Disposal of Ashes

Disposal of Ashes

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible 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.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Soot and Flyash - Formation and Need for Removal

The products of combustion will contain small particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once per month (of heavy use) to determine if cleaning is necessary. Corn has a high ash content.

Daily Maintenance

•Surfaces on the front of the stove will be extremely hot during operation. Always wear heat resistant gloves to perform periodic maintenance.

•Using a wooden stick, tap the side heat exchangers that are located on the left and right sides of the firebox. When you open the door, they are located directly inside to the left and right. When you tap the sides with the wooden stick the loose fly ash will drop out of these holes.

•Inspect inside stove for excessive ash build up. You will learn some fuels produce more ash than others. If excessive, remove the inside ash clean-outs. Once you have cleaned out the ashes, replace the clean-outs. Depending on your fuel and use, these clean-outs may be removed only weekly.

•If clinkers develops in the firepot,clean thoroughly. You may have to do this once or twice a day depending on the moisture content of the corn. If this is not cleaned out, it could cause the agitator to jam. USSC highly recommends an additive (see Fuel Additive) be added to your corn to eliminate these clinkers. Contact your local dealer for availability and cost. You will need this additive if the agitator “fingers” develop an accumulation or build-up.

•The clinkers on the agitator and burnpot are easily removed when soaked in warm water for 10 minutes.

•The ash pan (especially the model 6039I) should be cleaned out on a daily basis or as needed depending ash build-up.

SPECIALCLEANING/OPERATIONAL

INSTRUCTIONS:

After cleaning or when operating the stove, you need to make sure that “both” clean-outs are in their proper position. If left out or placed incor- rectly, the combustion air is effected greatly and the stove will not burn properly.

Also, make sure that the ash dumps on each side of the damper are pushed in completely. This will also effect the combustion air.