Vermont Casting 2463 manual Safe Ash Handling, Dutchwest, 7001219

Dutchwest

Safe Ash Handling

Ash may contain hot coals and must be treated with extreme care. Ashes should be placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed con- tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are dis- posed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, keep them in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Wood ash may be used as a gar- den fertilizer.

CAUTION: Never use a vacuum cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ashes properly.

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Fig. 25 Hot ashes can be dangerous and must be stored outdoors on a noncombustible surface in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

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