Troubleshooting - Hearth & Home Pioneer-II-C Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

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tem caused by inadequate draft due to environmental
conditions, down drafts, tight sealing construction of
the structure, or mechanical exhausting devices which
will create a negative air pressure within the structure
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can cause each of these kinds of spillage problems is
essential to their solution.
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Check for improperly connected flue joints or a
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leakage would reduce draft (air would be drawn in
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The result might be difficult start-up and smoky
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accompany this problem.
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The damper should be open.
Check for objects that may have fallen down the
chimney.
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chimney. The amount of negative pressure determines
how strong the draft is. The draft is important because
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the smoke out of the chimney.
There are three basic criteria essential in establishing
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• availability of combustion air
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These three factors work together as a system to create
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will affect the other two and thus change the amount of
draft in the entire system.
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and corrective measures must be taken.
Be sure you have air available for combustion and that
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properly and according to the instructions given in op-
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system is installed correctly and that it is the proper di-
ameter and height. Check for the following:
• All chimney sections are properly installed.
• The chimney is clean and free of creosote or soot
buildup.
• Make sure overhanging trees and branches are cut
back within ten feet of the top of the chimney and the
chimney is free of debris from animals.
• Ensure the chimney cap is clean and free of any
buildup of soot or creosote if cap is equipped with a
spark arrestor screen.
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• The wood being used in dry and well seasoned.
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be necessary to increase the volume of air in your
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be changed, then the height of the system must be in-
creased. Add chimney sections one at a time until the
draft improves.
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cially evident when using an exterior factory-built chim-
ney or exterior masonry chimney. Try holding a burning
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sible for a few minutes, then light the paper under the
kindling. The heat generated from the burning rolled up
newspaper should help get the draft established.
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performs. Neighboring structures, high winds, tall trees,
even hillsides can affect air currents around the chim-
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area. He can usually make suggestions or discover
problems that can be easily corrected allowing your
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providing safe and economical heat for your home.