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TROUBLE-SHOOTING, PROBLEM SOLVING FOR YOUR FURNACE
1. Problem: Smoke puffs from furnace.
Solution:
A. Check chimney draft. Check for blocked chimney
or
fl ue pipe. Use mirror to check chimney clearance.
B. Check ash pit - if too full, empty.
C. Make sure furnace room is not too airtight.
D. Make sure all chimney mortar connections are
airtight.
E. Check clean out door. Make sure it’s airtight.
F. Check chimney for possible down-draft caused by
taller surrounding trees or objects. Correct with
proper chimney vent cap.
G. Check the possibility of cold chimney forcing cool
gas blockage. Remedy by properly insulating chimney
with non-combustible liner and non-combustible
insualtion.
H. Fuel may be too wet.
I. Make sure no other fuel burning devices are connected
to the chimney impairing the draft.
2. Problem: Inadequate heating being delivered to your
home.
Solution:
A. Check home insulation - is it adequate?
B. Check hookup to furnace - is it installed correctly?
(review manual)
C. Cool air inlet may be inadequate or furnace room
too airtight, 14” inlet for 12” outlet.
D. Your wood fuel may be too low grade. Hard woods
are recommended.
E. Make sure your hot air duct ( and other duct work)
is airtight.
If furnace room is warm but your home isn’t, check
back draft dampers.
F. Is air inlet to the blower open? Check
fi lters.
G. Fuel may be too wet.
H. Check draft blower cover, wetting 1/2” opening.
I. Rheostat setting is fully open.
3. Problem: Excess smoke or fl ames coming out door
when refueling.
Solution:
A. Open bypass damper. Wait 15 seconds and open
door slowly - then refuel.
B. Check length of
fl ue pipe to chimney. Your unit should
be within six (6) feet of your chimney.
C. Make sure chimney cap is not too close to the top
of the chimney.
D. Check chimney draft. Make sure chimney fl ue pipe
is clean and chimney is of adequate height.
E. Make sure you are not suffocating the
fi re with
excess amounts of unburned fuel.
4.
Problem: Distribution blower vibrating.
Solution:
A.Tighten Allen Screw on squirrel cage.
B. Check for bad fan bearings.
C. Also oil 3-4 drops of 20w non detergent oil.
5. Problem: Distribution blower coninues to run or will
not run.
Solution:
Check to see if thermodisc 110 degrees (top right side)
is faulty. Use match or lighter for click or jumper wire.
Check to see that blower is properly wired. (See Wiring
and Assembly Instructions).
6. Problem: Draft blower continues to run or will not run.
Solution:
A. Check rheostat switch for on position. Check wiring.
B. Check thermostat or thermostat wire for short. Make
sure temperature is calling for or not calling for heat.
Set thermostat at 80 degrees.
C. Check to see if thermosdisc 170 degrees (left side)
is faulty. Use match or lighter for click or jumper wire.
7. Problem: Odor from fi rst fi re.
Solution:
The odor remains, call your dealer immediately. A
defective weld can cause a fume leak.
8. Problem: Excessive creosote.
Solution:
A. Check the grade of wood you are burning.
B. Make sure your unit is serviced by its own proper
chimney.
C. Check length of
fl ue pipe and its connections.
D. Make sure you are burning the smallest, hottest fi re
to adequately heat your home.
E. Also see Solutions to Problem 1.
F. Use a magnetic surface thermometer on
fl ue pipe
and operate between 300 and 400 degrees.
9. Problem: Poor seal around unit door.
Solution:
A. Bend door latch in to tighten seals.
ATTENTION:
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate
this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.