American Energy Systems Universal Doors - Manual (Page 21)

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Lack of Heat (continued) Severely cold weather More fuel is required on extremely cold days.
Overdraft
Adjust door’s combustion air control to
ensure proper airflow into the firebox. Close
fireplace doors, if open. Adjust Damper to
reduce airflow up chimney.
Combustion Air Setting
Combustion is restricted when the air is
restricted. Be certain that the door and
damper air intake is properly adjusted.
Bad wood
Hard wood gives more heat than soft wood.
Rotten wood of any type gives very poor
heat, burns quickly and produces excessive
ash.
Blower Inoperative (optional) Controls
Check Circuit Breaker. Ensure the
thermostat is properly set and fire has
warmed the firebox and air discharge snap
disc. The fan speed should be set to the
appropriate speed not to an “off” position.
Sensor switch
Only comes on when the discharged air
reaches 110 degrees or higher. Test the air
discharge snap disc with a hair dryer. Fans
should begin to operate if both the wall
thermostat and air discharge snap disc
completes the blower’s electrical circuit.
Excessive creosote Poor quality wood
Unseasoned wood will produce more
creosote than dry, seasoned wood. Buying
your wood early will avoid these problems.
Heater Controls shut
down too tight
Closing the draft controls too tight prevents
the entry of air necessary for complete
combustion. Open your draft controls for up
to 20 minutes once a day to burn off
accumulations of creosote. Proper use of
commercial preparations will also give
satisfactory results.
Humidifier
Adding moisture to the air, as when a
humidifier is used, will increase the creosote
formation. Be sure to clean your flue more
often and burn your fires hotter.
Brass tarnishes (older model stoves) Normal
Flitz works well to shine brass. Newer model
stoves have plated doors and trim and will
NOT require cleaning. Improper cleaning
will damage finish. Avoid placing fingers on
brass to preserve the appearance.