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Troubleshooting
Problem
Smoke Enters Room During
Start-Up
Kindling Does Not Start -
Fire Smolders
Smoke Enters Room While
Re-Loading
Fireplace Does Not Burn Hot
Enough
Blower Does Not Run
Fireplace Does Not Burn
Overnight
© Travis Industries
Operation
Possible Cause
•
Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper on top
of the smoke shelf under the bypass opening.
•
By-pass is Closed - Open the by-pass by pulling the
block above the door all the way out.
•
Close the doors - if the flame is not getting enough air,
first make sure the air control is open (all the way
right). If additional air is needed, a small crack in the
door is all that is needed.
•
Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to
establish a draft.
•
Not enough starter paper - use additional newspaper if
necessary.
•
By-pass is Closed - Open the by-pass by pulling the
ring above the door all the way out.
•
Not enough air - first make sure the air control is open
(all the way right). If additional air is needed, a small
crack in the door is all that is needed.
•
By-Pass not Opened - Open the by-pass (the ring
above the doors) using gloves or a tool before opening
the door.
•
Insufficient Draft - Chimney height and outside
conditions can negatively affect draft. In these cases a
small amount of smoke may enter the home. Adding
more pipe or a draft-inducing cap may help.
•
Wood is Wet - see the section "Selecting Wood" on
page 12 for details on wood.
•
Insufficient Draft - Chimney height and outside
conditions can negatively affect draft. In these cases
the fire may burn slowly. Adding more pipe or a draft-
inducing cap may help.
•
Air Control is Not Wide Open - Make sure the air
control is all the way to the right. Slide the control
back and forth rapidly to insure the control is not stuck.
•
Fireplace is Not Up to Temperature - This is normal.
The blower will come on when the fireplace is hot -
usually 15 to 30 minutes.
•
Electricity is Cut to the Blower - Check the household
breaker or fuse to make sure it is operable.
•
The door is not sealing - See the section "Check the
Door Seal, Adjust if Necessary" on page 16 for details.
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