Potential Problems And How To Tackle Them - Wamsler ARTE Mode D'emploi

1.6 Potential problems and how to tackle them

Kind of operating
problem
Odour formation
Too little heating per-
formance
Chimney fire may occur upon the improper cleaning of the chimney, the use of
inappropriate fuels (e.g. excessively wet wood) or the inadequate setting of the
burning air. In such cases, close the burning air at the fire, and call the fire service.
Possible reasons
Curing of the applied pre-
ventive lacquer.
Steaming oil remains.
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We chose too little
performance
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Chimney draught is
slight
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Too long and leaky
smoke tube
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Leakage at the door
glass
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Usage of wet wood.
Actions to be in chimney fire
Never try to extinguish the fire with water!
Operate the fire-place on a
low heating level according
to the instructions manual
for a few hours. Then heat
up for maximal performance
for a few hours.
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Solution
Have the heating re-
quirement of the room
examined by an expert
Chimney draught shall
be at least 12 Pa, max.
for a short time 18 Pa.
Check the tightness of
your chimney and also
that the doors of other
fire-places leading to
the same chimney are
closed and sealed
properly. Make sure
that the chimney-
cleaning joints are
sealed properly.
All the smoke tube
joints must be well
sealed and fireproof-
isolated
Check the sealing,
close the door properly.
May have to have the
tightening flap re-
newed.
Use well dried wood
only.