Cast Tec POLARIS INTEGRA INSET ARCH ECO Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Polaris Integra Arch Eco Manual
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS & TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Fire burns too quickly.
Smokes when lighting
up.
Smokes while burning.
Low heat output.
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PROBABLE CAUSES
• Wood green, too damp or
poor quality.
• Logs are too big.
• Air starvation
• Insufficient draught.
• Too much draught.
• Excessive draw.
• Poor quality wood.
• Flue duct is cold.
• Room is in decompression.
• Draught is insufficient
• Down draught.
• Room is in decompression.
• Incorrect Fuels.
ACTION
• Use the recommended fuel.
• To light the fire, use small, very dry
kindling.
• To maintain the fire, use split logs.
• Open lower spin wheel and top Air
Control lever.
• Check that the flue is not obstructed,
sweep it if necessary
• Seek advice from a chimney specialist.
• Ensure that the lower spin wheel is
closed
• Partially close the top air control lever.
• Install a draught stabilizer (Consult your
Dealer).
• Do not continuously burn small wood,
sticks, bundles, carpentry offcuts
(plywood, pallets), etc.
• Burn paper and kindling wood to
increase heat.
• In houses equipped with mechanical
ventilation, open a window until the fire
is well established.
• Consult a chimney specialist.
• Check that the flue is not obstructed,
sweep if necessary.
• Install an anti-down draught cowl.
(Consult your Dealer).
• In houses equipped with Mechanical
Ventilation, an outside air intake must
be installed for the chimney.
• Use the recommended fuel.
Ref No: I17. V2.
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