Smoke Smell Or Soot Build-Up - Breckwell The Big E Owner's Manual

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HIGH LIMIT SWITCH KEEPS TRIPPING
Possible Causes:
1. The convection blower is overheating and tripping the
internal temperature shutoff.
2. The stove is being left on the highest setting for exten-
ded periods of time.
3. Fuel other than wood pellets is being burned in the stove. Breckwell pellet stoves are designed and tested to use
4. Power surge or brown out situation.
5. High limit switch is malfunctioning.

SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP

Because it is a wood-burning device, your Breckwell may emit a faint wood-burning odor. If this increases beyond normal
or is you notice an unusual soot buildup on walls or furniture, check your exhaust system carefully for leaks. All joints
should be properly sealed. Also, clean your stove following instructions in "MAINTENANCE." If problem persists, contact
your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
DIGITAL CIRCUIT BOARD TIMING RATES
Heat Level Setting
1 & 3
1
1 & 4
2
3
4
5
Total Cycle Time
Possible Remedies:
Clean any dust off the windings and fan blades. If oiling the
blower does not help, the blower may be bad
The highest level setting is designated for use over short
periods of time. Burning the stove on the highest setting
for longer that 1-2 hours could lead to potential overheating
situations.
wood pellets. Check for signs of fuel other than wood pel-
lets. No other type of fuel have been approved for Breckwell
pellet stoves. If there are signs of other types of fuel being
used, stop using them immediately.
A power surge, spike, or voltage drop could cause the high
limit switch to trip. Check to see if a surge protector is being
used on the stove. If not, recommend one to the consumer.
If the other items checked out ok, replace the high limit
switch.
BIG E
1.4 seconds
2 seconds
2.5 seconds
4 seconds
7 seconds
9 seconds
12 seconds
14.5 seconds