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DVC-500 Firebox Static Pressure Safety Protocol

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Causes And/Or Reasons For (2-blink) Shutdown:

12. Poor or improper flue termination, other than

 

The DVC-500 operates with a negative pressure

 

firebox as a safety feature. Any loss of this negative

those shown in the owners manual.

 

pressure will start the safety protocol, ( A two blink

13. Too high of negative pressure in the area being

 

status warning )

heated. This is usually caused by the area being too

 

 

 

The following list of potential reasons for warnings

tight and using many exhausting appliances ( range

 

is in order of most likely to least likely to occur:

hood, clothing dryer. exhaust fans, etc.). Often this

 

condition can be caused by heavy and gusting winds

 

1. Opening the viewing door or the ash door for

 

long periods of time without turning the feed adjuster

hitting the outside, creating a negative pressure inside.

 

knob to the "ASH OUT" position.

This internal to external pressure difference may

 

cause the unit to go in and out of Stage 1.

 

 

 

2. Blocked or partially blocked flue pipe. This is

14. Faulty computer circuit or disconnected wiring

 

generally a slow buildup and may only cause the unit

 

to go in and out of Stage 1. Although as the condition

between control board and safety switch.

 

worsens, the unit will continue to step down until it

15. Faulty safety switch (not field adjustable).

 

goes out.

 

 

3. Draft motor fan blades dirty. This is generally a

16. Draft motor failure - there is electricity to the

 

slow buildup and may only cause the unit to go in and

motor but it will not turn.

 

out of Stage 1.Although as the condition worsens, the

[At any time, the 2 blink status can be reset by

 

unit will Continue to step down until it goes out.

disconnecting the power to the unit for a few

 

 

 

4. Draft motor fan cover plate not installed or not

seconds.]

 

in proper position. (Behind ash pan)

 

 

5. Gasketing problems with the viewing or ash removal door.

6. Grate clean-out cover not closed properly, Fig.26.

7. Grate inserts are extremely loose or out of align- ment, fig. 30.

8. Coal ash building up behind the ash pan to a point where the ash door is sprung and not sealing when latched.

9. Transparent tubing from firebox to sensing switch is off or blocked with fly ash.

10. Poor seal on the hopper lid (usually caused by coal under hopper lid edge gasketing after fueling).

11. Fines tray cover not closed properly, fig. 20.

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Contents Harman DVC-500 Coal Stoker WHI Index Always Empty Hopper Carbon Monoxide CO AwarenessWet Coal Introduction Assembly6 Viewing glass Straight Through Wall Tips On InstallationFloor Protector Do not Install in Mobile Home Sleeping Room Installation Basement Installation Corner InstallationInstallation Installation Maximum Horizontal Run is 48 Inches 4 ft Status Light Error Messages OperationPage Testing Operation Shutdown ProcedureStarting Fire Restarting Fire After ShutdownWhen to use Stove Temp Mode When to use Room Temp ModeAsh Out Position Removing Ash While Unit Is BurningSoot and Fly Ash Cleaning Glass While Unit Is BurningEmpty Fines Tray Maintenance Every 3 Months Prevent Rust Annual ServiceEnd Of Season Shut Down List Motors23 FuelGrate System Assembly Or Replacement Maintenance Schedule Control and Safety Sensors Room SensorDvC-500 Stocked at depot At depot Specifications30 DVC 500-C Firebox Static Pressure Safety Protocol StageAt any time, the 2 blink status can be reset by Too high of negative pressure in the area beingOpening the viewing door or the ash door for Blocked or partially blocked flue pipe. This isLimited Lifetime Warranty Warranty Conditions Service & Maintenance Log Proudly Printed On 100% Recycled Paper
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DVC-500 specifications

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