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Fire fails to start. Be sure enough fuel is in the burn pot. Fuel should cover the bottom to a level of

approximately 1/2’’.

Check bottom of burn pot for built-up ash or deposits and remove.

Check for ﬂashing light #6, exhaust fan failure (contact your dealer).

Push the “Oﬀ” button on the control panel. Wait three minutes and push the “On” button

to attempt a new startup.

NOTE: When the UBB is cold (below normal room temperature), a “second start” may be

required. This is normal and a result of needing to pre-heat the burn pot.

Check the igniter fuses located on the control board. (See error codes).

Verify air pump is working during start up (feel pump for vibration). Verify minimum of

110 volts is available during startup.

Inspect UBB and venting to see if cleaning is needed.

Fire starts but shuts down after

approximately 12 minutes

(#2 indicator light).

Check feeder chute to be sure fuel is feeding.

Check to make sure exhaust thermocouple wire has not been disconnected from the

control board. (Two wire connection, upper right hand side).

If feeder wheel stops after 12 minutes, electronics may be faulty; contact your dealer for

service.

Dark yellow and or lazy ﬂame, slow

start-up or excessive smoke present.

Check for spent fuel or too much fuel clogging bottom of burn pot.

Burn pot, lower paddle holes may require cleaning.

Heat exchanger tubes may require cleaning.

Check vent pipe for blockage of exhaust gasses and incoming combustion air.

Verify vent pipe connections for exhaust leak between intake and exhaust

Feed rate / fan speed may need adjustment - turn fan speed up or feed rate down 1 notch

and observe. Repeat if necessary. See Control Board Trim Pot Panel section.

Excessive volume of ﬁre, build-up of

ash and dirty glass.

Burn pot may require cleaning.

The venting system or heat exchanger may need to be cleaned.

Burn pot ﬁlling with fuel. UBB may not be level.

Feed rate / fan speed may need adjustment - turn fan speed up or feed rate down 1 notch

and observe. Repeat if necessary. See Control Board Trim Pot Panel section.

Verify that the exhaust is not obstructed. See Maintenance and Cleaning instructions

- Cleaning Heat Exchanger Tubes. In addition, the vent pipe may need to be cleaned.

Holes in burn pots and lower burn paddle may need to be cleaned.

Check the alignment of the burn pot components.

Check the installation of the plates covering the heat exchanger tubes.

Press the “ON” button to perform manual ash dump.

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