ACR Heat Products The Astwood AW1MF Technical Manual - Page 9

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Fire difficult to

Start / Fire goes

Out

Fire burns too

Quickly

Smokes on initial

Lighting

Smokes while

Burning

Low heat output Poor quality wood

Probable Cause

Green wood / wet wood

Logs are too large

Not enough primary air

Insufficient draft

Too much draft

Excessive draft

Flue is cold

Insufficient draught

Action Recommended

Use hardwood logs

with a maximum

moisture content of 20%

Use small logs to start

The fire and once

Established use split logs

Open air control

Check the flue is not

Obstructed

Reduce the air control

Install a draft stabiliser

Burn paper and kindling

to increase heat in flue

Check the flue is not

obstructed

Use seasoned

Hardwood (this has a

Higher calorific value)