Harman Stove Company PB 105 - Manual (Page 32)

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Maintenance
disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with
a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be moved outdoors immediately and placed
on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal. If 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 shall not be
placed in this container.
Soot and Flyash: Formation and Need for
Removal
The products of combustion will contain small
particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the
exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of
the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such
as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect
operation of the room heater will lead to some soot
formation which will collect in the exhaust venting
system. The exhaust venting system should be
inspected at least twice monthly to determine if
cleaning is necessary. Pay particular attention to
screening in the vent cap. The screen, if present,
will accumulate with ashes rather quickly.
Fig. 21
Ash Door Handle
Ash Door
Ash Pan Ash Pan Handle
WARNING! RISK OF FIRe!
• Ash, soot or creosote build-up may cause
overheating or fire.
• Routine cleaning of heat exchangers and
venting is required.
Ash Removal
It is recommended to remove the ashes when the
boiler is not in operation. This lessens the chances
of coming in contact with hot surfaces. Ashes can
be removed while in operation but, extra care must
be taken.
Open Ash door
Lift the latch and open the door as shown in fig. 21.
NOTE: Keep hopper lid, hopper swing plate,
firebox door and ash pan door closed during
operation and maintain all seals in good
condition.
Remove Ash Pan
Always wear gloves to remove ash pan. Grab the
ash pan by the finger hold and pull it out of the
boiler. Lift the ash pan by the finger hold and use
it for carrying the ash pan. Close the ash door
before disposing the ashes.