Harmon DVC-500 question

warmnow · By: **warmnow** On: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:45 pm

Does the Harmon DVC-500 require a baro-dampener?
I would be coming out of the back of the stove with a 90 degree elbow, up the wall 6 feet and then another elbow through a cement wall. This is a furnished basement install. Thinking about replacing my inefficent gas log fire place with something like the Harmon direct vent. Thanks

lime4x4 · By: **lime4x4** On: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:59 pm

no it does not

WNY · By: **WNY** On: Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:09 pm

I think most Direct vent stoves do NOT require a baro damper, they have the exhaust blower to keep a constant draft on the stove in all weather conditions. It normally maintains constant draft.

The baro damper is for variable draft conditions caused by wind and temperature, usually hooked to a standard chimney and can pull more draft on the stove and make it burn more if very windy. It opens/closes to allow more/less draft on the stove to keep it more constant draw thru the stove and better more controlled burning.

warmnow · By: **warmnow** On: Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:11 am

Thanks all, Gotta love this forum, lots of good info.