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Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
I Smoke in room
1. Down draft
1. Upgrade chimney
2. Chimney blocked 2. Clean chimney
3. Chimney damper shut 3. Open or remove damper
4. Baffle out of position 4. Correctly position baffle
5. New paint is curing 5. Refer to instructions
II Wood burns
poorl
y
or is slow
to start or no
heat
1. Low draw
2. Wet or decayed wood
3. Blocked intake air
1. Upgrade chimney
2. Use proper fuel
3. Check intake air supply by
removing ash drawer from
pedestal and opening a
window
III Dirty glass 1. Stove is being under fired 1. Refer to instructions
IV Wood burns too
fast 1. Too much draft in
chimney 1. Consult a qualified
technician