Troubleshooting - Vesta v4 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Fault
Black Glass Wet Fuel
Low Flue Pressure
Damaged Rope Seal
Blocked Flue
Wet wood,
Fire goes out
Low Flue Pressure
Blocked Flue
No combustion Air
Damaged rope seal
Cant slow
down burn
rate
Door Handle Loose
Flue Blanking Plate Loose
Wet fuel, careless loading
Firebricks
cracking after
1-6 months
Fire cement contact, burning too
Paint blister-
hot.
ing
Cause
19
Resolution
Season Wood foe at least 12-18
Months.
Consult Installer
Fit new rope seal
Consult chimney sweep/Installer
Season Wood foe at least 12-18
Months.
Consult installer, this could be due
to downdraught or you may require
a liner
Consult chimney sweep.
Fit combustion air brick in line with
document J of Building regulations
Replace rope seal using HT Silicone
Adjust collar tension using allen key
Realign flue blanking plate and seal
all joints with fire cement.
Ensure fuel is dry. Do not load fuel
by throwing into the fire
Rub down back to bear metal using
wire wool or 240 grit sand paper
then re-coat using Thermacure HT
paint.