Troubleshooting Guide - Hergom HERITAGE Libro De Instrucciones Para Instalación, Mantenimiento Y Uso

2.5.1 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
The stove gives off
smoke
AIR REBOUNDS
OR GAS
EXPLOSIONS.
UNCONTROLLE
D OR LOW
COMBUSTION
INSUFFICIENT
HEAT
DAMAGE TO
THE ENAMEL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Improper handling of
the stove
Cold chimney
Obstructed chimney
Oversized chimney
Narrow chimney
Chimeny too short
Chimney with
infitrations
More than one
appliance connected to
the chimney
Improper handling of
the stove
Extremely low
combustion range
Excessive ash
accumulation.
Door poorly sealed or
open
Excessive draught
Damaged sealing
refractory paste
Chimney excessively
long
Oversized chimney
Strong winds
Excessive draught
Poor quality or green
firewood.
Low combustion range
Air filtrations in the
chimney
Cold chimney exterior.
Chimney or connecting
pipe oozing.
Too much heat lost in
the house
Improper handling of
the stove
Excessive draught
SOLUTIONS
Open the primary air completely for one minute. Then
open the door.
Preheat the chimney when you light the cold stove.
Inspect the chimney and the connector to make sure they
are not blocked or have an excessive accumulation of
creosote.
Reinstall the chimney with a suitable diameter
Install an induced draught or replace the chimney.
Extend the chimney.
Seal the connections between the chimney and openings
of dirty doors.
Disconnect the rest of the appliancees and seal the holes.
Completely open the primary air control of the stove one
minute before opening the door and keep it fully open for
a few minutes after each fuel reloading.
Use your stove with the right combustion range.
Empty the ash tray more frequently.
Close the door properly or change the sealing strips.
Inspect the installation. Achieve a low combustion range
or install a draught valve.
Reseal the stove with refractory paste.
Shorten the chimney or install a draught valve.
Reinstall the chimney with the right diameter.
Install a hood.
A draught with an excess of 2.5 mm.c.a. can be corrected
with the installation of a draught valve.
Use only wood dried in the air, preferably for at least a
year.
Operate your chimney with a higher range.
Change to an insulated prefabricatd chimney system or a
crick chimney of a suitable size.
Reinstall or insulate your chimney.
Inspect the installation.
Seal the windows, seal the openings in the house.
Do not produce excessive heat in your stove. Control the
temperature of your stove. Use only suitable firewood.
Inspect the draught. A draught valve may be necessary.
Operate your stove with a low combustion range.
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