Removal And Disposal O F Ashes - HearthStone hase lima 8150 Owner's Manual

a high rate of burn; or push it in for a low rate of
burn. The air control does not close completely.
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Note: When opening the front door to reload
or re-arrange logs, it is advisable to open the
door just a crack, pause for a moment then
open the door completely. This procedure
allows the firebox to clear of smoke before
the door is open fully. In addition, reloading
on a bed of hot, red coals reduces smoking
time and brings fresh fuel up to a high
temperature rapidly.
B R
URN ATE
HIGH BURN: Fully load the firebox with wood on a
bed of hot coals or on an actively flaming fire and
fully open the primary air control by pulling it all the
way out, away from the firebox. A high burn rate
once or twice a day to heat the stovepipe and
chimney fully, will
accumulation.
MEDIUM HIGH BURN: With the primary air control
in the open position, push the control handle slightly
towards the firebox, or about ¼ to ½ the way in.
MEDIUM LOW BURN: With the primary air control
in the open position, push the handle inward about
¾ of the way in. A medium-low burn rate is the
typical setting and is preferable if the stove is
unattended.
LOW BURN: Push the primary air control inward all
the way to the firebox. This closes the air shutter to
its minimum opening. A low burn rate over extended
periods is not advisable as it can promote the
accumulation of creosote. Inspect the venting
system frequently if
consistently.
O -F C
VER IRE AUTION
Over-firing means the stove is
temperatures above
temperatures outlined in the BURN RATE section.
Carefully avoid over-firing, as it will damage the
stove. Symptoms of chronic over-firing can include
warped components, short burn times, a roaring
sound in the stove or stovepipe, and discoloration of
the stovepipe.
Excessive draft, inappropriate fuel, and operator
error can cause over-firing. Correct an over-fire
situation as follows:

EXCESSIVE DRAFT: Contact your local dealer
to have a draft reading taken. Any draft in
excess of 0.1 WC requires a damper in the
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help minimize creosote
using low burn rates
operating at
the recommended
stovepipe. Some installations may require more
than one damper.

INAPPROPRIATE FUEL: Do not burn coal; kiln
dried lumber, wax logs or anything other than
natural cordwood.
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OPERATOR ERROR: Ensure all the gaskets
are in good condition. Replace worn out or
compressed gaskets. Do not burn the stove with
the front door, ash pan, or the ash grate in the
open position.
If you suspect that your stove is over-firing, contact
your dealer immediately. Damage caused by over-
firing is not covered by your warranty. Results of
over-firing can include warped or burned out internal
parts, cracked vermiculite panels, discolored or
warped external parts, and damaged finish.
R A
EMOVAL ND
Remove ashes only when the stove is cold. Use
protective fireplace gloves if the ash pan is warm.
The ash pan is located behind the control door. The
ash pan collects burned ash from a fire and allows
you to remove the ash conveniently from your wood
stove. Clear the firebox of ashes often, and do not
let them build up more than 3 inches high. It is
important to prevent ashes from building up around
the front door opening. To remove ashes, pull the
grate lever out to open the grate. Sift the ashes
across the grate into the ash pan. Then return the
ash grate to its closed position by pushing the lever
back in towards the stove. The ash pan is easy to
remove and has a handle and lid for convenient
disposal of ashes. The lid must be stored under the
ash pan when burning the stove. The ash pan will
not seal properly without the lid under it.
Dump ashes from the ash pan directly into a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. Do not place any
other items or trash into the metal container. Do not
pour water into
container's lid and allow the ashes to cool. Never
place the ash disposal container on a combustible
surface or vinyl flooring, as the container could be
hot!
Pending disposal, place the closed ash container on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, liquid fuels, or
vehicles. Retain ashes in the closed container until
all coals thoroughly cool.
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NEVER place ashes in wooden or plastic containers,
in trashcans with other trash, 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.
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D O A
ISPOSAL F SHES
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