
SECTION IX
CATALYTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
CONTENTS
Definitions
Possible Problems
Plugging
Extreme Temperatures
Flow Restrictions
Creosote
Chemical Deactivation
Excessive Handling
Condensation in Chimney
Backpuffing
Troubleshooting
Heater Related Problems
1.Sluggish Heater Performance
2.Drop in Overall Efficiency
3.High Fuel Consumption
4.Backpuffing
5.Smoke Rollout When Heater Door Is Opened
6.Low Catalytic Temperature
7.Creosote Running From Draft Inlet Openings
1.Creosote Accumulation
2.Tar and Liquid Creosote Leaking from Metal Flue Joints
3.Heavy Concentration of Smoke Leaving Chimney
4.Rusted or Corroded Flue Parts
5.Odor
6.
1.Plugging
2.Catalyst Peeling
3.Chemical Deactivation
4.Catalyst Masking
5.Substrate
6.Substrate
7.Substrate Crumbling
8.Color Variations