Trouble-shooting
Smoke comes out of the stove when the loading door is opened.
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The chimney cavity into which the 125mm flue pipe has been installed may be
less than the minimum requirement.
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Deposits (soot or other obstructions) may have built up in the chimney and be
restricting the flow of waste products. This flow rate is known as the ‘draw’.
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Insufficient draw, this is especially common during milder weather. You will need
to prolong the kindling stage to ensure the chimney (flue) is completely hot (you
may even need to pre-heat the chimney using a method advised by the installer)
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Combustion air intake is not large enough or another appliance (e.g. Extractor
fan) is taking air away from the stove.
The Stove does not produce the expected heat into the room.
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Has the flue pipe been sealed to the chimney to prevent heat being drawn up
the chimney to waste?
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Green or wet wood is being burnt.
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The chimney has excessive draw (this is unusual). Seek installer advice with
regard to installing a Flue Draught Stabiliser.
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The stove has been recessed into the existing fireplace and a lot of heat is being
absorbed by the surrounding fireplace walls rather than being radiated into the
room. Pull the stove forward.
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For the maximum efficiency of heat transference into the room the stove should
be sited on the hearth of the fireplace rather than recessed.
The Stove burns too fast.
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Use whole logs rather than split ones.
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The wood being used may be generally too small.
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The “air-tight” seal between the fibre rope on the doors and the casting may
have been lost, adjust door handle lock nuts to reinstate this seal or replace.
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The chimney has excessive draw (seek installers advice on this point).
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The fibre rope seal between the door and the glass may be leaking. Tighten or
replace.
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The fibre rope on doors and glass has worn out. Replace.
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