Owner's Manual - At Andiron Fireplace Shop

4Troubleshooting GuideStart Fire Problems Possible Cause SolutionCan’t get fi re startedExcessive smoke or spillageBurns too slowlySmolders, sizzlesNot enough kindling/paper or nokindling/paperDamper closed/not fully openNot enough air for fi re to igniteWood condition is too wet, too largeUse dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood forair movement.Open damper.Check for restricted cap/shroud.Check for fl ue blockage.Pre-warm fl ue before starting fi re (refer to starting fi resection).Check for adequate vent height (refer to chimney assemblysection).Open window below the fi replace towards the wind.Open outside air doors.Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to wood fuel section).Bed of coals not established beforeadding woodFlue blockage such as birds’ nests orleaves in termination capStart with paper & kindling to establish bed of coals (refer tostarting fi re section).Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned by acertifi ed chimney sweep.Down draft or negative pressureCompetition with exhaust devicesDo not use exhaust fans during start-up (refer to negativepressure section).Open window below the fi replace towards the wind.Fire burns too fast Extremely dry or soft wood Mix in hardwood.Mix in less seasoned wood after fi re is established (refer towood fuel section).No glass doorsAdd glass doors to slow down air fl ow.OverdraftingCheck for correct vent height; too much vertical heightcreates overdrafting.Check location of vent termination (refer to chimneyassembly section).12Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev C • 07/08