Crown Royal Stoves RS7300MP, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual, Page: 28 / 58

ASH REMOVAL, ROTATION & DISPOSAL
CAUTION! Ashes should never be allowed to accumulate above
the top of the pan. Ashes in contact with the bottom of the
grates act as an insulator, thus intensifying the heat on the
grates and could cause warping. With an excessive ash buildup,
primary combustion air is restricted and the unit’s output will be
reduced. Warped grates are easily recognized by the extreme
damage.
Ash removal should be done weekly to maintain a good ash
rotation. This is done by shaking the rocker grates so the ashes
will fall through the grate into the ash pan below. Open the ash
pan door and remove the ash pan and place ashes into a metal
container with a metal lid.
This closed metal container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials until final disposal. Ashes should remain
in the closed container until all cinders have cooled, in an area
that is at least sixty (60) inches from the front of the stove and
thirty six (36) inches from the sides or back of the stove.
CREOSOTE FORMATION & REMOVAL
When fuel is burned, organic vapors and tar combine with
expelled moisture forming creosote, which clings to the interiors
of the stove. Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney of a slow burning fire; as a result creosote accumulates
on the flue lining. When creosote ignites it creates an extremely
hot fire and can cause damage to the stove and/or persons. The
chimney and its connectors should be inspected at least twice a
month, during the heating season, to determine if a buildup is
occurring. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
RUNAWAY CHIMNEY FIRE
To avoid a chimney fire, ensure that daily, weekly, monthly and
annual maintenance techniques are being followed.
If a fire is to occur, close the dampers, shut down the power to the
unit, and ensure the firebox, ash pan & heat exchanger doors
are securely shut. This will eliminate new oxygen from being
introduced into the firing chamber, thus killing both the
chamber and chimney fires.
WARNING!!! RISK OF FIRE
With the exception of the start-up and ash removal periods, the
ash pan, loading doors and heat exchanger door should never be
left open. This unit should never be left unattended with any of
the doors left open.
CAUTION: Always close the ash pan door or serious
overheating will occur and damage the unit.
CAUTION: Hot coals can last for days. Disposing of
them improperly or to soon can cause a fire.
MAINTENANCE
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