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The ash door also may be opened during start-up to
accelerate the initial burn.
3.
When a substantial bed of red embers is built up, start
adding coal – small amounts at a time. Keep the draft control
open.
4.
Continue adding small amounts of coal until there is a
solid bed of
burning coal. Do not add too much at one
time. Allow sufficient time between each small loading (at
least five to ten minutes), so that each loading has time
to ignite thoroughly before the next load is put in.
When a substantial bed of burning coals has been
established, fill the stove to the highest possible level, no
higher than the bottom of the firedoor – be careful not to
overload!
A deep bed of coal will always burn more satisfactorily
than a shallow bed.
5.
When most of the wood is burned and the coal is
completely ignited (usually five to ten minutes or less
after filling the stove), the draft control should be turned
down to the proper operating level.
(If the ash door has been opened, it
must be closed to
prevent overfiring, which can severely damage the stove.)
Recharging the Fire
If the fire is burning hot and there is a deep bed of coals, add
coal a hand full at a time.
Allow enough time between each addition for the combustion
process to start. As the bank becomes larger, the amount of
coal added at a time can be increased.
If the coal bed is under 5" before a recharge is started, it may
be necessary to add kindling wood to increase the combustion
level so that more coal can be added.
1.
Coal never should be added unless there is a reasonably
hot fire. The coal bed should be bright and vigorous.
2.
If the fire is burning hot and there is a deep bed of coals,
full loads of coal can be added at any time. However, if
there is not a deep bed of coals, it is best to add small
amounts of coal at first.
Use Caution:
•
don’t carry hot ashes through the
house;
•
even though the stove may be cool,
the ashes in the pan may still be hot;
•
never place the ash pan on a
combustible floor;
•
never leave the ashes near
combustible material or
combustible liquids;
•
always disposeof ashes in a closed
metal container with a tight fitting
lid—if an unexpected gust of wind
fan the the ashes, a fire could result.
NOTE: When burning coal, the firedoor damper must be
kept open. The secondary air is required to aid in
burning off coal gases. The coal damper is not required
when burning wood and should be kept closed when
burning wood.
Coal grates are not to be used in upper (summer)
position. Do NOT fill firebox with coal higher than the
bottom of the firedoor opening.
Disposal of Ashes (wood and coal)
Do not remove the ash pan when the stove is hot. Carry
the ash pan with one hand on the handle in the upright position
and the other on the front handle to balance the pan.
Improper disposal of ashes is the most common cause of
wood stove related fires.
Empty the ash pan before ashes build up over the top.
