Alderlea T5 Installation & Operation Manual - Page 16

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Problem

Glass is Dirty

Excessive Creosote Buildup

Low Heat Output

Won't Burn Overnight

Wood Won't Burn

Troubleshooting

Cause

1. Wood is wet

2. Turning down air control

or damper too soon

3. Draft too low

4. Door gasket leakage

See 1,2,3, above.

1. Wood is wet

2. Fire too small

3. Draft too low

1. Air control is set too high

2. Not enough wood

3. Draft too high

4. Poor quality or wet wood

1. Combustion air supply blocked

2. Draft too low

Cure

• Use dry wood

• Do not turn down until

a) there is a good bed of coals

b) the wood is charred

• Improper chimney height and / or

diameter, -consult dealer

• Chimney plugged or restricted,

- inspect and clean

• Provide outside air for combustion

• Replace gasket

• Check latch for proper operation

See 1,2,3, above.

• Use dry wood

• Build a larger fi re

• Chimney plugged or restricted,

- inspect and clean

• Set air control lower

• Unsplit wood is preferred for

overnight burns

• Excessive chimney height and/or

diameter

• Use good quality, dry wood

• Check outside air supply for

obstruction

• Chimney plugged or restricted,

-inspect and clean

• Chimney oversized or otherwise

unsuitable, -consult Dealer

020512-20 ALT5