Enviro Empress

Hi NKS- If I read you correctly, are you saying it goes out on 4- stops feeding pellets and shuts down?? If so, the auger motor might be getting hot and failing. Does all else work (the comb and convex blowers) when this is happening?? Is the heat output feel normal or very cool (running poor grade of pellets and the upper heat levels are stripping away excessive heat and the POF switch is cutting off stove). More likely the auger motor is getting tired. After it shuts down, can you re-start it on the lower heat level (2)??

In case you don't already have the service manual: http://enviro.com/custom_content/docs/manuals/C-12145 Instruction PELLET Service Manual.pdf

It can get expensive real fast just trying different parts one at a time. If you can get a basic meter and build a few jumpers, you can test a lot of potential suspects without spending hundreds of dollars.

If you have any old AC power cords you can cut the end off one and add spade connectors to test motors. You can also cannabalize an old power cord for its wire to create the different jumper configurations, which you can use to bypass the snap discs and vacuum switch. Need a basic crimp tool and couple cheap packs of connectors.

Most importantly, be safe. Virtually everything inside these machines is wired to house current.

ok nks, if you increase the heat level, the auger feeds more quickly in between cycles of feeding and non feeding. If heat output is good, then the POF switch is probably good. When it shuts down, is there a flashing 3? This is the POF switch getting called out as being activated. Is the hopper clear of pellet fines such that the auger is actually feeding the proper amount each time?? On a heat level of 3 or 4, flame should be about 3-5 inches above the burn pot on average. If it isn't, I'd check for blockage in hopper. Mother board is probably fine if stove is responding and doing what it is told. You can check times between auger turning as well, its about every 7 secs on 3, about every 4 secs on 4 and about every 1.5-2 secs on 5. let us know whats happening. Good luck.