American Energy Systems MagnuM Winchester - Manual (Page 48)

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PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
? Fuel burns off to quickly, have
difficulty keeping a pilot fire. ♦
Air shutter is open to far.
♦
Over drafting on a vertical install.
♦
Outside air is not hooked up.
♦
Positive or negative pressure in home
is affecting the units operation.
9 Adjust your air damper to a more
closed position.
9 A chimney restrictor may need to be
installed. Consult with your MagnuM
dealer.
9 Make sure that the installation is
correct and nothing is affecting the
furnace room.
? Foreign object caught in the auger
and will not turn. ♦
Accidental object in fuel.
9 If there still is a fire, let it extinguish
and let the unit cool down. Unplug
unit after the fire has exhausted. It will
be necessary to clean out hopper. As
you are facing the unit open the right
side panel.
9 Take the auger motor off and gently
turn the auger backwards until the
object is free.
9 If you cannot get the object loose,
contact your MagnuM Reseller.
? Getting to much ash. ♦
Dirty fuel.
♦
Wet fuel.
♦
Lack of clean combustion air.
♦
Dirty or plugged stove or venting.
Poor exhaust vent configuration.
♦
Negative pressure present in the
home.
♦
Exhaust fan motor going out.
♦
Use combustion enhancement
system.
9 Dirty, wet fuel will produce excessive
ash.
9 Obtain quality fuel.
9 Take proper steps to protect fuel from
the elements to not take on moisture.
9 Check air damper and check
combustion air inlet for obstructions.
9 Check all cleanouts and exhaust
venting for obstructions. Refer to
cleaning section of this manual.
9 Call your MagnuM reseller to inspect
the installation, operation and replace
any bad parts if necessary.
? The heat output is not as high as
when the unit was installed. ♦
Wet or dirty fuel.
♦
Inadequate cleaning.
♦
Change of fuel to lower BTU value.
♦
Negative pressure or improper fresh
air make up system.
9 Wet fuel has a much lower BTU
output. Dirty fuel does not produce
adequate heat. Excessive amounts of
fines interrupt the amount of fuel
delivered for burning and will
decrease heat output.
9 Clean heat exchangers daily, inspect
unit for proper air flow.
9 Have your MagnuM dealer check for
proper installation and negative
pressure in the home.