Troubleshooting - Masport MATAKANA 1200 Installation & Operation Instructions

6.0 Troubleshooting.

Smoke Spillage during the operation or cooking.
There can be several reasons and remedies for smoke spillage out the front door.
The causes can be
- Insufficient height of the flue for a particular location.
- The close proximity of large trees, tall building, or a landmass
- Different climate or atmospheric conditions, topography can contribute to this issue.
The remedies to this issue are varied. Below are some guidelines to rectify this issue.
- Too much or too little fuel load – Too much fuel in the firebox can generate excess smoke,
not allowing or blocking the flue system to cope with it and ultimately spilling exhaust gases
into the room. Too little fuel load can lead to a lack of flue draft, and the exhaust gases will
find the easiest path through the main opening door.
- Blocked chimney – In cold climates, the buildup of soot inside the main flue pipe can happen
quickly, especially if the wood fuel is wet.
depending upon the usage.
- Cowl or Termination – Certain types or designs of cowl/termination work better for specific
atmospheric conditions created due to high wind or high pressure. The wind gusts that hit
the flue system can reverse the flue draft and push the exhaust gases back down the flue.
Ensure that the flue system is cleaned regularly
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