Tremont Question?

[alz]

So we rented a house with an existing woodburner called a Tremont( no owners manual), decided to give it a try, could not access the flue so I burned a creosote removal log ( yea I know it's probably not the best solution, but the best I was gonna do). I figured pretty much everything out on controlling the air, heater, only used it a couple times.
Now here's my issue, the next day after a fire we keep getting a smoky residue smell in the room, it seems like some sort of "backdraft", I empty the ash tray and remove any un burnt logs. It takes a few days for the odor to dissipate.
I'd like to keep using the unit but don't want my house to smell like I'm smoking Virginia hams all day.
I've attached a couple picts, the only piece I can't figure out is the small shaft that screws into the grate, it appears broken, but I can unscrew it. The flue apparently cannot be closed, so I am at a loss on how to stop the smell, any ideas would be appreciated.
Al

 

[webby3650]

Do you know if it has liner connecting to the insert? It should have a liner going all the way to the top of the chimney. I assume it doesn't, you should have it pulled out and inspected. What you will find will be shocking and the need for a full liner will be obvious. Remove the top trim panel, and you can see the flue collar.

 

[webby3650]

Also, that creosote log does nothing to help your situation. It simply helps break down the glazed creosote so it can be broomed easier. Many people have a flue fire after using a creosote log, because the chimney never got cleaned afterward.

 

[alz]

Don't know if it has a liner, when I took the top cover off I can only see that the box goes into the flue. Being that I am renting, not going to pursue this too far, I already have a list of things that I haven't been able to get done that are higher priority.
tks

 

[realstihl]

Don't know if it has a liner, when I took the top cover off I can only see that the box goes into the flue. Being that I am renting, not going to pursue this too far, I already have a list of things that I haven't been able to get done that are higher priority.
tks

If your going to burn more wood, then it should be at the top of the list. Just because you're renting doesn't mean anything. Appliances must be safe to operate, including woodstove. Sorry for being blunt.

 

[webby3650]

I think if your renting there should be a good chance of the landlord having a liner installed. Can you post a pic of what you see behind the panel? It could be lined.

 

[alz]

Here's the best I can do with pictures of the flue box, and I will not use it till I get this resolved, don't want the smoke or the possible danger.

 

[Grisu]

Another potential problem: What is the floor in front of the hearth made off? You only have a few inches of brick before the floor starts. If that is combustible you will need a hearth extension. The hearth should be at least 16" deep of non-combustible material measured from the door.

 

[webby3650]

Here's the best I can do with pictures of the flue box, and I will not use it till I get this resolved, don't want the smoke or the possible danger.

That picture doesn't show anything of importance. You need to remove that untire upper panel, some just lift off, others are bolted on.
What does it look like on the topside? Is there a cap? Generally a liner will have a round cap and if there's no liner it will have a square cap or no cap at all.

 

[mellow]

Good ol treemont, those things are built like a tank. It looks like it has a rectangle exhaust which more than likely means it is a slammer or has pipe to the first tile only. You really need to have this inspected before burning in it. That stove also will not do that great with wood since it has the shaker grates that are meant for coal, that is what that rod above the ash pan box is for. It should have had a baffle above the firebox but that probably rusted and was removed.

 

[alz]

Good ol treemont, those things are built like a tank. It looks like it has a rectangle exhaust which more than likely means it is a slammer or has pipe to the first tile only. You really need to have this inspected before burning in it. That stove also will not do that great with wood since it has the shaker grates that are meant for coal, that is what that rod above the ash pan box is for. It should have had a baffle above the firebox but that probably rusted and was removed.

Thanks,mellow that explains alot, might have some firewood for sale and turn up the thermostat