9
Fig.9
DE-ASHING
Never allow the ashpan to over fill as it will cause
damage to the grate. Open the fire door (Part
No.14) and remove ashpan (Part No.10) using the
operating tool (Part No.8). Close the fire door (Part
No. 14). When the ash is disposed of, replace the
empty ashpan. (See Fig.8) Do not leave the fire
unattended with the fire door open, even for a
minute.
DISPOSAL OF ASH
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be on a non-combustible 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.
MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE: Formation and Need for Removal
When some fuels are burned slowly, they produce
tar and other organic vapours, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited cre-
osote makes an extremely hot fire.
CHIMNEY CLEANING
Chimney and connector should be cleaned at least
twice a year. Once before heating season and once
after. The chimney connector and chimney should
be inspected at least monthly during the heating
season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred. Remove the cast iron baffle plate ( Part
No.18) located at the top end of the firebricks (Part
No.s 11 & 12) before chimney cleaning.
When inspecting a masonry chimney, start at the
cleanout door, normally found at the base of the
chimney, or on the outside. If your chimney does not
have a clean-out door one should be provided.
REMEMBER COAL GASES ARE TOXIC.
FIRE SAFETY
To provide reasonable fire safety the following
should be given serious consideration:
1. The installation of smoke detectors.
2. A conveniently located fire extinguisher to con-
tend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
3. A practical evacuation plan.
4. A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:
a.
Notify the fire department.
b. Prepare occupants for immediate evacua-
tion
c. Close all openings into the stove.
d. While awaiting the fire department watch for
ignition to adjacent combustibles from over
head stove pipe or from embers or from
sparks from the chimney.
GLASS
1. How to clean:
The glass will clean itself when there is sufficient
heat generated by burning fuel. If a build-up of cre-
osote occurs on the glass it may be due to draft con-
ditions, poor quality fuel or very slow burning for
along time. Only clean glass when the stove is thor-
oughly cooled. Clean with a liquid detergent taking
care not to scratch the glass with any coal ash
deposits.
2. Glass Replacement:
(See Fig.9)
a. Open the door (Part No.14) fully.
b. Remove the four corner screws and clips and
carefully remove the broken glass.
c. Clean the glass recess in the door.
d. Attach adhesive thermal tape to the perimeter of
the replacement glass.
e. Place the thermal tape side of the glass into the
door recess and replace the four corner clips.
f. Tighten screws.
g. Replace glass only with ceramic glass 5mm thick.
Fig. 8
