TLC 2000 Coal Stove
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Reloading.  
Once you have prepared and maintained a thick charcoal 
bed, you should be able to reload the stove, allow some burn-
ing at the maximum air setting, and reset the air control in a 
few minutes.
Select hardwoods if possible, as they are heavier and 
contain more heating capacity (BTU’s) per load than do 
softwoods.  Wood should be split and stored under cover for 
“seasoning” - 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 1215 mm in the U.S., 1525 mm or 
60" in Canada).  Never store fuel in front of the stove where 
it could interfere with door operation, safe loading, and ash 
removal.
Blower.  To regulate the speed of the optional convection 
blower, adjust the control from low to high by turning the 
knob located on the blower cord.  
RemovingWoodAshes.
Always wear gloves to remove the ash pan. Lift the latch 
on the ash door and open. Pull the ash pan out by the handle. 
Lift the handle to the vertical position to carry the ashes to a 
disposal location. Close the ash door while you are disposing 
of the ashes. The re will get very hot if the bottom door is left 
open even for a short period. Replace the ash pan. Remove 
ashes from the re chamber periodically by shaking the grates. 
Wood burns best with an ash bed under the wood; therefore, 
do not shake all of the ashes down.Never let the ashes build 
up to over 3" in depth.  Excessive ash buildup can prevent 
proper venting of exhaust gases.  Also do not overll the ash 
pan.  Ash buildup between the ash pan and the grates can 
cause them to overheat and wear out prematurely.
OperatingasaFireplace
 
The TLC 2000 is tested and approved to be burned with 
the front load door open. In this mode of operation you get a 
true re sound as well as appearance. Due to the crackling and 
popping of burning wood it is necessary to place the optional 
screen over the door opening. This prevents sparks from enter-
ing the room just like a screen over a replace.
The clean-out plate (see above) should be removed to 
burn as a replace. This is done by lifting up on the tab on 
the front of the plate.
To install the screen, open the glass door and place the 
screen over the door opening. Push on the screen until the 
two spring clips snap into place. To remove the screen, pull 
on the gold handle.
Remove 
Cleanout Plate 
To Burn As A 
Fireplace Stove
Ashesshouldbeplacedinametalcontainerwithatight
ttinglid.Theclosedcontainerofashesshouldbeplaced
onanoncombustibleoororontheground,wellawayfrom
all combustible materials, pending nal disposal.  If the
ashesaredisposedofbyburialinsoilorotherwiselocally
dispersed,theyshouldberetainedintheclosedcontainer
untilallcindershavethoroughlycooled.