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ALT5 LE Insert 230819-32
100003038
Problem
Cause Cure
Excessive Creosote
1)
Wood is too wet
- Use dry wood
Buildup
2)
Turning down air control
- Do not turn down until:
too soon
a) there is a good bed of coals
b)
the
wood
is
charred
3)
Draft too low
- Improper chimney height and/or diameter
-
Chimney
plugged
or
restricted,
check
flue
-
Provide
outside
air
for
combustion
Glass is Dirty
1)
See 1, 2, and 3 above
2)
Door Gasket leakage
- Replace gasket
-
Check
latch
Low Heat Output
1)
Wood is wet
- Use dry wood
2)
Fire too small
- Build a larger fire
3)
Area
too
large
4)
Poor insulation or open
concrete
Won't Burn
1)
Air control set too high
- Set control lower
Overnight
2)
Not enough wood
- Un-split wood is preferred for overnight burns
3)
Possible air leak
- Door gasket needs changing
Stove Won't Burn
1)
Combustion air supply
- Check outside air supply for obstructions
is blocked
(see Combustion Air section)
2)
Draft too low
- Chimney plugged or restricted
Inspect
and
clean
-
Chimney
oversized
or
otherwise
unsuitable
Consult
Dealer
Troubleshooting
