OBSERVATION
POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Downdraft; Smoke billowing out of
glass
- Ensure damper and all air inlets are in the open
position several minutes before opening the door
- Check there is sufficient fresh air intake into the
room (open a door or window to check)
- Ensure the flue is cleared of any creosote build
up, engage a professional service if required
- Using a moisture meter check the moisture
content of the wood, refer to pages 30 & 31
- Ensure there are no mechanically operated fans or
extractors being used that are in the same vicinity
as the fireplace
- There may not be enough draw, an extra length of
flue is highly recommended and/or fit approriate cowl
- The flue is poorly insulated and the cold outdoor
temperatures are causing low flue gas temperatures
- Have your fireplace checked by an authorised
service agent
Lack of heat; The fire smoulders or
goes out
- Try and light your fire using cut or smaller pieces
of wood
- Ensure there is enough fresh air in the room, refer
to page 6
- Lack of oxygen in the firebox, ensure inlets are open
- Using a moisture meter check the moisture
content of the wood, refer to pages 30 & 31
Good fire burning, but low heat output
- Ensure glass door is closed when burning
- Check that the unit is sufficiently airtight, refer to
page 28 for location of adjustments
- Ensure the right wood is being used, refer to pages
30, 31 & 33
The window becomes dirty very quickly
- Using a moisture meter check the moisture
content of the wood, refer to pages 30 & 31
- Avoid too many long, slow burning fires
- Check the secondary air in-take is not blocked
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TROUBLE SHOO
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