
MAGNUMZC MANUAL – April 2006
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PROBLEMS
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
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Odor / visible haze
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Paint / Oils curing off unit
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Burn small fires for a couple
days and provide ventilation in
room.
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Fire burns lazy or dirty
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Combustion-air supply closed
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Wood is wet
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Damper Control closed too far
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Chimney not high enough
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Open outside-air control
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Check for blockage in the piping
and the vent on the outside of the
house.
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Use only well seasoned wood.
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For the first 30-45 minutes have
the damper control full open.
When the fire is burning clean
adjust the damper 2/3 to full
closed.
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Check with your installer to
make sure that the Chimney is
working properly and at the right
height.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Unplug all electrical connections before performing any maintenance work.