Installation and Operating Manual Magnafire Series Coal Stoves ...

Installation and Operating Manual 

Magnafire Series Coal Stoves - Mark I, II, and III 

SAFETY NOTICE 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER. FAILURE 

TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. 

APPROVED FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA 

IF THIS HARMAN STOVE IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, 

FOLLOW INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS PRECISELY. 

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 

FOR YOUR AREA. 

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY (SUCH AS THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, 

FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU, ETC.) TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR A PERMIT. 

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HARMAN HOME HEATING. 

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Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing a Harman Magnafire coal stove. The Magnafire series has been designed and built 

to last. Whether you’re heating a room or heating your whole house, you’ve made the right choice. Please read 

this entire instruction manual before attempting to install or operate your new stove. If you have further questions 

regarding your new stove, contact your Harman dealer. Follow these instructions and you will have many years 

of warmth and comfort enjoying your new coal stove. 

If you are a first-time coal burner, keep in mind that you will not have instant success with maintaining a fire. No 

one does. Following these instructions should help you with the basic principals. 

Harman Mark Series Stove 

Label measures: 9.5" high X 8.5" wide 

THis appliance is also approved for installation into a shop. 

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. 

Report #/Rapport #135-S-07-4 

Tested to/Testé à: 

UL 737, UL 1482, June 1985 

Meets requirements of ULC S627/ 

Selon les exigences de ULC S627 

Certifi ed for U.S.A. and Canada/Certifi é 

pour les États-Unis et le Canada 

CAUTION: RISK OF EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND DAMAGE TO UNIT. 

PROPER OPERATION REQUIRES THE USE OF ONLY PEA, NUT & COAL STOVE SIZE 

ANTHRACITE COAL 

CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. 

KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY. CONTACT MAY 

CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS. 

KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 

A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THIS APPLIANCE. 

LISTED SOLID FUEL (COAL) FIREPLACE STOVE OR ROOM HEATER 

POÊLE (DE CHARBON) DANS UN FOYER OU APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE 

MODEL/Modèle: MARK I 

MARK II 

MARK III 

Serial No. 

N o de série: 

PREVENT HOUSE FIRES: 

Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer’s installation and operation instructions and 

local building codes. In absence of any local codes, installation must meet minimum requirements of 

NFPA 211 in USA. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions and local codes for precautions required for 

passing chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling. Inspect and clean chimney system frequently 

in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 

FOR USE WITH COAL ONLY. 

Don’t connect this stove to a chimney serving another appliance. 

Flue connector pipe must be 6” diameter, minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blue steel. 

Chimney must be factory built 103HT or masonry. 

NOTE: Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass available from your dealer. 

Inspect and clean chimney frequently. Under certain condictions of use, creosote buildup may occur 

rapidly. 

DO NOT OVERFIRE - IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING. 

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE 

A - Unit to Sidewall 33” 

B - Unit to Backwall 24” 

C - Chimney Connector to Side Wall 42” 

D - Chimney Connector to Back Wall 18” 

E - Floor Protector, Side and Rear 8” 

F - Floor Protector, Front 16” 

H - Pipe conector to Ceiling 18”* 

*Not Tested - NFPA Guildlines 

BARCODE LABEL 

Safety Notice: 

Stove is hot while in operation. Keep combustibles such as furniture, fuel, and 

draperies at least 36 inches away from the appliance. 

Do not leave small children unattended while in the room with this heater. 

Always wear gloves when attending to the stove. 

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA/ 

CONTACTEZ LE BUREAU DE LA CONSTRUCTION OU LE BUREAU DES INCENDIES AU DES RESTRICTIONS ET DE L’INSPECTION D’INSTALLATION DANS VOTRE VOISINAGE 

SIDEWALL 

BACKWALL 

ESPACES LIBRES AUX COMBUSTIBLES 

C 

D B 

A - Du mur de côté à l’appareil 33” 

A 

STOVE B - Du mur arrière àl’appareil 24” 

C - Du tuyau de cheminée au mur de côté 42” 

D - Du tuyau de cheminée au mur arrière 18” 

H E - Du plancher protecteur, Côté arrière 8” 

D 

B 

F - du plancher protecteur, Devant 16” 

H - Du tuyau connecteur au plafond 18”* 

*Pas testé - indications NFPA 

ELECTRICAL RATING: 115VAC, 60 HZ, 1.1 AMPS 

DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing. Route power cord away from unit. 

Do not route power cord under or in front of appliance. 

Exempt From EPA Certifi cation under 40 CFR 60.531 

Date of Manufacture / Date de fabrication 

2012 2013 2014 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

PRÉVENTION DES FAUX DE MAISON: 

Installez et utilisez en accord avec les instructions d’installation et d’opération du fabricant et des codes 

locaux. S’il n’y a pas de codes lacaux. l’installation doit suivre kes exigences minimum de NFPA 211 

aux États-Unis. Référez vous aux instructions du fabricant et des codes locaux pour les précautions 

pour passer une cheminée à travers un mur ou unplafond combustibles. Inspectez et nettoyez le 

systèm de chiminée fréquemment en accord avec les instructions du fabricant. 

UTILISER SEULEMENT DU CHARBON 

Ne pas connecter cet appareil à un tuyau de cheminée servant un autre appareil. 

Le tuyau connector doit être de 6” de diamètre, d’acier noir de minimum de 24 MSG ou d’acier bleu 

de 26 MSG. 

La cheminée doit être bâtit à l’usine de 103 HT ou faite en briques. 

Note: Remplacez la vitre seulement avec une vitre céramique de 5mm disponible chez votre 

fournisseur. 

Inspectez et nettoyez la cheminée fréquemment. Sous certaines conditions. il se peut que la créosote 

s’accumule rapidement. 

NE PAS SURCHAUFFER. SI L’APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE OU LE TUYAU DE CHEMINÉE 

ROUGISSENT. VOUS SURCHAUFFEZ. 

Floor protection must be a 3/8” min. thickness, 

non-combustible material or equivalent, extending 

beneath heater and to front/sides/rear as indicated 

on the diagram 

Leprotecteur de plancher doit être de 3/8” 

d’épaisseur minimum, fait de matière non 

combustible ou équivalent, s’étendant en dessous, 

en avant, en arrière et sur les côtés de l’appareil de 

chauffage comme indiqué sur le diagramme. 

PUISSANCE ÉLECTRIQUE: 115VAC, 60 HZ, 1.1 AMPS 

DANGER: Il y a risque de choque électrique. Déconnectez le fi l électrique avant le service 

Éloignez le fi l électrique de l’appareil. Ne placez pas le fi l électrique sous ou à l’avant de l’appareil. 

ATTENTION: IL Y A RISQUE DE TEMPÉRATURES EXCESSIVE ET DE DOMMAGE À 

L’APPAREIL. UN BON FONCTIONNEMENT EXIGE L’USAGE D’ANTHRACITE DE CHARBON DE 

GROSSEUR D’UN POIS, D’UNE NOIX OU D’UN CHARBON. 

ATTENTION: CHAUD-NE PAS TOUCHER. TENIR LES 

ENFANTS ET LES VENTEMENTS A L’ECART. RISQUE DE 

BRULURE. VOIR INSTRUCTIONS SUR LA PLAQUE. LAISSER 

UNE DISTANCE SUFFISANTE ENTRE L’APPAREIL ET LES 

MEUBLESOU AUTRES OBJECT A RISQUE. 

Manufactured by/Fabriqué par: Harman Home Heating 

352 Mountain House Road 

Halifax, Pa 17032 

P.N. 3-90-90732 

This stove is not an incinerator. Do not burn garbage, painted or treated wood, or 

flammable liquids like gasoline kerosene, or engine oil. 

Rev B 

Magnafire Series Coal Stoves 

Please copy your serial number, 

from the label on the back of 

your stove, to the box below. 

Listed by: OMNI-Test Laboratories, INC 

Report # 135-S-07-4 

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1. SaFeTy CoNSIderaTIoNS - Warnings to operator of possible dangers, fire hazards and cautions. 

1.1 Keep children away -- may cause serious burns 

1.2 Fuel/Firing Warnings 

1.3 Curing Paint 

1.4 Mobile Homes 

2. aSSeMbly & INSTallaTIoN 

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection of Parts 

2.2 locating The Stove 

2.3 assembly 

2.4 General Information 

3. VeNTING 

3.1 Types of Chimneys 

3.2 Common Chimney Problems 

3.3 What To do If you Have a Problem 

3.4 Chimney details 

4. GraTeS 

4.1 Grate System and Controls 

5. oPeraTING INSTrUCTIoNS 

5.1 Starting a Fire 

5.2 loading Fuel 

5.3 Increasing Heat From a low Fire 

5.4 Shaking ashes 

5.5 ashes and ash removal 

5.6 Safety 

6. PreVeNTIVe MaINTeNaNCe INSTrUCTIoNS 

6.1 Periodic and everyday Maintenance 

7. oPTIoNal HoT WaTer CoIl 

8. 

WarraNTy INForMaTIoN 

9. SerVICe ParTS dIaGraMS 

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1. Safety Considerations: 

1.1 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - MAY CAUSE SERIOUS 

BURNS. 

CaUTIoN: all surfaces of the stove are hot while in 

operation. do not touch. Keep Children away. Wear 

gloves while tending stove. Serious burns will result if 

special care is not taken. 

1.2 FUEL / FIRING INFORMATION. 

daNGer! FIre HaZard! do NoT USe CHeMICalS 

or FlUIdS To STarT or “FreSHeN UP” a FIre. 

SeVere bodIly INJUry aNd/or a FIre IN THe 

HoMe May reSUlT. do NoT bUrN GarbaGe, 

GaSolINe, THINNerS, KeroSeNe, or FUel 

oIl, eTC. aN eXPloSIoN, a HoUSe FIre or 

PerSoNal INJUry CoUld reSUlT. KeeP all 

SUCH lIQUIdS Well aWay FroM THe SToVe 

WHIle IN USe. 

This heater is approved for burning coal only. Use of 

any other fuel, except for the purpose of coal ignition, 

is a violation of U.S. law. 

When and if the chimney pipe or connector reaches 

500˚ f. (maximum temperature), the stove is being 

over-fired. It is recommended that you use magnetic 

thermometers on the stove and flue connector, to 

ensure safe operation. 

This stove consumes air when it is burning. If your 

house is especially tight, It is advisable that a nearby 

window be opened slightly while burning the stove. 

Information in this manual is manufacturer’s 

recommendations. If there is a discrepancy between 

these recommendations and your local code 

requirements, you must follow local codes. 

1.3 CURING PAINT. 

during the first few hours of burning, a blue smoke will 

be observed rising from the painted surfaces of the 

stove. This is the paint being cured, and will disappear 

over time. Increase the amount of fresh air in the 

room during this initial break-in period. This may be 

achieved by opening doors or windows. 

1.4 MOBILE HOMES. 

This stove is not approved for use in mobile/ 

manufactured homes. 

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2. Assembly & Installation: 

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION OF PARTS. 

Inspect the stove for any visible damage. The blower 

and the shaker handle are packaged inside the stove. 

2.2 LOCATING THE STOVE. 

locate the stove as close to the chimney or flue 

as possible while adhering to the recommended 

clearances to combustible material. Safe stove 

clearance to combustible walls is 24” to the rear of the 

stove, and 33” to the sides of the stove. In a corner 

installation, you need 24” to the side walls. Clearance 

to the front of the stove, for furniture, etc. is 36” 

Floor protection, for a combustible floor, must be a 

minimum of 3/8” thick non-combustible material. The 

floor protector should extend 8” to either side, and 16” 

in front of the stove. Floor protection should also be 

under any horizontal sections of flue pipe. 

8” 8” 

16” from glass 

8” 

Floor Protector 

Floor Protector 

Alternate floor protector dimension may be used as long as they satisfy 

the measurement requirements shown below. 

Minumum size floor protection for a corner installation hearth pad is 

48" x 48" (USA ONLY). 

48" 

Floor Protection 

Requirements 

J Sides- USa /CaNada * 8 203 

K Front- USa /CaNada * 16 457 

L rear- USa 

8 203 

Inches Millimeters 

L rear- CaNada Wall Wall 

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES 

A - Unit to Sidewall 33” 

B - Unit to Backwall 24” 

C - Single Wall Chimney Connector to Sidewall 42” 

D - Single Wall Chimney Connector to Sidewall 18” 

E - Floor Protector, Side and Rear 8” 

F - Floor Protector, Front 16” 

H - Pipe Connector to Ceiling 18”* 

* Not Tested - NFPA Guidelines 

SIDEWALL 

C 

A 

BACKWALL 

48" 

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D 

STOVE 

H 

D 

B 

B

2.3 ASSEMBLY. 

Slide the blower into the slotted bracket on the rear of 

the stove. The blower will rest at the bottom of the slot. 

The shaker handle bolts onto the shaker block using 

the bolts and lock washers provided. 

The draft control is bolted through the hole in the center 

of the ash door as shown below. The knob should spin 

freely and open to a distance of about 1/4 inch from 

the door surface, while being able to close against the 

face of the door. 

The viewing glass is installed between the door and 

the window frame. The glass gasket is installed only 

on the sides of the glass panel. The top and bottom of 

the glass are open to provide air-wash and secondary 

air to the firebox. The glass frame is secured to the 

door with four bolts. 

The Mark II and Mark III also have a top trim piece 

which bolts onto the top of the door. 

be sure the frame bolts and trim bolts are secured. 

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2.4 GENERAL INFORMATION. 

Installation Checklist: 

a. Have your stove installed by a trained installer. 

Preferably one who is certified by the National 

Fireplace Institute or similar certification agency. 

b. before starting Installation, check for proper 

clearance to combustibles where the stove is going to 

be located. 

C. Never vent a solid fuel burning appliance into a flue 

serving another appliance. 

d. Have the chimney inspected and thoroughly 

cleaned. Inspect that it is a Class “a” chimney either 

masonry or factory built. If it is a manufactured chimney, 

ensure that it is installed as per the manufacturers 

requirements. be sure that the chimney is tall enough. 

Solid fuel chimneys fall under a general rule, 16 ft. 

minimum height, 2 ft. taller than anything within 10 ft., 

and 3 ft. above where it passes through the roof line. 

The chimney must be capable of a minimum .06 inches 

of water column of draft when the stove is burning. 

e. limit the amount of connector pipe. Position the 

stove as close to the flue as possible. (8 ft. or less) 

No more than two 90° elbow fittings should be used. 

any horizontal connector pipe should have at least 1/4 

in. of rise per foot in length. a barometric damper may 

be installed to prevent excessive or erratic draft. 

MANUAL DAMPERS OR “HEAT SAVERS” MUST 

NEVER BE INSTALLED IN THE FLUE PIPE. 

IMPROPER OPERATION COULD RESULT IN 

DEATH. 

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Where an existing chimney is used, it must be large 

enough to provide a draft adequate for removing the 

gaseous products of combustion. The cross-sectional 

area of the chimney must be at least 25 percent greater 

than that of the connector. as a general rule, common 

8” X 8” flue liner has an actual interior cross-sectional 

area of 42 to 49 inches. This is adequate for a 6 inch 

stove connector, which matches the appliance flue 

collar. 

IMPORTANT! The connector pipe must be constructed 

of 24 gauge material or thicker. 

3. Venting & Chimneys: 

3.1 TYPES OF CHIMNEYS 

The chimney is one of the most important, yet the most 

neglected and misunderstood portion of any solid fuel 

burning appliance installation. do not connect your 

stove to a chimney flue that already serves another 

heating device. 

The stove must be connected to its own flue. a 

minimum 8” X 8” is necessary for proper operation. 

Under no circumstances should a manual flue damper 

be installed in the smoke pipe between the stove and 

the chimney. 

CaUTIoN! THe CHIMNey MUST be a “ClaSS 

a” CHIMNey IN Good WorKING CoNdITIoN. 

THe USe oF alUMINUM “TyPe b” GaS VeNT 

For SolId FUelS IS NoT oNly UN-SaFe bUT 

IT IS ProHIbITed by THe NaTIoNal FIre 

ProTeCTIoN aGeNCy (NFPa) Code. 

There are three types of “Class a” chimneys; 

1) Masonry with a tile liner, including brick, block, 

stone, etc. It must be supported by a ground-level 

foundation. 

2) Insulated “Class a” manufactured chimney, listed 

and certified by a national test agency. 

3) Triple-walled metal “Class a” chimney, listed and 

certified by a national test agency. 

If your masonry chimney has not been used for some 

time, have it inspected by a qualified person (building 

inspector, fire department personnel, etc.). If a listed 

and certified manufactured chimney is to be used, 

make certain it is installed in accordance with the 

manufacturers instructions and all local codes. 

a coal stove can perform only as well as its venting 

system will allow it to. 

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3.2 COMMON CHIMNEY PROBLEMS 

In order to have a properly operating heating system, 

the chimney needs to be capable of providing sufficient 

draft. The minimum required draft is .06 inches of 

water column (WC). To measure the draft, drill a 

hole in the connector pipe and attach a draft meter. 

First, check the draft above the barometric damper (if 

installed). Then check it below the barometric damper 

and make your damper adjustment to where it opens 

to prevent the draft from going higher than the .06 

in WC. If the chimney is incapable of supplying the 

necessary draft, it will need to be improved. Whether 

it needs to be raised to a taller height, a flue liner 

installed, or a different style of cap placed on the top, 

the improvement method will need to be determined. 

Reasons for insufficient draft; 

a) leaking chimney- air leaking in around a loose 

fitting cleanout door, joints or seams in connector pipe 

are not secured properly, cracks or other defects in 

masonry. 

b) Improper chimney height - Chimney does not extend 

to a sufficient height above the roof line. (remember 

the 3 ft.-2 ft.-10 ft. rule) 

C) obstructions in the chimney - Make sure the 

chimney has been cleaned. different animals have 

been known to build nests in chimneys. 

d) Trees or other topographical barriers - Trees that are 

taller than the house can cause the air currents to flow 

downward over the peak of the roof. This would lead 

to a down draft effect on the chimney. This can also be 

caused by adjacent buildings or fixtures. It could even 

be from a different peak on the same structure. 

Wind direction 

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e) Improperly sized flue - Too small of a chimney is 

incapable of moving the volume of air necessary. Too 

large of a flue could have trouble warming up to create 

the necessary upward flow. 

F) Chimney offsets - offset chimneys should be 

avoided if possible. Not only can the offset affect draft, 

it is also a place for debris to collect over time. 

G) Too many elbows - The flue connector has more 

than two elbows in it. Sometimes, depending on overall 

chimney performance, one elbow could be too many. 

H) Vent sharing - No more than one heating appliance 

shall vent into a single flue. 

THe MoST IMPorTaNT THING To reMeMber 

aboUT CHIMNeyS IS THeIr Need For 

MaINTeNaNCe aNd CleaNING. IF a CHIMNey IS 

NoT CleaNed oN a FreQUeNT baSIS, IT WIll 

aFFeCT draFT, aS Well aS be a CoNTrIbUTING 

FaCTor To a PoTeNTIal CHIMNey FIre. 

3.3 WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. 

If you have a chimney fire: 

1. Be sure everyone is out of the house. 

2. Call the fire department. 

3. Close the draft control on the ash door and 

make sure both doors on the stove are closed and 

latched. 

4. Do not put water on the fire, this will cause unnecessary 

damage to the stove and flue. 

5. Have the chimney inspected and repaired prior 

to building another fire. 

Smoke puffs out of stove; 

a) Check previous suggestions for insufficient draft. 

b) Check draft control for proper operation. 

C) Chimney may be too low. Increase height. 

d) add more fresh air to the room. your home may be 

so tight that there is not enough oxygen getting to the 

fire. 

e) remember, open the draft control and crack the 

door open slightly before reloading or checking the 

fire. 

F) Check the ashes. The ash pan and firebox may be 

overloaded with ashes. 

G) Check the chimney cleanout door to ensure it 

closes properly. 

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4. Grates 


4.1 GRATE SYSTEM AND CONTROLS. 

The Grates are made of heavy-duty cast iron. The 

function of the grate system is to support the coal 

while allowing air flow through the fire. The grate 

system also allows removal of the ashes by shaking 

them through the grates. 

The grates are removable without the use of tools, 

once the fire bricks are removed, the grates simply 

lift out. lift the right end higher to disengage from the 

shaking link. To re-install the grates, lower them, one 

at a time, left end first, be sure the grate hooks into the 

grate link as you drop it into place. 

your grates will last forever, as long as you keep your 

ashes cleaned out of the stove. When ashes are left 

pile-up against the grates, the air-flow is blocked. With 

no air flow through the grates, they will begin to sag 

from the intense heat. 

The grates are designed to accommodate three 

different sizes of anthracite coal. Pea is defined as 

being able to fit through a round screen hole of 9/16” 

to 7/8”. Nut or Chestnut is defined as being able to fit 

through a round screen hole of 7/8” to 1½”. Finally, 

Stove coal which is 1½” to 2½” in size. Pea or Nut 

you’ll find work the best for starting a fire, while all 

three sizes burn just as well. 

The external shaker handle allows for greater safety 

from burns, and the convenience of needing no extra 

tools. 

Shaker Handle 

Stove body 

Shaker Bar 

Grates 

Grate Link 

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5. Operating Instructions 

5.1 STARTING A FIRE 

Place seven or eight sheets of crumpled newspaper 

onto the top of the grates. Next, lay in some small 

kindling wood (approximately 3/4” or less) on top of the 

newspaper. layer the kindling in a criss-cross fashion 

to allow for maximum air flow. open the draft control 

to it’s full open position. light the paper nearest the 

center of the door opening and close and latch the load 

door. after two to three minutes, open the load door an 

inch or two for a few seconds, then open it completely. 

This method is good practice to allow smoke to clear 

away from the load door. add a few small pieces of 

firewood when the kindling is burning well. Close the 

door again and be sure the draft control remains open. 

The ash door itself may be opened for a short period 

to accelerate the process. 

DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WITH 

THE DOOR OPEN. 

When a substantial bed of hot wood coals are built 

up, start adding small amounts of coal on top of the 

burning wood embers. (Pea or Nut sized coal will give 

the best results when starting a fire.) Keep the draft 

control open through the whole ignition process. as 

the coal begins to free-burn, continue adding small 

amounts until there is a solid bed of burning coal. do 

not add too much at one time as you could smother the 

fire. allow sufficient time between these small batches 

so that the coal can ignite thoroughly before more is 

added. once a substantial bed is established, fill the 

firebox to the top of the bricks. a deep bed of coal will 

always burn better than a shallow bed. adjust the draft 

control to the desired heat output. you’ll learn over 

time that the coal fire does not instantly change with 

a turn of the draft control. Make your adjustments in 

small increments and wait for the fire to stabilize. The 

normal range of control settings will be from closed, 

for extended burn times, to one full turn open. 

NOTE: If the ash door was opened during the lighting 

process, it must be closed to prevent over-firing. overfiring 

can cause dangerously high temperatures. 

5.2 LOADING 

Coal should never be added unless there is a 

reasonably hot fire. The coal bed should be bright and 

vigorous. If the fire is burning hot and there is a deep 

bed of hot coals, full loads of coal can be added at any 

time. However, if there is not a deep bed of coals, it is 

best to add in small batches as during lighting. 

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5.3 INCREASING HEAT FROM A LOW FIRE 

every effort should be made to not let a coal fire burn 

so long that it begins to die. This causes the reloading 

process to be much longer, and there is a good 

possibility of losing the fire all together. do not shake 

or stir a low fire. open the draft control or the ash 

door to get the maximum air flow. allow the fire to get 

reasonably hot. If there is not enough un-burned coal 

to renew the fire, add a small amount. Continue adding 

coal in small amounts until a full bed is established. 

Now, shake the grates. (see next section “shaking 

ashes”) 

5.4 SHAKING ASHES 

Shaking should be done only when there is a hot fire. 

The frequency of shaking will depend on the rate of 

burning. Shaking should be done at least once per day 

but best results will come from shaking twice a day. 

When shaking, do just that. do not rock the handle in 

long strokes, just shake it briskly until you see red hot 

ashes fall into the ash pan. rocking the grates may 

allow pieces of coal to jam them in an open position. 

DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WITH 

THE DOOR OPEN. 

5.5 ASHES AND THEIR REMOVAL 

ashes should never be allowed to accumulate in the 

ash pan. excess ash build up can restrict air flow to 

the fire and can also cause damage to the grates. 

ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight 

fitting lid, pending final disposal. The closed container 

of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor 

or on the ground, well away from any combustible 

materials. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in 

soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be 

retained in the sealed container until all cinders have 

thoroughly cooled. 

CAUTION! ASHES SHOULD NEVER BE 

ALLOWED TO ACCUMULATE ABOVE THE TOP 

OF THE ASH PAN. ASHES IN CONTACT WITH 

THE BOTTOM OF THE GRATES ACT AS AN 

INSULATOR INTENSIFYING THE HEAT ON THE 

GRATES, AND WILL CAUSE THE GRATES TO 

WARP. GRATE DAMAGE FROM ASH BUILD UP IS 

EASILY RECOGNIZED. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR 

WARRANTY TO SEE HARMAN STOVES LIMIT OF 

LIABILITY IN CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. 

Coal produces considerably more ash than wood. For 

equal heat output, coal will produce 7 to 10 times the 

ash of a wood fire. 

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5.6 SAFETY 

Whenever a loading door is opened, it should always 

be cracked slightly to allow oxygen to enter and burn 

any gasses that may be present. Failure to do this 

may result in a sudden ignition of the gasses, leading 

to an explosion. 

a Stove should never be filled with excess coal to 

where the exhaust is impeded. burning coal generates 

carbon monoxide. If the flue gas exit is blocked, the 

carbon monoxide can be forced out of the stove and 

into your living space, with fatal consequences. 

With the exception of start-up or freshening a fire, 

the ash pan door should never be left open. NeVer 

leaVe THe SToVe UNaTTeNded WITH a door 

oPeN. Serious damage to the stove can occur from 

over-heating. 

Coal stoves should not be installed in a chimney that 

has a history of down-draft or flow reversal problems. 

These conditions can cause improper draft, resulting 

in carbon monoxide entering the living space rather 

than being drawn up the chimney. reMeMber! Coal 

GaSeS are ToXIC! 

Sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide and other products of 

coal combustion may corrode stainless steel and 

masonry chimneys. Coal with high sulfur content will 

destroy chimneys especially fast if soot is left in the 

flue for extended periods. It is important to clean your 

chimney regularly. 

6. Maintenance 

6.1 PERIODIC AND EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE 

blower: Monthly, remove the blower and clean the fan. 

If there are pets in your house, you may want to check 

this more frequently. 

Grates: Keep ash pan emptied. Twice a day. 

Chimney and connector: avoid chimney fires. on a 

regular schedule, check for creosote and soot build up 

in the venting and the baffle area of the stove. These 

areas must be kept clean. 

Steel brushes are the safest for cleaning metal 

surfaces. Salt solutions and other chemicals may 

damage the metal surfaces. 

10 

Maintenance 


To clean the chimney, use a stiff brush with an 

extendable handle. Start the brush from the top of the 

chimney and run it down through the flue. Continue 

brushing until the entire length of the chimney is 

cleaned. The debris will collect at the bottom of the 

chimney. open the cleanout door or other access point 

and sweep the collection into a metal container. The 

connector pipe can be brushed also, remove it from 

the stove if possible, to eliminate pushing the debris 

into the stove’s spiral chamber. 

Ashes should be kept in a metal container with 

a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes 

should be placed on a non-combustible floor or 

on the ground, well away from all combustible 

materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are 

disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally 

dispersed, they should be kept in the closed 

container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. 

Do not use this same container for garbage, debris, 

or lawn waste. 

This is the Spiral Chamber which 

must be cleaned periodically. 

Secondary air 

enters through the 

air-wash opening in 

the glass frame. 

Primary air enters 

through the draft 

control. 

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7. Optional Hot Water Coil: 

Plumbing Diagrams- 

11 

Washer 

Outside Nut 

Packing 

Optional Water Coil 

Inside Nut 

Stove Body 


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Optional Water Coil 

To install the optional hot water coil, Two holes will need to be drilled or cut into the side of the stove. There is a 

template for the hole location(s) that is included with the coil. Keep the holes above the firebricks and toward the 

back of the firebox. This location is best to not interfere with loading. 

Thermo- Siphon Method 

This is the simple and most economical method, however, the hot water tank must be no more than ten feet from 

the stove. The water inlet, where the pressure relief valve is located, must be higher than the top leg of the coil. 

The tank should be elevated, if necessary, to allow for proper thermo-siphon action (the method by which water 

will circulate automatically through the system). 

Circulating Pump Method 

This method is used when the water heater tank can not be located close enough to the stove for the Thermo- 

Siphon Method, or if the water tank is on a lower floor level than the stove. In addition to the circulating pump, 

you may want to add an aquastat to thermostatically control the pump. This is optional and not necessary if the 

pump is left run continuously. another option would be a gate valve placed near the pump to control the rate of 

water flow. 

read and follow all of the instructions that are included with the coil. 


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8. Warranty Information: 

Hearth & Home Technologies 

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT 

gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. 

WARRANTY COVERAGE: 

HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership 

of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance 

will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. after installation, if covered components 

manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period, 

HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its 

obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product 

itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty 

is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below. 

WARRANTY PERIOD: 

Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage 

begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent, 

authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months 

following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for 

parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table. 

The term “limited lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for 

gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These 

time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions. 

Warranty Period HHT Manufactured appliances and Venting 

Parts labor Gas Wood Pellet 

ePa 

Wood 

Coal electric Venting 

X X X X X X X 

See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page. 

all parts and material except as 

covered by Conditions, 

exclusions, and limitations 

listed 

X X X 

Igniters, electronic components, 

and glass 

X X X X X Factory-installed blowers 

X Molded refractory panels 

X Firepots and burnpots 

5 years 1 year X X Castings and baffles 

7 years 3 years X X X 

10 

years 

limited 

lifetime 

1 year 

2 years 

3 years 

90 days 

Manifold tubes, 

HHT chimney and termination 

1 year X burners, logs and refractory 

3 years X X X X X Firebox and heat exchanger 

X X X X X X X 

Components Covered 

all replacement parts 

beyond warranty period 

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WARRANTY CONDITIONS: 

• This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. a list of 

HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. 

• This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. 

• This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance 

resides. 

• Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact 

the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service 

from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product. 

• Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges 

for parts are not covered by this warranty. 

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: 

This warranty does not cover the following: 

• Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. as a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and 

exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty. 

• damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items, 

or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes. 

• repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts 

include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass. 

• Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and complaints 

related to this noise are not covered by this warranty. 

• damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation 

instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to 

install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper operation, 

abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/ 

incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting 

caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or 

forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7) 

installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized 

and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing; 

and/or (9) interruptions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance. 

• Non-HHT venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance. 

• any part of a pre-existing fireplace system in which an insert or a decorative gas appliance is installed. 

• HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired space. Information 

is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance for the application. Consideration 

must be given to appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of 

the structure. 

This warranty is void if: 

• The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging 

chemicals. over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling, 

cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes. 

• The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation. 

• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but 

not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation. 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: 

• The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or 

implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no 

event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states 

do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. 

This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. eXCePT To 

THe eXTeNT ProVIded by laW, HHT MaKeS No eXPreSS WarraNTIeS oTHer THaN THe WarraNTy 

SPeCIFIed HereIN. THe dUraTIoN oF aNy IMPlIed WarraNTy IS lIMITed To dUraTIoN oF THe 

eXPreSSed WarraNTy SPeCIFIed aboVe. 

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9. Service Parts 

1-70-03224-1 (Black), Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1-70-03224-2 (Charcoal) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1-70-03224-3 (Goldenfi re) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Service Parts Mark I 

Magnafi re Freestanding Coal Stove 

1-90-03224-1 (Black w/Door) 

Retired Units 

IMPorTaNT: THIS IS daTed INForMaTIoN. When requesting service or replacement 

parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. all parts listed 

in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. 

Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A 

Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 

1-70-03224-4 (Metallic Blue) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1-70-03224-10 (Mojave Red) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010, 

1-70-03224-12 (Forest Green) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

Stocked 

at Depot 

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 

1 load door - roped 1-10-08145a 

door Kit assembly black classic 1-00-00139-1 Y 

door Kit assembly (Gold) No longer available 1-00-00139-4 

2 

Glass Frame 

Glass Frame (Gold) 

Cast 

No longer available 

4-00-00038-1 

3-00-00038-4 

rect Glass 7-1/4” X 10-1/2” 3-40-7251050 Y 

3 Spring Handle 1/2” Pkg of 3 3-40-00086-3-3 

4 Short Shaker Handle Weldment 1-10-01001 Y 

5 ash door - roped 1-10-08143a 

draft Control Cast 4-00-00109-1 

draft Control (Gold) No longer available 3-00-00109-4 

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Service Parts Mark I 






Stocked 

at Depot 


ash Pan 1-10-65127 Y 

baffl e 2-00-00503b 

blower - 75cfm, 7ft Cord 3-21-07584 Y 

brick 9” X 4-1/2” x 1-1/4” 

Pkg of 7 

414 Pcs 

1-00-900450125 

3-40-900450-414 

Y 

brick angles Qty 2 req 2-00-01100-2S 

brick bracket 2-00-01006 

brick Set 1-00-00836 Y 

door Handle - Cast 4-00-00042 Y 

door Hinge Qty 4 req 2-00-07203d 

door latch 4 Sets 1-00-00036 Y 

door Pin 3/8 x 1-7/8 (ash Pan & load door) Pkg of 4 4-30-00138b Y 

Gasket 1/2” round rope (load door - ash door ) 20 Ft 1-00-53500 Y 

Gasket Glue, 32 oz 3-42-4583 

Gasket, 5/8” Channel(Glass) 5 Ft 1-00-98187 Y 

Grate Holder 2 - Cast Qty 2 req 3-00-00193 Y 

Grate link 2 - Cast 3-00-00203 Y 

Mag Grate 15” - Cast (2 per) 3-00-00208 Y 

Mag leg - Cast 4-00-00044P 

Shaker bar Weldment 1-1/2” 1-10-02015W Y 

Shaker block 2-00-01037-1 Y 

Shaker Handle Mount 2-00-01037-2 Y 

Touch up Paint, aerosol black 3-42-1990 

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1-70-03225-1 (Black) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1-70-03225-2 (Charcoal) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1-70-03225-3 (Goldenfi re) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Service Parts Mark II 


1-90-03225-1 (Black w/fDoor) 

Retired Units 

IMPorTaNT: THIS IS daTed INForMaTIoN. When requesting service or replacement parts for 

your appliance please provide model number and serial number. all parts listed in this manual may 

be ordered from an authorized dealer. 



1-70-03225-4 (Metallic Blue) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1-70-03225-10 (Mojave Red) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1-70-03225-12 (Forest Green) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

Stocked 

at Depot 


1 load door - roped 1-10-08140a Y 

door Kit assembly Classic black 1-00-00141-1 Y 


2 

Glass Frame 


Cast 


4-00-00037-1 

3-00-00037-4 

rect Glass 8-1/2” X 14-15/16” 3-40-8501494 Y 

rect Glass 4-1/2” X 8-1/2” (Triple Frame) 3-40-450850 Y 



5 ash door Cast 4-00-00213d Y 



additional service parts on following page. 11/12 

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Service Parts Mark II 

IMPorTaNT: THIS IS daTed INForMaTIoN. When requesting service or replacement parts for 

your appliance please provide model number and serial number. all parts listed in this manual may 

be ordered from an authorized dealer. 



Stocked 

at Depot 


ash door, roped 1-10-08142a 

ash Pan 1-10-00722 Y 

baffl e 2-00-00360b 


brick 9” X 4-1/2” x 1-1/4” 

Pkg of 7 

414 Pcs 

1-00-900450125 

3-40-900450-414 

Y 

brick, Set of cut 1-00-00837 Y 

brick angle Qty 2 req 2-00-01100-2S 


door Handle Cast 4-00-00042 Y 



door Pin 3/8 x 2-1/4 (load door) Pkg of 4 4-30-00138a Y 

Gasket 1/2” round rope (load door - ash door) 20 Ft 1-00-53500 Y 


Gasket, 5/8” Channel (glass) 5 Ft 1-00-98187 Y 

Grate Holder - Cast Qty 2 req 3-00-00193 Y 

Grate link 2 - Cast 3-00-00203 Y 

Hot Water Coil 3-10-49201 

Hot Water Coil Hardware 3-10-49000 

load door Top Cast 4-00-00034-1 

load door Top (Gold) No longer available 3-00-00034-4 

Mag Grate 20” - Cast Qty 2 req 3-00-00211 Y 


Screw, Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 3/4” Grade 5 Zinc Plated Pkg of 100 3-30-1125-100 Y 




Short door Pin 3/8 x 1-7/8 (ash Pan) Pkg of 4 4-30-00138b Y 

Touch Up Paint, aerosol black 3-42-1990 

Washer, Split lock, 5/16” Zinc Plated Pkg of 100 3-30-0101-100 Y 

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Service Parts Mark III 


1-90-03227-1 (Black w/Door) 







Retired Units 


1-70-03227-2 (Charcoal) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 1-70-03228-2 (Charcoal) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1-70-03227-3 (Goldenfi re) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 1-70-03228-3 (Gold, Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2011 

1-70-03227-4 (Blue) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1-70-03228-4 (Blue) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1-70-03227-5 (Honey Glo) Ending Manufacturing Date: June 2009 1-70-03228-5 (Honey Glo) Ending Manufacturing Date: July 2009 

1-70-03227-10 (Mojave Red) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 1-70-03228-10 (Mojave Red) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1-70-03227-12 (Forest Green) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 1-70-03228-12 (Forest Green) Ending Manufacturing Date: Jan 2010 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Stocked 

at Depot 


1 load door - roped 1-10-08140a Y 

door Kit assembly Classic black 1-00-00141-1 Y 


2 

Glass Frame 


Cast 


4-00-00037-1 

3-00-00037-4 

rect Glass 4-1/2” X 8-1/2” (Triple Frame) 3-40-450850 Y 

rect Glass 8-1/2” X 14-15/16” 3-40-8501494 Y 



5 ash door Cast 4-00-00213d Y 



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Service Parts Mark III 






Stocked 

at Depot 


ash door, roped 1-10-08142a 

ash Pan 1-10-00723 Y 

baffl e 2-00-00378b 


bolt, 1/4-20 x 1/2” Grade 8.2 Zinc Sae Flange Pkg of 50 3-30-2001-50 Y 

brick 9” X 4-1/2” x 1-1/4” 

Pkg of 7 

414 Pcs 

1-00-900450125 

3-40-900450-414 

Y 

brick, Set of cut 1-00-00838 Y 


door Handle Cast 4-00-00042 Y 



door Pin 3/8 x 1-7/8 (ash Pan) Pkg of 4 4-30-00138b Y 

door Pin 3/8 x 2-1/4 (load door) Pkg of 4 4-30-00138a Y 

Gasket 5/8” Channel (Glass) 5 Ft 1-00-98187 Y 

Gasket 1/2” round rope (load door - ash door) 20 Ft 1-00-53500 Y 


Grate Holder - Cast Qty 2 req 3-00-00194 Y 

Grate link - Cast 3-00-00204 Y 

Hot Water Coil 3-10-49201 

Hot Water Coil Hardware 3-10-49000 

load door Top Cast 4-00-00034-1 

load door Top (Gold) No longer available 3-00-00034-4 

Mag Grate 20” - Cast Qty 3 req 3-00-00211 Y 





Side brick angle 2-00-01100-1d 

Touch up Paint, aerosol black 3-42-1990 

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Service & Maintenance Log 

Date Of Service Performed By Description Of Service 


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Service & Maintenance Log 

Date Of Service Performed By Description Of Service 


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(Signature of Boxer) 

Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled 

by the experienced and skilled members at Harman in Halifax, 

PA, USA. 

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