Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual
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Figure 26
SAFE OPERATION
1.
Disposal of Ashes.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible 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 container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
2.
Never use Gasoline,
gasoline type lantern fluid. Kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar
liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the
heater while it is in use.
3.
Creosote, Soot and Fly Ash: Formation and the need for Removal.
The products of
combustion will contain small particles of Fly Ash. The fly ash will collect in the venting
system and restrict the flow of flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during
start-up and shut-down, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot or
creosote formation which will collect in the venting system. The exhaust system should be
inspected regularly during the heating season to determine if creosote buildup has occurred.
Check more frequently at first to determine a schedule for cleaning the venting system based
on individual use of this Stove. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire.
4.
Do not Overfire this unit by tampering with the controls on the unit.
Follow all
instructions regarding the proper use of this heater.
