AES Technical Bulletin #T-0068 Date of Issue 06/22/2007
home, unacceptable fuel being burned in the stove, inadequate air flow around the stove, high
limit switch was bumped causing it to trip, etc.
Poor quality or wet fuel
- screen or dry fuel.
Incorrect draft/feed rate setting
- Either the draft or the feed rate is off and should be
adjusted.
3.
Fuel will not feed.
Hopper is empty
- Add fuel to hopper.
Auger is jammed
- Remove obstruction.
High limit is tripped
- Reset snap disk.
Vacuum switch is not engaging
- check seals on doors and/or check connections.
Fuel is dirty or wet
- Remove fuel and re-load hopper with clean dry fuel.
Auger tube is scored
- Hone, or buff, out auger tube.
Set screw for the auger is loose
- Tighten set screw on the flat part of the auger motor shaft.
Circuit board not sending power to auger motor
- Replace circuit board.
MagnuM Winchester units only
-
Hopper lid safety switch is not engaging. The MagnuM
Winchester heating appliances are equipped with a hopper lid switch, which will cause the
auger to stop turning when the hopper lid is lifted. The switch is wired in line with the auger
motor.
4.
Stove runs for 10 to 15 minutes then shuts down.
The stove didn’t get up to temperature
- Restart stove.
Air damper not adjusted appropriately
- Adjust damper accordingly.
Inappropriate starter or fuel being used
- Use wood pellets are other approved materials to
start the stove.
The proof of fire snap disk not engaging
- replace snap disk, or test wires leading to the snap
disk.
5.
Blower will not shut off after the stove has been turned off and cooled off.
The proof of fire snap disk is stuck in the closed position
- Replace.
Stove has not cooled off completely
- The stoves can take up to two hours before the fans shut
off.
6.
Blower will not operate.
Check power going to the stove
- Plug the stove in.
Proof of fire snap disk hasn’t engaged
- check leads and snap disk.
The blower is getting power, but not turning
- Replace blower.
The blower is not getting power
- Check continuity of wires going to blower and if they check
out replace control panel.
Blower is overheating and shutting off
- take blower out, clean, and lubricate.
It is very important to clean and lubricate the blower at least once a season. If the
homeowner has pets the cleaning should be done more often.
7.
Soot or fly ash in the house.
Maintenance on the stove
- Follow the manufactures guidelines for cleaning the stove on a
consistent basis.
Shop Vac or regular household vacuum being used
- The filters in these vacuums aren’t
designed to filter out the fine ash generated by the stove. It is strongly recommended that an
Ash Vac be used for cleaning the stove.