Lopi stove only works on high

[gutlo]

Got a Lopi Pioneer. When it's set on maximum pellet drop, works great. When it's set on anything less than max, the drop slow down and eventually there's not enough pellets and the flame goes out. Takes 3 or 4 hours for this to happen. The lower the pellet drop is set, the sooner it goes out.

Any idea why this happens? Dealer says it's because of poor quality pellets. Some are way longer than others. Changed to Clean Fire with very uniform, small size and still have the same problem.

Any ideas very much appreciated.

 

[Ssyko]

From your manual

Restrictor Adjustment

The restrictor is used to adjust airflow to the firepot. It should be adjusted to match the heat output setting and burn the pellets at the appropriate rate. This keeps the firepot as clean as possible.

For low heat output settings the restrictor will need to be closed or near closed to limit the amount of air. This prevents the stove from burning the pellet fuel faster than it is fed.

For medium heat output settings the restrictor will need to be opened to a medium position.

For high heat output settings the restrictor will need to be opened to a high position. This prevents the firepot from over-filling with pellets and becoming clogged with ash clumps.

 

[gutlo]

From your manual

Restrictor Adjustment

The restrictor is used to adjust airflow to the firepot. It should be adjusted to match the heat output setting and burn the pellets at the appropriate rate. This keeps the firepot as clean as possible.

For low heat output settings the restrictor will need to be closed or near closed to limit the amount of air. This prevents the stove from burning the pellet fuel faster than it is fed.

For medium heat output settings the restrictor will need to be opened to a medium position.

For high heat output settings the restrictor will need to be opened to a high position. This prevents the firepot from over-filling with pellets and becoming clogged with ash clumps.

SSyko,

Thanks for the tip.

Is the restrictor the lever on the lower right hand side in front of the control board?

 

[Ssyko]

I believe so. I don’t have a pioneer but the manual shows it pulls out from the right side and has marks or notches

 

[gutlo]

I believe so. I don’t have a pioneer but the manual shows it pulls out from the right side and has marks or notches

Okay, tomorrow I'll try adjusting the restrictor and report back.