I've got a p35i in an in-law apartment at my house that a family member used for around a year (a year old at the time, installed brand new), however it's hasn't been used in well over a year. Always fired right up, never an issue. I attempted to get it running the other day, but no luck...
It wasn't feeding pellets so the first thing I tried is the feeder test. Apparently in TEST mode the auger will rotate and feed pellets for 1 minute. Once in test mode I can see the lights (and feel air movement) for Distribution Blower and Combustion motors go on. However, I don't see the Feed Motor light kick on or the auger rotate.
first question, is this an actual status light that uses a sensor to indicate whether the motor is rotating?
The hopper was full of old pellets, seemed to be dry and intact. After the first failed test I scooped out all the old pellets and vacuumed out the hooper. retried the test to no avail.
Tried opening, and re-seating the front door, hopper door and ash tray... Seals seem good. Hopper seal feels brand new, as does the door seal.
Finally I pulled the entire stove out, tossed it in test mode and I can see the exhaust fan cranking when I put it in TEST mode... I disconnected the motor terminals and see around 80v AC at the motor terminals. This is why I ask about the whether the feeder light indicated whether the shaft was turning or whether the control was sending voltage to the motor. Since I have voltage it seems like the light is a status light although the manual says that the light indicates power to the motor.
Should I be able to crank the auger with some pliers? Was thinking maybe the shaft was frozen.
I have a new feeder motor on the way in case it is the motor, if not I guess it's cheap insurance to have on hand.
It wasn't feeding pellets so the first thing I tried is the feeder test. Apparently in TEST mode the auger will rotate and feed pellets for 1 minute. Once in test mode I can see the lights (and feel air movement) for Distribution Blower and Combustion motors go on. However, I don't see the Feed Motor light kick on or the auger rotate.
first question, is this an actual status light that uses a sensor to indicate whether the motor is rotating?
The hopper was full of old pellets, seemed to be dry and intact. After the first failed test I scooped out all the old pellets and vacuumed out the hooper. retried the test to no avail.
Tried opening, and re-seating the front door, hopper door and ash tray... Seals seem good. Hopper seal feels brand new, as does the door seal.
Finally I pulled the entire stove out, tossed it in test mode and I can see the exhaust fan cranking when I put it in TEST mode... I disconnected the motor terminals and see around 80v AC at the motor terminals. This is why I ask about the whether the feeder light indicated whether the shaft was turning or whether the control was sending voltage to the motor. Since I have voltage it seems like the light is a status light although the manual says that the light indicates power to the motor.
Should I be able to crank the auger with some pliers? Was thinking maybe the shaft was frozen.
I have a new feeder motor on the way in case it is the motor, if not I guess it's cheap insurance to have on hand.
