Hearth & Home Technologies 8040 04-28-04 User Manual

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STOVE SMOKES 

Operating Technique 

Fully open the primary air control one minute before opening doors. 

 

Cold Chimney 

Preheat the chimney when first starting a fire. 

 

Blocked Chimney 

Examine the chimney and stovepipe for blockage or creosote 
accumulations. 

 

Oversized Chimney 

Reline the chimney to the appropriate diameter 

 

Undersized Chimney 

Install a draft inducer or replace the chimney. 

 

Chimney Too Short 

Lengthen the chimney. 

 

Air Infiltration Into The 
Chimney 

Seal chimney connections and openings in clean-out doors. 

 

More Than One Appliance 
Connected to the Flue 

Disconnect all other appliances and seal openings. 

BACK-PUFFING OR 
GAS EXPLOSIONS 

Operating Technique 

Fully open the primary air control one minute before opening the 
door and keep it fully open for a few minutes after reloading. 

 

Extra Low Burn Rate 

Burn the stove at a higher burn rate. 

 

Chimney Down-draft 

Install a chimney cap. 

 

Excessive Ash Build-up 

Empty ashes more frequently. 

UNCONTROLLED 
OR SHORT BURN 

Unsealed or Open Door 
 

Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets. 
 

 

Excessive Draft 

Check the installation. Operate at LOW BURN. Install stovepipe 
damper. 

 

Deteriorated Cement Seals  

Reseal the stove with furnace cement. 

 

Extra Long Chimney 

Shorten the chimney.  Install stovepipe damper. 

 

Oversized Chimney 

Reline the chimney to the proper diameter. 

 

High Winds or Hilltop 
Location: 

Install a chimney cap. 
 

 

Excessive Draft 

Draft in excess of 0.1 wc should be corrected with a stovepipe 
damper 

INSUFFICIENT HEAT 

Poor Quality or Green 
Wood 

Use only air-dried wood, preferably dried at least one year. 

 

Low Burn Rate 

Operate the stove at a higher burn rate. 

 

Air Insulated Chimney 

Replace with a pre-fabricated insulated chimney system or a 
properly sized masonry chimney. 

 

Cold Exterior Chimney 

Reline or insulate the chimney. 

 

Leaky Stovepipe or 
Chimney 

Check the installation. 

 

Too Much Heat Loss From 
House 

Caulk windows, seal openings in home. 

BLISTERING OF 
ENAMEL CASTING 

Operating Technique 

Do not over-fire the stove.  Monitor stove temperatures. Use 
seasoned wood only. 

 

Excessive Draft 

Check the DRAFT.   A damper may be required.  Operate the stove 
at a LOW BURN range.