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E. Ash Removal
Frequency:
As necessary
By:
Homeowner
Tools
Needed
: Covered metal container, metal
shovel, fireplace broom
WARNING!
Risk of Fire! DO NOT
remove ashes until
the fire is out and the fireplace is cold.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with 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.
D. Glass Cleaning
Frequency:
As necessary
By:
Homeowner
Tools
Needed
: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Use a
damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or a commercially
available oven cleaner. Remove any oven cleaner
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water.
F. Molded Brick Panels
Frequency:
After each ash removal
By:
Homeowner
The panels should be replaced if:
• cracks exceed 1/4 inch (6 mm) in width
• metal is exposed behind the panels
• large pieces of panel fall out
C. Grate
Frequency:
After each ash removal
By:
Homeowner
Inspect grate for:
• warping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more,
• broken welds,
• burn-though of grate bars.
For safe operation, replace only with the approved
grate from Hearth & Home Technologies.
Heat & Glo • Rutherford 50-B Owner’s Manual • 4059-702 • Rev N • 04/21
