Osburn Stoves by SB I HYBRID-45 MF - Manual (Page 23)

• GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE
• FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS
• AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS
Possible Causes: Possible Remedies:
1.
Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow through the
burn pot.
Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the
owner’s manual.
2.
Vent pipe installed improperly.
Check to make sure the vent pipe has been installed according to
the criteria in the owner’s manual.
3.
The air damper is too far closed for a higher setting.
Turn the air supply knob toward the maximum setting and try to burn
the unit again.
4.
Burn pot holes are blocked.
Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly.
5.
Blockage in air intake pipe.
Visually inspect the air intake pipe that leads into the burn pot for
foreign material.
6. Combustion/exhaust
blower is not spinning fast enough.
Test the RPM on the blower (separately – bypassing the control
board) after the blades have been cleaned. The RPM should be
approximately 3000 RPM. You will need a technician to perform this
test.
7. Bad
pellets
(Applies to “GLASS SOOTS UP AT A VERY FAST RATE” Only)
The brand of pellets or the batch of pellets that are being used may
be of poor quality. If possible, try a different brand of pellets. You
might also want to try a brand that is made from a different type of
wood (softwood vs. hardwood). Different woods have different
characteristics when being burned. Your pellets may also be too
humid. Make sure your store your fuel properly, in a dry ventilated
area.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 23