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3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC)
4. I don’t get enough/any heat. What can I do about it?
Diagnostic Question | Possible Causes of Condition | Solutions |
How much wood is used for fire? | Insufficient fuel | Make larger fires |
How well seasoned is the wood? | Condition of fuel | Burn seasoned wood: (split, covered |
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| on top minimum 6 months, preferably |
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| a year) |
Did you install a blower? | Snap disc may be faulty | Replace snap disc |
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How much heat ouput do you expect? | • Unrealistic expectations | Replace appliance with one with greater |
| • Heat output too low for square foot- | heat output |
| age |
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How are air controls set? | Operational problems | Follow manufacturer’s instructions |
5. The wood burns too fast. What can I do?
Diagnostic Question | Possible Causes of Condition | Solutions |
What is the condition of the wood? | Extremely dry wood | Mix in less seasoned wood after fire |
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| established |
How are air controls set? | Operational problems | Follow manufacturer’s instructions |
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