Warmington Nouveau Maintenance And Operating Manual - page 10
16 October 2014
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Smoke Spillage: There are many causes and many solutions for this occurrence. Incorrect clearance of the flue or close
proximity to large trees, tall buildings or high landmass may contribute. Other contributing factors can simply be the different
climates or atmospheric conditions or certain areas.
The solutions are varied, some guides below:
Checking the fuel Load : Too much fuel (wood) in one load will cause the fire to overcharge, not allowing the flue
and cowl system to cope with the excess smoke, causing the smoke to bellow into the room. See standard fuel loads
in this instruction.
To little fuel load : This will have the effect that there is not enough draft in the flue allowing the smoke to waft into
the room. The fire will be performing poorly as the fire will not heat up and circulate the convection air.
Cowls : A different style of cowl may make a difference in some situations, but seek the advice of a Warmington
Agent as some cowls are not suitable for some applications.
Chimney : Ensure that the chimney is swept as the buildup of soot inside the chimney can happen very quickly in
cold climates, especially if the fuel is green. This can happen as quickly as 5 to 10 fire operations.
The Prevailing Wind : Care needs to be taken to ensure that the flue termination is in the correct position, as wind
and gusts that hit the flue and cowl system may overcome the cowl and draft back down the flue. This can be a
combination of down draft and high pressure.
The Topography of the land : The slope and position of the land has a bearing on how the wind will interact with the
fire and flue system. Care needs to be taken to ensure that the flue termination is in the correct position to maximise
performance.
NOTE :
Please check the chimney has been cleaned recently and that it is not blocked before calling your Warmington Dealer or
Agent.
Low Heat Output : The moisture content of the fuel has the greatest effect on the heat out put of the fire. The wood needs
to be seasoned and dry to approx 20% moisture content.
Type of wood : The type of wood will also have an effect on the heat output and the burn rate. Hard woods will generally
burn longer while soft wood will burn faster and more intense. A good blend of two soft wood (Pine) to one hard wood
(Manuka) will maintain a good fire bed and flames into the top heat exchanger of the fire.
The load of wood : The amount and frequency of the load is the best way to control the heat form the fire. The wood load is
covered in this instruction.
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING PAINT
For general information on the paint curing, please visit:
http://forrestpaint.com/index.php?page=stove-bright-User-guide
When lighting the fire for the first time:
Because of the carbon dioxide fumes, it is advisable to keep babies, pregnant women and pets out of the area.
Don’t touch the surface. The paint will be soft during the first light.
Set the paint slowly with successive burns.
For detailed information regarding burn temperatures please refer to the above web address for forrestpaint.