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Dry Seasoned Wood Only!
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Harman® • TL300 Owner's Manual_R25 • 2007 -___ • 08/15
A. Fuel Specifications
Select only
dry, seasoned wood
. Wood for burning should
never be exposed to rain or extremely damp conditions.
Hardwoods are favored because they are heavier and
contain more heating capacity (BTU’s) per load than do
softwoods. Fuel wood should be split and stored under cover
for “seasoning” - at least a year is recommended. Your stove
is not an incinerator - do not burn garbage, painted or treated
wood, plastic, or other debris.
Keep the area around the stove free from clutter. Keep
all combustibles, including fuel, beyond the code-required
clearance distance (48" or 1215mm in the U.S., 1525mm or
60" in Canada). Never store fuel in front of the stove where
it could interfere with door operation, safe loading, and ash
removal.
B. General Operating Information
Draft:
Before you install and/or operate your wood stove, please
read the entire contents of this manual. Pay particular attention
to the explanation of draft and its effect on stove performance in
the Installation section. By following the installation and
operating guidelines, you will ensure proper draft and gain
maximum efficiency and enjoyment from your stove.
Do not alter the position of the andirons. Building a fire
too close to the glass may cause damage to the glass,
creating a serious risk of fire and property damage.
Doors:
Your stove has a large glass-paneled door for loading
and fire viewing, a separate smaller door for removing ashes
and a top loading door.
Front Door
Before opening, always check for wood, embers, or ash that
may be ready to fall out of the door.
To open the glass door, open the bypass damper first, then
turn the handle clockwise and pull out; to close the door,
push the door closed with the handle in the open position,
then turn, counter-clockwise, to engage the latch.
Ash Door
To open the ash door, lift up the handle and pull out. Close the
door by pushing in and pushing the handle all the way down.
Top Load Door
To open the top load door, open the bypass damper and then
lift to open the top load door.
All doors must be closed while the stove is in normal
operation, and the gaskets routinely examined for wear and
replaced when necessary. Good door seals are important
for maintaining control of the stove. Never operate with the
ash door open. Operating the stove with the ash door open,
or with a door inadequately sealed, could create a serious
overfiring condition (discussed later in this section).
The glass used in your stove is manufactured to exact
standards to withstand the high heat of the fire, but like all
glass, it must be treated with common sense and care. Never
abuse the glass by slamming the door shut or striking the
glass with a heavy object. If the glass is broken or damaged,
do not operate the stove until it has been replaced
(See instructions in the Maintenance section.)
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Operating Instructions
"NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE 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 / FIREPLACE STOVE
WHILE IT IS IN USE".
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
Approved for use with wood fuel only. The use of any
other fuel will void the product warranty and may
cause damage to the appliance and/or your home.
CAUTION
!
ALWAYS WEAR FIRE RETARDANT GLOVES WHEN
OPERATING THE STOVE.
SAFETY NOTICE
IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY
RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW INSTALLATION
DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR
FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
YOUR AREA.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA, OR ENGINE OIL.
