© 2007-2008 Broseley Fires Ltd
8.0
ASH
REMOVAL
•
The
removal
of
the
ashes
should
be
done
when
the
appliance
is
cold.
Ashes
must
be
removed
periodically
for
the
correct
and
efficient
operation
of
your
appliance.
Do
not
wait
till
the
ash
pan's
completely
full.
The
frequency
of
this
ash
removal
will
depend
on
the
fuel
being
burned,
ie.
Softwood
or
hardwood
as
they
create
differing
amounts
of
ash.
Keep
in
mind
that
cleaning
your
appliance
boosts
its
efficiency,
as
ash,
soot
or
tar
deposits
will
block
the
heat
from
coming
out
of
the
appliance
and
the
hob.
Excess
ash
in
the
pan
can
cause
the
fire
to
go
out
and
may
also
cause
severe
damage
to
your
grates.
It
will
also
block
the
damper
control
located
at
the
rear
of
the
ash
pan
chamber.
If
there
is
ash
inside
the
ash
pan
chamber,
this
will
also
need
removing.
If
not
removed
it
may
get
pushed
into
the
damper
control
aperture;
located
at
the
rear
of
the
ash
pan
chamber;
preventing
the
thermostat
control
from
working
correctly.
Periodical
inspection
is
recommended.
Take
care
when
removing
the
ash,
as
small
bits
of
hot
embers
can
stay
dormant
for
long
periods
when
buried
in
ashes.
These
will
then
flare
up
again
when
exposed
to
oxygen,
some
knowledge
of
proper
ash
removal
is
required
for
safety.
Here
are
the
important
points:
Remove
ashes
to
a
metal
container
using
a
small
trowel.
Never
vacuum
the
ashes
unless
it
is
a
genuine
‘
Ash
Vac’.
This
is
a
vacuum
you
can
buy
at
hearth
shops,
it
is
specifically
designed
for
ash
removal.
•
Place
the
filled
ash
bucket
on
a
non
‐
combustible
surface
such
as
stone,
concrete,
brick,
or
slate,
as
the
heat
will
transfer
through
the
bottom
of
the
container.
Fit
a
lid
for
extra
safety.
For
your
own
protection,
a
pair
of
heat
proof
gloves
and
a
dust
mask
may
be
necessary.
9.0
WOOD
ASH
DISPOSAL
The
best
thing
to
do
with
your
ashes
is
to
put
them
in
your
garden.
Wood
ashes
are
high
in
potassium,
calcium,
sodium,
magnesium,
and
phosphorus.
Wood
ash
will
make
your
soil
more
alkaline,
so
apply
it
appropriately
for
your
soil.
In
areas
where
of
high
rainfall,
this
is
a
benefit
because
the
soils
there
are
typically
acidic.
Dry
areas
tend
to
have
more
alkaline
soil,
so
adding
wood
ash
might
be
a
problem.
If
you
have
no
garden,
you
can
dispose
of
completely
cold
ash
with
your
household
trash.
Place
it
in
a
tightly
closed
bag
to
keep
it
contained.
