Troubleshooting
PROBLEM. Too much heat. |
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CAUSE |
| SOLUTION |
| Close the | |
Thermostat set too high. |
| Lower thermostat setting. |
Loading door gasket leaking, |
| Replace door gasket |
admitting excess air into firebox |
| and/or adjust door, page 27. |
Excessive draft in the chimney | ` | Measure draft with a Manometer |
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| See DRAFTS, page 9 & 21. Consult your Blaze King dealer |
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| or a chimney sweep. Install a cap. |
Thermostat not operating properly |
| Consult your Blaze King dealer. |
Wood is too small. |
| Use larger pieces. |
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PROBLEM: Fan will not run, or there is no adjustment for fan speed. | ||
CAUSE |
| SOLUTION |
Faulty fan motor |
| Call your Blaze King dealer. |
PROBLEM: Excessive creosote formation in chimney and chimney Connector.
CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Close | |
Inspect | |
| creosote buildup may occur on door or seat. With stove |
| cold scrape and vacuum area around |
| all mating steel surfaces are clean and smooth. |
Improper operation. | Check thermostat setting and operating procedures, |
| page 30. |
Wood too green or wet.
Catalytic combustor not operating properly.
Use seasoned wood.
Inspect the combustor.
See catalytic combustor testing, page 28.
Poor draft caused by an oversize or short flue, etc
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Chimney too cold or poorly insulated.
Measure draft with Manometer. See DRAFTS, page 9 & 21. See CHIMNEY, page 8.
Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep.
Upgrade chimney system.
Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep.
PROBLEM: Catalytic combustor thermometer (on top of stove) does not go into "Active" zone, or does not stay there for long.
CAUSE
Improper operation
Obstruction in chimney or cap
Faulty catalyst thermometer.
Page 30 | DATE PRINTED: 2/8/05 | Revision Date: 02/01/05 |
