Fault finding
Symptom:
Low flue draught. The cookstove is difficult to light and smoke comes into the room.
Possible cause
Solution
Obstruction in the stove or chimney
Clear the chimney and flue ways, check position of firebricks
Cold chimney
Insulate or line the chimney
Chimney too short
Extend the chimney
Down Draught
Relocate the chimney terminal or fit an anti down draught cowl
Shortage of supply air for combustion
Check air vents are clear and for competing draughts
Symptom:
High flue draught. The cookstove is difficult to control and is too hot, wood burns too fast.
Possible cause
Solution
Chimney and terminal too effective
Change the terminal or fit a flue draught stabiliser
Fire door not sealing
Check door catch and door rope seal
Air inlet control not closing
Check air control is fitted correctly and moves freely
Symptom:
Poor combustion, dirty fire and little heat.
Possible cause
Solution
Low Flue draught
See above for low flue draught solutions
Wet fuel
Check wood is thoroughly seasoned
Air inlet control not open
Check air control moves freely and opens fully
Adverse conditions
High winds may cause excessive draughts in some chimneys causing increased combustion and a hotter fire. To prevent over heating
close the air inlet control and point the selector switch to the oven. Do not add further fuel until conditions improve.
Chimney fire
In the event of a chimney fire call the fire brigade - 999. Close the air inlet control and point the selector switch to the oven. Move
any combustible materials such as furniture away from the stove and chimney breast. Do not open the firebox door. Do not throw
water on the stove.
