gtm Crown Royal Stoves Multi-Pass 7200MP, Owner'S Manual

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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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION : Hot coals can last for days. Disposing of them improperly or to soon can cause a fire.
CAUTION: Always close the ash pan door or serious overheating will occur and damage the unit.
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