Heatmor 400-4S, User Manual

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Ash Management and Ash Removal
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11) If wood with nails is burned, the nails will find their way through the grates and can be removed with the
ashes. Normal nails should pose no problem. If the nails are “U” shaped, they may loop over the grate and
restrict the auger. Remove these nails from the grate with a magnet.
With proper handling, it is not necessary to let the fire go out or the
ashes to cool before removing ashes.
Ash Pan
Principles
The ash pan is a storage reservoir for completely burned ashes and
provides support for the grates. It is also a distribution area for the
combustion air that flows upwards through the grates. A reasonable
amount of ashes (two to four gallons) should be removed during each
ash removal.
Ash Scraper
Principles
The scraper provides a convenient and cleaner method of removing
ashes from ash pan.
Operation
1) The ash scraper should never be left in the ash pan between clean-outs of ashes. Doing so
will interfere with the required combustion airflow beneath the grates, and required combustion airflow
up through the grates.
2) Insert the scraper into the ashes and pull the ashes out.
Ash Cleanout Tube
Principles
The ash cleanout tube is a rectangular tube that extends from the front
of the cladding of the HEATMOR™. This extension allows placing a
container under the tube to catch the ashes.
Ash Pan (below grates)
Ash Scraper
Ash Cleanout Tube