P38X2
Minister of Fire
Thanks, Bioburner. The copper Permatex is rated up to 1800F. That's an easy find. Anyone know if the set screw is the issue, or is it the actual fan seizing on the shaft?
Are you trying with an allen wrench? Some of the set screws on these have Torx set screws.
many of the distribution fans have torx screws, but all the combustion fan impellers for the Harman that I've seen have been AllenAre you trying with an allen wrench? Some of the set screws on these have Torx set screws.
Success! The combustion fan is back in and the stove is running fine. My fears around a bad board at least at this time seem to be unfounded.
I suspect this is pretty basic stuff for most of you, but I wanted to thank the experts here that provided advice and support. I learned a boatload about my stoves (I have 3 P61as with hopper extension, nickel trim and lighthouse tile - somewhere in the $10K ranges invested in Harman) and feel a lot more confident about being able to maintain them and do basic repairs down the road. This is a great website with some very knowledgeable and helpful participants. I notice some contributors are professionals in the business and it is great that you are willing to take the time to share your knowledge and experience with a do-it-yourselfer.
Thanks again to all that contributed.
Rick
Glad you're back up and running. This IS a great site.
THREE P61's!?!? Holy fricken BTU's! You heatin the whole neighborhood?
Thanks Lousyweather, I do intend to replace the motor. I am getting ready to order one tonight. I am currently wrestling with the fan blade attempting to get the collar set screw loosened.
I still have a question that I would appreciate clarified. I guess I should note that this is actually a p61a with auto ignition. When I power the stove up initially, no fire, stone cold, and I have it in "room temp" mode with the thermostat set to 50 degrees and the room temp is 72 degrees why should I expect the combustion motor to run? There is no call for heat so I would expect the stove would sit in idle mode until the temp drops below 50 degrees in the room, or I turn the thermostat above the room temp to create a call for heat. At that time I would expect the combustion blower to start up, create a vacuum, engage the auger motor and the igniter and voila, heat. I have not paid much attention but again, unless there is an initial call for heat when I plug it in I would expect it to just sit there.
Wrong?
What were the final damages for the motor?
Not sure if this is the same situation as above.
If I have our P61 set to Auto,Room Temp and temp at min when I plug it in, the combustion fan runs for a few seconds then shuts down.
Is that what you meant when you said "When I power the stove up initially" ?
Good luck with the motor!
This is our 6th year with the P61. Love it!!
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