Napoleon Fireplaces 1400C Cast Iron Stove - Manuel (Page 33)

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10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
42.14A
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WARNING
TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
APPLIANCE MAY BE HOT, DO NOT SERVICE UNTIL APPLIANCE HAS COOLED.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
WHEN CHECKING CONNECTIONS, INSTALLING JUMPER WIRES (FOR TEST PURPOSES ONLY) OR
REPLACING COMPONENTS, UNPLUG HEATER FROM THE RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENT.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Can’t get the fi re started. - Not enough kindling / paper? Add more.
- Not enough air? Ensure air control is fully open.
- Cold air blockage? Burn a piece of paper to establish a draft.
- Use dry seasoned wood.
- Flue blockage? Inspect chimney.
Smokes when door is
open. - Cold air blockage? Burn a piece of paper to establish a draft.
- Insuffi cient draft? Add more pipe.
- Let air stabilize before opening door.
- Ensure baffl es are positioned correctly.
- Negative pressure? Open a window near the appliance.
Appliance emits odour. - Paint curing. See “GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS” section.
Stove doesn’t burnt hot
enough. - Wood is too wet.
- Insuffi cient draft? Add more pipe.
- Not enough air? Ensure air control is fully open.
Wood burns too fast. - Air control may need to be adjusted down.
- Check to see ash plug is properly seated (if equipped).
- Check door gasket for adequate seal.
- Wood may be extremely dry.
Dirty glass. - Air control may be closed too far.
- Burn hotter, smaller fi res.
- Use well seasoned wood.
Blower does not run. - Appliance may not be up to temperature.
- Ensure blower has power.