United States Stove 1800GC manual Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving, Solution

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TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

1. Problem:

Smoke puffs from furnace

Solution:

A.Check chimney draft. Check for blocked chimney or flue pipe. Use mirror to check chimney clearance.

B.Check ash pit — if it is too full, empty.

C.Make sure furnace room is not too airtight.

D.Make sure all of chimney mortar connections are airtight.

E.Check ash drawer. Make sure it's airtight.

F.Check chimney for possible down-draft caused by taller surrounding trees or objects. Correct with proper chimney vent cap.

G.Check the possibility of a cold chimney forcing cool gases backward. Remedied by properly insulating chimney with non-combustible liner — non-combustible insulation.

H.Fuel may be too green.

I.Make sure no other fuel burning devices are connected to the chimney impairing the draft.

J.Check chimney draft, it should be .06 inches of water column.

2. Problem:

Inadequate heat being delivered to your home

Solution:

A.Check home insulation — is it adequate?

B.Check hook-up to furnace — is it installed correctly?

C.Cool air inlet may be inadequate or furnace room too airtight.

D.Your wood fuel may be too low grade. Hardwoods are recommended.

E.Make sure your hot air duct (and other duct work) is airtight.

F.If furnace room is warm but your home isn't, check back draft dampers.

G.Is air to the blower available?

3. Problem:

Excess smoke or flames coming out door when refueling

Solution:

A.Wait 15 seconds and open door SLOWLY — then refuel.

B.Check length of flue pipe to chimney. Your unit should be within six (6) feet of your chimney.

C.Make sure chimney cap is not too close to the top of the chimney.

D.Check chimney draft — make sure chimney flue pipe is clean and chimney is of adequate height.

E.Make sure you're not suffocating the fire with excessive amounts of unburned wood.

F.Slide baffle should be pulled out prior to load door opening.

4.Problem:

Distribution blower vibrating

Solution:

A.Tighten blower wheel to motor shaft.

B.Check for bad fan bearings.

5.Problem:

Distribution blower continues to run or will not run

Solution:

A.Check fan limit or heat sensor and cable.

B.Check to see that blower is properly wired. (See Wiring and Assembly Instructions).

C.Check fuse box or power source.

D.Check power supply.

6.Problem:

Draft blower continues to run or will not run

Solution:

A.Check wiring.

B.Check thermostat or thermostat wire for short.

C.Make sure temperature is calling for heat.

7.Problem:

Odor from first fire

Solution:

A.The odor from new steel should disappear in a few hours.

B.If the odor remains, call you dealer immediately. A bad weld can cause a fume leak.

8.Problem:

Excessive Creosote

Solution:

A.Check the grade of wood you are burning.

B.Make sure your unit is serviced by its own proper chimney.

C.Check length of flue pipe and its connections.

D.Make sure you are burning the smallest, hottest fire to adequately heat your home.

E.Also see Solutions to Problem one.

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Contents Canada Only Model 1600GC / 1800GCTable of Contents Chimney Requirements IntroductionClearances Locating Your FurnaceSmoke Pipe Installation Creosote Formation and Need For RemovalType of Flue Required Connection Clearance Important Information for ALL Smoke Pipes ADD-ON Series InstallationClearances Connecting HOT AIR Duct to FurnaceHotblast Furnace Modifications MinimumFuel & ASH Door Latch Installation Assembly InstructionsParts List Door Handle InstallationBrick Installation PRE-INSTALLED AT Factory Smoke ChamberFirebox Model Shaker Grate Handle InstallationSmoke Door Installation Attaching Slide Baffle ROD ExtensionInstalling ASH Door Spin Draft Mounting Procedure for Motorized Natural DraftDraft Tube Clamp Motorized Natural Draft Furnace Hotblast Cotrol CenterHotblast Limit Control ElectricSetting Limit Control High Limit Control Wall Thermostat Electrical BOXDraft FAN Center Testing and Operating Procedures TestingOperating Notes Never Burn Green Wood or Tires Solution Trouble Shooting and Problem SolvingParts List Parts List Model 1600/1800Both Motorized Natural Draft Parts List PRE-ASSEMBLED AT Factory Optional KITModel 1600 Installing Domestic HOT Water Coil Installation of Optional EquipmentHOW to Order Repair Parts

1800GC specifications

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