Trouble Shooting - FRANCO BELGE Belfort Instrucciones Para El Instalador

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3.10. Trouble Shooting

Problem
Fire difficult to start
Fire goes out
Fire burns too quickly.
Smokes when lighting up.
Smokes while burning.
Low heat output.
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Probable causes
Wood green, too damp or poor
quality.
Logs are too big.
Air starvation.
Insufficient draught.
Too much draught.
Excessive draught.
Poor quality wood.
Flue duct is cold.
Room is in decompression.
Draught is insufficient.
Down draught.
Room is in decompression.
Incorrect Fuels.
þ : This sign means that you should ask
for a qualified engineer to do the work.
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Action
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Use the recommended fuel.
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To light the fire, use small, very dry twigs. To maintain
the fire, use split logs.
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Open lower air control (coal) or top air control (wood).
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Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep it if
necessary
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Seek advice from a chimney specialist.
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Ensure that the lower air control is closed (with wood
burning)
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Partially close the top air control lever.
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Install a draught stabiliser. Consult your Dealer.
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Do not continuously burn small wood, sticks, bundles,
carpentry offcuts (plywood, pallets), etc.
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Burn paper and kindling wood to increase heat.
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In houses equipped with mechanical ventilation, partly
open a window until the fire is well established.
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Consult a chimney specialist.
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Check that the flue is not obstructed, sweep if
necessary.
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Install an anti-down draught cowl. Consult your Dealer.
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In houses equipped with Mechanical Ventilation, an
outside air intake must be installed for the chimney.
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Use the recommended fuel.
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