England's Stove Works PELLET STOVES Trouble-Shooting Guide, Problem, Cause, Solution

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIR. IF THIS GUIDE DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM CALL YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-245-6489.

	Problem		Cause		Solution
1.	Auger not turning	1. Loose set screw		1.	Tighten setscrew on collar
		2.	Bad gear motor	2.	Replace auger motor
		3.	Foreign matter in auger	3.	Remove pellets and object
		4.	Vacuum sensor (Top Auger)	4.	Check exhaust blower
		5.	Carbon buildup in feed auger tube	5.	Remove carbon by scraping
2.	Smoke smell or dust in house	1. Improper exhaust connection		1.	Check all connections for leaks,
					especially the exhaust blower
					connection; Seal with silicone,
					hose clamp or aluminum tape
3.	Room air blower not operating	1. Loose sensor		1.	Tighten connection on sensor
		2.	High “ON” temperature	2.	Adjust temperature lower
4.	Exhaust blower not operating	1. Loose connection		1.	Check connection at c/board
	(E-1 on Control Board)	2. Bad blower		2.	Replace blower
		3.	Bad vacuum sensor	3.	Replace vacuum sensor
5.	Lazy fire	1.	Control board settings	1.	Review board settings
		2.	Bad exhaust blower	2.	Replace blower
		3.	Excessive pellet moisture	3.	Keep pellets inside
		4.	Excessive ash	4.	Remove baffles; Clean unit
		5.	Low quality pellets	5.	Use premium pellets
6.	Blown fuse (6 AMP)	1. Power surge		1.	Replace fuse; use surge protector
		2.	Exposed wire	2.	Check for exposed or frayed wire
					and loose connections
		3.	Electric motor shorting or bound up	3.	Check motors and blowers for
					obstructions or lock-up
7.	High pellet consumption	1.	Low quality pellets	1.	Use premium fuel
		2.	Board out of adjustment	2.	Check c/board settings
8.	Squeaking noise	1. Build up in tube		1.	Remove auger and clean
		2.	Improper auger alignment	2.	Re-align auger
9.	Pinging or rattling noise	1.	Foreign material	1.	Check blower for material
		2.	Loose set screw	2.	Check impeller blower screw
10. Unit shuts down in		1. Loose heat sensor		1.	Check stove connection
	20 to 30 minutes	2.	Control board settings	2.	Check settings; always start unit
	(E-2 on Control Board)				on “5” to “9”setting
		3.	Failure to start (E-2)	3.	Check igniter for buildup
11. Unit keeps shutting down		1.	Blocked flue (E-1)	1.	Check for flue blockage (nests,
	(“E” codes on control board)				rodents, excess soot, etc.)
		2.	Blower failure (E-3)	2.	Check combustion blower wires,
					then call Technical Support.
		3.	Improper installation* (E-1)	3.	Check for loose flue/pipe
					connections. Also be sure to have
					proper Outside Air hook-up.

*Improper installation may cause a back draft.

*NOTE: Also check for loose or cracked vacuum hose on vacuum switches (see #24 in Illustration 6).

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