Vermont Casting 1920 Ash Disposal, Smoke Detectors, Aspen Woodburning Stove

Aspen Woodburning Stove

Ash Disposal

Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each re- fueling. 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 dur- ing disposal.

Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how you operate your Aspen; if you burn more wood at higher heat output settings, ash will accumulate rapidly.

Dispose of ashes into a metal container with a tight-fit- ting 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 vac- uum cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ash properly.

Primary Air

Outlet Plate

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Fig. 31 Primary air outlet - keep clear of ash and charcoal accumulation.

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 in- surance 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 sensi- tivity 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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