Hearth and Home Technologies 31M-ACC-MBK, 31ST-ACC owner manual Troubleshooting

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3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC)

10 Troubleshooting

With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove

 

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

 

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 &

 

Excessive smoke or spillage

kindling/paper

 

wood 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

Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to wood fuel sec-

 

 

 

large

 

tion).

 

 

 

Bed of coals not established

Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of

 

 

 

before adding wood

coals (refer to starting fire section).

 

 

 

Flue blockage such as birds’

Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned

 

 

 

nests or leaves in termination cap

by a certified chimney sweep.

 

 

 

Down draft or negative pressure

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

 

 

 

Competition with exhaust devices

negative 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 chim-

 

 

 

 

 

ney requirements section).

 

 

 

ARS door may not be closed

Handle set screw rotated on ash door rod - Follow

 

 

 

completely

 

installation instructions

 

 

 

Ash left on ARS door

No seal is created. Clean off top of ARS door for

 

 

 

 

 

complete seal.

 

September 1, 2008

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Contents Hot glass will cause burns Step Top Uni-Body Model Millennium Model7033-277F September 1007 Wood Stove Series ACCSerial No Model Name Mfg. Date 7033-277F September 1Table of Contents Glass Specifications Appliance Certification BTU & Efficiency SpecificationsListing and Code Approvals Mobile Home ApprovedGetting Started Fire Safety7033-277F September 1 Wood Stove Series ACC Negative PressureVenting Systems Wood Stove Series ACC Flue Draft ConsiderationsTools And Supplies Needed Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check ListMasonry Chimney Wood Stove Series ACC Typical Stove SystemsAppliance Dimensions Dimensions and ClearancesMillennium Model 11/16 in mm 89mm Back of Stove to Glass 11/16 in mm10-/8 in mm 21-1/8 in 7mm 7033-277F September 1 Double Wall Pipe Wood Stove Series ACC Clearances to Combustibles UL and ULC31004Wood Stove Series ACC InstallationHearth Protection Requirements Millennium ModelWood Stove Series ACC Step-Top Uni-Body Model Items Needed for Installation not supplied Wood Stove Series ACC Outside Air Kit InstallationFire Risk Asphyxiation Risk Shock Risk Wood Stove Series ACC Blower OptionalChimney Requirements Chimney ConnectorVenting Components Chimney Systems ThimbleAir Clearances ComponentsInstructions Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a ThimbleSolid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble Cont’d Installing Chimney ComponentsChimney Height / Rise and Run Rule Wood Stove Series ACC Chimney Termination RequirementsPitched Roof Flat RoofMobile Home Installation Begin installing the ARS System Appliance Set UpFinishing the ARS Installation Installing Pedestal AssemblyCorners. Figure Installing Leg KitAdjusting The Blower Speed Control Wood Stove Series ACC Door Handle AssemblyOver-Firing Your Appliance Wood Selection & Storage Cont’d Operating InstructionsWood Selection & Storage Burning ProcessAir Controls Automatic Combustion Control ACCBurn Rates and Operating Efficiency Wood Stove Series ACC Building a Fire Incorrect Positions Wood Stove Series ACC Correct Baffle & Blanket PlacementInitial cold start-up and all Burn Settings Frequently Asked Questions Opacity SmokeWood Stove Series ACC Blower Operating Instructions Snap Disc LocationAsh Removal System ARS Operating and Cleaning General MaintenanceCreosote Chimney Cleaning Maintaining & Servicing Your ApplianceCleaning Plated Surfaces Glass Cleaning Frequency As desiredWhen cleaning glass Disposal of AshesWood Stove Series ACC Glass Replacement Appliance without firebrick Wood Stove Series ACC Firebrick ReplacementTo your authorized dealer Brick Size QtySnap Disc Location Wood Stove Series ACC Baffle Removal Snap Disc ReplacementRemoving Tube Channel Assembly Wood Stove Series ACC Tube Channel Assembly ReplacementReplacing Tube Channel Assembly Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingExploded view Reference Materials#29 Ceramic Blanket 19 w x 13-3/4 h, 1/2 thick #33 Baffle Board 2 w x 13-3/4 h, eachFlue Collar can’t replace in the field Step-Top Uni-Body ModelBlower Assembly Wood Stove Series ACC Service Parts & AccessoriesItem # Service Parts Item # Service Parts Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Wood Stove Series ACC Service And Maintenance LogWood Stove Series ACC Homeowner’s Notes CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability September 1 7033-277F Contact Information