Page 15BK 690 Rev 01Aarrow Stove User GuideTo remove ash use the supplied operating tool: Open the door of the stove, pausing briefly when ajar so as to allow the fire to adjustto the increased air supply. Put the fork end of the operating tool into the slots of the ash pan and remove fromthe ash pit chamber. Empty the ash into a suitable container and replace the ash pan into the stove,withdraw the operating tool and close the fire door.6.6 Multi fuel or Flexifuel gratesThe grate system in your Aarrow stove comprises of a series of reciprocating cast iron barsseated on a pivoted comb. These should come pre-assembled in your new stove.All bars in the grate are identical, but every other bar is turned 180 degrees, with the endsof the bars marked "H" sitting on the high sections of the comb, and the ends marked "L"sitting on the low sections.The riddling lever, situated on the side or front of your stove, can be operated with thestove operating tool to riddle ash into the ash pan below. Only riddle the stove with the doorclosed unless your stove requires you to open the door to access the riddling mechanism.Stop riddling once red embers begin to fall into the ash pan.After extended use it may be necessary to replace some of the grate bars. Periodicinspection of the bars is recommended and any damaged bars should be replaced. Alsocheck for obstructions that may prevent the operation of the riddling mechanism.Over firing and chimney firesDO NOT over fire your appliance. Firing the stove at maximum for prolongedperiods may result in over-firing. If the chimney connector or casing glows red theappliance is being over-fired and this may result in a chimney fire.Warning: The ash can be very hot. Care must be taken not to burn hands orhousehold objects with falling embers.Empty only into a metal container. Even if the ash appears cold, red-hot embers may beconcealed and could easily start a fire or cause an injury.