3.9.
Trouble Shooting
Problem
Probable causes
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Corrective action
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Wood green, too damp or poor
quality
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Use the recommended fuel
Logs are too big
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To light the fire, use small, very dry twigs. To maintain
the fire, use split logs
Air starvation
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Open lower spin wheel and top air control lever
Insufficient draught
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Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep it if
necessary
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Seek advice from a chimney specialist
Fire burns too quickly
Too much draught
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Ensure that the lower spin wheel is closed
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Partially close the top air control lever
Excessive draw
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Install a draught stabiliser. Consult your Dealer
Poor quality wood
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Do not continuously burn small wood, sticks, bundles,
carpentry offcuts (plywood, pallets), etc.
Smokes when lighting up
Flue duct is cold
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Burn paper and kindling wood to increase heat
Room is in decompression
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In houses equipped with mechanical ventilation, partly
open a window until the fire is well established
Smokes while burning
Draught is insufficient
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Consult a chimney specialist.
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Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep if
necessary
Down draught
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Install an anti-down draught cowl. Consult your Dealer.
Room is in decompression
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In houses equipped with CMV, an outside air intake
must be installed for the chimney
Low heat output
Incorrect Fuels
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Use the recommended fuel
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Notice de référence “316”
Lorraine MF/Alsacien - réf. 124 13 01
Instructions for user
Figure 11 - Removing the oscillating grates
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: Firebricks
2
: Oscillating grate
3
: Riddling device
4
: Riddling control
Figure 12 - Stove with boiler
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: Water flow
10
: Water return
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: Boiler
12
: Draining
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2
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3
4
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3
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