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Some advice in case of combustion problems
Error
The chimney is blocked
No draught
Downdraught in the room caused by no draught, that the
central ventilation system that pulls too much air out of
the room.
the same chimney at the same height.
to the chimney.
The stove
release smoke
Soot hatch in the basement or attic that is open and thus
when lighting
creating a false draught.
during combus-
not in use are open and create a false draught.
tion
been removed, thus creating a false draught.
Defect masonry in the chimney, e.g. it is not airtight
the chimney creating a false draught.
results in no or very low draught.
chimney cannot carry out all the smoke.
The chimney is too low and hence a poor draught.
The stove
The chimney is too low in relationship to the surrounding
releases smoke
terrain, buildings, trees etc.
inside when
Turbulence around the chimney due to the roof being
outside.
The stove does
leakage under the lower border of the stove or too strong
not heat suf-
the wood burn up too quickly.
Too much
supply than when using normal wood.
draught
The chimney is too large.
The wood is too wet.
The glass is
The air vent control is closed too tightly.
White glass
A levelling out of pressure occurs in the burn chamber.
Smoke is relea-
sed when the
door is opened
chamber.
The combustion temperature is too low.
White smoke
The wood is humid and contains water damp.
black smoke
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Contact a chimney sweeper / dealer for more information or clean the
be installed in the room.
vents must be installed.
from smoke dome to chimney. Possibly install a smoke suction device*.
but ends 5 mm before the chimney inner wall. Possibly install a smoke
suction device*.
defected must be changed.
use.
Seal and plaster all cracks and sites that are not tight.
section. Possibly install a smoke suction device*.
Increase the height of the chimney and/or install a chimney cap/smoke
suction device*.
Increase the height of the chimney and/or install a chimney cap/smoke
suction device*.
Increase the height of the chimney and/or install a chimney cap/smoke
suction device*.
a damper can reduce the chimney draught. NB! A leakage of only 5 cm2
Turn down the air supply.
Replace the gaskets, contact your dealer.
Contact chimneysweeper or other professional for more details.
Open the air vent control to add air to the combustion. When new
wood logs are inserted all vent controls should be completely opened
wood.
Follow the guidelines in this user guide for correct combustion.
Ensure to use only dry and clean wood.
avoid opening the door too quickly.
Open the door carefully and/or only when there is hot ember.
Increase the air supply.
Ensure to use only dry and clean wood.
Increase the air supply.
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Solution
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