SMARTASH 23 D-044 Rev 008
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RECOMMENDED BURNABLES
Absorbents
1. Cellulose-base type: Good, clean burn resulting in very little ash.
2. Cotton: Good, clean burn as long as moisture content is low.
3. Polypropylene & Cotton Mix: Since this material is water-repellant, moisture
content is not a problem. WARNING: Some states only allow 20% by
volume of poly products to be incinerated.
4. Corn Cobs: Good burn as long as it is not overly saturated with fluid.
5. Sawdust
6. Peat Moss: Hot, clean burn when it absorbs diesel or oil.
When burning these materials, it is helpful to line the drum with clean, dry absorbents.
This will catch any fluids that leach out during operation of the unit. Always load the
drum 2/3 full and add a proper amount (6-10 pages) of newspaper to start the
incineration process. Light the newspaper, re-install the lid and then adjust air flow to
the RUN position. The SmartAsh will incinerate approximately 50 pounds per hour.
The burn time of the unit will depend on the absorbent type and volume loaded in the
drum.
Hydrocarbons
1. All Types of Crude Oils: Extremely hot, clean burn when mixed with
cellulose, cotton, poly cotton mix or peat moss absorbents. This can cause
the lid assembly and drum to glow red from the extreme heat. Do not be
alarmed, as this is common with these types of fuels.
2. Used Motor and Waste Oils: Hot, clean burn when mixed with cellulose,
cotton or poly cotton mix absorbents.
3. Transmission and Hydraulic Oils: Clean burn when mixed with cellulose,
cotton or poly cotton mix.
4. Lubricating Greases: Best burn when mixed with cellulose, corn cobs or
sawdust. The operator must thoroughly mix the absorbent with the grease.
The bottom of the drum should be lined with clean, dry absorbents to catch
any liquids formed while the unit is in operation.
5. Diesel Fuel #1, Diesel Fuel #2 and Kerosene: Very hot, clean burn when
mixed with cellulose, cotton, poly cotton mix or peat moss absorbents.
6. Jet Fuels: These fuels burn with similar characteristics as diesel fuels and
kerosene and should be handled in the same manner.
The above fuels must be absorbed in a burnable type of absorbent. Materials to be
incinerated must have a flash point higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees
Celsius). These fuels will burn very hot and typically very clean, depending on the type
and amount of absorbent used. To reduce the chance of smoking, the absorbent must
not be overly saturated with fuels. To ensure a clean burn, work with the ratio of one
pound of absorbent for each pound of fluid.
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