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A.2 The Barometric Damper
The
draft
in the chimney will change depending on how cold it is outdoors, the burn rate of the stove, and wind conditions. A
barometric
damper
is basically a vacuum relief valve for the chimney system. It is considered good practice to install one in all
coal burning applications.
B
.
Starting a Coal Fire
B.1
Open the loading door on the top of your stove.
B.2
Put a single layer of match-light charcoal on the grate.
B.3
Open the air control to high burn.
B.4
Light the charcoal with a long match or a rolled up piece of newspaper.
B.5
Close the loading door.
B.6
Allow the charcoal to burn until it is glowing. (Approximately 10-15 minutes)
B.7
Slowly open the reload door, keeping you face and body clear of the opening in the event of any combustible gases
may have accumulated.
B.8
Gently sprinkle a single layer of coal over the bed of the burning charcoal and close the loading door.
B.9
Once the coal is burning you can fill the coal hopper to maximum capacity.
C. Refueling
It
is
recommended
that you wear
gloves whenever
working with a hot stove.
C.1
Push the primary air control towards the back of the stove - "low setting."
C.2
Using the stove tool, slowly open the loading door,
CAUTION: Keep your face and body clear of the
opening.
C.3
Pour anthracite coal into the hopper. The hopper may be filled to the top. Clear any nuggets that may have
fallen into the sealing groove because they may interfere with the proper closing of the loading door.
C.4
Close the loading door and reset the primary air control for the desired heat output.
D. Overfiring
Warning
Do No t O verf ire th is Hea ter
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design
specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater.
Never open the ash door to accelerate burn.
Using flammable liquids, wood, or burning trash in the stove may result in overfiring. It the chimney connector or stove glows
red or, even worse, white, the stove is overtired. This condition may possibly cause a house fire.
If you overfire, immediately close the stove damper and doors, if open, to reduce the air supply to the fire.
Understanding "Draft".
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney, The amount of draft
