Soot And Flyash - Formation And Need For Removal; Ash Removal; Ash Disposal And Ash Vacuum Use - Enerzone Euromax Owner's Manual

CAUTION: CLEANOUT OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE, AND CHIMNEY, IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE
END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, CAUSED
BY ACCUMULATED ASH.
3.4.2. Soot and Flyash – Formation and need for removal
The products of combustion will contain small particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup,
shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the
exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to
determine if cleaning is necessary.
3.5.

ASH REMOVAL

In order to remove ashes from the ash drawer, simply unscrew the wing nut, open the access door, and
empty the ash drawer.
Attention, it is important that the ash drawer is in place and the access door is kept closed while the
appliance is in use.

3.5.1. Ash Disposal and Ash Vacuum Use

Ashes must be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container should be placed on a
non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
This container should not receive any other type of waste. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been
thoroughly cooled.
Once the ashes have been removed, you should take this opportunity to thoroughly vacuum around the ash
drawer with an ash vacuum.
FIGURE 27
Ash Drawer