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Troubleshooting
Problem: Bugs found in wood.
• Wood has rotted or has been
laying around for an extended
period of time.
• Inspect the wood for obvious signs of insect infestation such as
burrows or holes, avoid using if possible. Do not store wood indoors.
Possible Causes:
Remedies:
1.
Problem: Home does not achieve comfortable temperature.
• Improper ductwork connection to
existing furnace.
• Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper installation
procedures or contact your local heating and cooling contractor.
Possible Causes:
Remedies:
• Improperly sized ducting.
• Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper ducting
procedures or consult your local heating and cooling contractor.
• Check and replace filter.
• Increase height of chimney (refer to “10/2 Rule” on page 4.) This will
help the furnace to achieve more efficient and hotter temperatures.
• Consult a professional to determine correct sizing.
• Excessive dirt accumulation in
air filter.
• Poor chimney draw, resulting in
the furnace not providing enough
heat.
• Furnace size is inadequate for
your home.
2.
• Completely avoid using if at all possible. If circumstances
necessitate the use of wet or unseasoned wood, then fuel the
furnace with smaller loads.
• Inspect return air duct from the blower housing to the home, seal
any openings with aluminum duct tape.
• Fueling furnace with wet or
unseasoned wood.
• Outside air is being pulled into
the return air duct, reducing the
heat output in the home..
• Inadequate insulation of the
home.
• Provide additional insulation.
Problem: Heat dump lid on top of furnace has opened.
Possible Causes:
Remedies:
3.
• Use backup generator as power source immediately! Replace the
heat sensitive fuse link.
• Power failure.
• Correct the over-heating problem and restore power to the furnace.
Replace the heat sensitive fuse link before firing the furnace again.
• Furnace has over-heated and the
heat release lid has opened.
