Quadra-Fire 21M-ACC owner manual Troubleshooting, Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution

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2100 Millennium Wood Stove (ACC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a prob-

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

lem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in

 

 

 

the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Fire Problems

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t get fire started

 

Not enough kindling/paper or no

Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood

 

 

Excessive smoke or spillage

kindling/paper

 

for air movement.

 

 

Burns too slowly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not enough air for fire to ignite

Check for restricted cap/shroud

 

 

 

Smolders, sizzles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open outside air kit (if installed).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for flue blockage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-warm flue before starting fire (refer to starting fire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for adequate vent height (refer to chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assembly section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open window below the appliance towards the wind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood condition is too wet, too large

Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to wood fuel section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bed of coals not established before

Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of coals (refer

 

 

 

 

 

adding wood

 

to starting fire section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flue blockage such as birds’ nests or

Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned by a

 

 

 

 

 

leaves in termination cap

certified chimney sweep.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down draft or negative pressure

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

 

 

 

 

 

Competition with exhaust devices

pressure section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open window below the appliance towards the wind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire burns too fast

 

Extremely dry or soft wood

Mix in hardwood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mix in less seasoned wood after fire is established (refer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to wood fuel section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdrafting

 

Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

creates overdrafting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

requirements section).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 7039-131H May 5 Hot glass will cause burnsMillennium Wood Stove ACC Serial No Model Name Test Lab & Report NoMfg. Date 7039-131H May 5 Table of Contents Glass Specifications Appliance Certification BTU & Efficiency SpecificationsListing and Code Approvals Mobile Home ApprovedGetting Started Fire SafetyMillennium Wood Stove ACC Negative Pressure Appliance needs to draft properly for safetyVenting Systems Millennium Wood Stove ACC Flue Draft ConsiderationsTools And Supplies Needed Inspect Appliance & Components Pre-Burn Check ListMasonry Chimney Millennium Wood Stove ACC Typical Stove SystemsAppliance Dimensions Dimensions and ClearancesBackwall / Sidewall Corner Installation Hearth Protection Requirements InstallationRSee Figure USA required Canada recommendedMillennium Wood Stove ACC Outside Air Kit Installation Items Needed for Installation not suppliedFloor Installation Alternative In some instances you 13-15/16 in mm Blower OptionalChimney Requirements Chimney ConnectorVenting Components Chimney Systems ThimbleAir Clearances ComponentsInstructions Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a ThimbleSingle wall connector or stove pipe Installing Chimney ComponentsSolid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble Cont’d Chimney Height / Rise and RunRule Millennium Wood Stove ACC Chimney Termination RequirementsPitched Roof Flat RoofMobile Home Installation Appliance Set-Up Door Handle Assembly Adjusting The Blower Speed ControlOver-Firing Your Appliance Wood Selection & Storage Cont’d Operating InstructionsBurning Process Wood Selection & StorageAir Controls Automatic Combustion Control ACCBurn Rates and Operating Efficiency Millennium Wood Stove ACC Building a Fire Incorrect Positions Millennium Wood Stove ACC Blower Operating Instructions Initial cold start-up and all Burn SettingsOpacity Smoke Snap Disc LocationMillennium Wood Stove ACC Frequently Asked Questions Odor from applianceAppliance Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance Quick Reference Maintenance GuideCreosote Chimney Cleaning Millennium Wood Stove ACC General MaintenanceGlass Cleaning Frequency As desired Disposal of AshesWhen cleaning glass Glass ReplacementTo your authorized dealer Millennium Wood Stove ACC Firebrick ReplacementBaffle Correct Blanket & Baffle Position onMillennium Wood Stove ACC Tube Channel Assembly Replacement Removing Tube Channel AssemblyReplacing Tube Channel Assembly Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingMillennium Wood Stove 21M-ACC21M-ACC Stocked 21M-ACC Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Millennium Wood Stove ACC Service And Maintenance LogMillennium Wood Stove ACC Service And Maintenance Log Cont’d Millennium Wood Stove ACC Homeowner’s Notes Millennium Wood Stove ACC Homeowner’s Notes Millennium Wood Stove ACC Warranty Policy Millennium Wood Stove ACC Contact Information
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