Harman Stove Company 44 Magnum Owner's Manual page 4

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness
Carbon monoxide referred to as CO, is a col-
orless, odorless gas that is produced during com-
bustion of coal and other fuels. CO fumes are toxic
and can be fatal.
Even though this stove is designed to be as safe
as possible, it is important that you install a CO de-
tector. This is true for oil, gas, or wood as well.
CO is heavier than air. This causes accumula-
tion to occur at the floor first. Therefore, it is best to
install the detector at table top level or lower rather
than on the ceiling like a smoke detector.
CO detectors are very sensitive and may sound
(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 dry coal. We do not
recommend burning wet coal; however, we real-
ize 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 may need to be adjusted. Doing this once
or twice a year will not damage your stove as long
as it is hot and burning. If you must burn wet coal
use a fed rate setting of "3" or higher. 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 con-
ditions, 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
an alarm for fumes other than CO or CO from
sources other than the stove such as car or lawn
mower exhaust.
If the alarm sounds
1. Increase ventilation by opening windows or
doors.
2. Make sure the stove doors and hopper lid
are closed and latched.
3. Check stove for electrical power and normal
operation.
4. Check for false alarm.
Always Empty Hopper
not burning for more than a week.
When left standing for long periods
with wet coal, the slide plate 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
end of the auger in the bottom of the
burnpot.
Always empty hopper when
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