Harman Stove Company OAKLEAF 1-90-797000 - Manual (Page 27)

27 Dry Seasoned Wood Only!
Oakleaf Woodburning Stove
Save These Instructions 3-90-798_R9
This will begin the highly efficient mode of operation
where the exhaust gases get re-burned in the secondary
combustion package. If you cannot achieve a charcoal
bed within the first 15 to 20 minutes, your wood is likely
too wet, and you may need to burn the fire longer and/
or hotter to compensate for the extra energy needed to
drive out the moisture. If, after five minutes of burning
with the damper closed, smoke is visible coming from
the chimney, you probably do not have the proper coal
bed. Open the bypass damper and continue with the
process until a significant coal bed is formed.
Always remember to open the bypass damper when
you are loading, this allows the exhaust gases to pass
directly into the flue outlet and reduces the chance of
smoke spillage into the room.
Reloading: Once you have prepared and maintained
a thick charcoal bed, and the secondary combustion is
established, you should be able to reload the stove at
any time by simply opening the bypass damper, then
the load door, adding fuel and closing the door then the
damper. This depends on coal bed size, load size and
moisture content of fuel.
Removing ashes: Before reloading, empty the ash
pan (remember to close the ash door while emptying
the pan). The ashes should be the coolest at this time.
Remove ashes from the fire chamber periodically by
raking a poker across the bottom grates.
Excessive ash buildup can prevent proper venting of
exhaust gases. Do not allow the ash pan to over-fill.
Ash buildup between the ash pan and the bottom of
the grate can cause the grate to overheat and wear
out prematurely.
The Oakleaf is designed to provide access to the ash
pan without the need for opening the main door. Before
opening the ash door and removing the ash pan, open
the bypass damper. Wearing heavy protective gloves,
open the ash door and
remove the ash pan
by pulling it forward by
the handle. Close the
ash door and damper
bypass before taking
the ashes outside for
safe disposal.
CauTION
THE sTOvE Is HOT WHILE IN OpERaTION. kEEp
Children, Clothing and furniture away.
CONTaCT May CausE skIN BuRNs.
neVer leaVe the stoVe unattended if either
the ash or load door is open. oVerfiring
May REsuLT.
risK of exCessiVe temperatures. Keep ash
door Closed during firing of the heater.
Avoid overfiring your stove. Overfiring is a potentially
hazardous situation which can lead to overheating of
combustible materials nearby, damage to the stove, and
in extreme cases, cause a fire. Overfiring is caused by:
1. Too much air flowing through the stove too quickly. 2.
You may have positioned the primary air control lever
too far to the right. 3. Inadvertently leaving the damper
open or 4. Not keeping up with routine maintenance,
such as checking door gaskets for wear.
Overfiring results in excessive fuel consumption, and
may cause parts of the stove or chimney connector to
glow red. If you notice signs of overfiring, reduce the air
supply to the fire, and review the Maintenance section
in this manual.
In the event of a chimney fire, call your local fire
department; make sure everyone is safely out of the
house. Reduce the air intake of the stove as much as
possible using the air control lever; close the bypass
damper to further restrict air flow. Do not throw water
on the fire; this can cause stove damage and create
an even more dangerous situation. Have your chimney
professionally cleaned and inspected before resuming
burning in your stove.
As you begin to operate your stove at higher
temperatures, you will notice a “hot” or unpleasant
smell; this is just the paint going through the curing
process, and will disappear after a few fires.
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 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.
Never use the ash disposal container for other trash.
Wood ash can be added to your garden or compost.