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TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. Fire will not burn - check the following:
a)
that the air inlet is not obstructed in any way
b)
that chimneys and flueways are clear
c)
that a suitable fuel is being used
d)
that there is an adequate air supply in the room
e)
that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the stove
2. Fire blazing out of control - check the following:
a)
that the doors are tightly closed
b)
that the air control is turned down to the minimum setting
c)
that the air inlet damper is closed and that it is not prevented from closing due to a piece of ash
d)
that a suitable fuel is being used
e)
that the door seals are in good condition
f)
that the chimney draft may be too strong
g)
the ash pan seal and
h)
remove ash from below the ash pan, if it prevents the ash pan to be placed correctly
3. Soot forms on the window - check the following:
a)
that the firewood is not too wet
b)
if the intake of secondary air is insufficient
c)
if the fire is not hot enough
4. The stove fails to heat fully - check the following:
a)
that the firewood is not too wet
b)
if the intake of secondary air is insufficient
5. Smoke or odour - check the following:
a)
if the chimney draft is weak
b)
if there are blockages in the flue pipe/chimney
c)
the height of the chimney in relation to the surroundings
6. Soot in the chimney - check the following:
a)
that the firewood is not too wet
b)
if the intake of secondary air is insufficient
Chimney fires
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney fire does
occur, turn the air control setting to the minimum and tightly close the doors of the stove. This should cause the
chimney fire to go out and in this case the control should be kept at the minimum setting until the fire in the stove
has gone out. If the chimney fire does not go out when the above action is taken then the fire brigade should be
called immediately.
After a chimney fire the chimney should be carefully examined for any damage. Expert advice should be sought if
necessary.
Permanent air vent
The stove requires a permanent and adequate air supply in order for it to operate safely and efficiently.
In accordance with current Building Regulations, the installer may have fitted a permanent air supply vent into the
room, in which the stove is installed, to provide combustion air. This air vent should not under any circumstances be
shut off or sealed.
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