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. The creosote which accumulates on the glass should burn off during your hot fires.
Never clean the glass while it is hot, and do not use abra- sive substances. Wash the surface with cool water, and rinse thoroughly. You may wish to use a
Gaskets
Gaskets are used on the doors and top lid of the TLC 2000. You must check these gaskets from time to time, and replace them when necessary. The gaskets are made of fiberglass of different sizes (obtainable from Harman Dealer) and are fixed in place with a high temperature stove gasket cement. To change a gasket, first remove the worn fiberglass and clean the area with a wire brush. Also clean any other surfaces that come into contact with the gasket. Place a small bead of cement in the area under the gasket, then press new gasket material into the channel; do not overlap the ends. Seat the gasket firmly by applying pressure when possible; for example, after chang- ing the door gasket, close the door. Allow the cement to dry before using your stove.
Rotate door handle one full turn
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Gaskets are located:
On the doors to provide airtight closure.
On the lid.
Handle
The handle on the front door of your TLC 2000 is attached to a threaded shaft. After a period of time, you may find that the front door does not close as firmly as when your stove was new. This is due to a natural compression of the gaskets. To tighten the seal, open the door and rotate the handle one full turn counterclockwise or bend the latch plate on the stove.
Blower
The optional blower on your TLC 2000 stove requires very little maintenance. You should, however, keep the air inlet and the motor free of dust and dirt.
Lid Gasket
Door Gasket
Glass Gasket
Ash Door Gasket