Heatiator ECO-WINS18 Troubleshooting Guide, Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution

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4 Troubleshooting Guide

With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.

Start Fire Problems

Possible Cause

Solution

Can not get fire started

Not enough kindling/paper or no

Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling &

Excessive smoke or spillage

Burns too slowly

kindling/paper

wood for air movement.

Not enough heat output

 

 

 

 

Check for restricted termination cap

 

 

 

 

 

Check for blockage of outside air kit (if installed).

 

 

Check for flue blockage.

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-warm flue before starting fire (refer to Building

 

Not enough air for fire to ignite

a Fire Section).

 

 

 

 

 

Check for adequate vent height (refer to Chimney

 

 

Height Section).

 

 

 

 

 

Open window below the appliance towards the

 

 

wind.

 

 

 

 

Wood condition is too wet, too

Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to Seasoned Wood

 

large

Section).

 

 

 

 

Bed of coals not established

Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of

 

before adding wood

coals (refer to Building a Fire Section).

 

 

 

 

Flue blockage such as birds’

Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned

 

nests or leaves in termination

by a certified chimney sweep.

 

cap

 

 

 

 

 

Down draft or negative pressure

Do not use exhaust fans during start-up (refer to

 

Competition with exhaust

Negative Pressure Section).

 

devices

 

 

Open window below the appliance towards the

 

 

 

 

wind.

 

 

 

Fire burns too fast

 

Mix in hardwood.

 

 

 

 

Extremely dry or soft wood

Mix in less seasoned wood after fire is established

 

 

(refer to Wood Fuel Section).

 

 

 

 

 

Check for correct vent height; too much vertical

 

Overdrafting

height creates overdrafting.

 

 

 

Check location of vent termination (refer to

 

 

 

 

Chimney Termination Requirement Section).

 

 

 

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Heatilator • ECO-WINS187065-132B • August 29 2011

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Contents Fire may result causing property ModelIf the information in these instruc Tions is not followed exactly, aHeatilator ECO-WINS18 7065-132B August 29 Mfg Date Table of Contents Heatilator ECO-CHOICE Warranty Warranty Exclusions BTU & Efficiency Specifications Glass SpecificationsListing and Code Approvals Appliance CertificationOperating Instructions Your Wood ApplianceFire Safety OverfiringCombustible/Non-combustible Materials Seasoned WoodBurning Process Second StageKindling or First Stage Final StageBurn Rate Air Control Burn Rates and Operating EfficiencyCorrect Baffle & Blanket Placement Fire RiskBuilding a Fire Wood Fuel & Storage Hardwood vs SoftwoodBlower Control Box & Snap Disc Operating Instructions Blower Operating InstructionsOpacity Smoke Frequently Asked QuestionsClear Space Quick Start Guide Your specific modelMaintenance and Service Chimney and Chimney Connector Inspection/CleaningDisposal of Ashes Appliance Inspection RoutineFrequency As desired Glass CleaningInspect Firebrick & Replacement Instructions Quick Reference Maintenance Guide MonthlyTroubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause SolutionService Parts Replacement Glass Replacement Snap Disc Replacement ContdSnap Disc Replacement Wiring DiagramBlower Replacement Shock RiskDoor Handle Assembly Baffle & Ceramic Blanket RemovalTube Channel Assembly Replacement Draft Design and Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Negative Pressure Locating Your Appliance & Chimney Chimney Termination RequirementsRule Tools And Supplies Needed Inspect Appliance and ComponentsSurround Sizes Dimensions and ClearancesAppliance Dimensions SideWall Mantel ClearanceThermal Protection Required Ember Protection OnlyConversion Procedure Alternate Floor Protection CalculationThermal Conductivity k value Thermal Resistance R valueChimney Systems Venting SystemsInspections Larger ChimneysMasonry Chimney Cont’d Metal Heat Circulating Masonry Prefabricated Metal ChimneyFactory-Built Sold Fuel Fireplace Securing Chimney ComponentsAltering the Fireplace Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners Chimney Height / Rise and RunOutside Air Kit Installation Outside Air Installation InstructionsAppliance Set-up Outside Air Kit OptionOptional Offset Adapter Installation Securing Stove Pipe/Liner to Flue CollarStandard Surround & Trim Kit Installation Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe/LinerMobile Home Installation ECO-WINS18 Reference MaterialsService Parts #6 Bay Side/Blower AssemblyStocked At Depot#12 Door Assembly #13 Brick Assembly#24 Burn Rate Control Assembly Fastener PacksService And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of ServiceContact Information For Consumer Care

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