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It is highly recommended
providing the ash pan is not full of residue material that the ash pan
is emptied when the fire is
not in use
and the stove, with all residue and components are
cold.
Ensure
the area around the stove is clear of all obstacles so as not to be a trip hazard and
allowing a totally unobstructed space whilst removing the ash pan, ash, and residue material.
Other than the stove user
ensure
that all people and animals are kept well away from the stove
and kept well clear of any pathways and areas that the hot ashes and ash pan may be carried.
Ensure
to take necessary action to avoid breathing in any ashes or any other particles or
products when carrying out ash removal.
A suitably
approved dust mask, stove hand protection mittens or gloves and eye protection is
recommended to be used for this process.
Always
wear the stove mitten to hold the ash pan key provided to operate and lift the ash pan.
It is
essential
to keep the grate free from a heavy build-up of ashes.
Never allow
the ash pan to overfill allowing ash to be in contact with the underside of the main
grate. If this condition is allowed, the grate will wear out pre-maturely.
Only open the door
slowly
when the
fire is low.
Always
empty the ash pan at least once a day or whenever it is full of ashes. Use the stove
mitten to hold the ash pan key provided to operate and lift the ash pan.
Always wear
the stove mitten and ashpan key when lifting the ash-pan and operating the stove.
Always wear
the stove mitten when opening and closing the stove door.
1) If the ash-pan requires to be emptied whilst the stove is a-light, wait until the fire is low before
slowly opening the stove door.
2) Wear the stove mitten to hold the ash pan key and locate the forked end into the underside of the
ash pan tab as figure 5. Gently lift the ash pan so it can be withdrawn from the stove, taking
extreme care ensuring that the ash pan with hot ashes is not carried over or placed on any
combustible materials.
3) Close the stove door.
4) Dispose of the ash and residue material as explained below.
5) When the ash pan has been emptied, open the stove door, and replace the ash pan into correct
position under the fire grate of stove wearing the stove mitten to hold the ash pan key provided
to operate and lift the ash pan.
6) Wear the stove mitten to close the stove door.
7) Never place the ash-pan with or without residue material when hot onto any combustible
surfaces and any surfaces that can be damaged by heat.
