Regency ALTERRA CS1200 - Manual (Page 23)

Regency CS1200 Freestanding Wood Stove
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ASH DISPOSAL
During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days. The Ash Drawer option features
a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash,
refer to the "Modular Options" section.
Safety Precautions
1) Do not allow ashes to build up to the loading
doors! Only remove ashes when the fi re has
died down. Even then, expect to fi nd a few hot
embers.
2) Please take care to prevent the build-up of ash
around the start-up air housing located inside
the stove box, under the loading door lip.
3) Never start a fi re if the ash plug and ash drawer
are not in place. This will cause overfi ring which
can cause excessive warping of the stove.
Evidence of overfi ring can void the warranty
on your stove.
4) The fi rebricks are brittle and can be damaged
if the plug is replaced carelessly or pieces that
are too large are forced through the hole.
Ash Drawer Operating Guideline
1) Only clean ashes out of the stove when the
stove is cold. Remove the plug by lifting on the
handle using the tool provided. Push the ashes
down the hole into the ash drawer, the large
pieces can be left in the fi rebox and burned
during the next fi re or removed through the
door opening.
2) Always leave 1/2 to 1 inch of ash in the bottom
of the fi rebox. This helps in easier starting and
a more uniform burn of your fi re. Replace ash
plug when ashes have been removed.
3) Open the lower surround door by hooking two
fi ngers in the slot near the left side - pull open
towards the right.
4) When emptying the ash drawer, make sure
the ashes are cold. Ashes should be placed
in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on
a non - combustible fl oor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending
fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste
should not be placed in the ash container.
5) Before putting the ash drawer back into place,
make sure the ash plug is back in place.