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flue damper as far as you can and keep the insert burning good. In most cases this will be 
completely pushed in. Even with damper all the way closed the flue is not completely 
blocked. If insert seams sluggish or smoke backs up into the room the damper must be 
pulled out till the problem is eliminated. For most efficient operation burn with damper as 
far closed as possible.  Air wash draft under glass door may be adjusted to add air on top 
of fire and across glass. This operates the same as the ash door slide. Slide handle to the 
right to open draft holes and to the left to close the draft holes. This helps burn coal gas 
and also keeps combustion by- products away from glass keeping it cleaner. 
 
Starting your fire with bituminous coal: 
 

To burn bituminous coal you must first remove the lower portion of the hopper. 

 
 
 

CAUTION: DO NOT PUT BITUMINOUS COAL IN THE HOPPER AS IT WILL 

BURN UP INTO THE HOPPER AND POSSIBLY OVERHEAT THE STOVE.

 

 

BUILD FIRE ONLY ON INTEGRAL GRATE. DO NOT RAISE FIRE BY 
ADDING ANOTHER GRATE.

  

 
 Bituminous coal is started in much the same manner however it is not necessary to cover 
the entire grate with the coal.  The opening of the air wash is more important with 
bituminous coal as there is much more soot that can cloud the glass. 
 
Adding fuel and removing ashes: Anthracite coal 
 

When it is time to add coal slide flue damper all the way out to the full open 

position. Open the ash door and place shaker handle on the end of grate.  Shake 
vigorously until you see red coals dropping into the ash pan. Caution should be used 
when burning pea coal as shaking the grates too far can cause the small coal to be 
dumped into the ash pan thus wasting your coal.  Remove shaker from grate and attach to 
other grate.  Shake until you see red coals again.  Now you can refill the hopper with 
fresh coal. Remove hopper lid and fill hopper with coal. For best results push coal with 
poker or small shovel to fill the back of the hopper. Replace hopper lid making sure it 
seals and reset your flue damper. 
 

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THERE IS NO COAL OR OTHER DERBIES ON 
LEDGE WHERE HOPPER LID SEALS. IF HOPPER LID DOES NOT SEAL 
STOVE MAY OVER HEAT AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE STOVE OR 
CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. 
 

  How often you do this will depend on how hard you are burning the stove.  Once or 
twice a day should be enough in most cases.  Remove and empty ash pan each time and 
make sure ash in pan does not contact bottom of grates as this can cause the grate to 
warp. If fire seems sluggish or is going out then not enough ash has been shaken out. 
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, pending 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. 
 

Summary of Contents for 503

Page 1: ...S MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT THE NEED FOR A PERMIT RESTRICTIONS OR INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRED IN YOUR AREA SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION THIS UNIT IS HOT WHEN IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND ANY COMBUSTI...

Page 2: ... companies require chimney lining for safety install liner or reline the chimney following all of the liner manufacturer s instructions Installation in a masonry fireplace see Fig 1 Remove your damper from your fireplace or block open permanently to prevent it from accidentally closing and causing smoke in your room A 6 inch chimney connector must be connected from your insert up through the dampe...

Page 3: ...h listed chimney liner meeting type HT requirements 2100 F per UL 1777 US or ULC S635 or ULC S640 CANADA Liner must be securely attached to the chimney top and also the flue collar of the insert Remove your damper from your fireplace or block open permanently to prevent it from accidentally closing and causing smoke in your room Run liner down chimney and support at top of fireplace Now position y...

Page 4: ...board that is protecting your hearth DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM CLEARANCE Proper clearance from combustibles is a must to prevent fires See figure for proper clearances that must be maintained This is a must to prevent fires and damage to your home Listed solid fuel burning fireplace inserts require noncombustible floor protection 16 inches beyond the front and 8 inches ...

Page 5: ...burn and what type of appliance you burn it in Carbon monoxide is produced when burning gas oil wood coal and anything else that burns and any venting problems can cause it to back up into the house Carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury or even death Starting your fire with anthracite coal First open the draft slide in the ash door to full open position This is yo...

Page 6: ... out to the full open position Open the ash door and place shaker handle on the end of grate Shake vigorously until you see red coals dropping into the ash pan Caution should be used when burning pea coal as shaking the grates too far can cause the small coal to be dumped into the ash pan thus wasting your coal Remove shaker from grate and attach to other grate Shake until you see red coals again ...

Page 7: ...nspected to see that it is in good working condition Removal of your 503 insert for chimney and insert inspection You may have to remove your insert for cleaning and inspection The first thing you want to do is lift insert slightly and slide cardboard or sheet metal under it to protect your hearth from scratching Begin sliding insert out of fireplace until you can reach the two bolts on either sid...

Page 8: ... want to pad the surface especially if you have the optional gold plated door so as not to scratch the finish Remove and save the glass retainers and screws Carefully remove all broken glass and sealing gasket material Install new glass using new sealing gasket material and reinstall all glass retainers and screws Optional gold plating The gold plating option is real gold Gold is very soft Any abr...

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