Hearth and Home Technologies QUADRA-FIRE 823-0170 - MBK - Manual (Page 31)

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With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do
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and the corrective action to be taken.
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Excessive smoke or spillage
Burns too slowly
Not enough heat output
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wood for air movement.
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Check for restricted termination cap
Check for blockage of outside air kit (if installed).
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a Fire Section).
Check for adequate vent height (refer to Chimney
Height Section).
Open window below the appliance towards the
wind.
Wood condition is too wet, too
large Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to Seasoned Wood
Section).
Bed of coals not established
before adding wood Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of
coals (refer to Building a Fire Section).
Flue blockage such as birds’
nests or leaves in termination
cap Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned
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Down draft or negative pressure
Competition with exhaust
devices Do not use exhaust fans during start-up (refer to
Negative Pressure Section).
Open window below the appliance towards the
wind.
Fire burns too fast
Extremely dry or soft wood
Mix in hardwood.
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(refer to Wood Fuel Section).
Overdrafting
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height creates overdrafting.
Check location of vent termination (refer to
Chimney Termination Requirement Section).
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