Princess PI 1010A manual PROBLEM. Too much heat, Cause

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SOLUTION
Check thermostat setting and operating procedures. See page 28.
Clean chimney, remove obstructions.
Replace thermometer and recheck combustor operating temperature.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM. Too much heat.

 

 

CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

By-Pass door left open.

 

Close the by-pass door.

Thermostat set too high.

 

Lower thermostat setting.

Loading door gasket leaking,

 

Replace door gasket

admitting excess air into firebox

 

and/or adjust door, page 27.

Excessive draft in the chimney

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Measure draft with a Manometer

 

 

See DRAFTS, page 9 & 21. Consult your Blaze King dealer

 

 

or a chimney sweep. Install a cap.

Thermostat not operating properly

 

Consult your Blaze King dealer.

Wood is too small.

 

Use larger pieces.

 

PROBLEM: Fan will not run, or there is no adjustment for fan speed.

CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

Faulty fan motor

 

Call your Blaze King dealer.

PROBLEM: Excessive creosote formation in chimney and chimney Connector.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

By-pass door left open

Close by-pass door.

By-pass door not sealing tightly

Inspect by-pass door and seal for warping. Ash or

 

creosote buildup may occur on door or seat. With stove

 

cold scrape and vacuum area around by-pass. Be sure

 

all mating steel surfaces are clean and smooth.

Improper operation.

Check thermostat setting and operating procedures,

 

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Wood too green or wet.

Catalytic combustor not operating properly.

Use seasoned wood.

Inspect the combustor.

See catalytic combustor testing, page 28.

Poor draft caused by an oversize or short flue, etc

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Chimney too cold or poorly insulated.

Measure draft with Manometer. See DRAFTS, page 9 & 21. See CHIMNEY, page 8.

Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep.

Upgrade chimney system.

Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep.

PROBLEM: Catalytic combustor thermometer (on top of stove) does not go into "Active" zone, or does not stay there for long.

CAUSE

Improper operation

Obstruction in chimney or cap

Faulty catalyst thermometer.

PI-1010A

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DATE PRINTED: 2/8/05

Revision Date: 02/01/05

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Contents Princess Insert Approval Label Princess InsertBlaze King To Our Valued CustomersSafety Notice Chimneys Masonry FireplaceTable Of Contents Operation Warranty HOW YOU can GET ServiceDefinitions DOOR, Loading Combustion AIR IntakeCreosote Formation and Need for Removal DraftHearth FlueFuel This Stove is for USE with Solid Wood Fuel only ICE Formation and PreventionSafety Chimneys CleaningChildren Clearances to Combustible MaterialsDisposal of Ashes Electrical PowerFuel Loading DoorSpecifications Facts On BTU’sBtu Ratings PI1010A Inspect Your Chimney Preparation And AssemblyPlanning for Your Stove Placement Chimney Height Affects Draft22 559 mm Combustor ASSEMBLY, Installation Tools Needed for InstallationStove Assembly Flame SHIELD, InstallationAssembly General Assembly Instructions for Princess PI1010A InsertScrew Installation Into Factory Built Fireplaces Installation Chimney Chimney Installation GeneralChimneys FACTORY-BUILT Fireplace Operation FuelYour First Fire FAN OperationCouple of tips Maintenance Catalytic COMBUSTOR, Cleaning Gasket ReplacementCatalytic COMBUSTOR, Testing Gasket InspectionCatalytic COMBUSTOR, Replacement Door GLASS, CleaningDoor GLASS, Replacement FAN Assembly Rheostat ReplacementPaint Cause Solution TroubleshootingProblem Chimney FirePROBLEM. Too much heat CauseProblem Door glass quickly becomes coated with creosote Hazard and demands immediate attentionPart Name Standard And Replacement PartsStandard & Replacements Parts Optional KitsDate Printed 2/8/05