Problems Possible Solutions; Problem 1; Problem 2; Problem 3 - RIKA LIVO AH Operating Manual

10. PROBLEMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Problem 1

Fire burns with weak, orange flame. Pellets heap up in fire trough,
window soots up.
Cause(s)
Insufficient combustion air
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Poor chimney draught
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Stove is sooted over inside
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Possible solutions
Remove any ash or clinker from the fire trough that may block the
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air inlets. If possible swap to better pellet quality (see CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE)
Check whether flue gas pipes are blocked with ash (see CLEANING
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AND MAINTENANCE).
Check whether the air intake or flue tubes are blocked.
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Check door and cleaning cover seals for leaks (see CLEANING AND
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MAINTENANCE)
Clean fan (see CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE)
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Have service performed by authorised specialist company.
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The window has to be cleaned from time to time (see CLEANING
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AND MAINTENANCE)

Problem 2

Stove smells strongly and smokes outside.
Cause(s)
Burning-in phase (taking into service)
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Stove has accumulated dust and/or dirt
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Possible solutions
Wait to end of burning-in phase and ventthe room sufficiently.
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Vacuum off any dust deposits from the convection air openings
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at regular intervals

Problem 3

Flue gas discharge when wood is added and during heating phase.
Cause(s)
Leaking cleaning openings
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Chimney draught too low
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Leaking flue pipe connection
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Possible solutions
Check seals and replace (fire door, cleaning lid, ..)
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Check chimney
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Check connections and if necessary re-seal
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Note
Please note that checks on the control system and wiring may
only be performed in unit switched dead. Any repairs may only be
performed by trained specialists.
Tip
If a malfunction message occurs, the cause must first be remedied;
the unit can be put back into operation by acknowledging the
malfunction at the internal unit.