New Buck Corporation 94NC - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLESHOOTING
(Continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
High fuel consumption Improper regulation of draft
or inlet air (a) Close inlet air control as
much as possible to
maintain desired heat
output
(b) Check gaskets, reinstall
fiberglass gasketing
round doors and glass as
necessary
Improper door fitting Check door gasket, check
adjustment of door latch
Backpuffing Gusts of Wind (a) Smoke shelf in chimney
is filled with creosote &
ash
(b) Chimney may need wind
diverter. Raise chimney
for better draft
Smoke rollout when heater
door is opened Wind gusts blowing down the
chimney (a) Smoke shelf in chimney
is filled with creosote &
ash
(b) Chimney may need wind
diverter. Raise chimney
for better draft
Opening heater door too fast Crack door for 15 seconds
before fully opening door
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