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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 performance
for a few hours.
Too little heating per-
formance
We chose too little
performance
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 15 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 inap-
propriate fuels (e.g. excessively wet wood) or the inadequate setting of the burning air.
In such cases, close the burning air at the fire, and call the fire service.
Never try to extinguish the fire with water!
