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Magnafire Series Coal Stoves

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3-90-70746R13_03/14

Operation

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 STARTING A FIRE

Place seven or eight sheets of crumpled newspaper onto

the top of the grates. Next, lay in some small kindling wood

(approximately 3/4” or less) on top of the newspaper. Layer

the kindling in a criss-cross fashion to allow for maximum

air flow. Open the draft control to it’s full open position. Light

the paper nearest  the center of the door opening and close

and latch the load door. After two to three minutes, open

the load door an inch or two for a few seconds, then open

it completely. This method is good practice to allow smoke

to clear away from the load door. Add a few small pieces of

firewood when the kindling is burning well. Close the door

again and be sure the draft control remains open. The ash

door itself may be opened for a short period to accelerate

the process. 

DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WITH THE 

DOOR OPEN.

 

When a substantial bed of hot wood coals are built up, start

adding small amounts of coal on top of the burning wood

embers.  (Pea  or  Nut  sized  coal  will  give  the  best  results

when starting a fire.) Keep the draft control open through

the whole ignition process. As the coal begins to free-burn,

continue adding small amounts until there is a solid bed of

burning coal. Do not add too much at one time as you could

smother the fire. Allow sufficient time between these small

batches so that the coal can ignite thoroughly before more is

added. Once a substantial bed is established, fill the firebox

to the top of the bricks. A deep bed of coal will always burn

better  than  a  shallow  bed. Adjust  the  draft  control  to  the

desired heat output. You’ll learn over time that the coal fire

does not instantly change with a turn of the draft control.

Make your adjustments in small increments and wait for the

fire to stabilize. The normal range of control settings will be

from closed, for extended burn times, to one full turn open. 

NOTE:

  If  the  ash  door  was  opened  during  the  lighting

process, it must be closed to prevent over-firing. Over-firing

can cause dangerously high temperatures.  

5.2 LOADING

Coal should never be added unless there is a reasonably

hot fire. The coal bed should be bright and vigorous. If the

fire is burning hot and there is a deep bed of hot 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 in small batches as

during lighting.

5.3 INCREASING HEAT FROM A LOW FIRE

Every effort should be made to not let a coal fire burn so long

that it begins to die. This causes the reloading process to be

much longer, and there is a good possibility of losing the fire

all together. Do not shake or stir a low fire. Open the draft

control or the ash door to get the maximum air flow. Allow

the  fire  to  get  reasonably  hot.  If  there  is  not  enough  un-

burned coal to renew the fire, add a small amount. Continue

adding coal in small amounts until a full bed is established.

Now, shake the grates. (see next section “shaking ashes”) 

5.4 SHAKING ASHES

Shaking should be done only when there is a hot fire. The

frequency  of  shaking  will  depend  on  the  rate  of  burning.

Shaking  should  be  done  at  least  once  per  day  but  best

results will come from shaking twice a day. 
When shaking, do just that. Do not rock the handle in long

strokes, just shake it briskly until you see red hot ashes fall

into the ash pan. Rocking the grates may allow pieces of

coal to jam them in an open position.

DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WITH THE 

DOOR OPEN.

5.5 ASHES AND THEIR REMOVAL

Ashes should never be allowed to accumulate in the ash

pan. Excess ash build up can restrict air flow to the fire and

can also cause damage to the grates.
Ashes  should  be  placed  in  a  metal  container  with  a  tight

fitting lid, pending final disposal. The closed container  of

ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on

the ground, well away from any combustible materials. If the

ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally

dispersed, they should be retained in the sealed container

until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Coal produces considerably more ash than wood. For equal

heat  output,  coal  will  produce  7  to  10  times  the  ash  of  a

wood fire.

 

CAUTION

!

ASHES  SHOULD  NEVER  BE  ALLOWED  TO 

ACCUMULATE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE ASH PAN. 

ASHES  IN  CONTACT  WITH  THE  BOTTOM  OF  THE 

GRATES  ACT  AS  AN  INSULATOR  INTENSIFYING 

THE  HEAT  ON  THE  GRATES,  AND  WILL  CAUSE 

THE  GRATES  TO  WARP.  GRATE  DAMAGE  FROM 

ASH  BUILD  UP  IS  EASILY  RECOGNIZED.  PLEASE 

REFER  TO  YOUR  WARRANTY  TO  SEE 

LEGACY

STOVES

TM

 LIMIT OF LIABILITY IN CASES OF ABUSE 

OR NEGLECT.

Summary of Contents for Magnafire Mark I

Page 1: ...PAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU ETC TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR A PERMIT CETTE GUIDE D UTILISATION EST DISPONIBLE EN FRANCAIS CHEZ VOTRE CONCESSIONNAIRE DE LEGACY STOVESTM HOME HEATING Model s Magnafire Series Coal Stoves Mark I and Mark III NOTICE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Hot glass will cause burns Do not touch glass until it is cooled NEVER allow children to touch gla...

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Page 3: ...NSTALLATION DANS VOTRE VOISINAGE PRÉVENTION DES FAUX DE MAISON Installez et utilisez en accord avec les instructions d installation et d opération du fabricant et des codes locaux S il n y a pas de codes lacaux l installation doit suivre kes exigences minimum de NFPA 211 aux États Unis Référez vous aux instructions du fabricant et des codes locaux pour les précautions pour passer une cheminée à tr...

Page 4: ...Magnafire Series Coal Stoves 4 3 90 70746R13_03 14 REV 140911 nstructions iagrams Index Contains updated information ...

Page 5: ... time Increase the amount of fresh air in the room during this initial break in period This may be achieved by opening doors or windows 1 4 MOBILE HOMES This stove is not approved for use in mobile manufactured homes 2 Assembly Installation 2 1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION OF PARTS Inspect the stove for any visible damage The blower and the shaker handle are packaged inside the stove 2 2 LOCATING THE ...

Page 6: ...f connector pipe Position the stove as close to the flue as possible 8 ft or less No more than two 90 elbow fittings should be used Any horizontal connector pipe should have at least 1 4 in of rise per foot in length A barometric damper may be installed to prevent excessive or erratic draft MANUAL DAMPERS OR HEAT SAVERS MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED IN THE FLUE PIPE IMPROPER OPERATION COULD RESULT IN DE...

Page 7: ...ous products of combustion From NFPA 211 2013 1 The cross sectional area of the chimney system must not be less than the flue collar 2 Chimney systems which are completely internal below the roofline must be no more than three times the cross sectional area of the flue collar 28 3 in2 X 3 84 8 in2 3 Chimney systems which are exposed to the exterior on one or more sides below the roofline must be n...

Page 8: ...h oxygen getting to the fire E Remember open the draft control and crack the door open slightly before reloading or checking the fire F Check the ashes The ash pan and firebox may be overloaded with ashes G Check the chimney cleanout door to ensure it closes properly 4 Grates 4 1 GRATE SYSTEM AND CONTROLS The Grates are made of heavy duty cast iron The function of the grate system is to support th...

Page 9: ...al bed should be bright and vigorous If the fire is burning hot and there is a deep bed of hot 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 in small batches as during lighting 5 3 INCREASING HEAT FROM A LOW FIRE Every effort should be made to not let a coal fire burn so long that it begins to die This causes the reloading process t...

Page 10: ...e blower and clean the fan If there are pets in your house you may want to check this more frequently Grates Keep ash pan emptied Twice a day Chimney and connector Avoid chimney fires On a regular schedule check for creosote and soot build up in the venting and the baffle area of the stove These areas must be kept clean Steel brushes are the safest for cleaning metal surfaces Salt solutions and ot...

Page 11: ... warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized AHS dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from AHS regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for parts and labor for covered compo...

Page 12: ... warranty does not cover the following Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use As a heating appliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty Damage to printed plated or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints accidents misuse scratches melted items or other external sources and residues left on t...

Page 13: ...e 3 00 00038 4 Rect Glass 7 1 4 X 10 1 2 3 40 7251050 Y 3 Spring Handle 1 2 Pkg of 3 3 40 00086 3 3 4 Short Shaker Handle Weldment 1 10 01001 Y 5 Ash Door Roped 1 10 08143A Draft Control Cast 4 00 00109 1 Draft Control Gold No longer available 3 00 00109 4 Additional service parts on following page 10 13 Magnafire Freestanding Coal Stove 1 70 03224 1 Black Ending Manufacturing Date June 2011 1 70 ...

Page 14: ...900450 414 brick Angles Qty 2 req 2 00 01100 2S brick bracket 2 00 01006 brick Set 1 00 00836 Y Door Handle Cast 4 00 00042 Y Door Hinge Qty 4 req 2 00 07203D Door Latch 4 Sets 1 00 00036 Y Door Pin 3 8 x 1 7 8 Ash Pan Load Door Pkg of 4 4 30 00138b Y Gasket 1 2 Round Rope Load Door Ash Door 20 Ft 1 00 53500 Y Gasket Glue 32 oz 3 42 4583 Gasket 5 8 Channel Glass 5 Ft 1 00 98187 Y Grate Holder 2 Ca...

Page 15: ...rol Gold No longer available 3 00 00109 4 Additional service parts on following page 10 13 Magnafire Freestanding Coal Stove 1 70 03227 1 Black Ending Manufacturing Date June 2011 1 70 03227 2 Charcoal Ending Manufacturing Date June 2011 1 70 03227 3 Goldenfire Ending Manufacturing Date June 2011 1 70 03227 4 Blue Ending Manufacturing Date Jan 2010 1 70 03227 5 Honey Glo Ending Manufacturing Date ...

Page 16: ...k bracket 2 00 01006 Door Handle Cast 4 00 00042 Y Door Hinge Qty 4 req 2 00 07203D Door Latch 4 Sets 1 00 00036 Y Door Pin 3 8 x 1 7 8 Ash Pan Pkg of 4 4 30 00138b Y Door Pin 3 8 x 2 1 4 Load Door Pkg of 4 4 30 00138A Y Gasket 5 8 Channel Glass 5 Ft 1 00 98187 Y Gasket 1 2 Round Rope Load Door Ash Door 20 Ft 1 00 53500 Y Gasket Glue 32 oz 3 42 4583 Grate Holder Cast Qty 2 req 3 00 00194 Y Grate L...

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