MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE
Make sure the fuel loading doors are securely closed. Adjust the primary air draft control to the lowest (most closed) setting and ensure that the
Consult your dealer for suggestions on proper chimney care. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan for handling a chimney fire. Establish a routine for the fuel, stove and firing technique. Check daily for creosote
REINSTALL BAFFLE BRICK
After your chimney has been swept, reinstall the baffle brick. See – Removing Baffle Plates for Cleaning (on previous page) and reverse steps.
TROUBLESHOOTING
*When Fuel Door Is Opened, Smoke Enters Room.
1. The primary air draft control is closed.
2. The chimney is too cool. Set the primary air draft con- trol on "HIGH" for a few minutes before opening either fuel loading door.
3. Excess creosote will not only restrict your draft but it will create a risk of a creosote fire. Strictly adhere to
maintenance requirements as outlined in this manual. If excess creosote has built up on the inside of the firebox sides and door, burn a small hot fire at intervals that are more frequent with air control on HIGH for a few minutes.
4.Deposits may have built up in the chimney and are restricting the draft, or the spark arrester on top of the chimney may be plugged.
5.Chimney diameter too large or too small to provide adequate draft.
6.The house is too airtight (usually takes 20 to 30 min- utes for problem to appear as stove lowers air pres- sure in house). Crack a window open or provide an outside source of air near stove.
7.Insufficient vertical height to chimney to achieve ade- quate draft.
Does Not Produce Enough Heat
1.Using green or insufficiently cured wood.
2.Excessive draft.
3.High ceilings (heat rises quickly, but can be recircu- lated by a
4.The area to heat is too large (square foot heating estimates are based on "average" climates and home design).
5.There is an obstruction in the chimney.
6.The chimney or chimney cap is restricted by creo- sote preventing enough draw to sustain a "high" heat output rate.
* Does Not Maintain A Fire
1.Soft wood does not burn as long or as well as sea- soned hardwood resulting in a short burn time.
2.Wood size too small. Burns at too rapid a rate.
3.The gasket seal on the fuel loading doors, or glass is leaking air. Repair or replace it if necessary.
4.Excessive Draft.
5.There may be an obstruction in the chimney.
* Backpuffing
Definition: This is a term describing the condition when combustible gases remain unlit because of insufficient combustion air delivery which results in combustible gases building, then flash igniting. If backpuffing is occurring, it can push some smoke into the room through the primary or secondary air openings. The combustion air delivery is dependent upon the draft of the venting system. The following are variables, which can negatively affect the draft resulting in backpuffing.
1.Downdraft in the chimney (a special wind cap may be needed).
2.The house is too air tight (ventilation is needed).
3.Insufficient vertical height to chimney to achieve ade- quate draft.
Odors
1.Creosote accumulation in firebox (brush out on next cleaning).
2.Chimney downdraft when stove is not operating (close the primary air draft control).
3.Paint curing on first several burns.
* Dirty Glass
1.Poor draft conditions.
2.Long burn periods at low draft settings.
3.Burning wet, pitchy or spongy wood.
4.Poorly arranged logs (too close to glass).
*Draft problems; if installing into a larger flue, it may be necessary to use a
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