United States Stove 24AZ, 24AG Trouble-Shooting,Problem Solving For Your Furnace, Solution

Trouble-Shooting

TROUBLE-SHOOTING, PROBLEM SOLVING FOR YOUR FURNACE

1.Problem: Smoke puffs from furnace.

Solution:

A.Check chimney draft. Check for blocked chim ney or flue pipe. Use mirror to check chimney clearance.

B.Check ash pit - if too full, empty.

C.Make sure furnace room is not too airtight.

D.Make sure all chimney mortar connections are air tight.

E.Check clean out door. Make sure it's airtight.

F.Check chimney for possible down-draft caused by taller surrounding trees or objects. Correct with proper chimney vent cap.

G.Check the possibility of cold chimney forcing cool gas blockage. Remedy by properly insu lating chimney with noncombustible liner and non- combustible insulation.

H.Fuel may be too wet.

I.Make sure no other fuel burning devices are connected to the chimney impairing the draft.

2.Problem: Inadequate heating being delivered to your home.

Solution:

A.Check home insulation - is it adequate?

B.Check hookup to furnace - is it installed cor rectly? (review manual)

C.Cool air inlet may be inadequate or furnace room too airtight, 14" inlet for 12" outlet.

D.Your wood fuel may be too low grade. Hard woods are recommended.

E.Make sure your hot air duct (and other duct work) is airtight.

F.If furnace room is warm but your home isn't, check back draft dampers.

G.Is air inlet to the blower open? Check filters.

H.Fuel may be too wet.

I.Check draft blower cover, setting 1/2" open ing.

J. Rheostat setting is fully open.

3.Problem: Excess smoke or flames coming out door when refueling.

Solution:

A.Open bypass damper. Wait 15 seconds and open door slowly - then refuel.

B.Check length of flue pipe to chimney. Your unit should be within six (6) feet of your chimney.

C.Make sure chimney cap is not too close to the top of the chimney.

D.Check chimney draft-make sure chimney flue pipe is clean and chimney is of adequate height.

E.Make sure you're not suffocating the fire with excess amounts of unburned fuel.

4.Problem: Distribution blower vibrating.

Solution:

A.Tighten Allen Screw on squirrel cage.

B.Check for bad fan bearings.

C.Also oil 3-4 drops of 20w non detergent oil.

5.Problem: Distribution blower continues to run or will not run.

Solution:

A.Check to see if thermodisc 110 degrees (top right side) is faulty. Use match or lighter for click or jumper wire.

B.Check to see that blower is properly wired. (See Wiring and Assembly Instructions).

6.Problem: Draft blower continues to run or will not run.

Solution:

A.Check rheostat switch for on position. Check wiring.

B.Check thermostat or thermostat wire for short.

C.Make sure temperature is calling for or not call ing for heat. Set thermostat at 80 degrees.

D.Check to see if thermodisc 170 degrees (left side) is faulty. Use match or lighter for click or jumper wire.

Problem: Odor from first fire.

7.Solution:

A.The odor remains, call your dealer immedi - ately. A defective weld can cause a fume leak.

Problem: Excessive creosote.

8.Solution:

A.Check the grade of wood you are burning.

B.Make sure your unit is serviced by its own proper chimney.

C.check length of flue pipe and its connections.

D.Make sure you are burning the smallest, hot test fire to adequately heat your home.

E.Also see Solutions to Problem 1.

F.Use a magnetic surface thermometer on flue pipe and operate between 300 and 400 degrees.

Problem: Poor seal around unit door.

9.Solution:

A. Bend door latch in to tighten seals.

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