Harman Stove Company III manual Warranty Activation Coupon and Liability Statement

8.4Shaking

Shaking should be done only when there is a hot fire.

The frequency of shaking will depend on the type of stove and the degree of burning. Shaking should be done at least once a day, and prefer- ably twice a day.

Best results from shaking with Harman grates will occur if short “chop- py” strokes are used rather than long, even strokes.

The amount of shaking is critical. Too little or too much, either can result in the extinguishing of a fire due to blocked air flow. The proper amount normally occurs when red coals first start to drop through onto the bed of ashes.

8.5Draft Controls

The heat output of the coal is con- trolled by the primary draft control on bottom door. Experience will dictate the proper settings for heat requirements.

Coal responds very slowly to changes in the draft settings. Because of this slow response time, over-cor- recting is a common problem. When changes in heat output are needed, make only small changes in the draft setting and wait for the temperature to stabilize.

8.6Ashes

Ashes should never be allowed to accumulate in the ash pit so that they in any way impede the flow of combustion air to the fire. Excess ash accumulation can cause the fire to go out and also can cause severe damage to the grates because of the absence of a cooling flow of air beneath them.

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 com- bustible materials, pending final dis- posal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dis- persed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have

thoroughly cooled outside the dwelling.

CAUTION! ASHES SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO ACCUMULATE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE ASH PAN. ASHES IN CONTACT WITH THE BOT- TOM OF THE GRATES ACT AS AN INSULATOR, INTENSIFYING THE HEAT ON THE GRATES, AND COULD CAUSE THEIR WARPAGE. WITH AN EXCESSIVE ASH BUILDUP, PRIMA- RY COMBUSTION AIR IS RESTRICT- ED, THUS, THE UNIT’S OUTPUT COULD BE REDUCED.

GRATES DAMAGED IN THIS WAY ARE EASILY RECOGNIZED BY THE EXTREME DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE GRATES.

PLEASE REFER TO YOUR WAR- RANTY TO SEE HARMAN STOVES LIMIT OF LIABILITY IN CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

Coal produces considerably more ash than wood, so the intervals between emptying are much shorter. For equal heat output, coal will produce seven to ten times more ash than wood.

8.7Safety

Whenever a loading door is opened, it always should be cracked slightly to allow oxygen to enter and burn any combustion gases that are present before fully opening. Failure to do this could result in sudden ignition of the unburned gases when the door is opened.

A stove never should be filled with excess coal so that the flue gas exit is blocked or impeded in any way. Burning coal generates carbon monox- ide. If the flue gas exit is blocked, the carbon monoxide can be forced out of the stove into the room, with possible fatal consequences.

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE STA RT-UP PERIOD, THE ASH PIT DOOR SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT OPEN. ALSO NOTE THAT A STOVE SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNAT- TENDED WITH THE ASH PIT DOOR OPEN.

Serious damage to the stove can occur from overheating.

Coal stoves should not be installed in any chimney that has had a history of back-drafting or flow reversal. These conditions can cause improper draft, resulting in carbon monoxide entering the house rather than being drawn up the chimney. REMEMBER! COAL GASES ARE TOXIC!

Sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide and other ions released from coal burning may corrode stainless and masonry chimneys, and even terra cotta chim- ney liners and brick in nearby buildings. Coal with high sulfur content will destroy chimneys especially fast if soot sits in the flue for extended lengths of time. It is important to clean chimneys regularly.

9. Warranty

9.1Terms and Warranty

Harman Stoves are warranted for five years in accordance with the fol- lowing warranty terms. Exclusions to the six years will be the following items:

A.Electrical Blower (3 year warranty)

B.Door Packing

C.Glass

D.Firebricks

E.Paint

F.Any Damage Deemed Abuse

10.Warranty

Activation Coupon and Liability Statement

Instructions to Activate Your 6-Year Written Warranty

The Activation Coupon must be filled out in its entirety to have an effec- tive warranty!

Serial number of stove is located on the right side of unit, near the front lower corner. Numbers are stamped into the steel.

Your Signature is Required!

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