PB-1525 Wood Pellet Burner System: Installation and Operation Manual
Rev 1.0, OCTOBER 2011
Page 51 of 67
Troubleshooting
The PB-1525 burner system is fully automated and will provide feedback to
the operator if an error occurs. Use the guide below to troubleshoot and
remedy any automated shutdown of the system.
If the system has entered an error mode it is for a reason. DO NOT simply
restart the controller without taking action to remedy the initial cause of
the error. The table below provides a guide to errors, potential cause and
remedy.
Error Message
Potential Cause
Remedy
Ignition Failure
Error occurs as a
result of the burner
failing to sense the
presence of flame
within the
prescribed time
period.
1.
Burn Chamber
clogged or filled
with clinkers and
ash
2.
Out of Pellets
3.
Failed Ignitor
4.
Failed Flame
Sensor
5.
Failed Blower
6.
Improper draft in
system: Too much
or too little
1.
Clean burn
chamber and
restart system
2.
Load pellet bin
and fill auger
tube completely
3.
CP* install new
ignitor
4.
CP* install new
flame sensor
5.
CP* install new
blower
6.
CP* checking of
draft and
cleaning of
boiler, checking
operation of
barometric draft
regulator on flue
pipe
Lost flame-no fuel?
Error occurs as a
result of the burner
failing to maintain a
proper flame in the
1.
Burn Chamber
clogged or filled
with clinkers and
ash
2.
Out of Pellets
3.
Failed Flame
1.
Clean burn
chamber and
restart system
2.
Load pellet bin
and fill auger
tube
