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FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL
5. Using a shovel, add the desired amount of coal evenly across the coal bed.
Don't fill with anthracite coal higher than the bottom of the firebox
door sill.
6. Standing off to the side away from the firebox door opening, grasp the
shaker grate handle and quickly open and close the grates a couple of
times. This will reduce the amount of fine ash that is blown up on top of
the fresh coal load.
7. Observe the coal bed. It should have settled slightly. Add additional coal
to raise the coal to the desired level. Remember, don't fill with coal
higher than the bottom of the firebox door sill.
8. Close the firebox door and secure the latch.
Loading Bituminous
1. Using the Firebox Door Opening procedure, open the firebox door.
2. Observe the coal bed. Refer to the Bituminous Loading Methods section
for the suggested technique to use for loading bituminous, dependant on
the condition of the coal bed.
3. Close the firebox door and secure the latch.
4. Press the Reset button.
5. Grasp the shaker grate handle and quickly open and close the grates a
couple of times to sift the accumulated ash into the ash collection area.
Bituminous Loading Methods
Following are suggested methods for loading bituminous dependant on the
condition of the coal bed. Over time, you will learn which method works best
for your type of coal, heat load and operational factors.
CAUTION
Use care when raking or stirring hot or glowing bituminous coal. Large clumps or a
glowing mass of coal can release smoke and volatiles when broken apart and can result
in a flash fire. If this happens, immediately close the firebox door. Use the Firebox Door
Opening procedure to open the firebox door.
