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Encore
®
FlexBurn
®
2040 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove
30005295
ST545
ashdoor
11/00
ST545
Fig. 40
Turn the ashdoor handle clockwise to open and coun-
terclockwise to close.
Open
Close
ST566
remove ashpan
7/05
ST566
Fig. 41
Be sure the cover is securely attached before remov-
ing the ash pan.
•
To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash from
falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan forward.
•
If the stove is in operation, close the ash door while
disposing of the ash. You may need to lift the latch end
of the door slightly to align the latch with the mating part
on the stove bottom.
•
Properly dispose of the ash in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. Store the container outdoors away from
all combustible material.
•
Return the ash pan to its original position in the stove,
and close and latch the ash door. (Fig. 41)
•
Do not operate the stove with the ash door open. This
will result in over-firing, and could cause damage to the
stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a house fire.
Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three
days. The frequency will vary depending on how you op-
erate your Encore
®
: ash will accumulate faster at higher
heat outputs.
Remove ash frequently and place it outdoors in a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid. Place the closed container of
ash on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, it should be kept in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
You can use wood ash as a garden fertilizer.
CAUTION:
Never use your household or shop vacuum
cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and
dispose of the ash properly.
•
Close the griddle or doors, and unlatch the ash door.
(Fig. 40) It will pivot, swinging the ash pan out of the
stove.
•
Slide the cover onto the pan, making sure it is securely
closed. (Fig. 41)
•
Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.
