Lopi Freedom Fireplace Insert owner manual Troubleshooting

20 Operating Your Appliance

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause
Smoke Enters Room During	• Open the bypass (pg. 15).
Start-Up	• Open the air control (pg. 17).
	• Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to
	establish a draft.
	• If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in
	the door is all that is needed.
Kindling Does Not Start - Fire	• Open the bypass (pg. 15).
Smolders	• Open the air control (pg. 17).
	• Not enough starter paper - use additional newspaper if
	necessary.
	• If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in
	the door is all that is needed.
Smoke Enters Room While Re-	• Open the bypass before opening the door (pg. 15).
Loading	• Open the air control before opening the door (pg. 17).
	• Let the air stabilize before fully opening the door. Then
	open the door approximately 1 inch. Let air go into the
	firebox for a few seconds. Once the smoke appears to
	be flowing up the chimney consistently, open the door.
	• Insufficient Draft - Chimney height and outside
	conditions can negatively affect draft. In these cases a
	small amount of smoke may enter the home. Adding
	more pipe or a draft-inducing cap may help.
Stove Does Not Burn Hot Enough	• Wood is Wet - see the section "Selecting Wood" on
	page 19 for details on wood.
	• Make sure the air control is all the way open. Slide the
	control back and forth to insure the control is not stuck.
	• Insufficient Draft - Chimney height and outside
	conditions can negatively affect draft. In these cases
	the fire may burn slowly. Adding more pipe or a draft-
	inducing cap may help.
Blower Does Not Run	• Stove is Not Up to Temperature - This is normal. The
	blower will come on when the stove is hot - usually 15
	to 30 minutes.
	• Electricity is Cut to the Blower - Check the household
	breaker or fuse to make sure it is operable.
Stove Does Not Burn Long	• Depending upon wood, draft, and other factors, the
Enough	burn time may be shorter then stated. Make sure the
	doors are sealing and not allowing air into the firebox -
	See the section "Door and Glass Inspection" on page
	22 for details.
	• Check the ash bed for coals. Often, coals are still
	glowing under a slight bed of flyash. By raking these
	into a pile you can re-start your stove quickly.

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