Yes, switch the LBA to 6 and try running the stove.Should I look to change the low air burn from 4 to 6 as recommended by Smokey?
Also, can I run my temporary setup if it seems to improve things until I am able to vent it through the roof? I do not see where it would be am issue seeing that a recommended installation method uses all horizontal piping with a termination cap.
Should I look to change the low air burn from 4 to 6 as recommended by Smokey?
Also, can I run my temporary setup if it seems to improve things until I am able to vent it through the roof? I do not see where it would be am issue seeing that a recommended installation method uses all horizontal piping with a termination cap.
I just read through the manual on venting and on page 10 it says the a vertical run of at least 36" is REQUIRED for your stove..
Press the LBA button, then press BOTH up arrows....that will raise the number.When you displayed them you could have changed them by pressing the up or down arrow buttons IIRC. I'm sure imacman can tell you.
Being that it is an intermittent problem. I suspect the door latch/gasket.
Maybe you are not closing the door enough and the gasket doesn't seal. That unit has a large Bay Window. I know how they can be a pain in the @ss.
Try the dollar bill test on several points along all sides. The dollar should have a good amount of resistance or not move at all.
Another area to check, is how the burn pot sits in the receptacle. If its loose, or wobbly, then you will lose air there also. Any point where air doesn't go through the pot, is going to greatly affect performance.
The emphasis on venting needs addressed. But if the stove does operate as it should sporadically, then an airflow issue that he can be at fault for is the likely culprit. My Shop stoves have had almost the same set-up. But 5 ft of vert and 4 ft of horizontal and the 17 yr old PDV and brand new CPM burn great.
I would bump the LBA up to 6 and make sure the pot is seated correctly and door latch is Tight!!
The thing that throws me for a loop is that the burnpot will sometimes fill all the way to the top with ash. And sometimes it won't. The stove has been running for about 6 hours now. I have just a slight haze on the glass and the burnpot is completely clear or substance. Everything is getting forced out and into the ash tray.
Hang in there.....you'll get it eventually. These stoves take a little while to figure out, since every install is different.I am sure that my vent setup has something to do with my issues. My hands are however tied at the moment until I either find someone to vent it for me or I get the balls to do it myself. I just shut the stove down and changed the LBA to 6. I'm gonna clean off the glass and run it over night to see if that helps with the issue. I appreciate your guys help with this. It obvious that I am a novice. I did try to do things correctly to the best of my abilities.
Hang in there.....you'll get it eventually. These stoves take a little while to figure out, since every install is different.
Oh, about Smokey's question before.....which way does the prevailing wind come from in your area? (your signature isn't filled out, so we don't know where you are) Is the stove exhaust facing the prevailing wind? There have been cases where the wind will pressurize the exhaust, slowing the exhaust and the stove will burn poorly. But you have an OAK, so that shouldn't really matter.
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