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 115 mm in the U.S., 155 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.
Removing Wood Ashes.
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 fire will get very hot if the bottom door is left
open even for a short period. Replace the ash pan. Remove
ashes from the fire 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 overfill the ash
pan. Ash buildup between the ash pan and the grates can
cause them to overheat and wear out prematurely.
Operating as a Fireplace
The TLC 000 is 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
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 fireplace.
The clean-out plate (see above) should be removed to
burn as a fireplace. 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
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.
