Below is a troubleshooting guide that will help you solve any problems with your
stove:
A.- TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
Smoke comes out of
the stove
Inappropriate handling of
the stove
Open the primary air fully for one minute. Then open the door.
Cold chimney
Pre-heat the chimney when lighting the cold stove.
Blocked chimney
Inspect the chimney and the connector to ensure they are not
blocked or have an excessive accumulation of creosote.
Chimney too large
Reinstall the chimney with the appropriate diameter
Narrow chimney
Install an induced draught or replace the chimney.
Chimney too short
Lengthen the chimney.
Chimney with infiltrations
Seal the connections between the chimney sections and the
dirty door openings.
More than one appliance
connected to the chimney
Disconnect the other appliances and seal the holes.
AIR REBOUNDS TO
GAS EXPLOSIONS.
Inappropriate handling of
the stove
Completely open the primary air control on the stove for one
minute before opening the door. Keep the door completely
open for several minutes after each loading of fuel.
Extremely low
combustion level
Use a suitable combustion level in your stove.
Excessive accumulation
of ashes.
Empty the ash pan more frequently.
UNCONTROLLED
OR LOW
COMBUSTION
Badly sealed or open
door
Close the door well or change the seal beading.
Excessive draught:
Inspect the installation. Achieve a low combustion level or
install a draught cutting valve.
Deteriorated refractory
sealing filler
Reseal the stove with refractory cement.
Excessively long chimney Shorten the chimney or install a draught cutting valve.
Chimney too large
Reinstall the chimney with the appropriate diameter
Strong winds
Install a cowl.
Excessive draught:
Draught above 2.5 mm.c.a. can be corrected with the
installation of a draught cutting valve.
INSUFFICIENT
HEAT
Bad quality or green
wood.
Only use air-dried wood, preferably dried for at least one year.
Low combustion level
Use a higher level to make your chimney work.
Air filtrations in the
chimney
Change to a ready-made insulated chimney system or a
chimney with suitable measurements.
Outside of chimney cold.
Reinstall or insulate your chimney.
Chimney or connection
tube leaking.
Inspect the installation.
Too much heat lost in the
house
Seal the windows and doors of the house.
DAMAGE TO THE
ENAMEL
Inappropriate handling of
the stove
Do not produce excessive fire in your stove. Control the
temperature of your stove. Only use suitable wood.
Excessive draught:
Inspect the draught. It may need a draught cutting valve. Use
a low combustion level to make your stove work.
