Osburn 1600 User manual

O W N E R ` S M A N U A L
O S B U R N 1 6 0 0 W O O D S T O V E
Manufactured by
Glen Dimplex Australasia Limited
P L E A S E R E AD A N D K E E P T H I S M AN U AL F O R R E F E RE N C E
10.06.2010 583085
GLEN DIMPLEX AUSTRALASIA LIMITED GLEN DIMPLEX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
38 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Manukau 2013 Unit 2,205 Abbotts Road
Ph: 09 274 8265 Fax [phone] Dandenong South, Victoria 3175
Email:[e-mail] Ph: 1 300 566 816 Fax [phone]
www.masportheating.co.nz Email: [e-mail]
www.masportheating.com.au

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 3
ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 4
DOOR ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 7
POSITIONING THE STOVE ........................................................................................................8
SEISMIC RESTRAINT OF THE WOODFIRE AND FLOOR PROTECTOR…………………….8
FLOOR PROTECTOR ...................................................................................................................8
CLEARANCES TO HEAT-SENSITIVE MATERIALS ................................................................9
REDUCED CLEARANCES USING SHIELDING ......................................................................10
FLUE TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………11
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 12
TESTING YOUR WOOD ............................................................................................................13
THE FIRST FIRES .......................................................................................................................13
LIGHTING THE FIRE .................................................................................................................14
HEATING ....................................................................................................................................15
RELOADING ..............................................................................................................................16
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL .......................................................16
ASH DISPOSAL ..........................................................................................................................17
ASH DISPOSAL USING ASH DRAWER ..................................................................................17
PAINT ..........................................................................................................................................19

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INTRODUCTION
Glen Dimplex Australasia congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get
maximum satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice
on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding
installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with AS/NZS4013
and AS/NZS2918 Standards.
Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. If this stove is not
properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the
installation instructions.
Consult your local city, borough or shire council about restrictions and installations
requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
CAUTIONS:
•HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
•DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
•DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
•DO NOT BURN WASTES, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.
•DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
•ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
All performance values are valid only when burning soft wood.
OSBURN (dry):
Maximum average heat output: 13.5 kW
Overall average efficiency: 70 %
Average particulate emission: 0.7 g/kg
OSBURN (wet):
Maximum average heat output: 11.7 kW
Overall average efficiency: 72 %
Average particulate emission: 0.9 g/kg
Flue spigot diameter: 152 mm
Flue system: Standard
Flue shield: LOGAIRE double skin
Flue height (minimum): 4.6m
Overall dimensions: W x D x H 635 x 686 x 750
Combustion chamber dimensions: W x D 455 x 380
Volume: 0.052 cum
Max. log length: 430 mm
Door opening dimensions: 393 x 216
Weight: 158 kg

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Operation of your Osburn stove without the baffle may cause unsafe and
hazardous temperature conditions and will void the warranty.
NOTE: Before installing the firebrick, check to ensure that none are broken or damaged in
any way. If so, have the damaged ones replaced. Check the firebrick for damage at least
annually and replace any broken or damaged ones with new ones. Inspection and cleaning of
the chimney is facilitated by the removable baffle.
Install the two thin bricks into either side at the front. The 64x229mm piece should be placed
at the bottom, placed so that the angled piece of the brick aligns with the bottom duct. Place
the 114x64mm above it and under the brick retainer.
FIGURE 1
To install the baffle, follow these instructions (To remove, follow the reverse of these
instructions):
1- Place the two bricks with the corners cut out of them under the right and left side
brick retainers and over the side bricks. They should fit so that the angled part
slopes down toward the back.
2- Place the two small 51 x 111 mm bricks up into the top front side spaces below
the stainless steel tube.
3- Place the baffle brick retainer up over the back duct and over the stainless steel
tube so that the angled rib is on the top. Move it to the middle. See Figure 1.
4- Angle each of the two rear baffle bricks up to the top right or left and place them so
that they sit crosswise over the back duct, over the side bricks, and over the baffle
brick retainer. Push them toward the back.

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5- Similarly place two bricks crosswise so that they rest over the left hand side bricks
and the steel baffle brick retainer. Push them toward the back so there are no gaps
between the bricks.
6- Now lift the 202x101 x32mm brick on top of the already laid baffle bricks. The long
edge of this brick is parallel with the door. Move it as far forward as possible.
7- Place the two remaining baffle bricks in place. Push them towards the back.
8- Move the 202x101 x32 brick which rests on top of baffle bricks towards the centre
and front of the firebox.
9- Again push all the baffle bricks towards the back and centre. Do not allow the bricks
to sit on the angled rib of the baffle brick retainer.

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DOOR ADJUSTMENT
In order for your stove to operate properly, the door should be adjusted periodically to
provide an air tight fit. To adjust:
Remove the lock pin (spring pin) by pulling and turning it using pliers ("Vise grip")
Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure
Re-install the lock pin (spring pin) with a small hammer
Figure 2: Door Adjustment

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INSTALLATION
IT IS RECOMMEND THAT THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR OSBURN WOODFIRE BE
CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST INSTALLER.
IF ANY ELECTRICAL WORK IS REQUIRED, IT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
WARNING: The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with the
AS/NZS 2918 standard. THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM MUST THEREFORE BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 2918 AND THE APPROPRIATE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES.
WARNING: APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 4013 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY, I.E. THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY A
COMPLIANCE PLATE WITH THE MARKING “TESTED TO AS/NZS 4013”.
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN
WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF THE
APPROVAL GRANTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AS/NZS 4013.
CAUTION:
•MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING
THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST
INSTANCE.
•CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS, e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES, MAY RENDER THIS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
•USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.
•A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN
REQUIRED.
•IFTHIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TOREDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
•CONSULT YOUR CITY, BOROUGH OR SHIRE COUNCIL ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
•KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
•NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM
THE STOVE.
•INTHE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE
OF OXYGEN. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
•DONOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

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POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an
area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The
stove must therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most
spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel
when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove also functions by convection, that is through
the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air. If
necessary, the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by the installation of a
blower.
The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an
excessive accumulation of heat may occur.
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may
block the way in case of fire or fall to respect required clearances.
SEISMIC RESTRAINT OF THE WOODFIRE AND FLOOR PROTECTOR:
The standards require that the woodfire and floorprotector be secured to prevent shifting
in the event of an earthquake. Use two screws minimum 12 gauge, or the equivalent size
(6mm) of coach bolts or toggle fasteners. Anchor the appliance to the floor through the
two holes in the base (foot) of the appliance.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
Your wood stove should be placed on a non-combustible surface. Install a floor protection
using a 6mm thick fiber cement sheet with thermal conductivity of 0.41 W/m degree K
underneath the heater.
The floor protector should project beyond the stove as follows:
Minimum Distance from the Door Opening:
B a c k Front Sides Back
New-
Zealand
300 mm 200 mm N/A
S i d e S i d e
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO HEAT-SENSITIVE MATERIALS
It is of outmost importance that the minimum clearances to heat-sensitive materials be
carefully maintained upon installation of the stove. Refer to the table below:
CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS FROM WALLS MINIMUM FLOOR
PROTECTOR DIMENSIONS
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS**
Model : OSBURN 1600 A B C D E
NEW-ZEALAND 100mm 360mm 300mm 81mm 150mm
**THESE CLEARANCES APPLY ONLY WHEN A LOGAIRE DOUBLE FLUE HEAT SHIELD IS FITTED
Floor to ceiling height must be at least 2’300 mm in all cases.
The clearance between the flue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical
flue pipe.
Where the flue passes through walls, ceilings or roofs, ventilated double flue-pipe casings
must be used around the flue pipe, along with ceiling plates as specified in
AS/NZS2918:2001.
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REDUCED CLEARANCES USING SHIELDING
You may decrease the minimum clearances to heat-sensitive materials by installing heat
radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiation shields
must be installed permanently, and must be made of a heat-resistant or heat-tolerant material.
An air gap must separate the heat shield from any heat-sensitive surface. Furthermore, the
heat shield shall extend in all directions beyond the boundaries of the appliance surface by a
distance of not less than 450 mm. Exceptions may apply. Refer to AS/NZS2918:2001.
Following the installation of such heat radiation shields, the minimum clearances to heat-
sensitive materials may be reduced by applying the clearances factor in the table below:
CONSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES FACTORS FOR APPLIANCES HEAT SHIELDS
WHICH ARE WITHIN 45
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OF THE VERTICAL
N O T E S :
1- Masonry may be used as a heat shield material.
2- Where heat shields are used to reduce appliance clearance dimensions, additional
flue shielding may also be required. Refer to AS/NZS2918:2001.
3- Non standard installations – Refer to AS/NZS2918 for guidance.

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FLUE TERMINATION EQUIREMENTS

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING:
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE
TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
•DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
•DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS
OPERATING.
•DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
•OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
•THIS STOVE IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH THE DOOR OPEN. THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN
ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES. NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR
IS OPEN.
•HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS. WEAR GLOVES TO OPERATE YOUR STOVE.
CAUTION
•THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
•THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
Your stove was designed to burn soft wood only; no other material should be burnt. Waste
and other flammable materials should not be burnt in your wood stove.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU USE DRY SOFT WOOD ONLY IN YOUR
WOOD STOVE. The wood must have dried for 9 to 15 months, such that the moisture content
is below 25% (dry basis). It is very important to keep in mind that even if the wood has been
cut down, two or even more years, it is not necessarily dry.

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Many problems related to the operation of a wood stove are caused by the fact that the wood
used is too damp or has dried in poor conditions. These problems can be:
problems lighting the fire
creosote build-up causing flue fires
low energy yield
blackened windows
incomplete log combustion
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 150 mm in diameter should be split.
The wood should not be stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A
half to one meter air gap should be left between each row of logs, which should be placed in
the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of wood should be protected from the
element but not the sides.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about 130 mm in
diameter) parallel to the door on the bed of red embers.
Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is
accomplished within 90 seconds from the time if was placed in the stove, your wood is
correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, your wood is damp.
If your wood hisses and water or vapour escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is
soaked or freshly cut. Do not use this wood in your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be
deposited in your flue system, creating potential conditions for a flue fire.
THE FIRST FIRES
The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is
properly ignited, burn only small fires in your stove for the first four hours of operation. Never
open the air control more than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate.
Make sure that there is enough air circulation while curing the stove. The odors could be
smelled during the 3 or 4 first fires. Never start your stove outside. You will not be able to see
if you are over heating. The smoke resulting from the paint curing process is not toxic.

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LIGHTING THE FIRE
After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open to the right (located on the
front of the stove, see Figure 3), place several rumpled sheets of paper in the center of the
combustion chamber. Place 8 to 10 pieces of small dry kindling wood over the paper in the
form of a tent. You may also place a few pieces of heating wood, but choose the smaller
ones. No chemical product should be used to light the fire.
Before igniting the paper and kindling wood, it is recommended that you warm up the flue.
This is done in order to avoid back draught problems often due to negative pressure in the
house. If such is the case, open a window slightly near the stove and twist together a few
sheets of newspaper into a torch. Light up this paper torch and hold it as close as possible to
the mouth of the pipe inside the combustion chamber to warm up the flue. Once the
updraught movement is initiated, you are ready to ignite the stove by lighting the paper and
kindling wood inside the combustion chamber.
When loading fuel, place the pieces of wood in a front-to-back direction to ensure good air
access and the cleanest possible burning.
We therefore suggest that you to leave the door slightly opened (20 mm) for a few minutes,
under supervision, in order to allow for good combustion. After this time, you must close
the door and progressively adjust the air control to obtain the desired temperature.
Typical fuel load.
Use Table 1 to adjust the draught control to the desired burn rate:
Air Control Setting
Burn Rate
Low Move Control against the L.H. side.
Medium Low Move Control right by 15-20mm from closed position.
Medium High Move Control right by 20-45mm from closed position
High Move Control against the R.H. side
Table 1: Air Control Setting
Closing the draught control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency, and may result in
creosote build-up in the flue system (which could lead to a future chimney fire).
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Figure 3: Air control setting
HEATING
Controlled combustion is the most efficient technique for wood heating because it enables you
to select the type of combustion you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if
the wood stove air intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen supply in the combustion
chamber to a minimum. On the other hand, wood will burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to
admit a larger quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber. The air intake control on your
stove is very simple. If you push it completely to the right, it is fully open. If you push it fully to the
left, the combustion air is reduced to a minimum.
Your OSBURN stove may burn differently according to the species of wood used, its moisture
content, the size and density of the pieces, the length of the flue, the altitude, and outside
temperature.
WARNINGS
•NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IFANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING
IS HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
•NEVER LOAD YOUR STOVE UP TO THE STAINLESS STEEL TUBE. ALWAYS LEAVE 5 TO 1 0
CENTIMETERS TO ALLOW PROPER COMBUSTION THROUGH SECONDARY AIR OPENINGS (NEVER PUT
WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING ON THE FIREBOX). THIS WILL ALSO PREVENT OVERFIRING OF
YOUR STOVE.
•THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR OSBURN WOOD STOVE.
•SHOULD THERE BE A SOOT OR CREOSOTE FIRE IN YOUR FLUE SYSTEM, CLOSE THE AIR CONTROL
COMPLETELY. IMMEDIATELY CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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RELOADING
Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so,
open the air control to its maximum for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the stove
door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly; open it by 20 to 40 mm for 10 to 15
seconds before opening it completely. This procedure will increase the draught and thus
eliminate the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow combustion in the stove. Then bring
the red embers to the front of the stove and reload the unit. Depending on the type of
wood you burn and the strength of the draught in your flue, you may have to leave the
air control open to its maximum for more than 15 seconds to avoid smoke spillage
before you reload the stove.
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room .In the
case of negative pressure, it is a good idea to allow fresh air in the room by opening a
window slightly.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burnt slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue system. When
ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. When burning wood, the flue system
should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote build-up has occurred.
PREVENTING CREOSOTE BUILD UP
Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher flue temperatures, therefore
less creosote deposit.
Leave the air control full open for about 10 minutes after reloading the stove to bring it
back to proper operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the
firebox is hot enough.
Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your flue
system cleaned at least once a year.

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ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 50 to 75mm
deep. Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning.
Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place this container on a
non combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all heat-sensitive materials, pending
final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the close container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
CAUTIONS:
•ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
•THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
•NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DUMP CAP REMOVED. THIS WOULD RESULT IN
OVER FIRING THE STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
ASH DISPOSAL USING ASH DRAWER
1. Make sure the fire is out, and the stove is cold.
2. Lift the ash dump plug at the left rear of the firebox by hooking the poker through
the loop on the cover and lifting up.
3. Push the ashes through the hole and leave some ashes to cover the ash dump plug
once it is replaced. Leave an ash bed of approximately 25mm deep on the firebox bottom to
help maintain a hot ember bed.
4. Clear the ashes from the area where the plug normally sits so that it will properly
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5. Cover the plug with the remaining ashes and continue operation of your stove as usual.
The Ash Drawer is shown in Figure 4 and can be removed by pulling it out toward you. Lift
the Ash Drawer slightly or the pedestal base may get scratched. Close the rear half of the
Ash Drawer lid to prevent spillage. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tightly
fitting lid. This closed container should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. Ensure the rear half
of the lid is open before replacing the Ash Drawer.
If the 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. Do not place other
waste materials in the metal ash container. If bright embers are glowing above the ash dump
port during a low or medium low fire, air may be leaking past the ash plug. If this is
happening, a possible over fire hazard exists. The stove should be shut down and allowed to
cool. Properly seal the ash dump plug to the stove.
Figure 4: Ash removal