Vermont Casting 2479 - Manual (Page 22)

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Dutchwest Non-Catalytic Convection Heater
30002291
Remove Ashes Frequently
Wear heavy stove gloves when removing ashes. Check
the ash compartment before reloading the stove. If the
ash pan is nearly full, empty the pan. Before replacing
the ash pan, clear away any ash that may have spilled
over the sides and back of the pan.
Empty the ash drawer regularly - typically every one
to three days. The frequency will vary depending on
what kind of wood you use and how hot you run your
stove—the hotter the fire, the more wood you burn, and
the faster ash will accumulate.
Fig. 29 Hot ashes can be dangerous and must be stored
outdoors on a noncombustible surface in a metal container
with a tight-fitting lid.
ST438
ash pail
7/6/00 djt
ST438
ST805
remove ashes
5/04
ST805
Fig. 28 Check the ash compartment before reloading the
stove.
Safe Ash Handling
Ashes may contain hot coals and must be treated with
extreme care. Ashes should be placed outdoors in a
metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed con-
tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are dis-
posed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed,
keep them in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled. Note: It may take days for these
coals to stop burning. Wood ash may be used as a
garden fertilizer.
CAUTION: Never use a vacuum cleaner to remove
ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the
ashes properly.