Customer that has a Breckwell P-2000 FS called and said he is getting a #2 flash and the stove shuts off after two minutes past the start up cycle. Went to the house and cleaned the 4" vent (basement install), negative pressure switch hose/outlet and the air chambers behind the fire pot/wall. Relight the stove and still shut down with a #2 flash.
Door and ashpan gaskets were in good shape so went into the pedestal and found the four bolts that hold the stove body to the stove were finger tight/loose. The gasket appeared good so I tightened the nuts (7/16 socket) and relight. The flame was not the greatest (lazy and limited control with the damper) but the stove stayed lit. I did not take a magnahelic reading but I should have. I will return in the spring and reseal the pedestal to stove body seal because I feel the 4 tiny nuts and attached bolts are not good enough to keep a seal.
This is something to check on all Breckwell stoves that have attached pedestals. Another issue to add to Breckwell's long list. Please, United States Stove Company, save future Breckwell units. USE THE FORCE!
Eric
Door and ashpan gaskets were in good shape so went into the pedestal and found the four bolts that hold the stove body to the stove were finger tight/loose. The gasket appeared good so I tightened the nuts (7/16 socket) and relight. The flame was not the greatest (lazy and limited control with the damper) but the stove stayed lit. I did not take a magnahelic reading but I should have. I will return in the spring and reseal the pedestal to stove body seal because I feel the 4 tiny nuts and attached bolts are not good enough to keep a seal.
This is something to check on all Breckwell stoves that have attached pedestals. Another issue to add to Breckwell's long list. Please, United States Stove Company, save future Breckwell units. USE THE FORCE!
Eric