Northern Stoker 30-30 Owner's Manual - Refueling
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REFUELING THE NORTHERN STOKER:
When your Northern Stoker requires more fuel, we have developed a guide line, which must be followed for
the safety of you, the owner/operator, and the long life of your Northern Stoker.
1. If you go to your Northern Stoker and it is burning (in a full fire combustion cycle) turn “OFF” the
combustion chamber blower fan (Upper right side toogle switch on structure.).
2. Allow the fire to cool for a minimum of 1 minute.
3. Open the loading door to the first step on the safety latch, allowing some air into the fire box. Also,
this may allow some smoke and hot gases out of the fire box. When the smoke has cleared, it is safe
to open the loading door, by moving the handle to the second notch of the safety latch. As you open
the loading door, slowly step backwards, keeping the fire door between you and the loading door
opening. If there should be a rush of smoke and hot gasses from the combustion chamber, the
loading door will help deflect and shield you. Now you can see the fire and remaining fuel. Use the
poker or ash hoe to level or move the fuel to a flat fire bed. Now close the loading door.
4. Now you know how much room there is in the burn chamber for fresh fuel. Bring the required
amount of fuel from the covered storage area to the furnace, ready to be put in. (Suggestion: use a
wheel barrow)
5. Open the loading fire door following the procedure in step 3, and put the new fuel into your
Northern Stoker. When placing the fuel in your furnace, it should be placed in the firebox
combustion chamber, and not in the loading door frame area. Wood can be loaded to the top of the
opening, but must be in the firebox combustion chamber. Never force wood into the unit by striking
it, or pushing it with the door. Do this as quickly as possible, then close and securely latch the
loading door. The fire loading door must never be open for more than (2) minutes. The loading door
being left open for long periods of time may compromise the operation of your furnace and your
safety. NEVER LEAVE AN OPEN DOOR.
If for any reason you step away from your furnace, the fire loading door must always be closed and
securely latched. NEVER LEAVE AN OPEN DOOR.
6. Now the furnace is full of fuel, there is no need to open the fire loading door for 8-12 hours. This
time frame depends on your heat requirements and the type of fuel used.
7. Whenever you open the fire loading door, you must always follow all the steps #1 through #3 to
ensure the safety of you and your furnace.
8. Before you leave the Northern Stoker, be sure to turn the combustion chamber fan “ON”.
Refueling
CAUTION! NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNTRAINED PERSONS TO OPERATE YOUR
NORTHERN STOKER
CAUTION! NEVER LEAVE AN OPEN DOOR!
Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
CAUTION! BURN WOOD ONLY! WARNING: RISK OF FIRE! Do not operate with fuel loading or ash
removal doors open. Do not store fuel or other combustible material within marked installation
clearances. Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly. Approved Fuel: Dry split wood