OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MULTI-PURPOSE OPERATING TOOL

Your Aarrow stove comes with a multi-purpose operating tool, which is used for riddling, setting the multifuel grate *, (fuel position) , adjusting the air wash control knob and for the removal of the ashpan.

SETTING THE GRATE

(*Multifuel Version Only)

To use the operating tool for setting the grate in the coal burning position or the wood burning position, place the tool over the external round bar extension

,found on the front right hand side of the stove, (see Fig. 24.), move the lever to the desired position as indicated upon the bracket fixed to the stove. This lever is also used for de-ashing and riddling

Fig. 24 Setting The Grate

DE-ASHING (RIDDLE)

It is necessary to maintain an ash layer on the upper surface of the grate bars, in order to protect them so de-ashing should cease as soon as the first red embers drop into the ash pan. Further de-ashing will cause heat build-up under the grate, which will considerably shorten its life. This operation should be carried out with the doors closed to prevent dust escaping into the room.

•Move up and down vigorously the riddling lever (ash will fall into the ash pan beneath the grate). See Fig. 24.

•When de-ashing is complete re-set grate to previous position.

• Empty the ash pan.

Note: Do not force the riddling lever.

TO EMPTY THE ASH PAN

The Ecoburn stoves are supplied with a unique ashpan cover to prevent ash dust from being dispersed around the room when de-ashing. To remove the ashpan , open the fire doors. Slide the ashpan cover over the top of the ashpan, ensuring the two radius holes are alinged with the slots in the ashpan. Fit the fork end of the operating tool into the ash pan / cover and remove from the ash pit chamber.

Empty the ash into a suitable container and replace ashpan into the stove, withdraw the cover & operating tool and close the fire doors.

Fig. 25 Operating Tool & Ashpan

Warning: The ash can be very hot. Empty only into a metal container. Even if the ash appears cold, red-hot pieces of ash may be concealed and could easily start a fire or cause an injury.

ASH REMOVAL

The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a day or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash pan. On no account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the underside of the grate bars as this will greatly shorten their life span.

When the appliance is burning Wood only, it is acceptable to maintain an ash bed on top of the wood tray, of approximately 20mm (3/4'') without any un-due effect upon the tray.

AIR WASH CONTROL KNOB

The operating tool can also be used to adjust the air wash control knob. Use the fork end of the tool, place side onto the knob and push in the desired direction as in Fig. 26.

Fig. 26 Adjusting Airwash Controls

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Aarrow Ecoburn Wood & Multifuel Stoves