Ash Disposal - Vermont Castings Defiant 1975 Installation And Operating Manual

Defiant 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove
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NoTe: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick
(2-3"/51-75 mm) and if your fuel is well seasoned, it is
possible to add fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close
the door and damper, and reset the primary air control
for the desired heat output within five minutes.
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caUTioN: The Defiant will be hot while in opera-
tion. keep children, clothing and furniture away.
contact may cause skin burns.
Do NoT oveRFiRe ThiS heaTeR. Overfiring
may cause a house fire, or can result in permanent
damage to the stove. If any part of the Defiant
glows, you are overfiring.

ash Disposal

Routine ash removal is important for ease of main-
tenance, and is important for the stove's durability.
Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan.
Check the level at least once a day. Every few days,
clear any ash from the outer edges of the firebox. Most
of the ash will fall through the grate. Slice or stir the ash
with a shovel or poker so that it falls through the grate
slots.
iMpoRTaNT: Check the level of ash in the ash pan
before reloading the stove. If the ash level is close to
the top edge of the pan, empty the pan according to this
procedure:
•
Open the damper.
•
Open the griddle or front doors, and use a shovel or
poker to stir excess ash through the ash slots in the
grate down into the ash pan.
•
Close the griddle or doors, and unlatch the ash door.
(Fig. 40) It will pivot, swinging the ash pan out of the
stove.
•
Slide the cover onto the pan, making sure it is se-
curely closed. (Fig. 41)
•
Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.
•
To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash
from falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan for-
ward.
•
If the stove is in operation, close the ash door while
disposing of the ash. You may need to lift the latch
end of the door slightly to align the latch with the
mating part on the stove bottom.
•
Properly dispose of the ash in a metal container with
a tight-fitting lid. Store the container outdoors away
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Fig. 40 Turn the ashdoor handle clockwise to open and coun-
terclockwise to close.
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Fig. 41 Be sure the cover is securely attached before remov-
ing the ash pan.
from all combustible material.
•
Return the ash pan to its original position in the
stove, and close and latch the ash door. (Fig. 40)
•
Do not operate the stove with the ash door open.
This will result in over-firing, and could cause dam-
age to the stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a
house fire.
Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to
three days. The frequency will vary depending on how
you operate your Defiant: ash will accumulate faster at
higher heat outputs.
Remove ash frequently and place it outdoors in a
metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Place the closed
container of ash on a noncombustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pend-
ing final disposal. If the ash is disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, it should be kept in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
You can use wood ash as a garden fertilizer.
caUTioN: Never use your household or shop vacuum
cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove
and dispose of the ash properly.
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