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Rev 07/13/09 ENERGY KING™ Wood/Coal Boiler Owner’s Manual
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem(s) Cause(s) / Solution(s)
The ENERGY KING
heating appliance is
overheating or is burning
without regard to the
thermostat •
Your ENERGY KING heating appliance may have been installed
incorrectly. Please contact your ENERGY KING dealer or heating
contractor.
•
The thermostat or thermostat wiring may be faulty. Please contact
your ENERGY KING dealer or heating contractor.
•
Your “heat dump” zone may have been closed off. Verify that your
“heat dump” zone is open and all heat delivery systems are
operating correctly.
Excessive creosote •
During warmer weather, you may need to adjust your firing
practices. For maximum efficiency and minimum emissions, try
shorter, hotter fires rather than large, slow-burning fires.
•
Your venting may be improperly installed. Verify that the
ENERGY KING heating appliance is vented according to the
instructions found in the
Installation
section. Please contact your
ENERGY KING dealer or heating contractor.
Smoke is visible or you
smell fumes in your home •
Make sure the fuel loading and ash removal doors are closed
tightly and all gaskets are in good condition.
•
Your exhaust or combustion air systems may be blocked. Verify
all vents and pipes are free from obstruction and the draft controls
are operating correctly.
•
Your venting may be improperly installed. If the ENERGY KING
heating appliance is smoking from vents or from the draft controls,
immediately shut down the ENERGY KING heating appliance,
ventilate the area, and contact your ENERGY KING dealer or
heating contractor.
Too much ash
•
Check the quality of your fuel. Refer to the
Fuel Requirements
section.
Ash, soot, or fuel dust in the
home •
Verify all doors are closed tightly and all gaskets are in good
condition.
•
Always be sure to handle ashes and fuel with care and open
doors slowly.
•
Be sure to check the exhaust system for leaks and repair as
necessary.
Partially burned or unburned
fuel in the combustion area
•
More air for proper combustion may be needed. Verify that your
draft controls are working properly and that your exhaust and
combustion air systems are clean and free from obstruction.
The ENERGY KING
heating appliance burns too
much fuel, or the fuel burns
off too quickly •
The chimney draft may be excessive. Adjust the barometric
damper to maintain flue draft settings from 0.04 ″ to 0.06 ″ of water
column. Do not operate with a flue draft exceeding .06 ″ (14.95
Pa) water column.