Vermont Castings Encore 2040 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual page 24

Encore ® 2040 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove
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Slide the cover onto the pan, making sure it is securely
closed. (Fig. 37)
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Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.
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To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash from
falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan forward.
Fig. 37 Be sure the cover is securely attached before removing
the ash pan.
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If the stove is in operation, close the ash door while
disposing of the ash. You may need to lift the latch end
of the door slightly to align the latch with the mating part
on the stove bottom.
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Properly dispose of the ash in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. Store the container outdoors away from
all combustible material.
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Return the ash pan to its original position in the stove,
and close and latch the ash door. (Fig. 37)
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Do not operate the stove with the ash door open. This
will result in over-firing, and could cause damage to the
stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a house fire.
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Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three
days. The frequency will vary depending on how you
operate your Encore: ash will accumulate faster at higher
heat outputs.
Remove ash frequently and place it outdoors in a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid. Place the closed container of
ash on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, it should be kept in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
You can use wood ash as a garden fertilizer.
caUTioN: Never use your household or shop vacuum
cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and
dispose of the ash properly.
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