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FIRE-LIGHTING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Poor draft
• The connection to the chimneystack has not been properly sealed. Ask the chimney sweep to check the connection
between the stove and the chimney is completely sealed.
• The flue pipe is clogged. Clean the flue pipe and combustion chamber.
• The chimney is too short, has too much cross-sectional area or has been clogged by a bird nest. Contact chimney sweep or
reseller for guidance.
• Negative pressure in the home. Open a window or place an exterior wall vent near the range.
The firewood has too much moisture content or is too cold. Only use dry wood with a maximum moisture content of 20%.
Draft is too strong
• The sealing tape at the door is worn. Check the sealing tape and replace worn tape.
• The chimney is too long. Contact chimney sweeper or dealer for guidance.
The glass pane gets sooty
• The wood is too damp. Only dry wood with a maximum moisture content of 20% should be used.
• The damper is overly closed. Open the valve to provide more air to the combustion.
The glass pane turns white
• Poor combustion. Follow the instructions for correct fire-lighting provided in this manual.
• Poor quality combustibles for fire-lighting. Do not use waste wood, ground wood, impregnated wood, laminated plastic,
plywood or the like. Always use clean and dry firewood.
Smoke emission in the room when the door is opened
• Opening the door too quickly causes pressure equalisation in the combustion chamber. Open the door slowly.
• Poor chimney draught. Contact your chimney sweep or reseller to check the height of the chimney
in relation to the draught that the stove requires.
• Too much negative pressure in the home. Open supply air valve or window to add oxygen to the air.
White smoke
• Combustion temperature is too low. Increase air supply.
• The wood is damp and contains water vapour. Use clean and dry firewood.
Black or grey black smoke
• Incomplete combustion. Increase air supply.
