paper and close the door.
Allow the fire to burn until a good charcoal bed, 2" -
3" (50 mm - 80 mm) is formed; close the bypass damper
by pushingthe toploading handle all the way back until it
locks closed. (Youmay needto leave the loaddoor open
a crack to getthe blaze goingproperly, but neverleave the
stove unattendedwithdoor open.) Addmore woodto cre-
ate a deeper charcoal base (3" - 4", or 80 mm - 100 mm
thick); remember to open the bypass damper if you are
loadingfromthe front. Thiswillallowthe exhaust gases to
pass directly into the flue outlet and reduce smoke spill-
ageduring refueling.
Once the charcoal bed is established you may add
a full load of dry wood. After adding the fuel, leave the
damper open and the air setting at maximum for 5 to 15
minutes; close the damper and allow the air setting to
remain on high for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Then
adjust the air lever andblower speedfor the desired heat
output.
Less
More
Belowthis setting, run the optional blower on "low"
or "OFF". Higher air movement cools the
secondary combustionarea whichcan leadto poor
combustion and lower efficiency.
Reloading
Onceyouhavepreparedandmaintainedathick char-
coal bed, you should be able to reload the stove, allow
some open damper burning at the maximum air setting,
close the damper and reset the air control in about five
minutes.
Blower
To regulate the speed of the optional convection
blower, adjust the control from low to high by turning the
knob locatedon the blower. The blower speedshould be
matchedto the air controllever setting.
When the air setting is low, the blower should al-
ways beat the minimum setting(corresponding toa blower
speed of 750 RPM.) At higher settings, above first notch
on the air control, the blower may be set to your desired
comfort level. Be sure that the blower cord does not run
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under, over, above or infront ofthe stove.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Operation
As you begin to operate your stove at higher tem-
Operating as a Fireplace
peratures, youwill notice a “hot” or unpleasant smell; this
is just the paint goingthrough the curing process, and will
disappear after afew fires.
The followingguidelines for air settings canbe used
for woodburning; as you become familiar withyour stove,
you will know which settings best heat your home.
• Minimum burn rate - air control fully to left.
• Medium low burn rate - air control moved 1" to right.
• High burn rate - air control fully to the right.
Note: At minimum burnrates the glass may get dirty
but will cleanoff againat higher burn rates.
The TL200 is testedandapprovedto beburned with
the front loaddoor openandthe damperopen. Inthis mode
of operation you get a true fire sound as well as appear-
ance. Due to the cracklingand poppingof burningwood it
is necessary to place the optional screen over the door
opening. This prevents sparks fromentering the roomjust
like ascreen over a fireplace.
CAUTION
The stove is hot while in operation. Keep children,
clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin
burns.
Afterburner Viewport
Overfiring
This is a small ceramic window in the back of the
firebox. Thiswindowallows youtoseetheAfterburner Com-
bustion System in action. This glass may smoke up un-
der some conditions but will burnoff again. It is OK if this
glass is not totally clean.
Overfiring
Avoidoverfiring your stove, a potentially hazardous
situation which can lead to overheating of combustible
materials, damage to the stove, and in extreme cases,
causea fire. Overfiringis causedby: 1. Too muchair flow-
ing through the stove too quickly. 2. Improper positioning
of the primary air controllevel too far to the right. 3. Inad-
vertently leaving the damper open or 4. Not keeping up
withroutinemaintenance, suchas checkingdoor gaskets
for wear.
Overfiringresults inexcessive fuelconsumption, and
maycause parts of thestove orchimney connectorto glow
red. If younotice signs of overfiring,reduce theair supply
to the fire, and review the Maintenance section in this
manual.
Removing Ashes
Some ashis goodfor proper burning. Too much ash
cancause problems.
Never letthe ashes in thefirebox buildup to over 2"
in depth. Remove ashes periodically by raking a poker
across the grates. Excessive ash build-up can prevent
properventing of exhaust gases.
Do notallow theashpanto overflow. This can cause
damage to the grate. Empty the ash pan whenyou see it
getting close to full. (Remember to close ash door while
emptying the ash pan.)
Disposal of Ashes
Never leave the stove unattended if either the ash or
load door is open. Overfiring may result.
The Exception was designed to provide access to
the ashpan without the need for opening the main door.
Before opening the ash door and removing the ashpan,
openthe bypass damper. Wearingheavyprotective gloves,
open the ash door and remove the ashpan by pulling it
forward by the handle. Close the ash door before taking
the ashes outside forsafe disposal.
A good time to empty the ashpan is before loading.
This ensures that theashes willbe coldandsaferto handle
than directly after poking the ashes down or tending the
fire.
In the event of a chimney fire, callyour localfire de-
partment; make sure everyoneis safely out ofthe house.
Reduce the air intake of the stove as much as possible
using the air control lever; close the bypass damper to
further restrict air flow. Do notthrow water on thefire; this
cancausestove damage andcreateanevenmore danger-
ous situation. Have your chimney professionally cleaned
andinspectedbefore resumingburning inyour stove.
WARNING: Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed con-
tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombus-
tible floor or on the ground, well away from all com-
bustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burialin soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
Never usethe ash disposal container for other
trash. Wood ash can be added to your garden or
compost.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Maintenance
Like allfine equipment,your Exceptionrequires some
routine maintenance and inspection. Follow the guide-
lines inthissection toguarantee safe,efficient operation.
The Fire Chamber
The inside of the fire chamber should be exam-
ined for damage to the refractory lining material, grates,
castingorAfterburnerglass. If any bricks havebeen dam-
aged, replacethemwithHarmanStove Company replace-
ment parts.
The Stove
Surface
The stove’sexterior surface shouldbe dusted pe-
riodically with a soft cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wait until the stove is cool before using a damp cloth to
cleanany blemishes.
Glass - Replacement
If thestove’s glassis crackedor broken, youmust
replace it before operating your stove. Remove pieces
carefully. Replace glass only with Harman Stove Com-
pany replacement glass panels; do not use substitutes.
To replace the glass panel, you will need to re-
movethe door. To do this, open the door, lift it straight up
andplace it ona soft surface.
The Door
If you have a gold plated front door it should never
be buffed or polished. Abrasive cleaners and metal pol-
ishes willremove theplatingandtherefore shouldnever be
used. If the doorneeds to be cleaned, wait untilthe stove
is completely cool, then usea sponge, soap andwater to
gently removedirt andstains. Before relightingthe stove,
remove all soapresidue andwipe dry.
Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material,
and holddown clips (set aside).
Referringto the diagram, note how thevarious com-
ponents of the door systemfit together. Lay the load door
facedownonthe softsurface,andinstalltheself adheasive
1/4"” gasket material around the front face of the glass.
Note: this glass hasa specialIRcoating onone side. This
coating must be to the outside of the stove. The coated
side has a label on it. Do not remove the label before in-
stalling the glass. If labelis missing, check for continuity.
Set the glass paneand gasket gently onto the door.
Installthe holddown clips and tightenwith boltsas shown.
Make sure there are no lumps in the gasket and tighten
the screws atan evenamount. Reinstalldoor on
stove.
Controls
To avoid a rust build-up on the inner surfaces of
the controls,work thecontrols backandforthseveraltimes,
during thesummer, or any prolongedperiod whenyouare
not usingyour stove.
Door
Glass Gasket
Glass
Glass - Cleaning
Sometimes itwill benecessary toclean ac-
cumulated 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. Thecreosote whichaccumulates ontheglass
shouldburn off during yourhot fires.
Never cleanthe glasswhile it is hot, anddo
not use abrasive substances. Washthe 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 relightingyour stove.
Hold Down Clips
and Bolts
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Maintenance
Gaskets
The Chimney System
Gaskets are used at strategic positions whenbuild-
ing the Harman Exception for controlling the path that in-
coming andoutgoingairandgasestake throughthe stove.
You must check these gaskets from time to time, and
replace themwhen necessary. The gaskets are made of
fiberglass of different sizes (obtainable fromHarman Stove
Company) and are fixed in place witha high temperature
stove gasket cement. To change a gasket, first remove
the wornfiberglass and cleanthe area with a wire brush.
Also cleanany other surfaces that come into contact with
the gasket. Place a small bead of cement in the area
under the gasket, thenpress new gasket materialinto the
channel; do not overlap the ends of the gasket. Seat the
gasket firmly by applying pressure when possible; for ex-
ample,after changingthe doorgasket, closethe door. Allow
the cement to dry before usingyour stove.
Creosote
Whenwoodis burnedslowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, as well as soot, whichcombine with
expelled moistureto formcreosote . The creosote vapors
condense inthe relatively cool chimney flue (associated
with a slow burning fire). As a result, creosote accumu-
lates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote can
result in anextremely hot fire.
The Afterburner on the Exception cuts creosote to
almost nothing when properly burned with dry seasoned
wood.
The chimney should be inspected at least once
every two months duringthe heating seasonto see if any
creosote build-up has occurred. Checking your chimney
andchimney connector more frequently, especially while
you are gettingused to your stove, is recommended. To
inspect this system, let the stove cool. Usinga flashlight
and mirror, check the interior of the chimney connector,
andthe chimney itself. If a significant layer of creosote or
soot as accumulated(1/8"” or 3 mm)it shouldbe removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Gaskets arelocated:
• Onthe doors to provide airtight closure.
• Between the damper and the damper frame.
Handle
Toclean depositsfromthesurface ofthe connec-
tor, use a stiff wire brush after dismantling the connector
assembly. To cleanthe chimney, use aspecially designed
brush sized to fit your particular flue opening, or call an
established chimney cleaningservice.
At the end of the heatingseason, performa thor-
ough examination of your chimney system, and have it
repairedif necessary.
The handle on the front door of your Exception is
attached to a threaded shaft. After a period of time, you
may find that the front door does not close as firmly as
when your stove was new. This is due to a natural com-
pression of the gaskets. To tighten the seal, open the
door and rotate the handle one fullturn counterclockwise
or bendthe latchplate onthe stove.
Blower
The optional blower on your Harman Exception
stove requires very little maintenance. Youshould, how-
ever, keep the air inlet and the motor free of dust and dirt.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Installation
DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM
Outside Air (optional)
Assembly
Blower (optional)
The Exception is designed to accommodate the
use of outside air introduced directly to the stove. The
opening is located at the back of the stove behind the
pedestal. An outside air connector plate attaches over
this opening, usingtwo 1/4-20 x 1/2"” hex head bolts.
Outside air is always required wheninstalling the
Exception in a mobile home, and is requiredfor every in-
stallation by certainlocalbuilding codes. Checkwith your
local building inspector to find out requirements. Some
signsto watchfor thatindicate a possible needfor outside
air: poor performance ofother heatersor ofthe Exception,
including smoke roll-out and odor; the disappearance of
the same symptoms when a window is opened near the
stove; andcondensation onwindows inthe winter. Mod-
ern homes with tight windows and doors, vapor barriers,
and particularly with exhaust systems are the most likely
to requireoutside air.
Bolt the mounting plate to the bottom rear of the
stove withfour 1/4-20 bolts. Put the blowerinplaceonthe
bracket and bolt fast. Tighten the bolts, but do not over-
tighten.
Thepower cordfor theblower must be connected
toa groundedoutlet, andmay notbe routedabove, under,
over oraroundthestove itself.
An outside air duct less than 5' (1525 mm) long
Blower Variable
Speed knob
may be 3" [80mm] in diameter, and be made of masonry
tile, 26 gauge (0.019)galvanizedsteel, or other noncom-
bustiblematerial; itshould have a 1" (25 mm)clearance to
combustibles. Systems longerthan5'(1525 mm), or con-
tainingmore thantwo elbows, should have a 4" (100 mm)
diameter duct to provide anadequate flowof combustion
air. Any system must have a damper that is capable of
fully closing.The airduct must terminate outsidethe dwell-
ingand be screened to keep debris, birds or animals out.
3" Outside Air
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Installation
Parallel versus Corner Installations
Floor Protection
Inall installations, the area under andaround the
A parallel installation is one in which the back
stove must be protected from falling ash and live coals. and sides of the stove are parallel to the walls behind and
Theareaunderahorizontal runofchimneyconnector must to the side of the stove. A corner installation is one in
also beprotected . This protector must be of noncombus- which theback ofthe stoveis positioneddiagonally across
tible material, and positioned as shown in the accompa- a corner of the room. Each installation requires its own
nying illustration. The guidelines for floor protection are: setof clearances.
1) completely under the stove and any horizontal runs of
For parallel installations, the required clearance
connector; 2) 8"(200mm) inback of the stove; 3) 8"(200 distances from the stove are: 1) to the side wall, 20"
mm) to each side; 4) U.S. 16"(405 mm) in front of the (450mm); 2) to the back wall, 14" (360 mm). From the
doors; Canada 18" (450 mm) in front of the doors; 5) 2" chimney connector to the wall, 18"(360 mm) and to the
(50 mm) to each side of any horizontal runs of chimney ceiling, 18"(450 mm). NOTE: For a verticalchimney con-
connector.
nector ina parallelinstallation the distance of the connec-
tor to the side wall must be 32"(720 mm), due to the re-
quired side clearance ofthe stove itself. Fireplace instal-
lations must meet these same clearance requirements;
specifically follow these guidelines for mantel and trim
clearances.
Forcorner installations,the clearancedistances from
the stove are 14"(360 mm) from eachcorner of the stove
measured straight back to the nearest combustible mate-
rial, and 22" 360 mm from the chimney connector to the
walls.
Clearances
Clearance is the empty space required between
the stove or chimney connector to the nearest combus-
tible surface or object, such as walls,ceilings, floors, or
furniture. Clearance distances may only be reduced by
usingmethods approvedby eithertheCAN/CSAB365 stan-
dard (Canada) or NFPA211 (U.S.) Contact your building
authority for information if you are interested in reducing
clearancedistances otherthan thosepresented here.
Fromthe frontof thestove, clearanceto combus-
tible materials such as furniture, curtains, fuel, etc., is:
48"(1215 mm) in the
U.S.
and
60"
(1525 mm) in Canada.
14"
8"
22"
14"
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Door Assembly/Installation Tips
Door Glass
Paw Bolt
• Be sure that the door glass is installed in the door with
the label, located onthe glass, on the external side of the
door.
• The paw bolt should be turned into the door from the
inside approximately 14 turns.
• Withthe setscrew removed, turn the brass elbowonto
the paw bolt approximately 5 turns, or until a 1/16"
clearance is achieved between the elbow and the door
face (make sure to stop onthe flat spot of the paw bolt).
• The set screw on the brass elbow must be aligned to
contact the flat spot on the paw bolt, thentightenusing a
5/32"Allen wrench.
• Rope the glass carefully to insure proper sealing.
• Apply the rope exactly along the edge of the external
face of the glass, not overhanging or pressed too far in
fromthe edge.
• Make sharp 90o turns at the corners.
• Overlap the ends of the rope at the upper left or right
• After attaching the door handle, close and latch the
door by turning the handle to the six o'clock position.
Duringthis process observe to see that the door rope is
beingcompressedproperly.
corners.
Glass Retainer Clips
• If it does not compress, loosen the set screw and turn
the paw bolt one additional turn into the door. Repeat as
requiredto ensure a tight seal.
• Use the glass retainer clips and screws suppliedin the
door kit.
• Use a 1/8" Allen wrench to tighten the glass clips to
cast door with 10-24 x 3/8" screws supplied.
HINGE PINS
DOOR
BRASS HANDLE
HANDLE
BOLT
SET
SCREW
PAW BOLT
GLASS
WOOD
HANDLE
GLASS GASKET
4 GLASS
RETAINER
CLIPS
4 GLASS
RETAINER
BOLTS
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Exception Linkage Installation
Beforeside shield
is in place.
Step 1: Remove left side shield
The side shield has tabs on it that latch into holes on the
side of the stove. This makes removing the side shield
easy.
• Lift up on the side shield then pull out.
slots for
side
shield
tabs
Step 2: Install the drive arm
• Withleft hand, slide new drive armthrough hole in side
of stove. Withright hand,take 1/4x 20grade 8 bolt along
with washer and insert through hole from insideof stove.
Tightensnugly usinga 7/16" wrench.(Shown inFig. 2)
Figure 1
Figure 3
DriveArmAssembly
Heavy Washer
1/4 x 20 x 1/2" Bolt
Figure 2
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Exception Linkage Installation, cont'd
Beforeside shield
is in place.
Step 3: Install the top lift arm
• Tightenthe 1/4-20 x 5/8 button headallenbolt. Bolt into
the tab on the underside of the top lid. This bolt can be
tightened fully. (See Fig. 6 & 7)
slots for
side
shield
tabs
• Slide the top lift arm onto the shoulder pin on the drive
arm. Check positioning of toplift arm. (See Fig. 5)
• Using the 1/4-20 lock nut, secure the top lift arm to the
lid. NOTE: The top lift armneeds to move onthe bolt. Do
not tighten the lock nut. Youcanturn it snug thenback off
1/2 turn.
•Operatethe complete linkage usingthe drivearmhandle.
You'll knowif your bolts are too loose or too tight.
Step4: Re-attachleftsideshield.
• Place side shield under top load door arm
• Place tabs in slots andpress down to lock into position.
Things to Check
• Makesure the toploaddoor (lid)is centeredfrom left to
right. It is possible for it to get bumped off center during
shipping and installation. This lid can be recentered by
tapping inthe proper direction witha block of wood.
• Inextreme cases the lift lug(Fig 7)canget bent. Check
to see that it is 90o fromthe lid.If adjustment is necessary
the lugcan be straightenedwitha largeadjustable wrench.
Side Shield
After side shield is in place.
Figure 4
Self-LockingNut
Self-LockingNut
Before tightening
the nut be sure
the bolt is tight
in the lid.
Figure 6
Figure 5
Shoulder Pin
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Exception Linkage Installation, cont'd
1/4 x 20" Self Locking Nut
TopLift Arm
Lift Lug
1/4 x 20"
Button
head
Allenbolt
DriveArm
Assembly
Outside
Damper Arm
Shoulder Pin
PivotArm
Figure 7
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Venting
The Harman Exception may be installed with a
minimum of (150 mm) 24 gauge chimney connector
pipe. Size of the connector should correspond to the
Chimney Connectors and Chimneys
Draft
Draft is widely misunderstood. It is important that size of the flue collar opening. Do not use makeshift
you, the stoveoperator, realize that draftis a variable ef- compromises. No partof thechimney connectormay pass
through anattic or roof space, closet or other concealed
space, or through a floor or ceiling. Whenever possible,
avoidpassing theconnector througha combustiblewall; if
you must, use anapproved wallpass-through, described
later inthis section.
fect, not a given quantity. Stoves and chimneys do not
have draft, yetdraft isthe key to yourstove’s performance.
Draft is a force, produced by an operating stove
and the chimney to which it is attached. It is created by
hot gases rising up the chimney, creating a pressure dif-
ference betweenthe inside of yourhome andthe outside
air. Itcontinually movesfreshcombustionair intothe stove,
andhot exhaust gases out of the stove; without this con-
stant flow, the fire willgo out.
Assemble the connector beginningat theflue col-
lar, with the crimped ends pointing towards the stove (to
keep debris and creosoteflakes inside the system). Each
joint, including the one to the stove’s flue collar and the
one to the chimney itself should be secured with at least
three sheet metalscrews. Screws may be a maximum of
3 inches apart. A 1-1/4" (30 mm) overlap is required at
each joint, including the flue collar attachment. No more
than two 90 degree elbows should be used, and the total
length of connector should not exceed 10 feet (3 m). All
horizontal runs of connector must have a minimum up-
wardslope of 1/4"(6 mm) per foot (20 mmper meter).
Other factors, suchas barometric pressure, winds,
the air tightness of the home, the total inside chim-
ney volume, chimney height andthe presence of vent-
ing devices such as exhaust fans also play a role in
maintaining an adequate draft. Low barometric pres-
sures, super insulated homes and exhaust fans can
reduce draft; winds can play havoc with draft; and
too large or too small a chimney volume can cause
reduced draft due to the excessive cooling or not
enough room to vent exhaust gases quickly.
Introducing outside air directly to the stove may help
remedy a low draft prblem. Some signs of inadequate
draft are smoking, odor, difficulty in maintaining the
fire, and low heat output. Overdraft can be caused
by a very tall chimney even if it is the recommended
size, and can cause overfiring of your stove. Signs
of an overdraft include rapid fuel consumption, inabil-
ity to slow the fire, and parts of the stove or chimney
connector glowing red. It is important that you fol-
low the chimney guidelines in this manual, including
size, type, and height to avoid draft problems.
Other causes of poor ventilation or draft are icing,
exhaust fans, a blocked outside air inlet, and room air
starvation. If your stove is sluggish and you get occa-
sionalodor, check these possibilities and increase the air
flow inyour home.
Wall Pass-throughs
Occasionally it is necessaryto pass the chimney
connector through a combustible wall to reach the chim-
ney. Dependingon yourlocalbuildingcodes, andthe per-
tinentprovincialornationalcodes,there areseveralchoices
for accomplishing this safely. Before beginning your in-
stallation,contact localofficials, andalso thechimney con-
nectorandchimney manufacturer forspecific requirements.
Canada. Threemethods areapprovedbythe Cana-
dianStandardsAssociation. Thediagramshowsone method
requiringan18"(450 mm) airspace betweenthe connector
andthewall. It allowsuse ofone ortwo covers as described
in the diagram. The two other methods are described in
detail in the current issue of CAN/CSA B365, the national
standard.
UnitedStates IntheU.S.,thenationalcodeis NFPA
211. While many localities adopt this standard, be sure to
check with local authorities before beginning your installa-
tion.
Wheninstalled andoperated accordingto this
TheNFPA(NationalFireProtectionAssociation) per-
mits four methods for passingthroughacombustible wall. A
commonly usedmethodto pass througha walldirectly to a
masonry chimney is toclear aminimum12"(300mm) around
the entire chimney connector, andfill it with brick masonry
which is at least 3.5"(90 mm) thick. A fireclay liner, mini-
mum 3/8" (9 mm) wallthickness must runthrough the brick
walltothe chimney liner (butnot beyondthe innersurface of
the liner). It must be cemented in place withrefractory ce-
ment. This method is illustrated. For details on the other
three options, refer to the most recent edition of the NFPA
211code.
manual, the Exception will produce enoughhot gases to
keep the chimney warmso that adequate draft is
maintainedthroughout the burn cycle.
Chimney Connectors
In general, following these guidelines will en-
sure compliance with allnational and provincial codes;
prior to beginning your installation, check with your lo-
cal building code official to check on additional local
regulations which may influence the design and place-
ment of your venting system.
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Venting
above the highest point with the 10 ft (3 m) radius top
height. If there is not ten feet of clearancefrom thetop of
the chimney, thenthe chimney must extend2 ft(6m) above
the highest point within the 10 ft (3m) radius.
The Chimney
The Exception must be installed into a chimney
approved for use with solid-fuel appliances. In the U.S.,
the Exception must be connected to (1) a prefabricated
chimneycomplyingwiththe requirementsfor TypeHTchim-
neys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Resi-
dential Type and BuildingHeatingAppliances, UL103, or
(2)a code-approvedmasonry chimney with a flue liner. In
Canada, the Exceptionis listedfor usewith prefabricated
chimneys tested and listed to the high temperature (650
degrees C) chimney standard, ULC S-629, or witha code
approved masonry chimney. For mobile homes, the Ex-
ception must only be installed withprefabricated chimney
systems, including the installation components, tested to
eitherUL 103or ULCS-629 whichhave beenapprovedfor
use in mobile homes; the diameter should match the di-
ameter of the flue collar opening.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing
another appliance.
NOTE: The restrictionof not venting more than one
appliance to the sameflue applies to the U.S. specifically.
Whileit is not recommendedthat youuse the same chim-
ney for more than one appliance, in Canada certain ex-
ceptions may be made. Be sure to contact your building
code inspection official to see if this option is allowed in
your area, and to find out the specific requirements for
suchan installation.
The minimum recommendedheight for any chim-
ney is 16 ft (4.8 m) above flue collar height. For non-
mobile home installations, a roundflue (either masonry or
approvedprefabricated),of either6" (150mm), 7"(180 mm)
or 8" (200 mm) may be used. For square or rectangular
masonry chimneys, nominal sizes of 8" x 8" or 8"x 12"
(200 mm x 200 mm, 200 mm x 300 mm) may be used.
Codes require that solid-fuel chimneys extend 3 ft
(0.9 m) above the point at which they exit from the roof,
provided that no part of any structure is within the top of
the chimney, then the chimney must extend 2 ft (6 m)
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Venting
Existing Masonry Chimneys
If you planonusinga pre-existingmasonry chim-
ney, have it thoroughly inspected andcleaned. Any faults
which make the chimney unsafe and unusable must be
repaired priorto use. These caninclude improper height,
structuraldefects, blockages,inadequate clearanceto com-
bustibles,unsealedopeningsinto otherrooms ofthe house,
signs of creosote or smoke leakage, a loose or absent
clean-outdoor, or absence of a liner.
Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
Venting to a Masonry Chimney
Whenconnecting toa masonry chimney, several
provisions are standard. First, whether thechimney con-
nector is vented to the chimney through a thimble or a
breech pipe, neither must pass beyond the inner surface
of the chimney liner, andboth must be firmly cemented in
place with refractory cement. (A thimble is a masonry
pipe which is inserted through the chimney wall, and is
frequently thepreferred method; a breechpipe is a piece
of steel pipe used the same way.)In Canada, a breech
pipe has redges or protrusions to lock it firmly into the
refractory cement. In either case, the chimney connector
vents to the chimney throught the thimble or breech pipe.
Using a thimble, the connector slides completely
inside the masonry to the inner adge of the flue liner, and
may be easily removedforchimney andconnector inspec-
tion. A breech pipe must extend at least 2" (50 mm) into
the room, so the connector can be attached with
sheetmetal screws.
Installing to a Prefabricated Chimney
When venting your Exception using a prefabri-
cated chimney, be sure to contact local buildingcode au-
thorities, andto follow the manufacturer’s instructions ex-
actly. Useonly themanufacturer’s parts; do notuse make-
shift installation techniques. All prefabricated chimneys
must be tested to either the U.S. or Canadian high-tem-
perature standards, UL 103or ULC-629.
Venting to a Masonry Fireplace Chimney
In some situations, a code compliant chimney
originally used for a masonry fireplace may be used to
installyour Exception. Inadditionto therequirements found
inthe previous paragraphs, it is importantto beaware that
allclearances must be met, includingthose fromthe chim-
ney connector to combustibles — 18" (360 mm) to sides
and18" (450 mm) to ceiling. Do not forget to include floor
protectioninyour plans. (SeeClearances andFloor Pro-
tection in this section.) Since many fireplaces have ex-
posed woodenmantels andtrim, pay specialattention to
the clearances necessary to these materials.
Ifyour fireplacechimney isbehindacombustible wall,
you must use an approved wall pass-through system to
gain access to the masonry chimney. The chimney con-
nector mustenter the chimney ata placewhere it is lined,
andthe fireplace must be madeinoperable. For example,
you might remove the damper, replacing it witha secure,
airtight, noncombustible seal (removable for inspection);
this also satisfies the requirement that no room air must
be allowedto enter the chimney.
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Venting - Mobile Homes
Moblie Home Installations
NOTE: When solid fuels are burned completely, they
produce water andcarbon dioxide. However, in long
slow burns, a substantialamount of carbon monoxide
may be produced. If allowed to build up, carbon
monoxide (which is odorless) can prove fatally
poisonous. Proper ventilation and draft will prevent
this from happening. If you smell smoke, turn up the
air controllever setting, andthoroughly ventilate your
dwelling. Duringfutureburns, becarefulnotto overload
the stove with fuel, so you will not be tempted to
constantly operate at a low air control setting.
-
Mobile home installations must use approved fac
tory-built chimneys testedand listedfor this specific use,
to eitherof thehightemperature standards, ULC S-629 or
UL 103. Any components used to install the chimney
must be listed for this use and supplied by the chimney
manufacturer. Do not substitute makeshift compromises.
InCanada, chimney connectors mustbe testedandlisted
tothe standardin CAN/ULC-641-M87.
In addition to meeting the size and height require-
ments detailedinthe Chimney section, the chimney must
also beremovable tothe roof line area inorder toallow for
transport. Whendesigning your system, consult with the
chimney dealer to ensure that your system meets this
requirement, and ask for specific details on how to re-
move it.
Follow allclearances, floor protection andother gen-
eral guidelines in the Installation section when installing
your Harman Exceptionin your mobile home.
Other important Mobile Home guidelines:
• The stove must be securely attached to the mobile
home floor.
• All stoves installedin mobile homes must have a direct
outside air connection. (See Assembly Instructions.)
• Avapor barrier must be inplace where the approved
chimney system exits the mobile home.
Caution: The structural integrity of the mobile home
floor, walls, and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
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Exception Parts List
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1-10-08074
Damper linkage weldment
Damper pivot arm weldment
Top lift arm weldment
Left side shield
1-10-08075
1-10-08127
2-00-05204
3-40-05228
3-40-05171
1-10-08058
2-00-07071-1
2-00-07071-2
3-40-05180
4-31-08078
2-00-04174
1-10-08076
2-00-05205
1-10-08073
2-00-05169
1-10-05146
3-50-05229
1-10-08077
1-10-08057
1-10-08059
1-10-08200
1-10-08111
3-40-05174
3-44-11862
3-44-53500
4-00-05165
2-00-05202
3-00-05165-4
2-00-05222
2-00-05147
1-10-08133
3-40-900450125
4-40-08113
4-40-08115
4-31-08055
3-40-00121
3-40-00122
1-10-08158
2-00-05191
2-00-05226
1-10-05148
3-40-05185
2-00-05223
Wooden knob
Ceramic fiber afterburner
Left side plate assy.
Left glass retainer clip
Right glass retainer clip
Afterburner glass
Brass plated hinge (2 per)
Hinge plate (4 per) (not shown)
Front top weldment
Right side shield
Ash door hinge weldment
Airwash extension
Airslide weldment
Latch bushing
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
Damper weldment
Damper frame assy.
Right side plate assy.
Afterburner hood weldment
Ramp assy.
IR glass
1/4" OD rope 60" (not shown)
1/2" door rope (66"per) (not shown)
Cast door-machined
Glass retainer clips (4 per)
Gold plated cast door (optional, same as 27)
Andiron (2 per)
Grates (2 per)
Grate support weldment
Standard brick (4 per)
Angle cut brick (2 per)
Side cut brick (2 per)
Paw bolt
Brass elbow
Wooden handle
Ash door assy.
Ash door latch
Damper Clip (2 per)
Ash pan assembly (not shown)
Brick insulation (2 per) (not shown)
Andiron extension (2 per) (not shown)
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Exception (TL200) Parts
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Exception TL200 WoodStove
Harman Gold Warranty
HARMAN GOLD WARRANTY
6 YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY
(Residential)
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (Commercial)
Harman Stove Company warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship, in normal
use and service, for a period of 6 years from the date of sales invoice and for mechanical and electrical failures, in
normal use and service, for a period of 3 years from the date of sales invoice.
If defective in material or workmanship, during the warranty period, Harman Stove Company will, at its option,
repair or replace the product as described below.
The warranty above constitutes the entire warranty with respect to Harman Stove Company products. HARMAN
STOVE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING “ANY” WAR-
RANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No employee,
agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of Harman Stove Company. This
warranty does not apply if the product has been altered in any way after leaving the factory. Harman Stove Com-
pany and its agents assume no liability for “resultant damages of any kind” arising from the use of its products. In
addition, the manufacturer and its warranty administrator shall be held free and harmless from liability from damage
to property related to the operation, proper or improper, of the equipment.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.
THESE WARRANTIES APPLY only if the device is installed and operated as recommended in the user’s
manual.
THESE WARRANTIES WILL NOT APPLY if abuse, accident, improper installation, negligence, or use beyond
rated capacity causes damage.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM - Any claim under this warranty should be made to the dealer from whom this
appliance was purchased. Then contact is made with manufacturer, giving the model and serial numbers, the date
of purchase, your dealer’s name and address, plus a simple explanation of the nature of the defect. Extra costs
such as mileage and overtime are not covered. Nuisance calls are not covered by these warranties.
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS - REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT AT
HARMAN STOVE COMPANY’S OPTION AND EXCLUDES ANY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: Failure due, but not limited to, fire, lightning, acts of God, power failures and/or
surges, rust, corrosion and venting problems are not covered. Damage and/or repairs including but not limited to;
remote controls, filters, fuses, knobs, glass, ceramic brick panels, ceramic fiber afterburners, door packing, tile,
ceramic log sets, paint, batteries or battery back-up and related duct work are not covered. Also excluded from this
warranty are consumable or normal wear items including but not limited to; flame guides, grates, coal bars, after-
burner hoods, fire brick, gaskets. Additional or unusual utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in
equipment and the labor cost of gaining access to or removal of a unit that requires special tools or equipment are
not covered. Maintenance needed to keep the stove in “good operating condition” is not covered. This includes,
but is not limited to, cleaning, adjustment of customer controls and customer education. Labor, materials, expenses
and/or equipment needed to comply with law and/or regulations set forth by any governmental agencies are not
covered.
This Warranty provides specific legal rights and the consumer may have other rights that vary from state to
state.
In the event of change in ownership, the remaining portion of this warranty may be transferred to the new
owner by sending the new owner information to the Harman Stove Company.
PLEASE READ THE LITERATURE BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE VARIOUS ACCESSORY DE-
VICES. THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES, NOT HARMAN STOVE COM-
PANY OR THEIRWARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR. FURTHERMORE, THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES MUST BE
INSTALLED AND USEDACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER.
REMEDIES - The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of seller with respect to any contract
or sale or anything done in connection therewith, whether in Contract, in tort, under any warranty, or otherwise, shall
not, except as herein expressly provided, exceed the price of the equipment or part of which such liability is based.
CLARIFY - The above represents the complete warranty, which is given in connection with stoves, manufac-
tured by Harman Stove Company. No other commitments, verbal or otherwise, shall apply except by a written
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