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5 - Be careful not to damage any of the unit's vermiculite plates (side, rear and back) when
removing the baffle plate.
Figure 31 - Action sequence to remove the fume baffle
11.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Glass gets dirty quickly
- Check moisture level of firewood
- Check for any obstructions in the fume outlet / Check installation (insufficient
draught)
- Increase the intensity of the burn by opening the primary air intake regulator
slightly more
Excessive draft
- Verify whether the combustion air inlets are at their maximum If they are,
readjust to reduce the intensity of the burn
- If necessary, install a draught stabilizer
- Contact the installer
Weak
draught,
causing
smoke to be expelled into
the room
- Check that the flue is clear of any obstructions
- Clean the flue
- Check that the fume outlet pipe reaches up to the very top of the chimney flue
- Check that the pipe is correctly sealed from the chimney
- Check whether the existing chimney cap is appropriate and whether it is
sufficiently open
- May be due to exceptional weather conditions
Weak fire
- Check moisture level of firewood
- Regulate the unit's air controls to increase the intensity of the burn
- Check whether air is entering the compartment
Problems associated with
the weather
- Contact the installer
Table 3 - Identifying potential problems and their respective solutions
[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
[E]
[F]
[G]
[H]
