Malfunctions - Kalfire W60/51Fl Installation And Instructions Manual

7.7 Malfunctions

Malfunction Cause
DANGER! Chimney fire
roaring
sound in the
flue duct
Smoke returning to
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The chimney is blocked;
room
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The wood used is not sufficiently dry;
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The baffle plates are blocking the passage of the
flue gases;
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not enough fresh air is being supplied.
Damper is sticking
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The damper is blocked;
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The flue/chimney is blocked.
Odour nuisance
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The curing of the enamel;
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The flue/chimney is blocked;
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Method of burning;
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ventilation/insufficient supply of fresh air.
Dirty glass pane
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Connection of the door to the sealing cord;
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wear/damage to the glass;
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Method of burning;
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wear of the corner rubbers
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locking of the tipping mech;anism;
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secondary air regulation.
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Action
WARNING Never extinguish the
fire with water!
This will cause enormous clouds of steam.
as this happens so quickly, the flue duct may
crack due to the pressure.
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use sand or salt to extinguish the fire in the
fireplace.
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Close the fireplace and leave the flames to
die naturally. if necessary, contact the fire
brigade.
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let the chimney burn out in a controlled
manner under constant supervision.
DANGER!
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Have the flue/chimney inspected by an
authorised specialist.
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Check if the flue/ chimney is blocked.
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ensure that the flue duct is sufficiently warmed up
before opening the lifting door.
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only burn dry wood.
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reduce or remove the baffle plate.
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Check that enough fresh air is being supplied..
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Check if something blocking the damper and
remove this, if necessary.
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Check if the flue/chimney is blocked.
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when the fireplace is used for the first time, a
chemical odour is released due to the enamel
being cured.
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Check if the flue/chimney is blocked.
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ensure that the flue duct is sufficiently warmed up
before opening the lifting door.
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Check that enough fresh air is being supplied.
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only burn dry wood.
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Check if the odour is not caused by the chimney
breast or accessories in the vicinity of the
fireplace.
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press the door fully downwards, so it is closing
properly against the lower sealing cord.
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Check the sealing cord in the door and at the base
of the glass pane for damage/wear.
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Check the moisture content of the wood.
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Check that the air vents in the spoilers above and
below the pane are blocked.
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burn wood according to the instructions (see
Chapter 6).
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Check the corner rubbers for wear.
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Check if the tilting mechanism is correctly locked.
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Check that the secondary air regulation is in the
maximum position to the right.