M55 Insert Auger Cover

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Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to get access to/adjust the auger cover on the Enviro M55 Insert?

My unit has the new blower fan, but the heat output is really weak. It was 60-68 degrees out today and I had the stove on 3 all day - got home from work and the room where the stove is was only 70 degrees.

I watched a video on Youtube showing different flame patterns: .

My flame on 5 is smaller than the flame on 1 in that video. Attached is a pic of my stove on 5.

I want to adjust the auger cover in order to hopefully address my issues.

Thanks very much

[btw, burning Turman pellets]
 

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I didn't find it hard to locate on my insert. I pulled it out, and there are 8 or so torx screws. I removed them and a big stainless steel plate came off, and viola, the auger is right front of you. Pita to remove the stove, but the rest is easy.

I am trying to decide whether to adjust the auger trim plate or remove altogether.
 
Thanks for the reply. I went to my local store and the tech there showed me how to access the cover. The tricky part for me was that I could only pull the stove forward so much before it would fall off the hearth. So basically I was doing everything blind - but once the tech showed me where I needed to be, it was pretty easy.

Moved the cover up and it made a huge difference. Haven't had much time to test it yet, but I'm optimistic. Surprised this isn't a common problem for people. I only had the stove for a few weeks last season, but I was really disappointed. I kept reading on here how people were getting so much heat out, never turned it higher than 3, etc, etc - but my results were very different (on 5 full time). Now I have renewed hope for this season.

Consumption has definitely increased - for obvious reasons.

Not sure how much I moved it up - again, did everything blind - but I reached in and took a before/after pic [attached]. I'm guessing about an inch?

By the way, my flame on high is still smaller than the flame on 3 in the video above. The tech told me this could be due to the type of pellet - I'm burning Turman (east coast hardwood).

auger after.jpg auger original.jpg
 
Thanks for the reply. I went to my local store and the tech there showed me how to access the cover. The tricky part for me was that I could only pull the stove forward so much before it would fall off the hearth. So basically I was doing everything blind - but once the tech showed me where I needed to be, it was pretty easy.

Moved the cover up and it made a huge difference. Haven't had much time to test it yet, but I'm optimistic. Surprised this isn't a common problem for people. I only had the stove for a few weeks last season, but I was really disappointed. I kept reading on here how people were getting so much heat out, never turned it higher than 3, etc, etc - but my results were very different (on 5 full time). Now I have renewed hope for this season.

Consumption has definitely increased - for obvious reasons.

Not sure how much I moved it up - again, did everything blind - but I reached in and took a before/after pic [attached]. I'm guessing about an inch?

By the way, my flame on high is still smaller than the flame on 3 in the video above. The tech told me this could be due to the type of pellet - I'm burning Turman (east coast hardwood).

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It looks like you positioned your cover exactly as I did! I set mine so you can see only the last hole. Mine is running very good now. I will know more this weekend when I can run it wide open.
 
Hey guys,
Would you mind updating us with your results? Im considering doing this same thing and would really appreciate some feedback!
 
Hey guys,
Would you mind updating us with your results? Im considering doing this same thing and would really appreciate some feedback!

Results have been fantastic. It's like a completely different stove.

I get about 11.5 hours run time on setting 3. About 9.5-10 hours on 4. Haven't had the need to test 5 yet!
 
Thanks for the feedback Martin!

Does anyone happen to know what size torn is need to remove the backplate to gain access to the auger restrictor?
 
Hey Everyone -
I did this mod today, and wanted to share for others planning to do it. It does help with heat and burn, and for reference it is a T15 torx for the screws.
 
Hey Everyone -
I did this mod today, and wanted to share for others planning to do it. It does help with heat and burn, and for reference it is a T15 torx for the screws.

So, there is an access plate on the rear of the stove that allows entry into the hopper?
Try as I might, I can only get half my forearm I'm through the pellet feed opening.
 
Hi Spencer - yes, there is a rear access plate. Pull the stove forward and you will see a large access plate (if I remember correctly, it runs just about the entire width of the stove) with maybe 8 or so T15 Torx screws. Remove those and you'll have a straight shot to the auger cover. [Hopper must be empty, of course]

By the way, if you're using shorter pellets, be careful with this 'mod' not to overfire the stove. The Turmans I usually use are not short, but I was recently feeding it some AWF Ultra Softwood Pellets, which are notably shorter than the Turmans, and it was really really feeding a ton of those.

I don't run my stove on 5 because I get smoke in the firebox (due to huge billowing flames).

Just keep an eye on it - the cover is there for a reason, obviously.
 
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Hi Spencer - yes, there is a rear access plate. Pull the stove forward and you will see a large access plate (if I remember correctly, it runs just about the entire width of the stove) with a maybe 8 or so T15 Torx screws. Remove those and you'll have a straight shot to the auger cover. [Hopper must be empty, of course]

By the way, if you're using shorter pellets, be careful with this 'mod' not to overfire the stove. The Turmans I usually use are not short, but I was recently feeding it some AWF Ultra Softwood Pellets, which are notably shorter than the Turmans, and it was really really feeding a ton of those.

I don't run my stove on 5 because I get smoke in the firebox (due to huge billowing flames).

Just keep an eye on it - the cover is there for a reason, obviously.
Thanks, once I pulled the stove out, it was an easy fix
 
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