Different results may be experienced even in the same installation if you switch from burning good, dry wood to wood that is partially rotted or inadequately seasoned.
To compensate for these factors in cold climates, it may be necessary to operate the EWF36A with the air con- trol set to a higher level more of the time.
Remove and Store Ash Safely
Check the ash pan before reloading the stove, and empty if necessary using the following procedure:
•Open the damper.
•Open the load door.
•Remove the ash pans from under the hearth brick. The EWF comes with a cover for the ash pan. To install this cover, hold just above the ash pans with the handle on the cover closest to you. Slide the cover onto the top of the pan as you pull the pan out. As the pan slides out, the flange on the back of the cover should slide into the slot in the back of the ash pan and the flange on the front of the cover will slide over the handle on the ash pan. CAUTION: Do not pull the pan out too far before the cover engages the slot. Ash may contain hot coals and must be treated with extreme care. Hold the covered ash pan with both hands to avoid dropping or spilling the ashes.
•Take the pans outdoors and empty the ash into an ash container.
•Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash that has spilled over the sides and back of the pan.
•Replace the ash pans and front door.
Vermont Castings EWF36A
Empty the ash pans regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how you operate your EWF36A: If you burn more wood at higher heat output settings, and ash will accumulate faster.
Ash should be removed frequently and placed outdoors in a metal container with a
CAUTION: Never use your household or shop vacuum cleaner to remove ash from the fireplace; always re- move and dispose of the ash properly.
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