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Outlet water
temperature not right
(too low)
Low calorific value of
fuel.
Change fuel.
Oversized heating
system (too many
radiators)
Turn off some radiators.
Not enough fuel has
been loaded in the
firebox.
Increase the quantity of fuel in the firebox.
15
Fire is not burning
properly?
Low chimney draft.
Build a new chimney or repair the old one.
Connecting flue pipes
are not sealed.
Stove and chimney
door are not sealed.
Chimney draws “false
air”.
Seal all joints to prevent occurrence of “false air”.
16
Insufficient heat for
baking or cooking.
Thermostat set to a low
temperature.
Increase water temperature using the thermostat or
briefly open the ash pan door.
17
Excessive heat for
baking or cooking.
Thermostat set to a
high temperature.
Reduce water temperature using the thermostat or burn
a smaller fire.
18
Boiler-stove is smoking
when used for the first
time.
Slight burning and
heating of chimney and
stove.
It is normal for the stove to smoke a little during first
time use and it stops after a while.
19
Boiler-stove is smoking
during regular use.
Chimney, flue pipes
and stove not cleaned.
Clean the inside of the chimney, flue pipes and stove.
Wet fuel or you are
using fuel that is
generating a lot of
smoke.
Change fuel. Use dry fuel or smokeless fuel.
Firebox is overloaded.
Gradually fill the firebox, in several steps.
Poor quality chimney.
Repair your chimney or build a new one.
20
Grate is stuck during
shaking.
A nail, debris or other
material is stuck on the
grate.
Clean the grate from unwanted objects.
