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1. Grates 4. Fresh Coal
2. Ashes On Grates 5. Ashes in Ash Pan
3. Partly Burned Coal 6. Grate Bars
Add Even Layers by pouring evenly across coal bed
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Build a wood re as described but instead of adding
larger wood, limit the size to about 2" in diameter. Add
enough 2" wood that the rebox oor is covered with
burning wood.
After the wood is burning well for about ve minutes,
put the wood air controls in the down position and slide
the coal air control to the right. This makes the primary
air ow up through the grates as is required for coal
burning.
Next add a layer of coal on top of the wood. Continue
burning until the layer of coal is turning red and igniting.
It is possible to speed this process by opening the ash
door, but never for more than ve minutes at a time.
Operation with the ash door open for more than ve
minutes will overre the stove and may cause damage
to the stove. Never leave the stove unattended with the
ash door open.
After the layer of coal is burning, a second layer may
be added. After the second layer is burning, more layers
may be added.
As you begin to operate your stove at higher
temperatures, you will notice a “hot” or unpleasant
smell; this is just the paint going through the curing
process, and will disappear after a few res.
Avoid overfiring your stove. This is a potentially
hazardous situation which can lead to the overheating of
combustible wall or oor materials, damage to the stove,
and in extreme cases, cause a re. Overring is caused
by: Too much air owing through the stove too quickly.
You may have inadvertently left the bottom door open.
Or, Not keeping up with routine maintenance, such
as checking door gaskets for wear. The chimney may
have exceesive draw or draft, which can be remedied
by installing a barometric damper
Overring results in excessive fuel consumption, and
may cause parts of the stove or chimney connector to
glow red. If you notice signs of overring, reduce the air
supply to the re, and review the Maintenance section
in this manual. Do not burn the stove continuously at
the maximum setting. If maximum heat is required day
after day, the stove is too small for the area you are
trying to heat.
In the event of a chimney re, call your local re
department; make sure everyone is safely out of the
house. Reduce the air intake of the stove as much as
possible using the air control lever. Do not throw water
on the re; this can cause stove damage and create an
even more dangerous situation. Have your chimney
professionally cleaned and inspected before resuming
burning in your stove.
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