poor. The stove provides too much heat, so the combustion should be reduced. But always
remember to make sure that there are lasting flames until the wood becomes charcoal. If you
want a weaker fire, stoke up using less wood.
After a prolonged shut-down period the stove and chimney system should be checked to ensure
that there is no blockage. For example, a bird may have nested at the top of the chimney.
If you fire the stove using wet wood, a lot of the fuel‟s thermal energy will be spent forcing the
water out of the wood, without releasing any heat to the stove. This incomplete
combustion
results in a layer of soot being left in the stove, pipe and chimney.
3.2.3 Ash removal
Figure 5 (How to remove ash pan)
Always use the key provided to operate the riddling control and to lift ashpan.
It is essential to keep the grate free from a heavy build up of ashes. This product is equipped with a
grate riddling device which is used to “shake” ashes off the grate into the ash pan. Whenever the stove
is burning without life, when the mid primary air control is open, use the key provided to operate the
riddling lever to clear the grate of surplus ashes.
If burning solid fuel, always empty the ash pan at least once a day or whenever it is full of ashes. Use
the key provided to remove and replace ash pan into position. Never allow the ash pan to overfill
allowing ash to be in contact with the underside of the grate. If this condition is allowed, the grate will
wear out pre-maturely.
Disposal of ash
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be on a non combustible floor or 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 completely cooled.
