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2. | High fuel consumption | 1. | Improper regulation of | 1. (a) Close inlet air control |
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| draft or inlet air | as much as possible to |
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| maintain desired heat |
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| output. |
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| (b) Check gaskets, |
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| reinstall fiberglass |
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| gasketing around doors |
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| and glass as necessary |
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| 2. | Improper door fitting | 2. Check door gasket, |
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| check adjustment of door |
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| latch |
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3. | Backpuffing | 1. | Gusts of Wind | 1. (a) Smoke shelf in |
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| chimney is filled with |
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| creosote & ash |
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| (b) Chimney may need |
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| wind diverter. Raise |
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| chimney for better draft. |
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4.Smoke rollout when heater door is opened
1.Wind gusts blowing down the chimney
1.(a) Smoke shelf in chimney is filled with creosote & ash
(b) Chimney may need wind diverter. Raise chimney for better draft.
2.Opening heater door too fast
2.Crack door for 15 seconds before fully opening door.
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