Osburn OB01111 - Manual (Page 30)

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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.
Figure 3.1 Ash removal
5. Cover the plug with the remaining ashes and continue operation of your stove as
usual. The Ash Drawer is shown in Figure 3.1 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.