I just bought a used LOPI Answer insert,set it in place and started a fire.
-lots of smoke billowing into house whenI started it and when I open door-I do not have a liner. After reading many posts I plan on getting one (and/or a fan for the top of the chimney). I had looked up the chimney (approx 25'and its clear). I am guessing this is just a drafting issue since I have no liner and chimney is approx 9x12 (108 square inches vs the approx 27" once its lines)
-when I close the door the flame goes out (the draft lever seems to be working but seems to have no effect). This one puzzles me. Any ideas?
-the door seal has 1/4" of play in it (replace gasket?)
Any ideas on these issues? I think I have a clue on the smoke and the seal but the flame extinguishing is puzzling.
Thanks
-lots of smoke billowing into house whenI started it and when I open door-I do not have a liner. After reading many posts I plan on getting one (and/or a fan for the top of the chimney). I had looked up the chimney (approx 25'and its clear). I am guessing this is just a drafting issue since I have no liner and chimney is approx 9x12 (108 square inches vs the approx 27" once its lines)
-when I close the door the flame goes out (the draft lever seems to be working but seems to have no effect). This one puzzles me. Any ideas?
-the door seal has 1/4" of play in it (replace gasket?)
Any ideas on these issues? I think I have a clue on the smoke and the seal but the flame extinguishing is puzzling.
Thanks