United States Stove 5660(I) Maintenance ‐, Ash Removal ‐ Freestanding Unit, Disposal of Ashes

MAINTENANCE ‐ continued

Ash Removal ‐ Freestanding Unit:

If left neglected ashes will eventually fill the ash pan. Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash build up. Ash removal is as follows:

1.Let fire run out and allow unit cool to room temperature

2.Clean the heat exchanger tubes (see Heat Exchanger Cleaning section) – Make sure Pellet Stove is at room temperature before touching

3.Open the ash pan door, remove the burn pot and burn pot liner and empty into metal container

4.Vacuum to remove ashes from the firebox.

BE SURE THAT ASHES ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE VACUUMING. Some vacuum cleaners may leak ash into the room. Your vacuum cleaner should have a special filter or bag to eliminate leakage.

5.Remove ash pan and dispose of ashes into metal container

6.Reinstall ash pan

7.Reinstall burn pot and burn pot liner.

Ash Removal ‐ Insert Unit:

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1.Allow Heater to cool to room temperature

2.Lift the ash pan door up and pull out

3.Follow directions for freestanding unit above on this page.

Disposal of Ashes

Ashes should be placed in a steel metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non‐combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled. Do not place other waste in the same container.

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