16.
Problem: Down draft on chimney caused by one or more of the following. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Remove obstruction.
• There is an obstruction outside chimney, such as a tree. • Flue is located too close to the peak of the roof or does not rise above it to provide the proper draft. • Flue is too close to another building.
• Increase chimney height.
• Increase chimney height.
• Check entire chimney system including stove pipe run. Utilize chimney cleaning device to remove any obstruction or foreign matter. • Remove as necessary.
• Obstruction in chimney.
• Excessive ash accumulation.
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Problem: Flames discharging from fuel door during reloading.
Remedies:
Possible Causes:
• Opening the door has provided additional oxygen which has ignited the accumulated gases from partially spent fuel. • Insufficient natural draft or an obstruction in the flue system. • Fire chamber filled to capacity with unburned fuel.
• Always open the door cautiously and allow the safety latch system to perform its designed function, containing gases within the fire chamber.
• See #8, #9 and #16.
• Do not attempt to overload the furnace.
Problem: The air coming out of heat registers is not warm enough. Possible Causes: Remedies: 18. • The chimney on the furnace is not tall enough which is affecting the efficiency of the furnace.
• Add additional sections of chimney to the flue to ensure compliance with the “10/2 Rule.” See diagram on page 7.
• Wood being used is not dry
• Use hardwood that is covered and protected from the weather for at least a year. Avoid using rotten or poor quality wood. • Check the return duct and blower housing for holes and cracks, and seal with aluminum tape.
enough to produce higher BTU’s.
• Outside air is being pulled
through the return air duct, thus reducing the temperature of the heat supply.
• Fan limit control is not set to factory specifications.
• Set fan limit to 150° as high limit, and 100° as the low limit.
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