Hearthstone 8391 hole in back bottom smoking.

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dale5150

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We just moved to a home with hearthstone 8391 in the basement. The ashtray handle is stuck and there is an open hole in the back where you would connect an outside air kit. I tried using it but smoke billows out of that hole. Should it be covered? Any good way to unstick ashpan handle? It hasn't been used in a while. Thanks!
 

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This can be a reverse draft situation. Basements are often negative pressure zones.