Cleaning And Operating The Ash Removal System - Quadra-Fire 57ST-ACC-AU Owner's Manual

5700 Step Top AU Wood Appliance
B. Cleaning and Operating the Ash Removal
System
1. The appliance and ashes must be completely cool
before using the Ash Removal System (ARS).
Locate the ash removal door handle under the left side
of the stove in the center. Grasp the handle with your
fingers and place your thumb on the latch release.
Press the latch release inward. Keep the latch release
pressed in and lower the handle gently. Take your
thumb off the release once the handle is clear of the
latch and guide the handle back until it stops.
2. Remove cast iron cap from inside the firebox using
tools supplied. Clean ash through the ash removal
system channel into the drawer below (Figure 16.2).
Make sure all ash is removed from the top of ARS door.
Lift up the grate and inspect the top of the door to
ensure all ash has been removed.
You can rapidly move the ARS latch handle up and
down to help remove any ash from the door. Use a
small brush to clean off the top of the door if any ash
remains.
Be sure to replace the cap before operating the
stove. It is recommended to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-
13mm) of ash on the firebox floor to allow air to flow
freely underneath wood.
3. Close the door handle, you will hear a "click" when
it closes. The ash drawer will not pull out if the door
handle is left in the open position. Wear gloves to
remove the drawer. Dispose of the ashes properly as
described in your owner's manual.
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WARNING
Fire Risk.
Make sure Ash Removal System door is sealed tight against the
gasket.
Air leakage may cause:
• Over-fire condition
• Flame and/or smoke spillage
• Wood to burn too fast
Do NOT use Ash Removal System while stove is burning.
7038-249C
CAUTION
Injury Risk.
• Gloves recommended
• May have sharp edges
Figure 16.1
Access Cover Handle
Insert Access Cover Handle handle into slot of ARS Cover
to remove ARS Cover for cleaning ash out of firebox.
Figure 16.2
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