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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.
We chose too little
•
performance
Chimney draught is
•
slight
Too long and leaky
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smoke tube
Leakage at the door
•
glass
Usage of wet wood.
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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.
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 15 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 proper-
ly.
All the smoke tube joints
•
must be well sealed and
fireproof-isolated
Check the sealing, close
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the door properly. May
have to have the tighten-
ing flap renewed.
Use well dried wood
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only.
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