Section 4- Troubleshooting - Osburn 1800 Owner's Manual

Section 4- Troubleshooting

Symptom
I Smoke in room
II Wood burns
poorly or is slow
to start or no
heat
III Dirty glass
IV Wood burns too
fast
Possible Cause
1. Down draft
2. Chimney blocked
3. Chimney damper shut
4. Baffle out of position
5. New paint is curing
1. Low draw
2. Wet or decayed wood
3. Blocked intake air
1. Stove is being under fired
1. Too much draft in
chimney
Corrective Action
1. Upgrade chimney
2. Clean chimney
3. Open or remove damper
4. Correctly position baffle
5. Refer to instructions
1. Upgrade chimney
2. Use proper fuel
3. Check intake air supply by
removing ash drawer from
pedestal and opening a
window
1. Refer to instructions
1. Consult a qualified
technician
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