Harman TL300 User Manual

27
Dry Seasoned Wood Only!Save These Instructions Harman® • TL300 Owner's Manual_R25 • 2007 -___ • 08/15
9
Service & Maintenance
A. Creosote- Formation and Need For Removal;
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney ue of a slow burning re. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re.
The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected
at least once every two months during the heating season
to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote
has accumulated, 3mm or more, it should be removed to
reducetheriskofachimneyre.
If you experience a chimney re; Close the air control
andbypassdamperandnotifytheredepartment.DoNOT
applywatertothere,inthereboxorinthechimney.Donot
operate the appliance until the chimney and connector have
been inspected and approved by a chimney professional.
Do not burn any fuel other than wood, such as charcoal,
which can cause increased carbon monoxide production or
overring.Neverusehighlyvolatilesubstancesinyourstove,
such as gasoline, which could cause an explosion.
When solid fuels are burned completely, they produce
water and carbon dioxide. However, in long slow burns, a
substantial amount 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 control lever setting, and thoroughly ventilate your
dwelling. During future burns, be careful not to overload
the stove with fuel, so you will not be tempted to constantly
operate at a low air control setting.
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 occasional odor, check
thesepossibilitiesandincreasetheairowinyourhome.
Solid fuel burning space heaters must be cleaned regularly, as soot, ash
and creosote may accumulate.
ALWAYS WEAR FIRE-RESISTANT GLOVES TO
OPERATE THE STOVE. THE AIR CONTROL IS HOT
WHILE IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
!
When properly maintained, your stove will give you many
years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer to answer
questions regarding proper operation, trouble-shooting and
service for your appliance. Visit www.harmanstoves.com to
ndadealer.Werecommendannualservicebyaqualied
service technician.
Seasonal cleaning
At least once per year, the stove, venting connectors and
chimney should be thoroughly cleaned. If the areas are
found to have an excessive build up of ash or creosote, it
is recommended to increase the frequency of the cleaning.
This will extend the life of the appliance and its components.
Avacuumspecicallydesignedforashispreferred,however
astandardshop-stylevacuumwithaHEPAltermayalso
workjustne.
During cleaning, caution must be taken not to damage the
white / gray colored ceramic combustion package in the rear
oftherebox.Whenusingabrushinthechimneyorventing
connector, the by-pass damper should be placed in the open
position to help prevent ash, creosote or other debris from
falling down onto and around the combustion package. This
also protects the top of the combustion package from tool
or brush damage and diverts most of the removed materials
into the rebox for easy clean-up and removal. Once the
ventingsystemhasbeencleaned,removetherstsection
ofconnector pipefrom the appliance ue collar. Carefully
vacuum the ash and debris from around the sides and top
of the combustion package.
The shoe brick must be removed to allow vacuum access for
cleaning the front portion of the combustion package.
Always use caution when refueling or when vacuuming the
reboxandcombustionpackage.Someusershavedamaged
their combustion package with vacuum cleaner tools, and
repokers.
NOTICE
The only suitable method for removing creosote from
the venting system is a chimney brush. Creosote
sweeping logs, powders and other products have the
potential to damage the Firedome combustion system,
and are not recommended for use in Harman wood
stoves. Use of chemical creosote removal products
will void the warranty of the Firedome combustion
system.

Harman TL300 Specifications

General

Brand	Harman
Model	TL300
Category	Wood stove
Language	English