Wamsler 108 80 VISION, User Instruction

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1.6 Potential problems and how to tackle them
Kind of operating
problem
Possible reasons Solution
Odour formation Curing of the applied pre-
ventive lacquer.
Steaming oil remains.
Operate the fire-place on a
low heating level according
to the instructions manual
for a few hours. Then heat
up for maximal perform-
ance for a few hours.
Too little heating per-
formance
•
We chose too little per-
formance
•
Chimney draught is
slight
•
Have the heating re-
quirement of the room
examined by an expert
•
Chimney draught shall
be at least 12 Pa, max.
for a short time 18 Pa.
•
Check the tightness of
your chimney and also
that the doors of other
fire-places leading to
the same chimney are
closed and sealed
properly. Make sure
that the chimney-
cleaning joints are
sealed properly.
•
Too long and leaky
smoke tube
•
All the smoke tube
joints must be well
sealed and fireproof-
isolated
•
Leakage at the door
glass
•
Check the sealing,
close the door properly.
May have to have the
tightening flap re-
newed.
•
Usage of wet wood.
•
Use well dried wood
only.
Actions to be in chimney fire
Chimney fire may occur upon the improper cleaning of the chimney, the use of in-
appropriate fuels (e.g. excessively wet wood) or the inadequate setting of the burn-
ing air. In such cases, close the burning air at the fire, and call the fire service.
Never try to extinguish the fire with water!