Meyer WOODCHUCK 526 - Manual (Page 12)

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ASH REMOVAL
Ash should always be put into an air-tight, metal con-
tainer.
CAUTION
· KEEP ASH PAN OUT OF UNIT DURING OPERA-
TION. ASH PAN CAN GET VERY HOT.
· ASH PAN MUST BE PLACED ON A
NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.
· NEVER USE ANYTHING BUT AN AIR TIGHT
METAL CONTAINER TO DUMP YOUR ASHES IN.
EVERY YEAR MANY FIRES ARE CAUSED BY
EMPTYING ASHES INTO CARDBOARD BOXES
OR PAPER BAGS.
· PROVEN FACT- SMALL RED EMBERS BURIED
IN ASH CANS STAY RED HOT FOR DAYS.
ASHES ARE A GOOD THERMAL INSULATOR
AND KEEP ENOUGH OXYGEN AWAY SO THE
EMBERS DO NOT BURN OUT.
Coal firing produces much more ash than wood. These
ashes must be removed often (possibly daily) in order
to avoid piling up too closely to the grates. Removal of
the coal ash will prevent warpage and damage to
grates, and allow passage of primary air to the coal
bed.
Unlike wood ash, coal ash cannot be used as fertilizer.
All coal contains small amounts of dangerous elements.
It is therefore essential that your coal ash be disposed
of in municipally designated areas.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
DISCONNECT APPLIANCE FROM ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. FAILURE TO
HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Keep chimney and smoke pipe clean by cleaning at least
twice during a heating season. Keeping your chimney
and stove pipes clean is the best insurance against
chimney fires.
If you clean your own chimney and stovepipe, Meyer
Manufacturing Corp. recommends purchasing the same
equipment professionals use. Brushes are available in
enough sizes and shapes to snuggly fit inside any com-
mon flue.
Replace any cracked or deteriorated firebrick. This will
prolong the life expectancy of the firebox.
Check door gasket and replace as needed.
Oil blowers every 6 months of use. (SAE 10 motor oil re-
quired.)
Keep ash pit clean especially when burning coal.
Turn on your regular furnace once every month to keep
it tuned up and limber.
OPTIONAL CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR
FOR MODELS 2900/4000
NOTE: Optional catalyst not recommended for Model
2900/4000 with 6" flue adapter. Smoke spillage may oc-
cur out of door when refueling.
Even with complete combustion there is a small amount
of residue. Eventually enough will collect on the
combustor to interfere with its operation. Therefore it is
necessary to clean it periodically. To clean the
combustor simply remove from unit and run tap water
through it until no sign of residue remains. The
combustor simply slides up into the exhaust pipe stub
which protrudes down into the firebox. There are three
rods on the combustor which engage slots in the pipe
and then turn slightly to lock in place. These rods are not
symmetrical so observe their orientation when you re-
move it. Two rods are welded at 90° and they point to-
ward the rear of the firebox.
CATALYTIC ELEMENT
RODS ON RETAINER
NOTCHES IN EXHAUST
PIPE
OPTIONAL CATALYTIC
COMBUSTOR