Harman Stove Company TLC 2000 Stove manual Maintenance

TLC 2000 Coal Stove 11

Maintenance

Like all fine equipment, your TLC 2000 re- quires some routine maintenance and inspection. Follow the guidelines in this section to guarantee safe, efficient operation.

The Fire Chamber

The inside of the fire chamber should be exam- ined for damage to the firebrick lining material, and grates. If any bricks have been damaged, replace them with Harman Stove Company replacement parts.

The Stove

Surface

The stove’s exterior surface should be dusted periodically with a soft cloth. For more thorough clean- ing, wait until the stove is cool before using a damp cloth to clean any blemishes.

The Door

The gold plated front door should neverbe buffed or polished. Abrasive cleaners and metal polishes will remove the plating and therefore should never be used. If the door needs to be cleaned, wait until the stove is completely cool, then use a sponge, soap and water to gently remove dirt and stains. Before relighting the stove, remove all soap residue and wipe dry.

Controls

To avoid a rust build-up on the inner surfaces of the controls, work the controls back and forth sev- eral times, during the summer, or any prolonged period when you are not using your stove.

Glass Gasket

Glass

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 Stove Company replacement glass panels; do not use substi- tutes.

To replace the glass panel(s), you will need to remove the door. To do this, open the door, lift it straight up and place it on a soft surface.

Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material, and hold down clips (set aside).

Referring to the diagram, note how the various com- ponents of the door system fit together. Lay the load

door face down on the soft surface, and install the self adheasive 1/4"” gasket material around the front face of

the glass.

Set the glass pane and gasket gently onto the door. Install the hold down clips and tighten with bolts as shown. Reinstall door on stove.

Glass - Cleaning

Sometime it will be necessary to clean accumu-

lated ash from the glass surface; allowing this ash to remain on the glass for long periods can result in “etch- ing” due to the acidity of the ash.

	The creosote which accumulates
Door	on the glass should burn off dur-
	ing your hot fires.
	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 before relighting your
	stove.

Hold Down Clips and Bolts