Vermont Castings Seville
Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot
Reload the Seville while it is still hot and there are plenty of glowing embers to rekindle the fire. Include some smaller pieces of wood in the new load of fuel to help the stove return to its operating temperature quickly. Wear stove gloves, and follow this procedure when you reload your stove:
Step 1. Open the thermostat lever.
Step 2. Open the door and check the ash level in the ash pan. If necessary, dispose of the ashes and replace the pan.
Step 3. Use a fireplace tool to break up the charcoal and direct ash through the grate. Pull the charcoal from the back to the front.
Step 4. Load wood — smaller, split pieces first. Close the door. Ideal performance will be achieved by operating with the air control set in the maximum (HIGH) position for several minutes after refueling. Reset the primary air control for the desired heat output after the fire is reestablished.
Ash Disposal
Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each refueling. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the stove by its handle. Remove the ash pan and properly dispose of the ashes. Be sure to keep the pan level during disposal.
Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how you operate your Seville; if you burn more wood at higher heat output settings, ash will accumulate rapidly.
Dispose of ashes into a metal container with a tight- fitting lid kept outdoors. Put the closed container of ash on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, keep it in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. You can use wood ash as a garden fertilizer.
CAUTION: Never use your household or shop vacuum cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ash properly.
CAUTION: AVOID SLAMMING THE STOVE DOOR OR STRIKING THE GLASS PANEL. DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE GLASS PANEL MISSING, DAMAGED, OR BROKEN. DO NOT INSTALL SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. SEE MAINTENANCE SECTION FOR REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
Smoke Detectors
The use of smoke detectors throughout the home is strongly advised, if not required by building codes or insurance regulations. It is a good idea to install a smoke detector in the living areas and each bedroom.
You may not, however, wish to install a detector in the immediate vicinity of the stove. Depending on the sensitivity of the unit, the alarm can be set off while you are tending the fire or emptying the ashes. If you install a detector in the same room, locate it as far away from the stove as possible.
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