Harman® • Absolute43 Owner’s Manual_R5 • 2015 -___ • 07/15
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B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
Cleaning or Inspection
Frequency
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Ash Pan
Every 5 bags of fuel depending
on the fuel type or ash build-up
OR
X
Ash Removal from Firebox
Every 5 bags or more
frequently depending on the
fuel type or ash build-up
OR
X
Heat Exchanger
Every 1 ton of fuel
OR
X
Fan, Combustion (Exhaust)
More frequently depending on
the fuel type
OR
X
Fan, Distribution
Every 25 bags or more
frequently depending on the
fuel type
OR
X
Door Gasket Inspection
Prior to heating season
OR
X
Exhaust Path
More frequently depending on
ash build-up
OR
X
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn Season
At end of heating season
OR
X
Burnpot - Burning pellets - hardwood
Every 3 bags
OR
X
Burnpot - Burning pellets - softwood
Every 5 bags
OR
X
Glass
When clear view of burnpot
becomes obscure
OR
X
Hopper / Hopper Lid Gasket
Every 50 bags of fuel or when
changing fuel types
OR
X
Venting System
More frequently depending on
the fuel type
OR
X
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Maintenance & Service
When properly maintained, your stove will give you many
years of trouble-free service.
Contact your dealer
to answer
questions regarding proper operation, trouble-shooting and
service for your appliance. Visit www.harmanstoves.com to
find a dealer. We recommend annual service by a qualified
service technician.
Follow the detailed instructions found in this section
for each step listed in the chart below.
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Turn unit to the off position, let appliance
completely cool and combustion fan must be off.
Now you can unplug appliance before servicing.
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before
servicing appliance.
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
The type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you
have to clean your burnpot.
Clean more frequently if you
encounter heavy build-up of ash at the recommended
interval or you see soot coming from the vent.
Not
properly cleaning your appliance on a regular basis
will void your warranty.
