Ashby-P Insert
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3. Check ash pan
(See Fig. 1 on page 7)
to determine emptying frequency needed. NOTE: Do
not use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. Hot coals may cause your vacuum filter to catch fire.
Place ashes 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 for at least two days until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
4. Once or twice daily pull the Heat Exchange Tube Scraper,
(See Fig. 1 on page 7)
out and
back to clean heat exchange tubes. Failure to operate the tube scraper daily may result in poor
combustion and loss of heat output. This should be done when the stove is cool or operating on
the low temperature setting. Use the Rod Pull Tool to reach the Tube Scraper Rod.
5. The rate of burn and the quality of fuel will determine how often the window needs cleaning.
Prolonged burning at a slow burn rate will result in the need for more frequent window cleaning.
Burning poor fuel also increases the need to clean the window. Cooling the stove and wiping the
window daily with a cloth or paper towel will normally keep the window from accumulating
difficult to clean residue. Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the stove is cold.
Tip:
Dip the damp towel in the ashes to remove stubborn buildup on the glass.
CAUTION: Do not slam the door. Do not operate the stove with a broken or cracked glass.
Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supplied by the manufacturer.
6. Burn the stove at the HI fuel setting for at least 30 to 60 minutes each day. This helps keep
the window, firebrick and firebox area clean. A daily high burn also aids in maintaining the
overall efficiency and performance of the stove.
Periodic Maintenance
CAUTION:
Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Insert is shut off and cold.
1.
Ashpan.
Empty the ash pan when it appears full (approximately once a week). The
frequency of cleaning the ash pan will depend on the quality and amount of fuel being used.
Carefully check to make sure the ash pan door is tightly closed after each opening.
If the
removable large bolt on Ashpan is not used, more frequent dumping of the three smaller Ash
Pans will be required
2.
Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate.
Clean Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes
whenever needed. Remove the Burnpot and use a small metal object (Nail, Drill Bit, etc) to clean
out plugged holes. (
See Figure 22).
The Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes can also be
cleaned without removing them by using a small steel brush to clean the holes.
