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B. Cleaning and Operating the Ash Removal
System
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.
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 19.2).
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.
CAUTION
Injury Risk.
•
Gloves recommended
•
May have sharp edges
August 13, 2018
Figure 19.1
Access Cover Handle
Insert Access Cover Handle handle into slot of ARS Cover
to remove ARS Cover for cleaning ash out of firebox.
Figure 19.2
C. General Maintenance
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
•
Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
(measured from bottom of appliance)
•
By: Certified Chimney Sweep
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool
completely. Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and
ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney.
Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the baffle and
ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly.
(See Baffle Removal on page 23). Close the door tightly.
The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush
specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. Clean
out fallen ashes from the firebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
7037-171E
4300 Wood Stove Series ACC
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