Pelpro Freestanding Owner's Manual page 34

PROBLEM
Stove Will Not Start
(cont....)
Fuel feeds into the burn
grate but will not start.
Burn grate fills with fuel
and then shuts down.
Unit starts, fuel feeds
and starts properly, but
no heat output
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Trouble Shooting
CAUSE
4. Air Inlet Damper setting
5. Excessive negative
pressure in the room
6. Clogged exhaust fan
or exhaust system
7. Defective exhaust fan
1. Burn Grate is not installed
or seated properly.
2. Burn Grate is clogged.
3. Igniter is not glowing
4.Air Inlet Damper setting, if
igniter is glowing and burn
grate is seated properly.
1. Control Board
2.. Air Inlet Damper setting
3. Fuel
4. Room or Home
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SOLUTION
*Check for proper setting. Too much air or not
enough air will effect starting time.
*Check for blockage in the air intake connector
and fresh air intake.
*Balance pressure in the room by opening a
window.
*Turn off fan forced exhaust systems.
*Inspect and clean venting.
*inspect, remove and clean exhaust fan.
*Check air passage below and behind the burn
grate area.
*Check for operation of the exhaust blower.
Turn off the heating fan, listen for hum next to
the exhaust side of the appliance.
*The auto igniter will only start wood pellets,
corn and grain have to high a moisture content.
*Ensure both parts of the grate are installed
and seated properly.
*Remove and inspect burn grate. Remove all
ash and clinkers.
*Ensure air holes are free of debris or build-up.
*Remove burn grate, close door, and re-start
the appliance. If the igniter does not glow red
inside the tube it is defective.
*Remove back panel and confirm wire
connections and condition of wires.
*If igniter is defective, the stove can be started
manually. See manual lighting instructions.
*Check for proper setting. Too much air or not
enough air will effect starting time.
*Check for blockage in the air intake connector
and fresh air intake.
*Ensure Feed Rate is set to a higher level,
*Turn Heating Fan speed down.
*Confirm mode of operation.
*Check the setting of the air damper. It may
have be accidently closed or opened all the
way.
*Follow "Fine Tuning" procedure in this manual.
*Check on quality or amount of fines found in
the fuel and hopper.
*Check the moisture content.
*Try different brand or different batch.
*Check air flow patterns, amount of insulation,
Location, size of room, ceiling heights and
obstructions.
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