A bed of ashes approximately 1" (25mm) deep should be left on the
fi
rebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal
bed. When the
fi
re has burned down and cooled, remove any excess ashes. To remove the ash, follow the directions
below.
A.
After the last coal has extinguished, let the appliance cool at least two hours.
B.
Open the appliance doors.
C.
Move ashes through the grate in the
fi
re box
fl
oor, open the ash removal door and slide out the ash pan.
Place the ashes into a steel, container with a tightly
fi
tting lid. Other waste shall not be placed in this con-
tainer. Replace the ash pan and ensure the ash removal door is tightly closed. Cover the container with
the lid and move the container away from the appliance onto a suitable non-combustible surface outdoors
where the ashes can safely cool away from any combustibles. Dispose of the ashes.
H3.72
ASH REMOVAL DOOR SHALL ALWAYS BE TIGHTLY CLOSED EXCEPT WHEN COAL BED IS EXTIN-
GUISHED AND ASH ARE BEING REMOVED FROM FURNACE.
OPEN OR POORLY SEALED ASH REMOVAL DOORS DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE FUR-
NACE CAN CAUSE A FORGE AFFECT ON THE FUEL LOAD AND CAUSE THE FURNACE TO OVER
FIRE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FURNACE, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES RESULT IN FIRES. DO NOT DISCARD ASHES IN CARDBOARD
BOXES, DUMP IN BACK YARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES, BE SURE THE ASHES ARE ENTIRELY COOLED. USING A
VACUUM TO CLEAN UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE VACUUM.
8.13 ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT:
○
Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of appliance, and
fi
ring techniques.
○
Check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.
○
Be aware that the hotter the
fi
re, the less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleanings may be neces-
sary in mild weather, even though monthly cleanings may be enough in the coldest months.
○
Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney
fi
re.
○
See Section 9.8 for instructions for creosote removal.
The heat exchanger, fl ue pipe and chimney must be inspected frequently and cleaned reg-
ularly to remove accumulated creosote and ash. Under certain conditions of use, creosote
build up may occur rapidly. Cleanout of the heat exchanger, fl ue pipe, chimney, and draft
inducer, if used, is especially important at the end of the heating season to minimize corro-
sion during the summer months, caused by accumulated ash. The appliance, fl ue pipe and
chimney must be maintained in good condition.
!
!
CAUTION
H3.73
INSPECT FLUE PIPES, FLUE PIPE JOINTS, AND FLUE PIPE SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT
SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWN INTO, AND CIRCULATED BY THE AIR CIRCULATION
SYSTEM.
8.14 INSPECTION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS, FLUES AND CHIMNEYS
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