SECTION VIII
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
1. Sluggish heater
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Obstruction in chimney
2.Improperly sealed trim kit or direct connect kit
3.Wet or unseasoned wood being burned.
4.Poor chimney draft
SOLUTION
1.Check for and remove obstruction
2.(a) Check trim kit gasketing seal to fireplace and gasket as necessary to seal unit. Gasket under front bottom of stove if needed. (b) Check seal if direct connect and correct.
3.Burn dry seasoned wood.
4.Improper chimney height or wrong size flue is being used. Cooler temperatures caused by external chimney.
2. High Fuel | 1. Improper regulation of |
Consumption | draft or inlet air |
2. Improper door fitting
1.Close inlet air control as much as possible to maintain desired heat output. Check gaskets, reinstall fiberglass gasketing around doors and glass as necessary.
2.Check door gasket, check adjustment of door latch, check door hinges.
3. Backpuffing | 1. Gusts of Wind | 1. Smoke shelf in chimney is |
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| filled with creosote & ash. |
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| Chimney may need wind |
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| diverter. Raise chimney for |
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| better draft. |
4.Smoke rollout when heater door is opened.
1.Wind gusts blowing down the chimney
2.Opening heater door too fast
1.Smoke shelf in chimney is filled with creosote & ash. Chimney may need wind diverter. Raise chimney for better draft.
2.Open air control. Crack door for 15 seconds before fully opening door.
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