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Montfort MK2 EA - 1340502
3.8. Trouble Shooting
Problem
Probable causes
- ACTION
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Wood green...or damp
Use hard wood logs, which have been cut for at
least two years and stored, under a ventilated
shelter.
Logs are too big.
- To light the fire, use small, very dry twigs. To
maintain the fire, use split logs.
Poor quality wood
- Use hardwood that have a higher calorific
value per cu metre (Yoke-elm, oak, ash, maple,
birch, elm, beech, etc.)
Not enough primary air
- Open air control.
Insufficient draught
- Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep
it if necessary
- Seek advice from a chimney specialist.
Fire burns too quickly.
Too much draught
- Partially close the top air control.
Excessive draught.
- Install a draught stabiliser to the connector
pipe. Consult your Dealer.
Poor quality wood.
- Do not continuously burn small wood, sticks,
bundles, carpentry offcuts (plywood, pallets),
etc.
Smokes when lighting up.
Flue duct is cold.
- Burn paper and kindling wood to increase
heat.
Room is in decompression (negative
pressure)
- In houses equipped with mechanical
ventilation, partly open a window until the fire
is well established.
Smokes while burning.
Draught is insufficient.
- Consult a chimney specialist.
- Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep if
necessary.
Down draught.
- Install an anti-down draught cowl. Consult
your Dealer.
Room is in decompression.
- In houses equipped with Mechanical
Ventilation, partly open a window until the fire
is well established.
Low heat output.
Poor quality wood.
- Use hardwood that have a higher calorific
value per cu metre (Yoke-elm, oak, ash, maple,
birch, elm, beech, etc.)
Poor mixing of the convection air
- Check the air flow system (air inlet, piping,
air outlet).
- Check that the next rooms are equiped
with ventilation grids to help out the hot air
circulation.
: : This sign means that you should
ask for a qualified engineer
to do the work.
