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Vermont Castings Aspen
®
II Multi-Fuel
30003892
can fail to retain sufficient heat to enable the coal to
combust correctly (particularly with harder grades of
solid fuel) and can result in the fire going out during
longer low output burns (e.g. overnight).
5. When the fire is fully established close the damper
and set the primary air control lever to provide the
desired output.
refuel while the coals are Still hot
Refuel the stove whilst it is still hot and there are plenty
of glowing ashes to rekindle the fire.
Wear appropriate heat resistant protective gloves and:
1. Open the primary air control lever.
2. Open the damper.
3. Check the ash level in the pan and empty if neces-
sary.
4. Use the shaker grate to riddle the coal bed, causing
the ash to fall through into the ash pan. (Fig. 22)
5. Add fuel, taking care not to allow fuel to overflow the
front grate bars.
6. Close the damper and rest the primary air control as
soon as the fire is fully reestablished.
operating the Shaker grate
1. The shaker grate is operated by use of the multi-
function tool.
2. Locate the hook on the multi-function tool through
the hole in the shaker bar. (Fig. 22)
3. Move the shaker bar in a front to back motion to
shake free any ash deposited on the grate bars.
ash disposal
Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan.
Check the level at least once a day, and before each
refuelling. If the ash level is close to the top of the pan,
empty the ash pan as described below: Failure to do
this will result in premature failure of the shaker bars
due to excessive temperatures caused by ash build up.
cautioN:
Wear suitable heat resistant protective
gloves.
1. Open the damper.
2. Fully open the front doors.
3. Using the slicer, pull the ash pan fully out of the
stove, the slicer locates under the lip in the front of
the ash pan. This provides a secure location and
allows the slicer to act as a handle for the ash pan.
(Fig. 23)
4. Remove the ash pan and dispose of the ashes safely
5. Replace the ash pan in the stove.
Ash should be stored outside in a metal container with
a tight fitting lid, away from any combustible material
until fully cool.
it is essential to ensure that any ash
is fully cooled before final disposal.
Pure wood ash can be composted and used as a
garden fertiliser. Coal and solid fuel ash, or mixed ash
should be disposed of with domestic refuse.
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SHAKERGRATE
Shaker Bar
Multi-function Tool
ST884
fig. 22
Attach the multi-function tool to the shaker bar. Move
the shaker bar forwards and backwards.
ST265
ash pan
12/99
ST265
fig. 23
Primary air outlet - keep clear of ash and charcoal
accumulation.
Ash Pan
