Harman® • Absolute43-C Owner’s Manual_R8 • 2018 -___ • 05/20
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D. Helpful Hints
When operating your Harman
®
Absolute43-C Pellet Stove,
follow basic safety standards. Read these instructions
carefully before you attempt to operate the Absolute43-C
Pellet Stove. Failure to do so may result in damage to
property or personal injury and may void the product warranty.
Cleaning Burn Pot:
Whenever your stove is not burning, take
the opportunity to scrape the burn pot to remove carbon buildup.
A vacuum cleaner is handy to remove the residue. Be sure the
stove is cold if you use a vacuum.
Carbon buildup can be scraped loose with the fire burning using the
special tool provided with your stove. Scrape the floor and sides of
the burn pot. The carbon will be pushed out by the incoming fuel.
Always wear gloves when scraping the burnpot.
Disposal of Ashes
: Ashes should be placed in a steel
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the 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.
Other waste shall not be placed in this container.
Soot and Flyash Formation and Need for Removal
: The
products of combustion will contain small particles of flyash.
The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and
restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion,
such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect
operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation
which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust
venting system should be inspected at least once every year
to determine if cleaning is necessary.
When burning wood pellets on low, the potential exists for
creosote to form. The venting system should be inspected
periodically throughout the heating season to determine
if creosote buildup has occurred. If a significant layer of
creosote has accumulated (1/8” or more), it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If a fire occurs,
call the fire department, shut down the stove, and evacuate
the residence. Before using the appliance, have the venting
system thoroughly inspected and replace any damaged
components.
With any hearth appliance, installation of smoke detectors
is recommended on every level of the home.
Possible causes of smoke detector activation:
Paint curing process - Open a window near the appliance
for the first few hours of burning.
Exhaust being drawn back inside the dwelling - Outside air
connection to the appliance is necessary.
Vent leakage - All interior seams and joints should be sealed
with silicone where applicable. Follow vent manufacturers
instructions for proper sealing.
NOTICE:
Clearances may only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
WARNING
!
RISK OF FIRE! Do NOT place combustible objects
in front or to the sides of the appliance.
High
temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies.
B. Clear Space
WARNING
!
RISK OF FIRE!
Keep combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
appliance.
• Do
NOT
store flammable materials in the appliance’s
vicinity.
• Do
NOT
use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a
fire in this heater.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is
in use as combustible materials may ignite.
WARNING
!
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME GUIDELINES: DO
NOT ALLOW INSTALLATION IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
!
WARNING
This product and the fuels used to operate this product
(wood), and the products of combustion of such fuels, can
expose you to chemicals including carbon black, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
carbon monoxide, which is know to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
C. California Safety Information
