Ash Disposal - Vermont Castings Dauntless FlexBurn 0002235 Owner's Manual

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stove on the windward side of the house can provide the
combustion air supply needed.
Another option for getting more combustion air to the stove
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areas provisions for outside combustion air are required in
all new construction.
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determine the amount of heat and the length of burn you
should expect from various settings.
Most installations do not require a large amount of
combustion air, especially if adequate draft is available.
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heater by altering the air control adjustment range outlined
in these directions.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DOOR
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Routine ash removal is important for ease of maintenance,
and is important for the stove's durability. Remove ash
before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at
least once a day. Every few days, clear any ash from the
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the grate. Stir the ash with a shovel or poker so that it falls
through the grate slots.
IMPORTANT: Check the level of ash in the ash pan before
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of the pan, empty the pan according to this procedure:
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poker to stir excess ash through the ash slots in the grate
down into the ash pan.
• Close the griddle or doors, and unlatch the ash door,
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stove.
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counterclockwise to close.
• Slide the cover onto the pan, making sure it is securely
closed, Figure 2.9.
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the ash pan.
• Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.
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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.
• Properly dispose of the ash in a metal container with a
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all combustible material.
• Return the ash pan to its original position in the stove,
and close and latch the ash door.
Do not operate the stove with the ash door open. This
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the stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a house
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