Ashby-MF Insert
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Clinkers and Ash are by-products of combustion and are not caused solely by your Stove. Stove
performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality fuel is used. Contact your dealer
for more information if you experience problems with one of the fuels listed above.
Do Not Use Chemicals or Fluids to Start The Fire.
Do Not Burn
: Garbage, Gasoline, Naphtha, Engine Oil, Lawn Clippings, Yard Waste, Rubber,
Plastic, Waste Petroleum Products, Paints or Paint Thinners, Asphalt Products, Construction or
Demolition Debris, Railroad Ties, Pressure Treated Wood, Plywood, Particle Board, Manure or
Animal Remains, Paper Products or Cardboard.
Burning the above materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective
and cause smoke.
The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made
from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of starting a fire in
an affected Multi-Fuel heater.
INSTALLATION CHECK -
Proper installation is essential for safety, effective Operation,
Warranty Coverage, Insurance requirements and to meet Local Building Codes. Installation
Requirements are described in the first section of this manual. Verify the installation is correct
before firing up the Stove for the first time.
1. The fans of this Stove may cause a negative pressure area in the room where this Stove is
installed.
2. Outside Combustion Air may be needed if:
- The unit does not vent steadily, smells, experiences smoke rollout, burns poorly, or back-drafts
whether or not there is combustion present.
- Any of the symptoms listed above are alleviated by opening a window slightly on a calm day.
- The house is sealed with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and doors and/or
has any powered devices, which exhaust house air.
- There is excessive condensation on the windows during the winter.
- A ventilation system is installed in the house- Adhere to all Clearances and Restrictions
specified in the Installation Instructions of this Stove.
When storing fuel be sure to use sealed containers in a dry environment to prevent the fuel from
absorbing moisture and becoming damaged. Do not store bags of
starter
pellets directly on
concrete.
- Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the Stove and Firing Techniques.
- Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.
- Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleaning may be
necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest
