So...they are gone. Blowers don't work even in manual mode and I feel cold air out of the blower inlets....and theyf orgot the heat sheild. Looks like they are coming back. Ugh.
Doug, On the 550 the blower,fan will work with the stove cold. If you get nothing it sounds like they crossed, or didn't connect the wires somewhere to the fan. I would have them come back and show you that it is in proper working order. With them there you should be abler to start avery small kindling fire in the fire box. Warren :coolgrin:dougcalaman said:Thanks Rudy. I saw them doing what looked like what you are saying. I read enough on here that I might have been OK doing this myself (with a friend...that thing looked every bit of 500 lbs when they moved it in.) and paid pretty close attention. We will see. Can you or anyone tell me if in fact the blower should run in manual mode without a fire ever being started? On a really windy day should I feel any air at the blower inlet? I just want to make sure I am not being unreasonable or flat out ignorant here...but it seems pretty straight forward. I was hoping that for $700 install, I wouldn't have to worry about it.
dougcalaman said:So it looks like my tales of woe are over. I just finished documenting everything and was going to give the dealer I bought the Jotul one chance on the way to the attorney general and suddenly without warning or prompting the owner (who was previously rude and unresponsive) called and said that he would have a different installer out tomorrow (this was last night). He sent another guy who was awesome. Sealed and insulated block plate, new cap, old cold air supply duct closed and packed. We had fire today! Praise the Lord...I'll tell you...it had to have been God cause that guy did an unpropted 180... and the guy he sent who isn't even a full time guy for him was just awesome...well both guys. Thanks Jay and Paul. Picts of the insert with FIRE in it in the morning. Thanks all...looking forward to helping others with all that I have learned. You guys are great. Thanks and God bless.
firefighterjake said:dougcalaman said:So it looks like my tales of woe are over. I just finished documenting everything and was going to give the dealer I bought the Jotul one chance on the way to the attorney general and suddenly without warning or prompting the owner (who was previously rude and unresponsive) called and said that he would have a different installer out tomorrow (this was last night). He sent another guy who was awesome. Sealed and insulated block plate, new cap, old cold air supply duct closed and packed. We had fire today! Praise the Lord...I'll tell you...it had to have been God cause that guy did an unpropted 180... and the guy he sent who isn't even a full time guy for him was just awesome...well both guys. Thanks Jay and Paul. Picts of the insert with FIRE in it in the morning. Thanks all...looking forward to helping others with all that I have learned. You guys are great. Thanks and God bless.
Even though you had issues with the dealer originally it certainly wouldn't hurt to give him a call or send a note telling him how pleased you are with the work . . . a) it may help to throw some business to this new guy who apparently did things right and b) it never hurts to maintain a working relationship with the dealer in case you need help in the future . . . plus it's the right thing to do . . . complain long and loud when things are not done right . . . and praise long and often when things are done right.
Rudyjr said:firefighterjake said:dougcalaman said:So it looks like my tales of woe are over. I just finished documenting everything and was going to give the dealer I bought the Jotul one chance on the way to the attorney general and suddenly without warning or prompting the owner (who was previously rude and unresponsive) called and said that he would have a different installer out tomorrow (this was last night). He sent another guy who was awesome. Sealed and insulated block plate, new cap, old cold air supply duct closed and packed. We had fire today! Praise the Lord...I'll tell you...it had to have been God cause that guy did an unpropted 180... and the guy he sent who isn't even a full time guy for him was just awesome...well both guys. Thanks Jay and Paul. Picts of the insert with FIRE in it in the morning. Thanks all...looking forward to helping others with all that I have learned. You guys are great. Thanks and God bless.
Even though you had issues with the dealer originally it certainly wouldn't hurt to give him a call or send a note telling him how pleased you are with the work . . . a) it may help to throw some business to this new guy who apparently did things right and b) it never hurts to maintain a working relationship with the dealer in case you need help in the future . . . plus it's the right thing to do . . . complain long and loud when things are not done right . . . and praise long and often when things are done right.
+1 on what Firefighter said above. People never hesitate to take the time to complain (in this case very justifiable) But most never take the time to let you know they are pleased. I am sure the dealer and the second installers will appreciate it. Merry Christmas, Jim
dougcalaman said:550 is going in now. This low mantel vs code thing is going to be a pain. They forgot the heat shield...not that I want to use it, but it beats the alternatice. Any input advice etc? I will get pics posted as soon as things are settled.
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