Troubleshooting - Pacific energy Alderlea T5 Insert Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Problem
Excessive Creosote
Buildup
Glass is Dirty
Low Heat Output
Won't Burn Overnight
Stove Won't Burn
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Troubleshooting

Cause
1) Wood is too wet
2) Turning down air control
too soon
3) Draft too low
1) See 1, 2, and 3 above
2) Door Gasket leakage
1) Wood is wet
2) Fire too small
3) Area too large
4) Poor insulation or open concrete
1) Air control set too high
2) Not enough wood
3) Possible air leak
1) Combustion air supply
is blocked
2) Draft too low
Cure
- Use dry wood
- Do not turn down until:
a) there is a good bed of coals
b) the wood is charred
- Improper chimney height and/or diameter
- Chimney plugged or restricted, check fl ue
- Provide outside air for combustion
- Replace gasket
- Check latch
- Use dry wood
- Build a larger fi re
- Set control lower
- Unsplit wood is preferred for overnight burns
- Door gasket needs changing
- Check outside air supply for obstructions
(see Combustion Air section)
- Chimney plugged or restricted
Inspect and clean
- Chimney oversized or otherwise unsuitable
Consult Dealer
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