OPTIMA PS1 PELLET STOVE
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CURE
Stove Will Not Start.
Make sure the hopper lid is
closed flat so as to contact
the auger interlock switch.
Make sure the door is closed
and securely latched.
If it is the initial start up or
the hopper has run
completely empty. Two or
three start-ups and the use
of the FUEL FEED button is
required.
The stove control panel will
return a flashing #2 light if it
encounters a hopper lid ajar
or a tripped air pressure
switch related problem.
1. No electrical power.
Make sure the stove is plug in to a 120VAC
electrical outlet. Check outlet for electrical
power and the correct voltage.
The ON/OFF light should light when the ON/
OFF button is pressed and held for 2
seconds.
2. No pellet feed.
Make sure the hopper is filled with pellet fuel
as per specifications in the manual.
Keep the hopper lid closed to activate fuel
feed auger.
Securely latched the door. An open door will
trip the air pressure switch and disengage the
fuel feed auger.
If it is the first time starting the stove or the
hopper has run completely empty, the pellet
fuel feed system takes a long period of time
to load and start feeding fuel into the burn
pot. Two or three repeated start up maybe
required.
Check to see if FUEL FEED light on the
control light is flashing intermittently to
indicate activation of the fuel feed auger.
Listen for a faint intermittent hum of an
operating feed auger motor.
3. Excessive negative pressure
in the room.
Balance pressure in the room by opening a
window. Check for flashing #2 light.
4. Block vent system.
Check vent system for blockage. Check the
clean-out Tee for ash build-up. Check vent
cap. Check for flashing #2 light.
5. Clogged combustion air inlet
or inlet pipe.
Check for blockage in the air intake
connector and duct.. Check for flashing #2
light.
6. Clogged exhaust blower or
exhaust passages.
Conduct ash removal maintenance in the
stove.
Check for flashing #2 light.
7. Defective exhaust blower.
Check for operation of the exhaust blower.
Listen for hum next to the exhaust connector.
Check for flashing #2 light.
8. Defective air pressure
switch.
Check for blockage of tubing connected to
the Air pressure switch. Check of operation of
the switch. Check for flashing #2 light.
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