ASH REMOVAL
Ash should always be put into an
CAUTION
KEEP ASH PAN OUT OF UNIT DURING OPERA- TION. ASH PAN CAN GET VERY HOT.
ASH PAN MUST BE PLACED ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE.
NEVER USE ANYTHING BUT AN AIR TIGHT METAL CONTAINER TO DUMP YOUR ASHES IN. EVERY YEAR MANY FIRES ARE CAUSED BY EMPTYING ASHES INTO CARDBOARD BOXES OR PAPER BAGS.
PROVEN FACT- SMALL RED EMBERS BURIED IN ASH CANS STAY RED HOT FOR DAYS. ASHES ARE A GOOD THERMAL INSULATOR AND KEEP ENOUGH OXYGEN AWAY SO THE EMBERS DO NOT BURN OUT.
Coal firing produces much more ash than wood. These ashes must be removed often (possibly daily) in order to avoid piling up too closely to the grates. Removal of the coal ash will prevent warpage and damage to grates, and allow passage of primary air to the coal bed.
Unlike wood ash, coal ash cannot be used as fertilizer. All coal contains small amounts of dangerous elements. It is therefore essential that your coal ash be disposed of in municipally designated areas.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
DISCONNECT APPLIANCE FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Keep chimney and smoke pipe clean by cleaning at least twice during a heating season. Keeping your chimney and stove pipes clean is the best insurance against chimney fires.
If you clean your own chimney and stovepipe, Meyer Manufacturing Corp. recommends purchasing the same equipment professionals use. Brushes are available in enough sizes and shapes to snuggly fit inside any com- mon flue.
Replace any cracked or deteriorated firebrick. This will prolong the life expectancy of the firebox.
Check door gasket and replace as needed.
Oil blowers every 6 months of use. (SAE 10 motor oil re- quired.)
Keep ash pit clean especially when burning coal.
Turn on your regular furnace once every month to keep it tuned up and limber.
OPTIONAL CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR
FOR MODELS 2900/4000
NOTE: Optional catalyst not recommended for Model 2900/4000 with 6" flue adapter. Smoke spillage may oc- cur out of door when refueling.
Even with complete combustion there is a small amount of residue. Eventually enough will collect on the combustor to interfere with its operation. Therefore it is necessary to clean it periodically. To clean the combustor simply remove from unit and run tap water through it until no sign of residue remains. The combustor simply slides up into the exhaust pipe stub which protrudes down into the firebox. There are three rods on the combustor which engage slots in the pipe and then turn slightly to lock in place. These rods are not symmetrical so observe their orientation when you re- move it. Two rods are welded at 90° and they point to- ward the rear of the firebox.
NOTCHES IN EXHAUST
PIPE
CATALYTIC ELEMENT
RODS ON RETAINER
OPTIONAL CATALYTIC
COMBUSTOR
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