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Like all fine equipment, your Oakwood 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
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.
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.
The Fire Chamber
The inside
of
the fire chamber should be exam-
ined for damage to the refractory lining material, grates,
and casting.
If
any bricks have been damaged, replace
them with Harman
Stove Company replacement parts.
Glass - Replacement
If
the stove's glass is cracked or broken, you
must replace
it
before operating your stove. Remove
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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, or door stand that is an
optional feature with the Oakwood.
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.
Set the glass panel 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 re-
main on the glass for long periods can result in
"etching"
due to the acidity
of
the ash. The creosote which accu-
mulates 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 de-
signed for use on stove glass. In any
case,
dry thoroughly before relighting
your stove.
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