Problem starting the fire and
keeping it burning
Wood with moisture content over 20%
Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content
Wood with moisture content over 20%.
Insufficient amount of fuel – refer to page 15
(Notes on Woodburning)
Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content
Air controls left fully open
Close air control to reduce output
Speak to your installer with advice on
a suitable flue system.
Wet wood (over 20% moisture content)
Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content
Excessive fuel consumption
Do not use constructional timber of
pallet wood
Wood with moisture content over 20%
Ensure use of dry seasoned wood
with less than 20% moisture content
Excessive smoke into room
when appliance door is opened
Incorrect additional ventilation air in to the
building
Continuous smoke spillage into
the room when stove is in use
Open all doors and windows to
ventilate the room. Allow the fire to
go out. Check flue for blockage. Do
not re-use until the problem has been
identified. If in doubt speak to your
installer.
Windy days causing spillage into
the room
Down draught in flue 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.
Speak to your installer.
Calm days causing spillage into
the room
Over size flue giving poor flue draught
Weather conditions combined with
the flue terminal position can have an
effect on the stoves performance.
Speak to your installer.
Damp/Rainy days lighting and
burning problems
Flue temperature low or rain water inside
flue.
Use good quality wood to start and
maintain the fire, speak to your
installer to fit a rain cowl.
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