Fault FINDING INstructIoNs
problem
probable cause
action
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Fire burns too
quickly
smokes while
burning
low heat output
Wood green, too damp
or
poor quality
logs are too big
air starvation
Insufficient draught
too much draught
excessive draw
poor quality wood
Insufficient draught
Down draught
Inadequate ventilation
Incorrect fuels
-use the recommended
fuel.
-to light the fire, use
small, very dry kindling.
to maintain the fire, use
split logs.
-open primary air
and secondary air
-check that the flue is not
obstructed, sweep it if
necessary
seek specialist advice.
-
-ensure that the primary
air is closed. partially
close secondary air.
-Install a draught
stabiliser.
-Do not continuously
burn small wood or
carpentry offcuts.
-check that the flue is
not obstructed, sweep if
necessary.
Install an anti-down
draught cowl.
-Insure there is adequate
ventilation from outside
-use the recommended
fuel.
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