SCF-050 Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING & FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Furnace is very trouble free in operation when properly maintained and quality pellets are used.
When the Furnace fails to operate properly, troubleshooting by the operator of the Furnace is limited.
Please read the following guide for answers to frequently asked questions
1.
When first starting the Furnace remember the auger tube is empty, which will delay feeding fuel
to the burn pot. This will in some cases prevent the Furnace from starting.
Solution:
Prime the burn pot if the auger tube is empty.
2.
My Furnace keeps overloading the burnpot.
First check the moisture content of your corn,
wheat or rye. It should be 15% or less. Also make sure you are using clean corn, wheat or rye.
Otherwise this is mainly caused by improper combustion.(See
Damper
Adjustment section of the
Operations Manual) Besides the damper adjustment there are several areas that can have an
effect on the combustion process.
Solution:
Check all Gaskets, Doors and door Latching Systems for air leaks. Any leaks in
these areas will negatively affect the burn process and cause the pot to overload.
Also make sure
the slide out bottom is closed all the way
. If this is left open, combustion air will leak out the
bottom of the pot area instead of being used in the combustion process.
3.
My Furnace runs for approximately 6 to 10 hours and then overloads the Burnpot.
What’s
wrong?
Solution:
This most likely means the combustion process is taking place on top of the “Coal
Rake”. During normal burning, the “Coal Rake” must be pulled out of the
burnpot. This causes the pot to fill up prematurely and overload. The coal rake
will be damaged if left in the pot for long periods of time.
4.
My Furnace isn’t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking.
This diagnostic light
indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses negative pressure in the firebox area of the
Furnace. What caused the Furnace to go out?
a.
The door of the unit was left open longer than 60 seconds.
(See solution)
b.
The ash pan door was left open for longer than 60 seconds.
(See solution)
c.
The combustion fan is not running. (Defective fan or control board)
d.
The vacuum switch is defective.
e.
The vacuum hose is disconnected
f.
The vent system is plugged with fly-ash.
