Does the fire pit itself come out of the frame so that one can easily dump out the ashes?
1170660
I haven't used it yet, but the pit is easily removable so I would think it would be easy to dump ashes
887896
We've had the grill on a wooden deck since Christmas, and have used the charcoal side numerous times, with no problems. I have not noticed any goals or ashes escaping from the grill. I am comfortable with having it on my deck.
120944
Yes there is plenty space for your feet to be on the side of the firepit. We love it.
495763
Yes it does, but unassembled. Just one big nut. Merry Christmas and we hope your fire issues don't start yet!
414424
The decision and risk are yours, but I can provide some useful info. The inside obviously gets flaming hot. The rim and legs, i.e., the parts that would touch you deck, are not too hot. The pit's pan has a solid bottom, so no coals will fall through. If it was my deck, my primary concern would be sparks popping out. But this fire pit comes with a screened lid heavy enough to stay in place. The only remaining spark risk is when you remove that lid to roast marshmallows or to add more wood. I suppose you could get some sparks or even small coals through the pan's wider-meshed sides if you build up the coals too much or fail to clean out the ashes between uses.
781831
Yes there is an ash pan. It's located at the very bottom in the front but is not too noticeable in the picture.
26832
Yes u can take the cage right off! If you keep the cover on the top it will smother the fire as well! Excellent fire pit!!
1411474
No. The flame is below a heat shield that evenly distributes the heat. The grill is ready to go out of the box.
1292155
There is no ash pan on this model. Honestly, most stoves that have an ash pan are not as air tight as ones without. I agree with the other answer from TheHardwareCityCo...."Yes you can remove ash while fire is inside. Most people will rake the hot coals to one side and then scoop the ash out. "
1528149
Yes, you can remove the grill plates to get to the bottom and scoop out the ashes.
680799
I would say a tiny bit. But the holes make it really easy to get a fire started and keep it going. Great fire pit
1143236
Not unlike a typical fire pit..some come out from time to time..but not fire hazard concerning...
1278405
It has a screen on top some ash flies out, but nothing that would start a fire
1538903
No --but it is very simple to pull out--just pull---I definitely recommend this oven--we have loved using it--
832617
Yes, it just sits on top of the ground. It can be moved, if you want to change it's location. It doesn't move on it's own. We may have kind rotated it a wee bit to sink it in the ground a quarter of an inch? We live in FL, so our ground is sandy and easy to do that.I thought the same thing about being unsafe, but friends reassured me. Dirt doesn't burn and the ring itself keeps the fire contained with the ring. Also, if it makes you feel better, you can always pick up 4-6 flat cement squares to use as a base below the ring. It is really fun! We have had teenagers and their families over to chat around the fire and roast marshmallows. Good clean family entertainment. Enjoy! Yes, it just sits on top of the ground. It can be moved, if you want to change it's location. It doesn't move on it's own. We may have kind rotated it a wee bit to sink it in the ground a quarter of an inch? We live in FL, so our ground is sandy and easy to do that.I thought the same thing about being unsafe, but friends reassured me. Dirt doesn't burn and the ring itself keeps the fire contained with the ring. Also, if it makes you feel better, you can always pick up 4-6 flat cement squares to use as a base below the ring. It is really fun! We have had teenagers and their... » Read More Yes, it just sits on top of the ground. It can be moved, if you want to change it's location. It doesn't move on it's own. We may have kind rotated it a wee bit to sink it in the ground a quarter of an inch? We live in FL, so our ground is sandy and easy to do that.I thought the same thing about being unsafe, but friends reassured me. Dirt doesn't burn and the ring itself keeps the fire contained with the ring. Also, if it makes you feel better, you can always pick up 4-6 flat cement squares to use as a base below the ring. It is really fun! We have had teenagers and their families over to chat around the fire and roast marshmallows. Good clean family entertainment. Enjoy! « Show Less
1457010
I probably wouldn't, but then again I'm a belt and suspenders sort of girl. There is no "bottom" to the pit except for the ring of fiberglass "stone" wall that contacts the ground. The metal fire pit is suspended on that wall.
1835894
The fire pit has a vent on the bottom, and although there is a cover you can rotate to shut the vents, it could be a problem. I have mine on a paver patio.