Accentra works in test mode only

[Joe B]

Hello - need some advice. I've had my Harmon Accentra for 4 years and it has worked well. I regularly clean the unit after each ton of pellets used. I pull the stove out and do a thorough cleaning and the stove continues to operate well. This past weekend however, after cleaning, the auger wouldn't feed. So, I pulled the stove out to double check and make sure all was clear, i.e. gaskets, vacuum hose etc.. I could not find any obstructions. I turned the unit to test mode and all systems went on fine. However, it would not work in the normal mode.

Any suggestions or guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Bridgeman]

Is that little yellow vacuum sensor in the hopper clear of sawdust?

 

[Bioburner]

Did the auger feed after the fans came up on test mode? Hoping yes but may have been a typing error.
The igniter switch to auto? Yes it happens we forget it on manual.
Welcome

 

[Joe B]

Did the auger feed after the fans came up on test mode? Hoping yes but may have been a typing error.
The igniter switch to auto? Yes it happens we forget it on manual.
Welcome

Thank you. Yes, the auger feed and all fans came on in TEST mode. The igniter switch is on "auto".

 

[Joe B]

Is that little yellow vacuum sensor in the hopper clear of sawdust?

I didn't even notice a little yellow sensor in the hopper. Not sure exactly where? The only sensor (or switch) I see is in the lid area where the lid closes. I will look for this yellow vacuum sensor and clean if needed. Thank you very much. I'll let you know the outcome!

 

[Joe B]

I didn't even notice a little yellow sensor in the hopper. Not sure exactly where? The only sensor (or switch) I see is in the lid area where the lid closes. I will look for this yellow vacuum sensor and clean if needed. Thank you very much. I'll let you know the outcome!

I just looked and didn't see a yellow vacuum sensor in the hopper.

 

[Joe B]

Thank you. Yes, the auger feed and all fans came on in TEST mode. The igniter switch is on "auto".

My error. The igniter switch was accidentally on manual. Must have inadvertantly knocked it during cleaning. The stove works fine now. Thank you!

 

[Bioburner]

 

[zrtmatos]

Success! Those little things will get the Harmans all the time.

 

[Peterfield]

Been there, done that.

 

[Harmanizer]

Me too.