Troubleshooting - Pacific energy Alderlea T5 LE Insert Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Problem
Excessive Creosote 1)
Buildup
2)
3)
Glass is Dirty 1)
2)
Low Heat Output 1)
2)
3)
4)
Won't Burn 1)
Overnight
2)
3)
Stove Won't Burn 1)
2)
100003038

Troubleshooting

Cause
Wood is too wet
Turning down air control
too soon
Draft too low
See 1, 2, and 3 above
Door Gasket leakage
Wood is wet
Fire too small
Area too large
Poor insulation or open
concrete
Air control set too high
Not enough wood
Possible air leak
Combustion air supply
is blocked
Draft too low
Cure
- Use dry wood
- Do not turn down until:
a) there is a good bed of coals
b) the wood is charred
- Improper chimney height and/or diameter
- Chimney plugged or restricted, check flue
- Provide outside air for combustion
- Replace gasket
- Check latch
- Use dry wood
- Build a larger fire
- Set control lower
- Un-split wood is preferred for overnight burns
- Door gasket needs changing
- Check outside air supply for obstructions
(see Combustion Air section)
- Chimney plugged or restricted
Inspect and clean
- Chimney oversized or otherwise unsuitable
Consult Dealer
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ALT5 LE Insert 230819-32