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3.6
Removing Ashes
Ash should be removed from the firebox every two to three days of full time heating. Ash
should not accumulate excessively in the firebox since it will affect the proper operation of the
appliance. The best time to remove ash is in the morning, after an overnight fire when the heater
is relatively cold, but there is still a little chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the heater and
prevent going out into the room.
Ashes almost always contain live embers that can stay hot for days and which release carbon
monoxide gas. Ashes should be placed in a tightly covered metal container. The container must
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be kept
in a closed metal container until they are completely cooled. No other waste should be placed
in this container.
CENDRES
ASHES
3.7
Air Intake Control
Once the firewood, firebox and chimney are hot, air intake can be reduced to achieve a steady
burn.
As the air intake is reduced, the burn rate decreases.
This has the effect of distributing the thermal energy
of the fuel over a longer period of time. In addition,
the flow rate of exhaust through the appliance and flue
pipe slows down, which increases the duration of the
energy transfer of the exhaust gases. As the air intake
is reduced, the flame slows down.
If the flames diminish to the point of disappearing, the
air intake has been reduced too early in the combustion
cycle or the wood used is too wet. If the wood is dry
and the air control is used properly, the flames should
decrease, but remain bright and stable.
On the other hand, too much air can make the fire
uncontrollable, creating very high temperatures in the unit
as well as in the chimney and seriously damaging them. A
reddish glow on the unit and on the chimney components
indicates overheating. Excessive temperatures can cause
a chimney fire.
Wood Stove - Owener's Manual
NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALLIC
CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK.
The images shown are for guidance only and
may differ from your product, but the operation
remains the same. See the EPA Loading
Section of the Wood Stove Installation and
Operation Manual for a specific overview of
the air control of your appliance.
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