Maintenance - Harman PC45 Installation & Operating Manual

Fig. 29
Blower
Wheel
Fig 30
Creosote:
The chimney or venting system must be inspected regularly
during the heating season to determine if a creosote
build-up has occurred. If a significant layer of creosote
has accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
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maintenance

Corn Burnpot
Heat Exchanger
Fins
Scraper
Flue Outlet
Blower Cover
Latch
removing Ashes:
The frequency of which you will need to empty the ash pan
will vary depending on the conditions that the stove has
been operating in. For example: A stove burning corn on high
continuously will probably need the ashes removed every 1
to 2 days, whereas a stove burning corn on low or cycling
off periodically may be able to go 3 to 8 days or longer. With
pellets, after about 1 ton.
It is recommended that the stove is cold and shut down when
removing the ash pan.
1. Pull up on the latch handle to swing the ash pan access
door out and to the right.
2. Use the ash pan handle to carry and dispose of ashes.
3. Slide the ash pan back into the stove.
4. Close and latch the ash pan access door.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal. If ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
Cleaning:
If you have been burning corn, the stove will need to be
cleaned approximately once a month. The amount of corn
burned and the frequency of these cleanings will vary
depending on the quality of the corn used.
If you have been burning pellets, the stove will need to be
cleaned approximately every 2 to 3 months. The amount of
pellets burned and the frequency of these cleanings will vary
depending on the quality of the pellets used.
1. Shut down the stove and disconnect the power cord to
insure that all motors are stopped.
2. Clean the heat exchanger with the scraper as shown in
Fig. 30.
3. Brush or scrape the inside walls of the stove to remove
fly ash.
4. Remove the burn pot for cleaning by:
• Lift up and remove the front plate lock & front plate.
• Remove the auger extension (if installed).
• Remove the burnpot grate.
• Clean all fines and debris.
• Reinstall in reverse order.
NOTE: See burnpot maintenance section for a more detailed
description on burnpot maintenance and cleaning.
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