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When to Suspect a Combustor Problem
The best way to evaluate the performance of your Dauntless
FlexBurn's combustor is to observe the amount of smoke
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the damper closed to route smoke through it as described
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smoke leaving the chimney.
• Then, open the stove damper and once again check the
smoke leaving the chimney.
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damper is open and exhaust does not pass through the
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steam from wet wood. Steam dissipates in the air quickly;
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established coal bed is required for catalytic combustion to
occur.
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as well, such as the weather or a change in the quality of
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are a good solution under these conditions.
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in poorer performance than burning properly seasoned
fuel. Reloading with green wood can also thermal shock
the catalyst, resulting in cracking, or the eventual fallout,
of the honeycomb substrate. You may have to run your
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using green or wet wood.
Also, consider any changes in your operating routine.
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decline in performance, inspect and clean the combustor if
necessary. Be sure to protect any surface you use for setting
the stove parts aside.
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combustor by lifting up and pulling towards you, Figure 3.8.
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outside and clean it by blowing air gently through it. Do
not push anything through the honeycomb; the combustor
should be cleaned by forcing air through the combustor
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air.
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broken in pieces or has sections missing, it should be
removed or replaced. Call your local Vermont Castings
Authorized Dealer for a replacement catalyst.
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in the stove and replace the refractory access door.
Catalyst
Access Door
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