Reading Stove Company Pine HF-75, Owner'S Manual

Page: 5 / 22

Pine HF-75
Website: www.ReadingStove.com Facebook & Twitter: @ReadingStove
5
The Coal Bed: The coal bed in an anthracite coal stove must be several inches deep to ensure that there is
sufficient capture and radiation of heat to maintain combustion. It is also important that the coal bed is of constant
thickness. A hole or thin area will allow combustion air to bypass the rest of the coal bed, and eventually the fire
will go out. Do not add coal above the level of the fire brick or the steel portion of the coal combustion chamber in
the front of the stove.
Shake Down of Ash: Shaking down of ash is required to maintain the flow of combustion air up through the coal
bed. When the coal bed thins and darkens, it is an indication that the grate is covered with a thick layer of ash, and
it is time to shake down. The shaking process also helps the hopper to discharge additional coal into the
combustion chamber. Once sparks begin to shower down, stop shaking. Excessive shaking will waste fuel and
add needless wear and tear to the grate system.
Section 2: Installation Materials
Barometric Damper:
Reading Stove Company
recommends that a barometric damper be installed
in the chimney connector pipe. Maintaining the draft
at a controlled constant minimizes the possibility of
over-firing and improves the combustion efficiency.
The Field Model R-C, manufactured by Field Controls,
Kinston, North Carolina 28501, is a preferred version,
because it is easy to install and does not require a draft
gauge for set up.
The six (six) inch Model R-C will fit in the side leg of a
standard
single wall
black tee
connector.
(See Figure 6.1)
The tee may be positioned anywhere within the stove to
chimney connection. It may be installed vertical, horizontal
Or sloping smoke pipe. However, it is critical at accurate
calibration that the front edge of the side leg is straight up and