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P68 Pellet Stove
low draft voltage adjustment
These units are pre-tested at the factory with exactly
120 Volts A.C., 60 Hz. They are checked and adjusted
for firebox tightness, gasket leakage, motor operation
and igniter operation. The P68 is then factory set at
a mid-point adjustment and in most cases will not
need any adjustments.
note: the factory low draft
setting may not be correct for the unit's permanent
installation conditions.
The control board on the P68 is equipped with a low
draft adjustment port. Located on the control face just
to the right of the igniter light. This voltage adjustment
is provided to allow the unit to be adjusted for the
household voltage where the unit is going to be in
permanent operation.
note: the line voltage varies
from area to area and often home to home.
The low draft voltage should be adjusted to achieve
the most efficient burn on low burn or "maintenance".
This voltage adjustment allows the installer to change
the low voltage set point approximately 10 volts. This
adjustment should be done by the installer during set
up because a draft meter reading is
required
to insure
proper set up.
If the unit is not adjusted properly, it does not cause
a safety concern. If the unit is adjusted too high, only
effiency is lost. If the unit is adjusted too low, the low
draft pressure switch will not allow the feed motor or
the igniter to operate.
Combustion
Motor Speed
Control
Low draft only
set point.
The small straight
screwdriver slot is
plastic; therefore,
the unit can be
adjusted while in
operation.
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Fig. 23
A simple draft test should be performed after
completing the flue pipe installation. To record the
results for future reference:
1. Plug unit into a 120VAC, 60 HZ outlet.
2. Close the hopper lid, front view door, and the ash
pan. Neither pellets or a fire are required for this test.
3. With the mode selector in the "OFF" position, turn
the feed adjuster to "TEST".
4. Record the high draft_____in W.C. (Normal is -.50
to -.60) The control will be on the High Draft for a total
of 1 minute.
5. After a minute, the combustion motor will go down
to low draft and the distribution blower will go on
high. Allow approximately 15 seconds to pass for the
combustion motor to slow before checking the low draft.
6. If the low draft is between -.35 and -.45, record the
reading _____ in W.C. If the reading is higher, slowly
turn the set screw counter-clockwise until the draft
lowers. If the reading is lower, very slowly turn the set
screw clockwise until the draft increases.
note: in some cases, the draft may not go as low
as -.35 to -.45 even with the set screw completely
counter-clockwise. ideally, you should just set it as
low as possible.
If there is no change in draft reading between high and
low voltage, check for obstructions in the air intake or
the outside air connection, if installed.
Draft Meter bolt
hole location
On a P68 the draft
test hole is under the
left rear corner of the
firebox.
low draft voltage adjustment
