Invicta Theia Kachel Handleiding

Oorzaak: Chimney Too Short

Lengthen the chimney.

Oorzaak: Air Infiltration into Chimney

Seal chimney connections and openings. Check clean-out doors.

Oorzaak: Not burning proper fuel

Ensure cordwood is seasoned and dry.

Oorzaak: More Than One Appliance Connected to the Flue

Disconnect all other appliances and seal openings.

Oorzaak: Operating Technique

Slightly crack door one minute before fully opening the door and keep it fully open for a few minutes after reloading.

Oorzaak: Chimney Down-draft

Install a chimney cap.

Oorzaak: Excessive Ash Build-up

Empty the ash pan more frequently. Increase efficiency of burns, and avoid using poor quality or green wood.

Oorzaak: Unsealed or Open Door

Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets.

Oorzaak: Air leakage around glass gasket

Replace gasket.

Oorzaak: Excessive Draft

Check the installation. Install stovepipe damper. Draft in excess of 0.1 wc should be corrected with a stovepipe damper(s).

Oorzaak: Extra Long Chimney

Shorten the chimney. Install stovepipe damper(s).

Oorzaak: Oversized Chimney

Reline the chimney to the proper diameter.

Oorzaak: High Winds or Hilltop Location

Install a chimney cap.

Oorzaak: Poor Quality, low Btu content, or Green Wood

Use only air-dried wood, preferably dried at least one year. Use a wood with a high Btu content if available.

Oorzaak: Cold Exterior Chimney

Reline or insulate the chimney.

Oorzaak: Leaky Stovepipe or Chimney

Check the installation. Replace with a pre-fabricated insulated chimney system or a properly sized masonry chimney.

Oorzaak: Too Much Heat Loss From House

Add insulation, use energy efficient windows, or caulk windows, and seal openings in home.

Oorzaak: Excessive Ash Build-up

Empty the ash pan more frequently. Increase efficiency of burns, and avoid using poor quality or green wood.

Oorzaak: Operating Technique

Do not over-fire the stove. Monitor stove temperatures. Use seasoned wood only.

Oorzaak: Excessive Draft

Check the DRAFT. A damper may be required. Operate the stove at a LOW BURN range.