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BULLETIN RC454
A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR FURNACE
BANKING THE FIRE
For extended operation, such as overnight, the fire will need to
be banked. To do so heap coal up along the sides and back of the
firebox so that the fire gradually burns it over a longer period of
time. The intensity of the fire will also be reduced without letting
it go out. Follow the same procedure as for refueling. If possible,
avoid shaking, as a heavier layer of ash will help reduce the inten
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sity of the fire during this time. After loading, let the fire establish
itself for about 30 minutes. Then close your damper and auto-
matic control to the point where the house does not become too
cold. It is important that you begin banking early enough before
retiring or leaving that you can make necessary adjustments after
the fire is well established.
To revive a coal fire that is almost out, (1) open the ash door and
stove pipe damper and close the spin damper under the door to
get a good draft through the grate. (2) place a thin layer of dry
coal over the entire top of the fire. DO NOT POKE OR SHAKE
THE FIRE AT THIS TIME! (3) after the fresh coal has become
well ignited shake the grate (just a little), refuel.
DO NOT burn coke, charcoal, high volatile bituminous coal, sub
bituminous, lignite or cannel coal (sometimes called channel
coal or candle coal).
NEVER burn wax or chemically impregnated sawdust logs -
their intended use is for fireplaces only.
NEVER fill the stove or furnace above the firebrick or cast iron
liner.
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