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6. Close the ash gates (if equipped) and remove the
ashtray. Dispose of the ashes in a safe manner.
If the ashes are stored in a container, make sure
the lid is secure. DO NOT place the container on
a combustible surface. Replacement of ashtray is
reverse of removal.
NOTE: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a 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 been thoroughly cooled. Do not place any other
waste materials in this container.
7. Empty out the hopper once every 2 weeks. Vacuum
all the sawdust build up in the hopper and auger
chute opening.
8. Reinstall all removed parts to their original positions.
9. Clean the glass with a mild glass cleaner when dirty. DO NOT clean the glass when the door is hot. This is
very important to see if the pellet fire is burning properly or not. DO NOT hit the glass or slam the door shut.
This may cause the glass to crack or break. DO NOT operate the pellet fire if the glass is cracked or broken.
DO NOT replace the glass with any type of glass other then an APR Industries Ltd. factory approved glass. If
the glass cracks or breaks, turn the pellet fire OFF. DO NOT operate the pellet fire until the glass has been
replaced.
NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel you use and the frequency that you use the pellet fire, you may need to clean the pellet fire
more frequently.
After each heating season:
1. Remove all the pellet fuel from the hopper. Run the pellet fire to empty the auger tube. Vacuum the hopper
and auger tube. Clean the rest of the pellet fire.
2. Open up both side panels and clean out any pellets, dust, ashes or debris that may have built up in the back of
the pellet fire. Once at the back of the pellet fire is cleaned, close both side panels.
Figure 15: Ash gates for a Metro pellet fire
ASH DOOR GATES
