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HINTS AND TIPS
Problem
The wood does not light or only does so slowly
The wood burns without a bright, yellow flame,
smoulders or even goes out
Too much soot is generated, the insulating tiles do
not stay clean
Although the fire burns well the stove does not get
warm
The wood burns up too quickly
Smoke escapes into the room while the stove is bur-
ning
The chimney becomes wet and sooty, condensate
runs out of the stove pipe
Cause
The wood is too thick
The wood is too damp
The air supply is too low
The wood is too damp
The air supply is too low
The throttle flap is closed too far
The wood is too damp
The air supply is too low
The quantity of wood is too small and thus the com-
bustion chamber remains too cold
The chimney draught is too strong
The chimney draught is too strong
The wood has been cut too small
Incorrect setting of operating elements
The air supply is too low
The throttle flap is closed too far
The chimney cross section is too small
The flue gas ducts in the stove pipe or chimney are
badly sooted
The wind is blowing down the chimney
The wood is too damp
The flue gases are too cold
The chimney is too cold
The chimney cross-section is to large
Remedy
Section 4.2
Continue heating
Section 2.8
Section 4.2
Lighting
Section 2.8
Section 4.2
Lighting
Section 3.5
Section 2.8
Section 4.2
Continue heating
Section 3.4
Section 3.4
Section 4.2
Section 4.2
Ensure supply of fresh air (i.e. open the window)
Section 3.3
Fit a draught booster (flue gas fan)
Section 2.9
Fit a wind guard on the chimney pot
Section 2.8
The stove pipe is too long and must be insulated The
chimney must be insulated
If you have any problems or questions please ask your dealer or your local chimney sweep.
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