Maintenance

Ash Door

Ash Door Handle

Warning! Risk of Fire!

Ash, soot or creosote build-up may cause overheating or fire.

Routine cleaning of heat exchangers and venting is required.

Ash Removal

It is recommended to remove the ashes when the boiler is not in operation. This lessens the chances of coming in contact with hot surfaces. Ashes can be removed while in operation but, extra care must be taken.

Open Ash Door

Lift the latch and open the door as shown in fig. 21.

NOTE: Keep hopper lid, hopper swing plate, firebox door and ash pan door closed during operation and maintain all seals in good condition.

Remove Ash Pan

Always wear gloves to remove ash pan. Grab the ash pan by the finger hold and pull it out of the boiler. Lift the ash pan by the finger hold and use it for carrying the ash pan. Close the ash door before disposing the ashes.

Ash Pan Handle

Ash Pan

Fig. 21

Disposal of Ashes

Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be moved outdoors immediately and placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in this container.

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 the 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 twice monthly to determine if cleaning is necessary. Pay particular attention to screening in the vent cap. The screen, if present, will accumulate with ashes rather quickly.

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Harman Stove Company PB 105 manual Open Ash Door, Remove Ash Pan