TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTIONS |
STOVE SMOKES | Operating Technique | Fully open the primary air control one minute before opening doors. |
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| Fully open the flue bypass sytem |
| Cold Chimney | Preheat the chimney when first starting a fire. |
| Blocked Chimney | Examine the chimney and stovepipe for blockage or creosote |
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| accumulations. |
| Oversized Chimney | Reline the chimney to the appropriate diameter |
| Undersized Chimney | Install a draft inducer or replace the chimney. |
| Chimney Too Short | Lengthen the chimney. |
| Air Infiltration Into The | Seal chimney connections and openings in |
| Chimney |
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| More Than One Appliance | Disconnect all other appliances and seal openings. |
| Connected to the Flue |
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Operating Technique | Fully open the primary air control one minute before opening the | |
GAS EXPLOSIONS |
| door and keep it fully open for a few minutes after reloading. |
| Extra Low Burn Rate | Burn the stove at a higher burn rate. |
| Chimney | Install a chimney cap. |
| Excessive Ash | Empty ash pan more frequently. |
UNCONTROLLED | Unsealed or Open Door | Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets. |
OR SHORT BURN | Excessive Draft | Check the installation. Operate at LOW BURN. Install stovepipe |
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| damper. |
| Deteriorated Cement Seals | Reseal the stove with furnace cement. |
| Extra Long Chimney | Shorten the chimney. Install stovepipe damper. |
| High Winds or Hilltop | Install a chimney cap. |
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| Excessive Draft | Draft in excess of 0.1 wc should be corrected with a stovepipe |
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| damper. |
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| Completely close the flue bypass system |
INSUFFICIENT HEAT | Poor Quality or Green | Use only |
| Wood |
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| Low Burn Rate | Operate the stove at a higher burn rate. |
| Air Insulated Chimney | Replace with a |
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| properly sized masonry chimney. |
| Cold Exterior Chimney | Reline or insulate the chimney. |
| Leaky Stovepipe or | Check the installation. |
| Chimney |
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| Too Much Heat Loss From | Caulk windows, seal openings in home. |
| House |
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INSUFFICIENT | Fuel Bypass is open | Push Flue Bypass in to close the bypass. |
OVEN HEAT | Oven door is not sealed | Check the seal and repair if necessary |
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BLISTERING OF | Operating Technique | Do not |
ENAMEL CASTING |
| seasoned wood only. |
| Excessive Draft | Check the DRAFT. A damper may be required. Operate the stove at |
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| a LOW BURN range. |
HearthStone Quality Home Heating Products Inc ® | 26 | Model 8220 |