We inherited a VC 1977 Vigilant when we bought our house and we love it. However, it seems like it's not getting enough air. I have to leave the front door open for a while when starting it and even then the fire just seems to fade during the day. If I open the front door it jumps back to life with the renewed air flow.
Can something be blocked? I've checked the air shutter in the rear and it opens fully. At least I've checked it when cold -- given the location of the stove, it's difficult to get my head back there when it's hot. The thermostatic coil and linkages seem to be in working order -- nothing's broken or hanging as far as I can tell.
There is also some kind of air vent on the side towards the back (secondary air cover) that is fully opened.
And of course I have the damper fully open (down)
I'm not sure what else to check. Any suggestions?
I do have the manual, but it doesn't address this issue.
Can something be blocked? I've checked the air shutter in the rear and it opens fully. At least I've checked it when cold -- given the location of the stove, it's difficult to get my head back there when it's hot. The thermostatic coil and linkages seem to be in working order -- nothing's broken or hanging as far as I can tell.
There is also some kind of air vent on the side towards the back (secondary air cover) that is fully opened.
And of course I have the damper fully open (down)
I'm not sure what else to check. Any suggestions?
I do have the manual, but it doesn't address this issue.