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starter will reach ignition temperature and the fire will begin spreading across the grate. At this point, plug
the stoker cord into the thermostat box and combustible coal will begin to feed onto the grate.
5. DIRECT/POWER VENT, turn the vent on immediately after lighting the fire starter, wait the 30 seconds
and plug in the stoker cord. DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DOOR OPEN AT ANY
TIME.
6. If the stove fails to light or the fire slides off the grate repeat procedure.
7. Two (2) to three (3) inches of dead ash on the end of the grate is optimal for stove efficiency. The actual
size of the dead ash can vary depending on how the stove is adjusted. SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL
DETAILS.
8. When your stove has been lit for about an hour, check the position of the hot coal on the grate. Because the
burning characteristics of coal vary, the feed must be fine-tuned for efficient operation.
9. Allow two (2) inch of dead ash on the end of the grate for a high fire.
10. Allow three (3) to four (4) inch of dead ash for a low heat fire.
C: TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND FIRE ADJUSTING
Reading Stove Company recommends using an approved thermostat to regulate the stoves operation and heat
output. An approved thermostat will provide the most comfortable and efficient way to operate a coal stove. Refer
to the individual operational manuals for Pel-trol or Reading Stove Company Thermostat for operational
instructions. No adjustment is required of the feed adjustment tab when using a thermostat.
NOTE: Various qualities of anthracite coal have different burn characteristics. Therefore, you may have to
change the adjustment to suit the coal purchased.
CAUTION: Over-firing the heater may cause a house fire. If the stove or chimney connector glows, you are
over-firing!
Manual adjustment, if not using a Thermostat System
1. Plug the stoker cords from the AC Motor Power Pack and Combustion Blower directly into the wall
socket. DO NOT USE ANY SPEED CONTROL
2. Light the stove.
3. If the fire patch is small and to the rear of the grate the stove will operate at a lower temperature which may
be fine for some applications and heating needs but too low for others. If more heat is needed turn the RED
FEED ADJUSTMENT TAB two turns away from the stove clockwise. Wait 15 minutes and
notice that the fire patch has become larger and moved forward towards the end of the grate. Note the
increase in the temperature of the stove surface and the temperature of the air blowing out of the stove.
An additional adjustment of the RED FEED ADJUSTMENT TAB maybe necessary to increase the size of
the fire patch. Turn tab one or two additional times and monitor the position of the fire on the grate.
4. If hot coal falls off the grate before being completely burnt through, turn the RED FEED ADJUSTMENT
TAB towards the stove once to reduce the rate of feed. The stove will operate most efficiently with
two-three inches of dead ash at the end of the grate. Additional adjustments may be necessary. Actual size
of the dead ash can vary depending on the needs of the consumer for heat.
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