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TROUBLESHOOTING
High Fuel Consumption
Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)
Improper regulation of dra or air inlet Close air inlet control as much as possible to maintain desired
heat output.
Check all gaskets, reinstall if necessary (see maintenance for
gasket replacement procedure).
Improper door tting Check door gasket, reinstall if necessary (see maintenance for
gasket replacement procedure).
Check door latch adjustment. Readjust if necessary.
Back Pung
Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)
Gusts of wind. Chimney may need wind diverter.
2-10-3 rule not properly maintained. Raise chimney to appropriate height.
Chimney Blockage. Smoke shelf in chimney is lled with creosote, soot and ash.
Tree limb or other obstruction too close.
Persistent soot, creosote or ash build up in chimney
Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)
Cool exhaust ue gasses. Use double or triple wall external chimney.
Burning unseasoned / wet wood Use dry, seasoned hardwood.
Smoke rolls out when feed or ash doors are opened
Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)
Wind Gusts blowing down the chimney. Smoke shelf in chimney is lled with creosote, soot and ash.
Chimney may need wind diverter.
Opening heater door too soon. Open air control, crack door for 5-10 seconds before fully
opening door.
Low Heat Output
Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)
Obstruction in chimney. Check for blockage in chimney, remove if necessary.
Improperly sealed venting. Check all gasketing, replace if necessary.
Check exhaust venting seals, reseal if necessary.
Wet or unseasoned wood being burned. Burn dry, seasoned hard wood.
Improper wood loading. Load wood according to directions under utilization.
Poor chimney dra. Improper chimney height or wrong size ue in use.
Inspect chimney for soot, creosote and ash buildup, clean if
necessary.
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