Carbon Monoxide (Co) Awareness - Harman Stove Company DVC500-C Manual

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness

Carbon monoxide referred to as CO, is a
colorless, odorless gas that is produced during
combustion of coal and other fuels. CO fumes
are toxic and can be fatal.
The DVC 500 is a closed loop system
specially designed to prevent the escape of CO
and other combustion products from the stove.
Even though this stove is designed to be as
safe as possible, it is important that you install
a CO detector. This is true for oil, gas, or
wood as well.
CO is heavier than air. This causes accu-
mulation to occur at the floor first. Therefore, it
is best to install the detector at table top level or
(Never sleep in the same room with any coal burning stove.)
Wet Coal
Freshly delivered coal is watered down
to eliminate dust when loading and unloading.
Wet rice coal does not flow as well as damp or
dry coal. We do not recommend burning wet
coal; however, we realize if it's the only coal
you have, it is better to burn it than be cold. If
you must burn wet coal, the feed rate must be
increased in order to get the same size fire. As
the wet coal in the hopper dries out, the feed
rate must be decreased. If you don't, the feeder
will over-fire the stove and waste coal. Doing
this once or twice a year will not damage your
stove as long as it is hot and burning. The
damage is caused when the hopper has wet
coal in it when the stove is cold. This will
cause rust and corrosion and it is totally the
operator's fault. Usually after the coal dries for
three or four days, depending on conditions, it
will flow very well and feed properly. Feed
rate will be the same as dry coal.
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.
WARNINGS
lower rather than on the ceiling like a smoke
detector.
may sound an alarm for fumes other than
CO or CO from sources other than the stove
such as car or lawn mower exhaust.
1 . In c re a s e ve n tila tio n b y o p e n in g w in d o w s
o r d o o rs .
2 . M a k e s u re th e s to v e d o o rs a n d h o p p e r lid
a re c lo s e d a n d la tc h e d .
3 . C h e c k s to ve fo r e le c tric a l p o w e r a n d
n o rm a l o p e ra tio n .
4 . C h e c k fo r fa ls e a la rm .
burning for more than a week. When
left standing for long periods with
wet coal, the pusher block will rust
and corrode, causing it to seize. If the
stoker is then turned "on", damage
to the pusher assembly and feed
motor could result. This will be
considered neglect and will void the
warranty on those parts. Always
check to see if moving parts are free
before using if the unit has not been
burned for a period of time. This can
best be determined by watching the
cam block and pusher arm inside the
right rear side door.
CO detectors are very sensitive and
If the alarm sounds
Always Empty Hopper
Always empty hopper when not
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