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Document n° 1092-1 EN ~ 04/02/2002
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SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
TEST SOLUTION
Flames extinguish during lighting.
Very cold chimney. No draft established - leave door ajar until fire has caught.
- check air supply in the room
Fire extinguishes once firestarter has
burnt off.
Fuel tank is empty
- fill tank
Fuel valve is closed.
-open valve
Main carburetor float not engaging.
- de-press the safety lever
Control knob is set on “0"
- adjust control knob to ”1"
Fire extinguishes during use.
Fuel tank is empty.
- fill tank
Insufficiant draft
- call your installer
Flame is excessely large, smokey and
sooty.
Fuel adjustment made too quickly.
- return control knob to “1"; wait for
normal combustion. (catalyser should
glow red) Wait 5 to 15 minutes between
each adjustment.
Stove burns noisily, extinguishes and
relights itself.
Burner contains excess fuel
- adjust to lower setting. If problem
persists call your installer.
Insufficient fuel
- check that the de-scaler, the
carburetor filter and burner pot are
cleaned.
Fire smokes.Soot build up noticed.
Flame imbalance
Insufficient air supply.
- increase fresh air supply (open door,
window; add make up air supply)
Downdraft or blockage in chimney
- Check Chimney for Soot build up.
clean if necessary.
- ensure chimney height is sufficient
and cap is not affected by any nearby
obstructions.
- room is in negative pressure. Increase
fresh air supply. Check draft with draft
meter and adjust if not to requirements.
See page .
Oil flow is too low on 1 setting.
- adjust low flow rate while control is set
on “1", call your installer.
Stove is not level. Flame imbalance.
Check level. Adjust if necessary.
Catalyser not centered. Uneven fuel
distribution resulting in secondary air
shortage.
Center catalyser assembly
Insufficient fuel
- check that the de-scaler, the
carburetor filter and burner pot are
cleaned.
The draft regulator is blocked in open
position
- unlock the draft regulator.
- check the regulator adjustment (p. 10)
and refit, if necessary.
Coke build up noticed.
Excessive air supply.
- adjust draft.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Document
n°
1092-1
EN
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04/02/2002