ACR STOVES MV2CL, Technical Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Action Recommended
Fire difficult to
Green wood / wet wood Use hardwood logs
Start / Fire goes with a maximum
Out moisture content of 20%
Logs are too large Use kindling and small
logs to start the fire and
once established use split
logs
Not enough primary air Open air control
Insufficient draft Check the flue is not
Obstructed
Fire burns too
Too much draft Reduce the air control
Quickly
Excessive draft Install a draft stabiliser
Smokes on initial Flue is cold
Burn paper and kindling
Lighting to increase heat in flue
Smokes while
insufficient draught Check the flue is not
Burning obstructed
Low heat output Poor quality wood
Use seasoned
Hardwood (this has a
Higher calorific value)