corrected will allow some of the smoke to go through. Creosote problems are usually
remedied by, either by adding height, or making the inside dimension of the chimney
smaller with a liner, or correcting other chimney related problems.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR EXCESSIVE CREASOTE BUILD-UP IN CHIMNEY
1. The chimney does not enough vertical height. You’re stack must be at least 3 feet above
the peak of the roof, in order to draw properly. Also if the inside dimension is more than
8", then it is too large to draft sufficiently with the Sedore Furnace. The inside diameter
should be brought down in size with a stainless steel liner ( recommend 6").
2. Burning the Sedore Furnace in an air-tight house without an air exchanger or an
outside air feed. Some houses (R-2000) are so air tight that the stove cannot draw a
sufficient amount of air, causing poor performance. If you feel this could be your
problem, open a window near the stove and see if the stove operates properly? If this
is the problem, then you will need to get an air exchanger, or provide an outside air
source for your furnace.
3. Burning green or wet wood on the bottom of the fuel pile. If you put wet wood halfway
up or on top of your fuel load, it will dry out on the way down, but it will however, make
more creosote that goes on the underside of the lid, and could increase the possibility
of creosote forming in the chimney.
After a few weeks of burning your new SEDORE MULTI-FUEL FURNACE, take your
inside pipes down and check for creosote formation.
CHIMNEYS
Your chimney must be three feet or more, above the peak of the roof to insure adequate
draft. The furnace must be connected to an UL or ULC Approved chimney, and installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. An existing masonry chimney should be
inspected, and if necessary repaired by a
competent chimney specialist. The overall height
of the chimney must be at least 15 feet, or more. Do not use more than two elbows, and ry
to use 45° elbows rather than 90° elbows. Single wall stovepipe, used to connect the
furnace to the chimney must be connected with the crimped end toward the furnace.
This will insure that condensing moisture from the burning wood or other fuel will flow
back into the fire chamber. Each connection of the stovepipe must be secured with three
sheet metal screws. Single wall stovepipe must not penetrate combustible walls or
ceilings
.
Chimney height
is critical to have you’re Sedore Furnace operate to maximum efficiency.
You must have at least three feet above the peak of your roof, or more if necessary.
You can use caps that are designed to prevent "down-draft". The best way to correct
insufficient draft is to add more height, which may require bracing.
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