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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 com-
pletely 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 com
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bustion 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" (12.7cm) before a recharge is
started, it may be necessary to add kindling wood to in
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crease 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.
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 edge of the pan to bal-
ance the pan.
Empty the ash pan before ashes build up over the top.
Improper disposal of ashes is the most common cause of
wood stove related fires.
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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 com-
bustible liquids.
• Always dispose of ashes in a closed metal container with
a tight fitting lid—if an unexpected gust of wind fan the
ashes, a fire could result.
COAL BURNING
Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pend
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ing final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
Soot - Formation and Need for Removal:
When coal is burned, the products of combustion combine
with moisture to form a soot residue, which accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this soot makes an ex
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tremely hot fire. When burning coal, the chimney connector
and chimney should be inspected at least once every two
months during the heating season to determine if a soot
buildup has occurred.
NOTE