INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT RELATED PROBLEMS
PROBLEM:
Incomplete combustion, unburned fuel.
SOLUTION
:
1.
Adjust air shutter to a more open position.
2. Make sure of correct chimney, is chimney drafting?
Is the chimney direct vented? Is it a tight basement?
Outside air may be needed. What is fuel moisture?
PROBLEM:
Burns fuel too quickly and may have difficulty holding a fire
on pilot.
SOLUTION
:
Adjust air shutter to a more closed position. If that doesn’t
solve the problem, check for an over drafting chimney by
using a draft gauge. To solve over drafting use the following
procedures:
Masonry Chimney: Cover top with a plate and mount a
4” cap. If that doesn’t slow it down, use a barometric
damper.
Pellet Vent: Install a barometric damper.
PROBLEM:
Smoking
SOLUTION:
Make sure that the chimney is not direct vented on a windy
side of the house. Also check gaskets to insure proper sealing. Adjust
damper opening, might be too far closed.
Is heat exchanger clean? Is chimney clean?
PROBLEM:
Auger squeaks
SOLUTION:
Adjust pillow block bearing by loosening screws on each side.
Let auger run for one minute. Tighten screws. Auger should
realign itself. Possible build up of carbon on end of auger where it
enters burnpot.
PROBLEM:
Decrease in heat output
SOLUTION:
Thoroughly clean heat exchanger. Did you start using
different fuel? Shutter on draft fan moved?
OPERATOR RELATED PROBLEMS
PROBLEM:
Feed system does not lock in.
SOLUTION:
Repeat start up using more fuel.
PROBLEM:
Furnace will not start up after power outage.
SOLUTION:
Depress blower manual reset.
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