CHAPTER X. 



FIRING. 



The fire should be kept as regular as possible, 

 and this may readily be done by placing the fuel on 

 the grate in such a manner as to insure an even fire. 

 This may be conveniently done in the following man- 

 ner: 



Shovel regularly as possible to the fire-box. 



First, shovelful at left hand, back corner; close 

 door and wait. 



Second, shovelful at right hand, back corner ; close 

 door and wait. 



Third, shovelful at right hand, front corner; close 

 door and wait. 



Fourth, shovelful at left hand, front corner; close 

 door and wait. 



Fifth, shovelful at right hand, center of box; close 

 door and wait. 



Sixth, shovelful at left hand, center of box; close 

 door and wait. 



And repeat in same order. Wait the same time 

 between each shovelful, so that there is uniform, 

 regular adding of fresh fuel. 



A thin fire on the grate is more economical than a 

 thick one, as it permits the air to come in contact with 

 each part of the burning coal better than if the fuel 

 is laid deep on the grate. With a little care in 



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