Anyone with a VF 100 have problems with there blower motor? It has been cleaned and oiled, yet it doesn't recognize when to turn on. The stove will shut down because the motor won't turn (heat sensor shut stops the feeding) on until after the stove shuts down. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
VF 100 blower motor
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JML1 said:
Not familiar with the stove, but, first guess would be the switch that kicks the fan on, some type of thermostat. You can try jumpering the fan motor, to see if it runs.
As with all electrical equipment always use safety first and unplug the stove before tinkering with it!
Try what hoss said and wire to a 110 volt cord and try it, If the motor is good and runs fine.
Next step
Download manual
http://www.stovesandspas.com/pdf/vf100.pdf
Go to page 36 and look at item 4. This is the snap disc that controls the fan motor. Disc might be bad. Check with a meter(at temp should close) or jump the switch with an isolated wire.
Try what hoss said and wire to a 110 volt cord and try it, If the motor is good and runs fine.
Next step
Download manual
http://www.stovesandspas.com/pdf/vf100.pdf
Go to page 36 and look at item 4. This is the snap disc that controls the fan motor. Disc might be bad. Check with a meter(at temp should close) or jump the switch with an isolated wire.
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