Section Ix: Troubleshooting - BuckMaster Model 21 Features Preparations Installation Operation Maintenance Safety

PROBLEM
Sluggish Heater
SECTION IX
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Obstruction in chimney
Improperly sealed trim kit or
direct connect kit
Manual damper in chimney is
closed
Wet or unseasoned wood
being burned
Poor chimney draft
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SOLUTION
Check for and remove
obstruction
(a) Check trim kit gasketing
seal to fireplace and
gasket as necessary to
seal unit. Gasket under
front bottom of stove if
needed.
(b) Check seal if using direct
connect and correct
Open manual damper and
wire shut with stainless steel
wire or remove damper
Burn dried natural seasoned
hard wood
Improper chimney height or
wrong size flue is being used.
Cooler temperatures caused
by external chimney