Removing And Disposing Of Ashes - HearthStone Homestead 8570F Owner's Manual

Human Error. Make sure all the gaskets are in good
condition; replace worn out or compressed gaskets. Make
sure the ash pan is tight and pushed all the way in;
make sure the ash grate is closed and the front door is
closed.
The best way to determine if your stove is over-firing is
by monitoring its temperature. Results of over-firing can
include: warped or burned out internal parts, cracked
stones, discolored or warped external parts, and damaged
enamel. If you suspect that your stove is over-firing,
contact your dealer immediately. Damage done by over-
firing is not covered by your warranty.

Removing and Disposing of Ashes

Ashes should be removed when the stove is cold. Use
protective fireplace gloves when the pan is warm.
Exercise extreme caution when handling, storing, or
disposing of ashes.
WARNING:
THE STOVE'S ASH PAN AND HANDLE ARE
EXTREMELY HOT WHILE A FIRE BURNS. DO
NOT TOUCH THEM UNTIL YOUR STOVE COOLS
DOWN!
To remove ashes from the firebox, spin the ash grate open
so that the slots in the grate line up with the slots in the
bottom and sift the ashes across the ash grate using a
poker or other suitable implement. Spin the ash grate
closed—remember to close the ash grate now so that
ashes don't fall out once the ash pan is removed. Remove
the ashes by pulling the handle on the ash pan and
carefully sliding it out.
Dump the ashes into a metal container with a tight fitting
lid. Reserve this container for only ashes—do not place
any other items or trash into the metal container. Replace
the lid onto the container and allow the ashes to cool.
Make sure the ash container sits on a noncombustible
surface. Do not place the ash container on a combustible
surface or vinyl flooring, as the container may be hot!
Re-insert the ash pan by pushing it, firmly, all the way
into the stove. Make sure the ash grate is closed.
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You can also remove the ashes with a shovel through the
front door, and dumping them directly into the metal ash
container.
Never put ashes in wooden or plastic containers, or in
paper or plastic bags—storing hot ashes in this manner
could cause a fire. No matter how long your stove's fire
has been out, coals within a bed of ashes can remain hot
for several days even after they have been removed from
the firebox.
While you are filling your metal ash container, place the
closed container on a noncombustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials. Retain
the ashes in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
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