Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Cure
Glass is Dirty
1. Wood is wet
- Ensure wood is dried to less than 20%
moisture content
2. Turning down air control
- Do not turn air control down until:
or damper too soon
a) there is a good bed of coals built up
b) the wood is charred
3. Draft too low
- Chimney plugged or restricted, inspect and clean
- Improper chimney design, height and/or
diameter
- Provide outside air for combustion
4. Door gasket leakage
- Replace gasket
- Check latch
5. Baffle not installed correctly
- check to see that the baffle is properly installed over
the
air tube and locking pin is installed
Excessive Creosote Buildup - See 1,2,3, above.
Low Heat Output
1. Wood is wet
- Ensure wood is dried to less than 20%
moisture content
2. Fire too small for room size
- Build a larger fire
3. Draft too low to achieve
- Chimney plugged or restricted, inspect and clean
larger fire
Won't Burn Overnight
1. Air control is set too high
- Reduce air control setting
2. Not enough wood for the
- Unsplit wood is preferred for overnight burns
burn rate selected
3. Draft too high
- Excessive chimney height and/or diameter
Fireplace Won't Burn
1. Combustion air supply blocked - Check outside air supply for obstruction
- Check that room air cover is removed
2. Draft too low
- Chimney plugged or restricted, inspect and clean
- Chimney oversized or otherwise unsuitable,
consult Dealer
3. Baffle not installed correctly
- check to see that the baffle is properly installed over
the
air tube and locking pin is installed
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