5- Cast Iron - hergom CRAFTSBURY Installer Manual

8. Sift the ashes that remain on the grill with a scraper or another adequate tool.
9. Remove the ash pan from its location and empty the ashes. The ashes must be
thrown away from the hearth into a metal container with an appropriate hermetic top.
Do not introduce any other object or rubbish inside the container. Cover the container
with the top and let the ashes cool down. Do not place the container on combustible
surfaces or vinyl floors, as the container may be very hot.
10. While you get rid of the ashes, place the closed ash container on a non combustible
floor or on the ground outdoors, far from all combustible materials.
11. If necessary clean where the ash pan is placed.
12. Put the ash pan in its place by pushing it to the back in its position. Ensure the ash
pan is well fitted in its location.
In another way, the ashes may be cleared with a shovel through the side or front door.
The ashes must be kept in the closed container until the embers are completely cold.
NEVER place the ashes in wooden or plastic containers, or in paper or plastic bags,
regardless of the time elapsed since the fire has been put out. The embers inside the ash bed
keep heat during a long time once they have been removed from the hearth.

2.2.5- CAST IRON

The external cast iron parts are vitrified with majolica enamel.
The enamels may be cleaned with a normal window cleaning product. Generally all
needed is to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. (Do not wet the painted parts as oxidation will
appear if it is not quickly dried.)
The enamel with which your Craftsbury heater is treated, while operating, most specially
in high combustion moments, may show changes in its texture and colour, causing fine cracks
that go back to their natural state when the heater cools down.
This process occurs due to the different expansion coefficients of the materials used in
the elaboration of this special high quality enamel.
Do not use damp cloths to clean the painted parts.
The paint used is an anti caloric 600ºC one which is specific for heaters. If you decide to
repair your heater, contact your supplier to purchase the special paint.
2.2.7- CONTROLS
Your heater is an appliance that is under extreme temperatures and under the corrosive
effect of combustion residues. Its regular maintenance is essential to obtain a longer duration
and better use of it. For this, we recommend to frequently carry out the following controls:
DURING THE PERIOD IN USE
a) Visually inspect the chimney. Clear the soot and tar should they have started to
accumulate on the heater's inner walls.
b) Check that the doors close hermetically; if necessary adjust them.