HearthStone Homestead 8570F Owner's Manual page 38

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Inappropriate Fuel: Do not burn coal; kiln dried
lumber, wax logs, or anything other than natural
cordwood. (Please refer to the Caution under
"Choosing Firewood"
inappropriate fuels.)
Human Error: Make sure all the gaskets are in good
condition; replace worn out or compressed gaskets.
Ensure the ash pan is tight and pushed all the
way in; make sure the ash grate is closed and the
front door is closed.
The best way to determine if your stove is over-firing
is by monitoring its temperature. Results of over-
firing can include: warped or burned out internal
parts, cracked stones, discolored or warped external
parts, and damaged enamel. If you suspect that your
stove is over-firing, contact your dealer immediately.
Damage done by over-firing is not covered by your
warranty.
Removing and Disposing of Ashes
Ashes should be removed when the stove is cold.
Use protective fireplace gloves when the pan is
warm. Exercise extreme caution when handling,
storing, or disposing of ashes.
WARNING: THE STOVE'S ASH PAN AND HANDLE
ARE EXTREMELY HOT WHILE A FIRE BURNS. DO
NOT TOUCH THEM UNTIL YOUR STOVE COOLS
DOWN!
To remove ashes from the firebox, spin the ash
grate open so that the slots in the grate line up with
the slots in the bottom and sift the ashes across the
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ash grate using a poker or other suitable implement.
Spin the ash grate closed—remember to close the
ash grate now so that ashes don't fall out once the
ash pan is removed. Remove the ashes by pulling
the handle on the ash pan and carefully sliding it out.
Dump the ashes into a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Reserve this container for only ashes—do
not place any other items or trash into the metal
container. Replace the lid onto the container and
allow the ashes to cool. Make sure the ash container
sits on a noncombustible surface. Do not place the
ash container on a combustible surface or vinyl
flooring, as the container may be hot!
Re-insert the ash pan by pushing it, firmly, all the
way into the stove. Make sure the ash grate is
closed.
You can also remove the ashes with a shovel
through the front door, and dumping them directly
into the metal ash container.
Never put ashes in wooden or plastic containers, or
in paper or plastic bags—storing hot ashes in this
manner could cause a fire. No matter how long your
stove's fire has been out, coals within a bed of
ashes can remain hot for several days even after
they have been removed from the firebox.
While you are filling your metal ash container, place
the closed container on a noncombustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible
materials. Retain the ashes in the closed container
until all cinders
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have thoroughly cooled.