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Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual
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4.4.2 Ash Removal
Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not
let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management.
The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the insert is relatively cool, but
there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the insert and prevent it from
coming into the room.
After ashes have been removed from the insert and placed in a tightly covered metal
container, they should be taken outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible
materials pending final disposal. Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay
hot for several days. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in a closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Other waste should not be placed in this container.
NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER OR ON A
WOODEN DECK.
4.4.3 Raking Charcoal
Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen. You will find most
of the remaining charcoal at the back of the firebox, furthest from the door. Rake these coals
towards the door before loading. There are two reasons for this raking of the coals. First, it
concentrates them near where most of the combustion air enters the firebox and where they
can ignite the new load quickly, and second, the charcoal will not be smothered by the new
load of wood. If you were to simply spread the charcoal out, the new load will smoulder for
a long time before igniting.
Remove ash first, and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so
that it will ignite the new load.
4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot
Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass.
Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox
is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red. Firing each
load of wood hot accomplishes a few things:
• drives the surface moisture from the wood,
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