Harman 52i insert burnthrough in the burnpot

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Randy Fischer

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Dec 3, 2014
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Purcellville Va
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Third season on my 52i Acentura and noticed this today during my cleaning. Anyone else have this problem? Anyone know what the factory warranty is on the weldments like this?
 
I suspect too much air is sneeking through the hopper/seals , moving the burn down the pot into the auger / xfer tube , causing a torch of a burn aimed at that location.
 
I think the warranty is 3 years but don't quote me.
 
Burnpot is covered for 3 years.Possible bad weldment.Also possible the burnpot gasket has a problem,that led to this.
 
That stinks and for only three years. I'd jump on the dealer asap to see if you can be lucky enough to warranty it.