Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B Owner's Manual page 35

3. I smell smoke in the house during operation. What is causing it?
Diagnostic question
Do fires start and burn well?
4. I don't get enough/any heat. What can I do about it?
Diagnostic question
How much wood is used for fire?
How well seasoned is the wood?
Is blower operating properly?
How are air controls set?
5. The wood burns too fast. What can I do?
Diagnostic question
What is the condition of the wood?
How are air controls set?
6. The blower does not come on when insert reaches set temperate. What can I do?
Diagnostic question
Is blower operating properly?
September 1, 2008
5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
Possible Causes of Condition
No:
•
Chimney obstruction
•
Not enough kindling and/or fuel
to establish draft
•
Inadequate combustion air
•
Air controls not open
Yes:
Competition with exhaust devices
Possible Causes of Condition
Insufficient fuel
Condition of fuel
Snap disc not working
Is blower plugged in?
Setting to high on blower cooling
firebox.
Operational problems
Possible Causes of Condition
Extremely dry wood
Operational problems
Possible Causes of Condition
Snap disc not working
438-0380D
Solutions
No:
•
Check & clean chimney if needed
•
Use adequate kindling & fuel
•
Open air controls
•
Open window
•
Check for need for balanced air
make-up (Outside Air)
Yes:
•
Do not use exhaust fans during
startup
•
Check for need for balanced air
make-up (Outside Air)
Solutions
Make larger fires
Burn seasoned wood: (split, covered
on top minimum 6 months, preferably
a year)
Replace snap disc
Plug in blower
Turn blower to lower setting
Follow manufacturer's instructions
Solutions
Mix in less seasoned wood after fire
established
Follow manufacturer's instructions
Solutions
Replace snap disc
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