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DATE PRINTED: 2/8/05 Revision Date: 02/01/05 PI-1010A Page 30
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM. Too much heat.
CAUSE SOLUTION
By-Pass door left open. Close the by-pass door.
Thermostat set too high. Lower thermostat setting.
Loading door gasket leaking, Replace door gasket
admitting excess air into firebox and/or adjust door, page 27.
Excessive draft in the chimney ` Measure draft with a Manometer
See DRAFTS, page 9 & 21. Consult your Blaze King dealer
or a chimney sweep. Install a cap.
Thermostat not operating properly Consult your Blaze King dealer.
Wood is too small. Use larger pieces.
PROBLEM: Fan will not run, or there is no adjustment for fan speed.
CAUSE SOLUTION
Faulty fan motor Call your Blaze King dealer.
PROBLEM: Excessive creosote formation in chimney and chimney Connector.
CAUSE SOLUTION
By-pass door left open Close by-pass door.
By-pass door not sealing tightly Inspect by-pass door and seal for warping. Ash or
creosote buildup may occur on door or seat. With stove
cold scrape and vacuum area around by-pass. Be sure
all mating steel surfaces are clean and smooth.
Improper operation. Check thermostat setting and operating procedures,
page 30.
Wood too green or wet. Use seasoned wood.
Catalytic combustor not operating properly. Inspect the combustor.
See catalytic combustor testing, page 28.
Poor draft caused by an Measure draft with Manometer.
oversize or short flue, etc See DRAFTS, page 9 & 21.
See CHIMNEY, page 8.
. Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep.
Chimney too cold or poorly insulated. Upgrade chimney system.
Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep.
PROBLEM: Catalytic combustor thermometer (on top of stove) does not go into "Active" zone, or does
not stay there for long.
CAUSE SOLUTION
Improper operation Check thermostat setting and operating procedures.
See page 28.
Obstruction in chimney or cap Clean chimney, remove obstructions.
Faulty catalyst thermometer. Replace thermometer and recheck combustor
operating temperature.