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Installation and Operation Manual - Inspire 2000
Ash should be removed from the firebox every two to three days of full time heating. Ash should
not accumulate excessively in the firebox since it will affect the proper operation of the wood
fire.
The best time to remove ash is in the morning, after an overnight fire when the wood fire is
relatively cold, but there is still a little chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the wood fire and
prevent going out into the room.
Ashes should be placed in a tightly covered metal container. The container must be placed on a
non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials.
Ashes can contain hot embers that can stay hot for several days. If the ashes are disposed of
by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be kept in a closed metal container
until they are completely cooled. No other waste should be placed in this container.
5.3.3 Raking Charcoal
When the room temperature is cooler, it is time to reload the wood fire. Remove the ashes first,
then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before reloading. Most of the remaining
charcoal will be at the back of the firebox, furthest from the door. Rake the coals towards the
door before loading.
Raking the coals is useful for two reasons. First, it brings them near where most of the combustion
air enters the firebox. This will ignite the new load quickly. Secondly, the charcoal will not be
smothered by the new load of wood. When the embers are simply spread inside the combustion
chamber, the new load smoulder for a long time before igniting.
5.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot
Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal. Close the door and open the air control
fully until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing
red. Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes the following things:
− Removes surface moisture from the wood,
− Creates a layer of char on the wood, which slows down the smoke release,
− Heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and
− Heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle.
Although it is important to fire each new load hot,
do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity
for more than a few minutes.
NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER
OR ON A WOODEN DECK.
CENDRES
ASHES
