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Smoke emission troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Action
Small flames and smoke
Wet wood
(Over 20% moisture content)
Use dry seasoned hardwood
(less than 20% moisture
content)
When appliance door is
opened smoke spillage enters
the room
Flue draught low
Consult your stove installer
Room ventilation not correct
Consult your stove installer
Smoke is emitted into the room
Flue blocked
Evacuate all people from the room
into a safe area. If safely possible
open all outside doors and
windows to the affected room to
ventilate. Vacate the room into a
safe area. Allow the stove to fully
burn out.
Consult your stove installer.
Do not
re use the stove until the problem
is fully rectified
The chimney is emitting grey /
blue smoke
Wet wood
(Over 20% moisture content)
Use dry seasoned hardwood (less
than 20% moisture content)
