This is called “back puffing” and can be helped by sealing all troublesome areas so they
are airtight.
There are two main causes of chimney downdrafts that cause smoke to come back
into the house. One is from an air current being deflected down the chimney by nearby
objects such as trees, a building or a hill. The other is that in many chimneys the flue
gases chill too quickly as they pass up the chimney. When the flue gas chills too quickly,
it becomes heavy and will back up in the flue system; this will often result in "back
puffing," poor combustion and smoke odors in the house. Burning the stove hotter, in
some cases, will correct this situation (be careful not to “over-fire,” see Section IV of this
manual). If you have any of these problems or a poor-drawing chimney system, contact
your local dealer or call the factory.
SECTION VIII: WHAT CAUSES CREOSOTE ?
Creosote is caused by the condensation of the vapor that exists in the escaping
smoke -- the moisture level of your fuel will determine the density of this vapor. A severe
downdraft as discussed previously will also cause creosote. Moisture will form at the
coolest point in your chimney system and at this point will tend to form creosote. The ash
is picked up by the moisture in the system and will build up or run back down the inside
of your flue. This situation can sometimes be helped by installing an “open vented” type
chimney cap, which will allow the chimney to maintain more heat to create a better draw
and keep some of the wind currents from entering the flue system. This type cap will not
correct a poorly constructed chimney or one in bad need of repair, however -- in some
cases the system will require relining or even need to be rebuilt.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FOR 24-G
AC-12
BLOWER THERMOSTAT
AC-18
465 CFM BLOWER WITH CORD
AC-DGKC DOOR
GASKET
KIT
AC-FCGK
FLUE COLLAR GASKET
AC-LB
9” X 4” X 2 ¼” LARGE BRICK (14 REQUIRED)
AC-SB
9” X 4” X 1 ¼” SMALL BRICK (7 REQUIRED)
AC-SH
DOOR SPRING HANDLE
AC-MCSP HI-TEMPERATURE
CHARCOAL
PAINT
CA-20
FLUE COLLAR (6”)
All parts can be ordered from your local dealer or from the factory at
(Parts Orders ONLY) 1-800-516-3636, or online at
www.englandsstoveworks.com
If you have any questions or problems call the Customer Service Department.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 206
(Parts Orders ONLY – 800-516-3636)
MONROE, VA. 24574 Questions: (800-245-6489) (Fax: 434-929-4810)
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