Ash Removal Procedures; Appliances With Ash Pan (1100, 1150, 1400, 1900); Appliances Without Ash Pan (1450); Creosote Formation And Removal - Napoleon EPA 1100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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8.1

ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES

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IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ASHES RESULT IN FIRES. DO NOT DISCARD ASHES IN CARDBOARD
IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES, BE SURE THE ASHES ARE ENTIRE COOLED. USING A
VACUUM TO CLEAN UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE VACUUM.
NEVER OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE ASH PLUG (IF APPLICABLE) REMOVED.

8.1.1 APPLIANCES WITH ASH PAN (1100, 1150, 1400, 1900)

NOTE: Optional ash pans are not equipped with a cover or rear
folding handle.
Whenever the ashes in your fi rebox accumulate to a depth of 3 or 4
inches (76-102mm); they tend to burn themselves up. When the fi re has
burned down and cooled, remove any excess ashes but leave an ash bed
approximately 1 inch (25mm) deep on the fi rebox bottom to help maintain
a hot charcoal bed.
To use your ash pan, pull the ash dump handle forward, rotate
approximately 90° counterclockwise to the open position. Rake the excess
ashes into the ash pan. Close the ash well making sure that no coals or foreign objects are preventing the ash
plug or well door from closing. To ensure that the ash well is fully closed, allow the door to snap shut.
This creates a fi re hazard that may result in a house/chimney fi re, internal damage to the appliance or
discoloration to the gold plated door (plated fi nishes are not covered by the warranty).
NOTE: ALWAYS ENSURE THE ASH PAN IS COMPLETELY COOL PRIOR TO REMOVING IT FROM THE
ASH DRAWER.
Remove the ash pan by lifting it up and to the left or right side of the ash drawer. Temporarily place the ash pan
on a non-combustible surface and close the ash pan lid. Remove the ash pan and safely dispose of the ashes.
Before reinstalling the ash pan ensure that the ash pan lid is OPEN. Place the ash pan into the pedestal.
NEVER OPERATE YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE ASH WELL IN AN OPEN OR AJAR POSITION.

8.1.2 APPLIANCES WITHOUT ASH PAN (1450)

Since these models have no ash pan, shovel some ashes out through the door into a metal container
with a tight fi tting lid. Keep the closed container on a noncombustible fl oor or ground, well away from all
combustible materials. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Cold wood ashes can be used on the garden or in the compost.
8.2

CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooler chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot
fi re.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
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BOXES, DUMP IN BACKYARDS, OR STORE IN GARAGES.
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