Crane Coal Cooker question

[bgreene]

Hi,

I have the opportunity to get a Crane Coal Cooker Model 44 for free. I have a fireplace that I hardly ever use and am considering using it for this purpose. I have the following questions:

- My city requires that I get a permit for it and that its installed according to the installation instructions for the stove. However, I don't have that document. Does anyone know where I can get it?

- My fireplace has the typical vent that I can open or close. How do people install a coal stove in a general purpose fireplace?

- I'm assumming that I can get this professionally installed. What is the typical price range that one pays for this?

Thanks

 

[begreen]

Welcome bgreene. Catchy name ya got there . You might find more info at the Anthracite Coal forum. http://nepacrossroads.com/

There are some Crane owners there. Maybe try to contact coal-cooker?
http://nepacrossroads.com/about3600.html

 

[webbie]

That is a relatively standard batch-fed coal stove - made here in Ma. as I remember. They were well regarded in the industry.

You might be able to dig up a manual......at that other site - from an owner.

As far as installation into a fireplace, the best job would entail a full liner of the existing chimney- assuming it is an exterior masonry chimney, with stainless steel pipe. This can be flex, rigid or a combo of the two. A block off plate would be installed below the damper - made of sheet metal - with the pipe passing through it.

Make sure you upgrade the liner to one which is rated for coal use. This usually means a 316 grade of stainless steel.

Found this pic of one Crane model on craigslist

 

[Crane Stoves]

You may message PM me here or email me at [email protected] if you need any help with an owners manual or advice on any of my fathers products. Sincerely Doug Crane Jr.

 

[Crane Stoves]

http://nepacrossroads.com/about26354.html (im not sure its OK to post links like this, but if a mod or staff could post this Crane Stove model 44 manual pdf it would really help me and others out).

 

[begreen]

No problem. I reduced the file size for upload here.