Removal And Disposal O F Ashes; C Aution - HearthStone Shelburne 8371 Owner's Manual

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EMOVAL ND ISPOSAL
Ashes should be removed only when the stove is
cold. Use protective fireplace gloves when the pan
is warm. Exercise extreme caution when handling,
storing or disposing of ashes.
To remove ashes from the firebox, sift the ashes
across the opened ash grate using a poker or other
suitable implement. Remove the ashes by pulling
the handle on the ash pan and sliding it carefully out.
Dump the ashes as described below. Re-insert the
ash pan by pushing it in all the way. Ensure that the
ash pan is pushed firmly into place to seat the
gasket. Alternately, the ashes can be removed with
a shovel through the front door.
Dump ashes from the ash drawer into a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. Do not place any
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other items or trash into the metal container.
Replace the container's lid and allow the ashes to
cool. Do not place the ash disposal container on a
combustible surface or vinyl flooring, as the
container will be hot!
Pending disposal, place the closed ash container on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials. Retain ashes in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
NEVER Place ashes in wooden or plastic
containers, or in paper or plastic bags, no matter
how long the fire has been out. Coals within a
bed of ashes can remain hot for several days
once removed from the firebox.
Shelburne Model 8371