Breckwell P23FSA Stove Feeds PELLETS, but will not Ignite, Possible Causes Possible Remedies

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STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE

Possible Causes:

Possible Remedies:

 

 

 

1.

Air damper open too far for ignition.

Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup. In

 

 

some situations it may be necessary to have the damper completely

 

 

closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper

 

 

can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting.

 

 

 

2.

Blockage in igniter tube or inlet for igniter tube.

Find the igniter housing on the backside of the firewall. The air

 

 

intake hole is a small hole located on bottom side of the housing.

 

 

Make sure it is clear. Also, look from the front of the stove to make

 

 

sure there is not any debris around the igniter element inside of the

 

 

igniter housing.

 

 

 

3.

The burnpot is not pushed completely to the rear of the firebox.

Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is touching the

 

 

rear wall of the firebox.

 

 

 

4.

Bad igniter element.

Put power directly to the igniter element. Watch the tip of the igniter

 

 

from the front of the stove. After about 2 minutes the tip should

 

 

glow. If it does not, the element is bad.

 

 

 

5.

The control board is not sending power to the igniter.

Check the voltage going to the igniter during startup. It should be a

 

 

full current. If the voltage is lower than full current, check the wiring.

 

 

If the wiring checks out good, the board is bad.

 

 

 

 

SMOKE SMELL COMING BACK INTO THE HOME

 

 

 

Possible Causes:

Possible Remedies:

 

 

 

1.

There is a leak in the vent pipe system.

 

 

 

Inspect all vent pipe connections. Make sure they are sealed with

 

 

RTV silicone that has a temperature rating on 500 degree F or

 

 

higher. Also, seal joints with UL-181-AP foil tape. Also, make sure

 

 

the square to round adapter piece on the combustion blower has

 

 

been properly sealed with the same RTV.

 

 

 

2.

The gasket on the combustion blower has gone bad.

Inspect both gaskets on the combustion blower to make sure they

 

 

 

 

are in good shape.

 

 

 

 

CONVECTION BLOWER SHUTS OFF AND COMES BACK ON

 

 

 

Possible Causes:

Possible Remedies:

 

 

 

1.

The convection blower is overheating and tripping the internal

Try lubricating the convection blower. Put 1-2 drops of SAE 20 oil in

 

temperature shutoff.

each of the two oiling ports. Also, clean any dust off of the windings

 

 

and fan blades. If oiling the blower does not help, the blower may

 

 

be bad.

 

 

 

2.

Circuit board malfunction.

Test the current going to the convection blower. If there is power

 

 

being sent to the blower when it is shut off, then the control board is

 

 

fine. If there is NOT power being sent to the blower when it shuts off

 

 

during operation, then you have a bad control board.

 

 

 

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Contents Tradition Series P23 Important Information IntroductionSafety Precautions Table of Contents Specifications InstallationPreparation ClearancesCombustion AIR Supply When Outside AIR is not UsedVenting Sources of Outside Combustion AirEquivalent Vent Length EVL Freestanding Installations Assembling Pedestal or LEG SETHorizontally Through Wall refer to Figure Vertically Into Existing Chimney System Vertically with NEW Chimney System Refer to FigureVertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace Installation Through Side of Masonry ChimneyAssembling the Flashing SET Insert InstallationsWhen Vent Pipe Extends Through Chimney Blanking Plate When Vent Pipe Extends to Chimney TOP Refer to Figures 16AS a BUILT-IN Fireplace Chase dimensions shown are minimums and must be maintainedInstallation in to a Factory Built Metal Fireplace Electrical Installation Special Mobile Home RequirementsProper Fuel OperationPRE-START-UP Check Building a FireRoom AIR FAN Opening DoorRE-STARTING a Warm Stove Shutdown Procedure Breckwell Maintenance ToolSafety Features If Stove Runs OUT of PelletsThermostat Installation Thermostat InstallationOptional Thermostat Please Read this ASH Removal MaintenanceASH Disposal Freestanding Models ASH Disposal InsertVacuum USE CleaningBlowers Daily Weekly Bi-Annually Annually or per Ton Chimney CleaningStove Shuts OFF and the # 2 Light Flashes Troubleshooting GuidePossible Causes Stove Shuts OFF and the # 3 Light Flashes Possible Causes Possible Remedies Stove Feeds PELLETS, but will not IgniteSmoke Smell Coming Back Into the Home Convection Blower Shuts OFF and Comes Back onFuel feed light is on, you have a bad control board Troubleshooting Guide Heat Level Setting P23 High Limit Switch Keeps TrippingSmoke Smell or Soot BUILD-UP Digital Circuit Board Timing RatesElectrical Diagram P23-PNEW Replacement Parts
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P23FSL, P23FSA, P23I specifications

The Breckwell P23 series pellet stoves, comprising the P23FSA, P23I, and P23FSL models, are designed to provide efficient heating solutions while maintaining ease of use and aesthetic appeal. These stoves incorporate advanced technology features that set them apart in the modern heating market.

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