Trouble shooting
1. Fire will not burn - check
a) the air inlet is not obstructed in any way,
b) that chimneys and flueways are clear,
c) that a suitable fuel is being used,
d) that there is an adequate air supply into the room,
e) that an extractor fan is not fitted in the same room as the
fire.
2. Fire blazing out of control - check
a)
the doors are tightly closed,
b) the air control is turned down to the minimum setting,
c) the air inlet damper is closed and that it is not prevented from closing completely by a piece of ash,
d) a suitable fuel is being used,
e) the door seals are in good condition.
f) the chimney draft may be too strong
g) ash pan seal
h) for ash below ash pan causing pan to not seat correctly and clean out.
3) Soot forms on the window
a)
The firewood may be too wet
b)
the intake of secondary air may be insufficient
c)
fire not hot enough
4) The stove fails to heat fully
a)
The firewood may be too wet
b)
the intake of secondary air may be insufficient
5) Smoke or odour
a)
Weak chimney draft
b)
check for blockages in the flue pipe/chimney
c)
check the height of the chimney in relation to the surroundings
6) Soot in the chimney
a)
The firewood may be too wet
b)
intake of secondary air may be insufficient
Chimney Fires
If the chimney is thoroughly and regularly swept, chimney fires should not occur. However, if a chimney
fire does occur turn the air control setting to the minimum, and tightly close the doors of the stove. This
should cause the chimney fire to go out in which case the control should be kept at the minimum setting
until the fire in the stove has gone out. The chimney and flue ways should then be cleaned. If the chimney
fire does not go out when the above action is taken then the fire brigade should be called immediately.
After a chimney fire the chimney should be carefully examined for any damage. Expert advice should be
sought if necessary
Permanent air vent
The stove requires a permanent air vent to the room or a direct connection to the closed air port at the
rear of the stove. This is to provide adequate air supply in order for the stove to operate safely and
efficiently.
In accordance with current Building Regulations the installer may have fitted a permanent air supply vent
into the room in which the stove is installed to provide combustion air. This air vent should not under any
circumstances be shut off or sealed.
