Harman Stove Company TLC 2000 Stove User manual

FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
HARMAN
TLC 2000
R6

TLC 2000 Coal Stove 2
U.S.A.
INDEX
Specifications 4
Operation 6
Building a Fire 7
Maintenance 11
Installation 13
Chimney System 15
Parts List 19
Parts Diagram 20
Warranty 21
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new
room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
NOT TESTED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Harman Stove Company
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 17032

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WARNINGS
(Never sleep in the same room with any coal burning stove.)
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness
Carbon monoxide referred to as CO, is a color-
less, odorless gas thatis produced during combustion
of coaland other fuels. CO fumesare toxicand can
be fatal.
The TLC 2000 is a closed loop system specially
designed to prevent the escape of CO and other com-
bustion productsfrom thestove.
Even though this stove is designed to be as safe
as possible, it is important that you install a CO de-
tector. This is true for oil, gas, or wood as well.
CO is heavier than air. This causes accumula-
tion to occur at the floor first. Therefore, it is best to
install the detector at table top level or lower rather
than on the ceiling like a smoke detector.
CO detectors are verysensitive and may sound
an alarm for fumes other than CO or CO from
sources other than the stove such as car or lawn
mower exhaust.
If the alarm sounds
1. Increase ventilation by opening windows
or doors.
2. Make sure the stove doors and hopper lid
are closed and latched.
3. Check stove for electrical power and
normal operation.
4. Check for false alarm.
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 while it is in use.

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Specifications - Harman TLC 2000
Weight 375lbs
Flue Size 6 inch
Log Length Recommended 16" with 18" Max
Heating Capacity 1,900 sq. ft.
Blower Size (optional) 135 variable speed

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Top Load Door
Top Load
Door Arm
Side Shield
Ash Door Latch Ash Door
Coal Air Control
Front Load
Door Latch
Top Load Opening
Glass Door
Grates
Wood Air
Control
Removable
Shaker Handle
Clean-out Cover

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Operation
The Stove
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. To open the glass door,
turn the handles clockwise and pull out; to close the door,
return the handles to an open 9 o'clock closed 6 o'clock,
and push in to engage the latch while turning the handles
counterclockwise. 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. To open the top load door
move the wooden knob located on the left side of the
stove front and upward until it locks the top open. Page 6.
If the latch in either of your TLC 2000 doors needs ad-
justment,follow theinstructions given in theMaintenance sec-
tion. All doors must be closed while the stove is in normal
operation, and the gaskets routinely examined for wear and
replaced when necessary. The glass door may be left open
and the opening covered with a screen when operating as a
fireplace. Good door seals are important formaintaining con-
trol of thestove. Operating the stove with the ash door open,
or with a door inadequately sealed, could create a serious
overfiringcondition (discussedlater in this section).
NEVER OPERATE WITH MORE THAN ONE
DOOR OPEN AT A TIME
The glass used in your TLC 2000 is manufactured to
exact standardsto withstand the high heat of the fire, but like
all glass, it must be treated with common sense and care.
Never abuse the glass byslamming the door shut or striking
the glass with a heavy object. If the glass is broken or dam-
aged, do not operate the stove until it has been replaced (See
instructions in the Maintenance section.)
Grates
The Harman TLC 2000’s unique grate system consists
of two Cast iron grates linked together to operate
simaltainiously when the externalshaker handleis moved.
The purpose of the grate system is to to support the
coal bed whileair flows up through the gratesto the burning
coal. The grates are also used to remove ashes from the bot-
tom of the coal bed while the fire is burning. This is accom-
plishedby shakingtheshaker lever back and forthwith short
choppystrokes. Thiscauses theashes to fall through thegrates
into the ash pan. It isthe special design of the Harman Grates
thatallows longerintervalsbetween refueling and shakingthe
grates.
Fuels for USA
Wood:
Wood maybeburned in the TLC2000for the purpose of
igniting coal.
Wood may also be burned with theglass door open and
a screen in place to prevent sparks from escaping. This pro-
vides a real open fire atmosphere.
Coal:
Anthracite coal, pea or nut size, is the primary fuel for
which theTLC2000isdesigned. Bituminouscoalmayalso be
burned butthe results willvarydo tothe variationin bituminus
coal from state to state.
Fuels for Canada
Wood:
Wood may beburned as a primaryfuel. Thisis because
U.S. EPAregulations do not apply in Canada.
Wood may alsobe burned with the glass door open and
a screen in place to prevent sparks from escaping.
Coal:
Anthracite coal,pea or nutsize, mayalso be burned as a
primary fuelfor the TLC2000. Bituminous coal mayalso be
burned butthe results willvarydo tothe variationin bituminus
coalfrom provinceto province.
Harman Grate System

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Air Controls
CoalThe primary air control for coal burning is a knob
located on the bottom door. Sliding the knob to the left pro-
vides less air for a smaller fire. Sliding the knob to the right
provides more air for a larger fire.When burning wood this
knob should be all the way to the left, closed.
Wood
The primary air controls for wood burning are lo-
cated on each side as shown below and on page 4. Both con-
trols should be adjustedequally. Airfrom thesecontrols also
provides a curtain of air across the glass to keep it clean.
Move the controls down for less heat and up for more heat.
When burning coalthesecontrolsshould bein thedown posi-
tion. CAUTION: The wood controls are hot. Use the
removable shaker handle or gloves to adjust these con-
trols.Coal must have air coming up through the coal bed in
order to burn. Some air over the top of the coal helps burn
gases. A small amount of air enters the top of the coal fire
when the wood controls arein the down position.
Wood burns with top or bottom air; however, top air
coming down across the glass to form an air curtain works
best and keeps the glass clean.
This is why it is recommended that the coal control be
positioned to the left for wood burning.
WOOD
COAL
WOOD
Building and
Maintaining a Wood Fire
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoallighter fluid, or similarliquids to start
or “freshen up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such
liquids well away from the heater while it is in use
.
Crumple up sixto eight sheets of news paper and place
in the firebox. Next place pieces of dry wood 3/4 inch maxi-
mum diameter on top of thepaper, Nextplace several1 "- 2"
splitpieces ofdry wood on top,followed bya few 2"-3" split
pieces. Set the wood air controls atthe maximum heat output
setting, all the way up. Place the knob on the bottom door to
the left. These settings will allow the glass to stay clean as
you build your fire. Thecoal knob may be moved to the right
to speed the ignition process but the glass may get dirty.
Ignite the paper and allow the fire to burn until a good
charcoal bed, 2" - 3" (50mm - 80 mm) is formed; (You may
need to leave theash door open acrack to get theblaze going
properly, but never leave the stove unattended.) Add more
wood to create a deeper charcoal base 3" to 4".
Oncethe charcoalbed isestablished you may add a full

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load of dry wood. After adding the fuel, leave air setting at
maximum for 5 to 15 minutes. Then adjust the air controls
and blower speed for the desired heat output.
Reloading.
Once you have prepared and maintained a thick char-
coal bed, you should be able to reload the stove, allow some
burningatthe maximumairsetting,and resetthe aircontrolin
aboutfive minutes.
Select hardwoods if possible, as they are heavier and
contain more heating capacity (BTU’s) per load than do soft-
woods. Wood should be split and stored under cover for “sea-
soning” - a year is recommended. Your stove is not an incin-
erator - do not burn garbage, painted or treatedwood, plastic,
or other debris.
Keep the area around the stove free from clutter.
Keep allcombustibles, includingfuel,beyondthe 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 con-
vectionblower, adjustthe controlfrom lowto high byturning
theknob located on theblower cord.
Removing Wood Ashes.
Alwayswear gloves to removethe ashpan Liftthelatch
on theash door and open. Pulltheash pan out bythe handle.
Lift the handle to the vertical position to carry the ashes to a
disposal location.Close theash door while you are disposing
of the ashes. The fire will get very hot if the bottom door is
left open even for a short period. Replace the ash pan. Re-
move ashes from thefire chamber periodically byshaking the
grates. Wood burns best with an ash bed under the wood;
therefore, do not shake all of the ashes down.
Never letthe ashesbuild up to over 3"in depth. Exces-
sive ash buildup can prevent proper ventingof exhaust gases.
Also do notoverfill the ash pan. Ash buildup betweenthe ash
pan and the grates can cause them to overheat and wear out
prematurely.
Operating as a Fireplace.
The TLC2000is tested and approved to be burned with
the front load door open. In this mode of operation you get a
true fire sound as well as appearance. Due to the crackling
and poppingof burning wood it isnecessary to placethe op-
tionalscreen over thedoor opening.Thispreventssparks from
entering the room just like a screen over a fireplace.
Theclean-out plateshould beremoved toburn asa fire-
place. Thisis done by liftingup on thetab on the frontof 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 thegold handle.
Remove
Cleanout Plate
To Burn As A
Fireplace Stove

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Building and
Maintaining a Coal Fire
Build a wood fire as described but instead of adding
larger wood,limit the sizetoabout 2"indiameter.Add enough
2"wood thatthe fireboxfloor iscovered with burningwood.
After the wood is burning well for about five minutes,
put the wood air controls in the down position and slide the
coal air control to the right. This makes the primary air flow
up through the grates asis required for coal burning.
Next add a layer of coal on top of the wood. Continue
burninguntil thelayer of coal is turning red and igniting.It is
possible to speed this process by opening the ash door, but
never for more than five minutes at a time.
Operation with the ash door open for more than five
minute will overfire the stove and may cause damage to the
stove.Never letthe stoveunattended with the ashdoor open.
After thelayer of coal isburning a second layermay be
added. After the second layer is burning more layers may be
added. Do not add coal above the firebricks or grate bars.
The stove is hot while in operation. Keep
children, clothing and furniture away. Contact
may cause skin burns.
As you begin to operate your stove at higher tem-
peratures, you will notice a “hot” or unpleasant smell; this is
justthe paintgoing through the curingprocess, and willdisap-
pear after a few fires.
Overfiring
Avoid overfiring your stove, a potentially hazardous
situation which can lead to overheating of combustible mate-
rials, damage to the stove, and in extreme cases, cause a fire.
Overfiringis caused by: 1. Too much air flowingthrough the
stovetoo quickly. 2.You may have positioned theprimary air
control level too far to the right. 3. Inadvertentlyleft the bot-
tom door open or 4. Not kept 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 noticesigns of overfiring, reduce the air supply to
the fire, and review the Maintenance section in this manual.
Never leave the stove unattended if either the ash
or load door is open. Overfiring may result.
In the event of a chimney fire, call your local fire de-
partment; 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. Do not throw water on the fire;this can
cause stove damage and createan even more dangerous situ-
ation. Have your chimney professionally cleaned and in-
spectedbefore resumingburning in your stove.
Add Even Layers by pouring evenly across coal bed
2
3
5
1
1. Grates
2. Ashes On Grates
3. Partly Burned Coal
4. Fresh Coal
5. Ashes In Ash Pan
4
46
6. Grate Bars

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Disposal of Ashes. The TLC 2000 was designed to
provide access to the ash pan without the need for opening
the main door. Wearing heavy protective gloves, open the
ash door and remove the ash pan by pulling it forward by
the handle. Close the ash door before taking the ashes
outside for safe disposal.
A good time to empty the ash pan is before loading.
This ensures that the ashes will be cold and safer to handle
than directly after shaking the ashes down or tending the
fire. 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 dis-
posal. 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.
Refueling
Open the coal air control to the maximum postion
by sliding it to the right. Allow the fire to burn vigorously
for several minutes. Shake the grates with short choppy
strokes until the first red coals fall into the ash pan, then
stop! Add coal to the top of the coal bed. It is good to let
an edgeof redcoal exposed to help ignite thegases comming
off of the coal. These gasses will produce a blue flame. The
coal air control may be returned to the desired setting.
Stainless Steel Cooking Grill (Optional )
The cooking grill can be used for open fire grilling over
anthracite coal or wood.
To install the grill place thehandle in the grill as shown
at left.The grill can now belifted and positioned in theopen-
ing on top of thestove as shown below left.
Caution: Cooking Grill May Be Hot. Always wear
gloveswhen handlingthe grill.
Cookingon anthracite coal producesflavor similar to a
gas grill.
Cookingon wood producesmanyflavorsdependingon
the type of wood used. More flavor isadded when cooking is
done with the top closed. This causes the heat and smoke to
circlearound the food.
As with any cooking, the amount of heat and length of
time it is cooked must be experimented with for best results.
Cooking Grill
Handle
TLC 2000 with cooking grill in action
Handle
Ash Pan

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Like all fine equipment, your TLC 2000 re-
quires some routine maintenance and inspection.
Follow the guidelines in this section to guarantee
safe, efficient operation.
The Stove
Surface
The stove’s exterior surface should be dusted
periodicallywithasoftcloth. For morethorough clean-
ing, wait until the stove is cool before using a damp
cloth to clean any blemishes.
The Door
Thegold platedfrontdoorshould neverbebuffed
orpolished. Abrasive cleaners and metalpolishes will
removetheplatingand thereforeshould neverbe used.
If the door needs to be cleaned, wait until the stove is
completely cool, then usea sponge, soap and water to
gently remove dirt and stains. Before relighting the
stove, removeall soap residue and wipe dry.
Controls
To avoid a rust build-up on the inner surfaces
of the controls, work the controls back and forth sev-
eraltimes, duringthe summer,or anyprolonged period
when you are not usingyour stove.
The Fire Chamber
The insideof the fire chamber should be exam-
ined for damage to the firebrick lining material, and
grates. 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
pieces carefully. Replaceglass only withHarman Stove
Company replacement glass panels; do not use substi-
tutes. To replace the glass panel(s), you will need to
removethedoor. To do this, open the door, liftit straight
up and place it on a soft surface.
Carefully remove damaged glass, gasket material,
and holddown clips(set aside).
Referringto thediagram, notehow 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.
Set the glass paneand gasketgently onto the door.
Installtheholddown clipsand tightenwith boltsas 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
remain on the glass for long periods can result in “etch-
ing” due to the acidity of the ash.
The creosotewhich accumulates
on theglassshould burnoff dur-
ing 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. Youmay wish
to use a non-abrasive cleaner
specifically designed for use on
stove glass. In any case, dry
thoroughlybeforerelightingyour
stove.
Maintenance
Door
Glass Gasket
Glass
Hold Down Clips
and Bolts

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Gaskets
Gaskets are used on the doors and top lid of the TLC
2000. You must check these gaskets from time to time, and
replace them when necessary. The gaskets are made of fi-
berglass of different sizes (obtainable from Harman Stove
Dealer) and are fixed in place with a high temperature stove
gasket cement. To change a gasket, first remove the worn
fiberglass and clean the area with a wire brush. Also clean
any other surfaces that come into contact with the gasket.
Place a small bead of cement in the area under the gasket,
then pressnew gasketmaterial into thechannel;do not over-
lap the ends. Seat the gasket firmly by applying pressure
when possible;for example, after changing the door gasket,
close the door. Allow the cement to dry before using your
stove.
Gaskets are located:
On the doors to provide airtight closure.
On the lid.
HandleThe handle on the front door of your TLC 2000 is
attached to threaded shafts. After a period of time, you may
find that the front door does not close as firmly as when your
stove was new. This is due to a natural compression of the
gaskets. To tighten the seal, open the door and rotate the
handle onefull turn counterclockwise or bend thelatch plate
on the stove.
BlowerThe optional blower on your TLC 2000 stove re-
quires very little maintenance. You should, however, keep
the air inlet and the motor free of dust and dirt.

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Installation
DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM
Assembly
Blower ( Optional )
Bolt the blower to the bottom rear of the stove with
four 1/4-20bolts. Tighten the bolts, but donot overtighten.
The powercord for the blower must be connected to
agrounded outlet,and maynot berouted above,under, over
or around the stove itself.
Blower Variable
Speed knob
Top Air Grill ( Optional )
The top air grill must be installed before the chimney
connector is installed.
To install simply place the top air grillover the flue out
let and position asshown atleft. It is held in placeby gravity.
The top air grill is a decorativeoption that does not add
or subtract from the performance of the stove.
Top Air Grill

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Parallel versus Corner Installations
Aparallel installationis onein whichthe back
and sides of the stove are parallel to the walls behind
and to the sideof the stove. A corner installation is one
in which the back of the stove ispositioned diagonally
across acorner of the room. Each installation requires
its own set of clearances.
For parallelinstallations, the required clearance
distances from the stove are: 1) to the side wall, 18" ;
2) to the back wall, 16". From the chimney connector
to thewall, 18"and tothe ceiling,36". Fireplaceinstal-
lations must meet these same clearance requirements;
specifically follow these guidelinesfor mantel and trim
clearances.
For corner installations, the clearance distances
from the stove are 12" from each corner of the stove
measured straight to the nearest combustible material.
From the front of the stove, clearance to
combustible materials such as furniture, curtains,
fuel, etc., is: 48" in the U.S. and 60" in Canada.
Floor Protection
In all installations, the area under and around
the stove must be protected from falling ash and live
coals. The floor protector must be of noncombustible
material, andpositioned as shown in the accompanying
illustration. The guidelines for floor protection are: 1)
completely under the stove and any horizontal runs of
connector;2) 2"(50mm) inback of the stove;3) 8"(200
mm) to each side; 4) U.S. 16"(405 mm) in front of the
doors; Canada 18" (450 mm) in front of the doors.
Clearances
Clearanceis theemptyspacerequired between
the stove orchimney connector to the nearest combus-
tible surfaceor object,such as walls, ceilings,floors, or
furniture. Clearancedistances mayonly be reduced by
using methodsapproved byeither theCAN/CSA B365
standard (Canada) or NFPA 211 (U.S.) Contact your
building authorityfor information if youare interested
in reducing clearance distances other than those pre-
sented here.
16"
8"
8"
16"
12"
12"
18"
18"
2"
Floor Protector Floor Protector
Wall Wall
Wall
Wall

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The Chimney System
Creosote
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors, as well as soot, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote . The creosote vapors
condense in therelatively coolchimney flue(associated with
a slow burning fire). As a result, creosote accumulates on
the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote can result in an
extremely hot fire.
The chimney should be inspected at leastonce every
two months during the heating season to see if any creosote
build-up has occurred. Checkingyour chimneyand chimney
connector more frequently, especially while you are getting
used to your stove, isrecommended. To inspectthis system,
let the stove cool. Using a flashlight and mirror, check the
interior of the chimney connector, and the chimney itself. If a
significant layer of creosote or soot has accumulated (1/8"”
or 3 mm) it should beremoved to reduce therisk of achimney
fire. To clean deposits from the surface of the connector,
use a stiff wire brush after dismantling the connector assem-
bly. To clean the chimney, use a specially designed brush
sized to fityour particular flue opening, or call an established
chimneycleaning service.
At theend of the heatingseason, perform a thorough
examination of your chimney system, and have it repaired if
necessary.
Draft
Draft is widely misunderstood. It is important that
you, the stove operator, realize that draft is a variable effect,
not a given quantity. Stoves and chimneysdo not havedraft,
yet draft is the key to your stove’s performance.
Draft is a force, produced by an operating stove and
the chimney to which it is attached. It is created by hot gases
risingup the chimney, creatinga pressure difference between
the inside of your home and the outside air. It continually
moves fresh combustion air into the stove, and hot exhaust
gases outof thestove;withoutthis constantflow, the fire will
go out. Other factors, such as barometric pressure, winds,
the airtightness of the home, thetotal inside chimney volume,
chimney height and the presence of venting devices such as
exhaustfans also playa role in maintaining an adequate draft.
Low barometric pressures, super insulated homes and ex-
haust fans can reduce draft;winds can play havocwith draft;
and too large or too small a chimney volume can cause re-
duced draft due to theexcessive coolingor notenough room
to vent exhaust gases quickly.
Some signs of inadequate draft are smoking, odor,
difficulty in maintainingthe fire, and low heat output. Over-
draft can be caused by a very tall chimney even if it is the
recommended size, and can cause overfiring of your stove.
Signsof an overdraft includerapid fuelconsumption, inability
to slow the fire, and parts of the stove or chimney connector
glowingred. Itisimportant that youfollow thechimneyguide-
lines in this manual, includingsize, type, and height to avoid
draft problems.
When installed and operated accordingtothis manual,
the TLC2000willproduce enoughhotgasesto keepthechim-
ney warmso thatadequatedraftismaintainedthroughout the
burn cycle.
Chimney Connectors
In general,followingtheseguidelines willensurecom-
pliance with all national and provincial codes;prior to begin-
ningyour installation, check with yourlocal buildingcode offi-
cial tocheck on additional localregulations which mayinflu-
ence the design and placement of your venting system.
The Harman TLC 2000 may be installed with (150
mm) 24 gauge chimney connector pipe. Size of the connec-
tor should correspond to the size of the flue collar opening.
Do not use makeshift compromises. No part of the chimney
connector may pass through an attic or roof space, closet or
other concealed space, or through a floor or ceiling. When-
ever possible, avoidpassing the connector through a combus-
tible wall; if you must, use an approved wall pass-through,
described later in this section.
Assemble the connector beginning at the flue collar,
with the crimped ends pointing towards the stove (to keep
debris and creosote flakes inside the system). Each joint,
including the one to the stove’s flue collar and the one to the
chimney itself should be secured with at least three sheet
metal screws. Screws may be a maximum of 3 inches apart.
A 1-1/4" (30mm) overlap is required ateach joint, including
the flue collar attachment. No more than two 90 degree el-
bows should be used, and the totallength ofconnector should
not exceed 10 feet (3 m). All horizontal runs of connector
must have a minimum upward slope of 1/4"(6 mm) per foot
(20 mm per meter).
Wall Pass-throughs
Occasionallyit isnecessary to pass the chimney con-
nector through a combustible wall to reach the chimney.
Depending onyour localbuilding codes,and thepertinentpro-
vincial or national codes, there are several choices for ac-
complishing this safely. Before beginning your installation,
contact local officials, and also the chimney connector and
chimneymanufacturer for specific requirements.
Canada. Three methods areapproved by the Cana-
dianStandards Association. Thediagram shows one method
requiring an 18"(450 mm) air space between the connector
and thewall. It allows useof one or two covers as described
in thediagram. The two other methods are describedin detail
in the current issue of CAN/CSA B365, the national stan-
dard. United States In the U.S., the national codeis NFPA
211. While many localities adopt this standard, be sure to
check with local authorities before beginningyour installation.

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The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
permitsfour methods for passingthrough acombustible wall.
A commonlyused method to passthrough awall directlyto a
masonry chimneyis toclear aminimum 12"(300mm) around
the entire chimney connector, and fill it with brick masonry
which isat least3.5"(90 mm)thick. Afireclay liner, minimum
3/8"(9mm) wallthickness mustrun through the brick wall to
the chimney liner (but not beyond the inner surface of the
liner). It must be cemented in place with refractory cement.
This method is illustrated. For details on the other three op-
tions, refer to the most recent edition of the NFPA 211 code.
The Chimney
The TLC 2000 must be installed into a chimney ap-
proved for use with solid-fuel appliances. In the U.S., the
TLC 2000 must be connected to (1) a prefabricated chimney
complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in
the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential Type
and Building Heating Appliances, UL 103, or (2) a code-ap-
proved masonry chimney with a flue liner. In Canada, the
TLC 2000is listed for usewith prefabricated chimneys tested
and listed to the high temperature (650 degrees C) chimney
standard, ULCS-629, orwith acode approved masonry chim-
ney. Theminimum recommendedheight for any chimney
is 16 ft(4.8 m) above fluecollar height. Around flue (either
masonry or approved prefabricated), of either 6" (150 mm),
7" (180 mm) or 8" (200 mm) may be used. For square or
rectangular masonrychimneys, nominalsizes of 8"x8"or 8"x
12" (200 mm x 200mm, 200 mm x 300 mm) may be used.

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Venting to a Masonry Fireplace Chimney
In some situations, a code compliant chimney
originally used for a masonry fireplace may be used to
install your TLC 2000. In addition to the requirements
found in the previous paragraphs, it is important to be
aware that all clearances must be met, including those
from the chimney connector to combustibles — 18" (360
mm) to sides and 18" (450 mm) to ceiling. Do not forget
to include floor protection in your plans. (See Clearances
and Floor Protection in this section.) Since many fire-
places have exposed wooden mantels and trim, pay spe-
cial attention to the clearances necessary to these materi-
als.
If your fireplace chimney is behind a combustible
wall, you must use an approved wall pass-through sys-
tem to gain access to the masonry chimney. The chim-
ney connector must enter the chimney at a place where it
is lined, and the fireplace must be made inoperable. For
example, you might remove the damper, replacing it with
a secure, airtight, noncombustible seal (removable for in-
spection); this also satisfies the requirement that no room
air must be allowed to enter the chimney.
Codes require that solid-fuel chimneys extend 3 ft
(0.9 m) above the point at which they exit from the roof,
provided that no part of any structure is within the top of
the chimney, then the chimney must extend 2 ft (6 m)
above the highest point with the 10 ft (3 m) radius top
height. If there is not ten feet of clearance from the top of
the chimney, then the chimney must extend 2 ft (6m)
above the highest point with the 10 ft (3m) radius.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue
servicing another appliance.
NOTE: The restriction of not venting more than
one appliance to the same flue applies to the U.S. specifi-
cally. While it is not recommended that you use the same
chimney for more than one appliance, in Canada certain
exceptions may be made. Be sure to contact your build-
ing code inspection official to see if this option is allowed
in your area, and to find out the specific requirements for
such an installation.
Existing Masonry Chimneys
If you plan on using a pre-existing masonry chim-
ney, have it thoroughly inspected and cleaned. Any faults
which make the chimney unsafe and unusable must be
repaired prior to use. These can include improper height,
structural defects, blockages, inadequate clearance to com-
bustibles, unsealed openings into other rooms of the house,
signs of creosote or smoke leakage, a loose or absent clean-
out door, or absence of a liner.
Do not connect to any air distribution
duct or system
Venting to a Masonry Chimney
When connecting to a masonry chimney, several
provisions are standard. First, whether the chimney con-
nector is vented to the chimney through a thimble or a
breech pipe, neither must pass beyond the inner surface
of the chimney liner, and both must be firmly cemented
in place with refractory cement. (A thimble is a masonry
pipe which is inserted through the chimney wall, and is
frequently the preferred method; a breech pipe is a piece
of steel pipe used the same way.) In Canada, a breech
pipe has ridges or protrusions to lock it firmly into the
refractory cement. In either case, the chimney connector
vents to the chimney through the thimble or breech pipe.
Using a thimble, the connector slides completely
inside the masonry to the inner edge of the flue liner, and
may be easily removed for chimney and connector in-
spection. A breech pipe must extend at least 2" (50 mm)
into the room, so the connector can be attached with
sheetmetal screws.

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Caution: Always wear fire-resistant gloves to
operate the stove. The air control is hot while
in operation.
Installing to a Prefabricated Chimney
When venting your TLC 2000 using a prefabri-
cated chimney, be sure to contact local building code
authorities, and to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
exactly. Use only the manufacturer’s parts; do not use
makeshift installation techniques. All prefabricated
chimneys must be tested to either the U.S. or Canadian
high-temperature standards, UL 103 or ULC-629.
Warning: Do not install in sleeping room.
The Harman TLC 2000 was tested with fuel door
open and closed.
If you operate with doors open, open the by-pass
and put a screen over the opening.
Do not burn any fuel other than wood, such as
charcoal, which can cause increased carbon monoxide
production or overfiring. Never use highly volatile sub-
stances in your stove, such as gasoline, which could
cause an explosion.
When solid fuels are burned completely, they pro-
duce water and carbon dioxide. However, in long slow
burns, a substantial amount of carbon monoxide may
be produced. If allowed to build up, carbon monoxide
(which is odorless) can prove fatally poisonous. Proper
ventilation and draft will prevent this from happening.
If you smell smoke, turn up the air control lever setting,
and thoroughly ventilate your dwelling. During future
burns, be careful not to overload the stove with fuel, so
you will not be tempted to constantly operate at a low
air control setting.
Other causes of poor ventilation or draft are icing,
exhaust fans, a blocked outside air inlet, and room air
starvation. If your stove is sluggish and you get occa-
sional odor, check these possibilities and increase the
air flow in your home.

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TLC 2000 Parts List
1. 1-10-08074 TLC Rear Top
2. 2-00-852129 TLC Rear Hinge (2 per unit)
3. 1-10-08127 TLC Front Top Assembly
4. 1-00-08710 TLC-2000 Top Air Grill Assembly (Option)
5. 3-44-10050 1 1/2" Tadpole gasket
6. 2-00-852149 TLC Gasket Plate
7. 2-00-852153 TLC Cleanout
8A. 2-00-852140-2 TLC Airwash Adjuster - Right
8B. 2-00-852140-1 TLC Airwash Adjuster - Left
9. 2-00-852141 TLC Right Side Shield
10A. 2-00-852145 TLC Coal Bar (3 per unit)
10B. 2-00-852144 TLC Coal Bar Holder (2 per unit)
11A. 1-10-08159A TL Cast Load Door - Roped
11B. 1-10-05165 TL Gold Load Door - Roped
12. 3-43-4722386 TL Brass Ash Lip Trim
13. 1-10-08690 TLC Ash Pan Assembly
14. 1-10-08718 TLC Ash Door Assembly
15. 2-00-852132 TLC Bottom Slide Rail
16A. 2-00-852135 TLC Airslide
16B. 3-31-08739 5/16 - 18 x 2 1/2 All Thread
17. 2-00-852133 TLC Top Slide Tail
18. 2-00-854148 TLC Airslide Cover
19. 3-40-08746 TLC Airslide Knob
20. 2-00-852136 TLC Ash Door Latch
21. 2-00-08725 TLC Long Brick Support (2 per unit)
22. 2-00-08726 TLC Side Brick Support (2 per unit)
23. 3-40-900450125 9 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 Firebrick (11 per unit)
24. 2-00-852119 TLC Grate Link
25. 3-00-00208 Long Grate Link (2 per unit)
26. 1-00-08643 TLC-2000 Blower Option
27. 1-10-852166 TLC Shaker Handle Weldment
28. 2-00-852139 TLC Left Side Shield
29. 1-10-852138 TLC Air Jacket Weldment
30. 2-00-852160 TLC Heat Shield
31. 3-40-05228 TL Wooden Knob
32. 1-10-08722 TLC Damper Linkage Arm Weldment
33. 2-00-852128 TLC Top Lift Arm With Notch
34. 2-00-852147 TLC Brick Backer (2 per unit)
35. 3-31-08724 1/4 & 3/8 Dowel Pin (2 per unit)
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34. Brick Backers (2)
35. 1/4 & 1/8 Dowel Pins (2)