Exception TL200 W ood Stove
9
Maintenance
The Fire Chamber
The inside of the fire chamber should be exam-
ined for damage to the refractory lining material, grates,
casting or Afterburner glass. If any bricks have been dam-
aged, replace them with Harman Stove Company replace-
ment parts.
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 Com-
pany replacement glass panels; do not use substitutes.
To replace the glass panel, you will need to re-
move 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.
Note: this glass has a special IR coating on one side. This
coating must be to the
outside
of the stove. The coated
side has a label on it. Do not remove the label before in-
stalling the glass. If label is missing, check for continuity.
Set the glass pane and gasket gently onto the door.
Install the hold down clips and tighten with bolts as shown.
Make sure there are no lumps in the gasket and tighten
the screws at an even amount. Reinstall door on
stove.
Glass - Cleaning
Sometimes it will be necessary to clean ac-
cumulated 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 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.
Like all fine equipment, your Exception requires some
routine maintenance and inspection. Follow the guide-
lines in this section to guarantee safe, efficient operation.
The Stove
Surface
The stove’s exterior surface should be dusted pe-
riodically with a soft cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wait until the stove is cool before using a damp cloth to
clean any blemishes.
The Door
If you have a gold plated front door it should
never
be buffed or polished. Abrasive cleaners and metal pol-
ishes 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 several times,
during the summer, or any prolonged period when you are
not using your stove.
Door
Glass Gasket
Glass
Hold Down Clips
and Bolts
