Ashby-P Insert
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3.
Clean-Out Ports.
The Ashby-P Insert has 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT
AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox. Remove covers and clean regularly
Figure 24
Figure 24 also shows the location of the Exhaust Tee clean-out rod. The insert has a built in
cleanout to be able to vacuum the buildup that accumulates in the vent system from the front of
the unit without having to pull the unit from the fireplace. Figure 25 on the following page shows
the area that can be reached with a vacuum cleaner without having to pull the insert from the
fireplace. The Exhaust Tee Cleanout Rod must be pulled forward to open the Cleanout Tee
Cleaning this area on a regular basis will prevent the vent system from becoming plugged with
fly-ash. The recommended size of the hose to use for vacuuming this area is 1.25” outside
diameter. The hose should be inserted into the left Cleanout Port and vacuum all the way back to
below the built in Tee as shown in Figure 25.
Push the Rod back in to close the bottom of the
Cleanout Tee.
Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the Fuel..
Failure to clean the ash traps will cause the Insert to become plugged with Fly Ash.
