TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERFIRING DAMAGE
If the heater or chimney connector glows, you are overfir- ing. Other symptoms may include: Cracking, warping or burning out of components, stove glass may develop a haze, which will not come off with cleaning.
Overfiring of a stove is a condition where excessive temperatures are reached, beyond the design capabilities of the appliance. The damage that occurs from overfiring is not covered under the manufacturers limited warranty.
The following are a few conditions that should be evaluated and (corrected if necessary) if an overfiring condition is suspected:
Overfiring Caused From Improper Installation
Ensure that all installation requirements have been met as outlined in the installation manual. The chimney should be clean and in good repair. A draft test should be performed to determine if the draft requirements of the appliance are being met. A draft gauge should read between .05 and .06 " W.C. (inches water column). Excessive draft (above .06 " W.C.) will allow too much combustion air to be pulled in which results in hotter burns. Too little draft (below .05 " W.C.) will not allow enough combustion air delivery to maintain a fire (this may result in improper operation of appliance, i.e. wont maintain fire unless fuel loading door is left open. See following, Over- firing Caused From Improper Operation).
Overfiring Caused From Improper Operation
Operate this appliance only as outlined in this manual. Never burn the appliance with either fuel loading door open or ajar. Do not operate this stove with the Primary Air Draft Control in the full "open" position for extended periods. This wastes fuel and can cause dangerous overfiring conditions. NEVER leave the stove unattended on high settings.
Overfiring Caused From Improper Maintenance Strictly adhere to all maintenance requirements at frequent intervals as prescribed in this manual including cleaning of flue and stove. Should either fuel loading door or glass gaskets become worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
Overfiring Caused From Improper Fuel
This appliance is approved for use with natural dry well- seasoned wood only (ask your authorized dealer what are approved fuels for your area). Do not burn garbage, particleboard scraps, or pressed logs because they can produce conditions that will deteriorate metal. Do not overload or use kindling wood or mill ends as primary fuel as this may cause overfiring.
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