Daily Maintenance - Harman Stove Company DVC500-C Manual

Ash Out
Position
If the feed adjuster is
left in the "Ash Out"
position the fire will
burn out.
WARNING
OPENING THE VIEWING DOOR
OR ASH DOOR WITHOUT TURN-
ING THE FEED ADJUSTER TO THE
"ASH OUT" POSITION MAY CAUSE
COMBUSTION GASES AND FLY
ASH TO ESCAPE.
fig. 19

DAILY MAINTENANCE:

Fig. 18
Ash Removal
With each hopper of coal that is burned,
approximately one ashpan full of ashes must be
removed, fig. 19. It may take from one to four
days for the ash pan to get full, depending on the
burn rate.
Failure to remove the ashes will result in a
blocked-up grate and the fire will not burn
properly. Remember, the ashpan will be hot, so
always wear protective gloves.
Ash Removal Setting:
The "Ash Out" position on Feed Adjuster
knob is for ash removal, fig. 18. This position
stops the Combustion Blower, the Feeder Motor,
and slows the Distribution Blower so the doors can
be opened. This is to limit exhaust fumes from
leaving the unit.
Don't forget to turn knob back to previous feed
number setting after completion of ash re-
moval.
Removing Ash While Unit Is Burning:
CAUTION: Ashpan handle will be hot,
wear gloves.
Make note of the position of the Feed Ad-
juster knob so it can be returned to the same
position when you are finished removing the
ashes.
Turn Feed Adjuster knob to "Ash Out", this is
the ash removal setting, Fig 18. This setting turns
off the Combustion Blower and Feeder Motor but
does not turn off Draft Motor. Now the ash door
can be opened with minimal exhaust leakage. If
ash removal takes more than 4 minutes, the Distri-
bution Blower will start to cycle up and down to
indicate the Feed Adjuster knob was left in the
"Ash Out" position. This is not a problem if you
remember to return the Feed Adjuster to its previ-
ous setting when completed. If left in the "Ash
Out" position, the fire will burn out.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible 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.
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