Why do windy days cause spillage into the room with my Hunter Stoves Stove?
If windy days are causing spillage into the room with your Hunter Stoves Stove, it is because a down draught in the flue is caused by air turbulence due to nearby buildings or trees. Weather conditions combined with the flue terminal position can have an effect on the stoves performance, so it is best to speak to your installer.
Why does my Hunter Stoves Stove have a short burn time?
A short burn time in your Hunter Stoves Stove may be due to using wood with a moisture content above 20%. Make sure you use dry, seasoned wood with less than 20% moisture content.
How to prevent creosote build-up in chimney of my Hunter Stoves Stove?
Creosote buildup in your chimney connected to your Hunter Stoves Stove is often caused by using wood with a moisture content exceeding 20%. To prevent this, use dry, seasoned wood with less than 20% moisture content. Also, operate the stove at a high temperature for short periods each time it is used to avoid large buildups of tars and creosote.
What to do if my Hunter Stoves Stove is over firing?
Over firing in your Hunter Stoves Stove can be caused by a high flue draught, so it is best to speak to your installer. It may also happen if the air controls are left fully open; close the air control to reduce the output.
Why does my Hunter Stoves Stove have excessive fuel consumption?
Excessive fuel consumption in your Hunter Stoves Stove can be attributed to a high flue draught, so it is best to speak to your installer. Another cause may be over dry wood; avoid using constructional timber or pallet wood.
What to do if there is excessive smoke into room when I open the Hunter Stoves Stove door?
If excessive smoke enters the room when you open the appliance door of your Hunter Stoves Stove, this could be due to low flue draught or incorrect additional ventilation air in to the building. In both cases, it is best to speak to your installer.
How to correctly use the air control on my Hunter Stoves Stove?
To ensure correct use of the air control on your Hunter Stoves Stove, see user instructions for correct use of air control.
Why does my Hunter Stoves Stove have lighting and burning problems on damp/rainy days?
If you are experiencing lighting and burning problems with your Hunter Stoves Stove on damp or rainy days, it may be because the flue temperature is low or there is rainwater inside the flue. Use good quality wood to start and maintain the fire, and speak to your installer to fit a rain cowl.
What to do if continuous smoke spills into the room when my Hunter Stoves Stove is in use?
If there's continuous smoke spillage into the room when your Hunter Stoves Stove is in use, it could be due to a blocked flue. Open all doors and windows to ventilate the room, allow the fire to go out and check the flue for blockage. Do not reuse the stove until the problem has been identified. If in doubt, speak to your installer.
What causes glass blackening in my Hunter Stoves Stove?
Glass blackening in your Hunter Stoves Stove can be caused by using poor quality wood. To prevent this, use dry seasoned wood.
General| Brand | Hunter Stoves |
|---|---|
| Model | HERALD 5 SLIMLINE |
| Category | Stove |
| Nominal Heat Output | 5 kW |
| Fuel Type | Wood |
| Flue Diameter | 125 mm |
| Type | Wood Burning |
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