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The glass used in your stove 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 striking the glass with a heavy object. If the glass is
broken or damaged, do not operate the stove until it
has been replaced.
glass - replacement
If the stove's glass is cracked or broken, you must
replace it before operating your stove. Remove pieces
carefully. Replace glass only with Harman replacement
glass; do not use substitutes.
Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material,
and hold down clips (set aside).
Install the self adhesive 1/4"" gasket material around
the front face of the glass. Set the glass panel and
gasket gently onto the door. Install the hold down clips
and tighten with bolts.
glass - Cleaning
Sometimes it will be necessary to clean accumulated
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. Never clean the glass while it
is hot, and do not use abrasive substances. Wash the
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 be-
fore relighting your stove.
Inspect the hopper lid sponge gasket. It is important to
maintain a good hopper lid seal.
Control door
finger hole
Fig. 34
maintenance
Do not allow pellets or sawdust to remain on
the hopper lip after filling.
Inspect door gasket during cleaning
and inspection
Draft Meter hex plug
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 flue of a slow-burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot
fire. The pellet vent pipe should be inspected at least
twice monthly during the heating season to determine
if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has
accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk
of a chimney fire.
Guidance on minimizing creosote formation and the
need for periodic creosote removal: The chimney should
be inspected during the heating season to determine if
a creosote build-up has occurred. If a significant layer
of creosote has accumulated, 1/8" (3mm) or more, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney
fire.
Soot and Flyash: Formation and Need for
removal- The products of combustion will contain
small particles of flyash. The flyash will collect
in the exhaust venting system and restrict the
flow of exhaust gases. Incomplete combustion,
such as occurs during start-up and shut-down,
or incorrect operation of the appliance, will lead
to soot formation in the venting system. The
stove and the entire venting system should be
professionally inspected and cleaned at least
once per year, aside from the regular cleanings.
most retailers offer a cleaning service for their
customers. The best time to have this cleaning
performed is after the heating season.
Glass Gasket
Replace glass
only with high
temperature
ceramic glass.
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