9. Problem: Down draft on chimney caused by one or more of the following.
Possible Causes:
Remedies:
• Flue has a cold spot which inhibits exhaust discharge from rising properly.
• This problem may occur in factory built flues because the insulation ha settled or a seam has ruptured. In masonry flues, mortar loss may b causing seepage of cooler outside air into the stack. Check entire flue fo structural integrity and leakage. Correct or repair as needed, or replace or re-line the chimney.
• There is an obstruction outside the 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.
• Remove obstruction.
• Increase chimney height.
10. Problem: Odor detected in home during initial firing Possible Causes: Remedies:
• There is an oily film that remain on the steel after the manufacturing process. Firing the furnace has raised the temperature of the fire box to a leve that is sufficient to vaporize the residue
• The odor should disappear after a few hours of usage.
11. Problem: Excessive smoke discharge from fuel door during reloading. Possible Causes: Remedies:
• Excessively long run of stove pipe from furnace to flue
• See Troubleshooting Problem #6.
• Too many elbows.
• See Troubleshooting Problem #6.
• Insufficient draft
• See Troubleshooting Problem #6.
• Excessive smoke accumulation.
• See Troubleshooting Problem #9.
• Negative pressure in furnace area.
• Provide fresh air to the furnace area by installing a Fresh Air Kit (WAF-FAK10).
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