Osburn 1600 User manual

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
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24-09-2012
OWNER`S MANUAL
OSBURN 1600 WOOD STOVE
Distributed by
Glen Dimplex Australasia
NEW ZEALAND
38 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph: 09 274 8265 Fax [phone]
Email:[email protected]
www.masportheating.co.nz
AUSTRALIA
Unit 1, 21 Lionel Road
Mount Waverley, Victoria 3149
Ph: 1 300 566 816 Fax [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.masportheating.com.au

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................3
ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................4
DOOR ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................... 6
DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................8
POSITIONING THE STOVE ......................................................................................................... 9
FLOOR PROTECTOR.................................................................................................................... 9
CLEARANCES TO HEAT-SENSITIVE MATERIALS.............................................................. 10
REDUCED CLEARANCES USING SHIELDING...................................................................... 11
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS......................................................13
TESTING YOUR WOOD............................................................................................................. 14
THE FIRST FIRES........................................................................................................................ 14
Lighting the Fire............................................................................................................................ 15
HEATING ..................................................................................................................................... 16
RELOADING................................................................................................................................ 17
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL....................................................... 17
ASH DISPOSAL........................................................................................................................... 18
ASH DISPOSAL USING ASH DRAWER................................................................................... 18
OPTIONAL FAN/BLOWER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION......................................... 20
PAINT ........................................................................................................................................... 20
REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................................. 21

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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
Combustible: Wood
Maximum heat output – hardwood (Australia): 18 kW
Emissions – hardwood (Australia): 2.4 g/kg
Efficiency – hardwood (Australia): 69 %
Emissions – softwood (New Zealand – wet back fitted) 0.9 g/kg
Space heating efficiency – softwood (New-Zealand) 72.1%
Overall efficiency – softwood (New-Zealand – wet back fitted) 78.3%
Color : Metallic black
Flue Spigot Diameter : 152 mm
Flue system : Standard
Minimum Flue Height (from floor protector): 4.6 meters
Maximum Log Length : 432 mm
Overall dimensions W x D x H
(635 x 686 x 749mm)
Combustion Chamber :
Width x Depth :
Volume :
W x D
(457 x 381 mm)
0,052 m3
Door Opening Dimensions:
W x H
393 x 216 mm
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- The ceramic insulation should be installed in place before the baffle bricks. Place
the first piece of ceramic insulation up inside the top of the firebox and place one
side over the baffle brick retainer so that the 343mm length goes from front to back
and the 267mm length goes from side to side as shown in Figure 1. The ceramic
blanket should lie over the stainless steel tube, over one side of the brick retainer
and rest on the firebrick sides. The second piece of insulation should be laid on the
opposite side of the baffle brick retainer, over the stainless steel tube and over the
firebrick, directly beside the first piece of ceramic insulation without overlapping as
shown in Figure 1.
Caution: As with all fibrous materials, avoid inhaling any airborne fibers.
2- 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.
3- Place the two small 51 x 111mm bricks up into the top front side spaces below the
stainless steel tube.

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4- 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 under the ceramic
insulation.
5- Angle each of the two rear baffle bricks up to the top right or left and place them so
that they sit crosswise under the ceramic insulation, over the back duct, over the
side bricks, and over the baffle brick retainer. Push them toward the back and
make sure that the insulation over them is flat.
6- In the same way angle each of the two front baffle bricks up to the top front right or
left so that they sit crosswise under the ceramic insulation, over the stainless steel
tube, over the baffle brick retainer, and over the side bricks. Push them toward the
front.
7- Similarly, place the two middle baffle bricks crosswise between the front and rear
baffle bricks. Make sure that the insulation is flat over them. Push them toward the
back so there are no gaps between the bricks.
8- Reach up inside and lift the insulation up slightly while pushing the right, and then
the left, front baffle bricks toward the back.
9- Once all the bricks are in, make sure that the ceramic insulation is flat over and
flush with the front edge of the bricks, and sealed against the firebox wall along the
back and sides. Push all the baffle bricks toward the back and centre - do not allow
the bricks to sit on the angled rib of the baffle brick retainer.
10-Place the included steel insulation weight at the top back centre of the ceramic
insulation. This weight will prevent the insulation from being drawn toward the flue
hole, causing a possible blockage under extreme draft conditions. The metal plate
will be located inside the firebox when the appliance is packaged.

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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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DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION
In order to complete the assembly of your freestanding Osburn 1600 wood stove, you
need to install the door overlay. See drawing below for installation instructions :
1- Position the overlay on the door frame and fix it in place from behind using the
4 screws.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay.

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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.
ASOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN
REQUIRED.
IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.TO REDUCE 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.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE,PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE
OF OXYGEN.CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
DO NOT 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.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
Your wood stove should be placed on a non-combustible surface. Install a floor protection
using a 6mm thick fibre cement sheet with thermal conducticity of 0.41W/m degree K
underneath the heater.
The floor protector should project beyond the stove as follows:
Minimum Distance From the Door Opening
FRONT
300 mm
SIDES
200 mm
BACK
N/A

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CLEARANCES TO HEAT-SENSITIVE MATERIALS
It is of outmost importance that the clearances to heat-sensitive materials be
carefully maintained upon installation of the stove you have selected. Refer to the
table below :
CLEARANCES TO HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS
Model A B C D E
OSBURN 1600 125mm 325mm 150mm 300mm 200mm
Floor to ceiling height must be at least 1,500 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 45OOF THE VERTICAL
HEAT SHIELD CONSTRUCTIONS Minimum air gap dimensions
(mm)
Clearances
factor
Single layer of continuous material 12 0.40
Single layer of continuous material 25 0.30
Two spaced layers of continuous material 12+12 0.20
NOTES :
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 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 WOOD ONLY IN YOUR WOOD
STOVE. The wood must have dried for 9 to 15 months, such that the moisture content
below 20%. It is very important to keep in mind that even if the wood has been cut one,
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 metre 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, only burn 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 odours 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.
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.
Use Table 1 to adjust the draught control to the desired burn rate:
Burn Rate Air Control Setting
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).
CAUTION:THE ADJUSTMENT RANGE SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED FOR INCREASED FIRING FOR ANY REASON.

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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 righ, 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.IF ANY 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 BAFFLE.ALWAYS LEAVE 5TO 10
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 vapours, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours 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
seat against the opening edges; tap it down with your poker to ensure proper seating.

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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