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Lighting Instructions
Excessive amounts of soot form on the glass
There is always a certain amount of soot on the glass and this is added to
with each lighting. Soot on the glass is caused by three things:
• The wood is damp, which causes poor combustion and generates a lot of
smoke as a result.
• Too low temperature in the firebox, which causes incomplete combustion
and poor draft in the chimney.
• The start-up fire is not made according to the instructions.
There is poor draft in the fireplace after new
installation
• Check the dimensions of the chimney so that they correspond to the
ones stated in the installation instructions.
• Check that there is nothing in the chimney to restrict the smoke and
that no nearby buildings or trees affect the wind around the chimney.
Possible causes of malfunctions and
how to rectify them
It is difficult to light the fire and the fire dies after a
short time
• Check that the wood is sufficiently dry.
• Too great a negative pressure in the house, for example when using a
kitchen extractor fan or other mechanical ventilation. Open a window
near the firebox before lighting the fire. Also try lighting some
newspaper and holding it up inside the firebox to get the draft going.
• The supply air duct from outdoors may be partially or totally blocked.
Remove the hose and try test lighting with combustion air from the
room.
• Check that the combustion air damper is open.
• The smoke outlet of the stove may be blocked with soot, which can occur
after sweeping. Lift the smoke baffle out and check.
• Finally, go through the lighting instructions again. Perhaps the amount
of kindling was too small and therefore the base embers were too weak
and cold to light the next load of wood.
Smoke odour around the firebox at times
This can occur when wind blows down the chimney and most often occurs
when the wind is from a particular direction. Another reason could be that
the door was opened when there was a lot of flame.
Painted parts have become discoloured
If painted parts have discoloured it is due to excessive temperature in
the firebox. The reason for the excessive temperature could be that the
maximum amount of wood has been used or that inappropriate fuel has
been used (for example building waste, large quantities of finely chopped
off cuts). The warranty does not cover damage of this type. If a problem
occurs that you cannot rectify yourself, contact the dealer or a chimney
sweep.
We hope that these lighting tips give you enjoyable, economical and
problem free use of your Contura fireplace.
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