Ravelli rv80

[Cheflee]

My stove lights on start but then fails to feed pellets and goes out any ideas on what to check

 

[johneh]

Proof of fire come to mind
Welcome to the forum
I do not know the ins and outs of your stove
but someone who does will be along

 

[Johnfitz]

Hi. I recently purchased a Ravelli RV80. It was working great, but suddenly stopped. No power at all to the unit. I can't seem find anyone here in MA willing/able to look at it. I replaced the fuse on the circuit board, but I can't seem to find any other reset switches. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Ssyko]

Did the fuse blow?

 

[Johnfitz]

Did the fuse blow?

Thanks.
I checked and replaced the fuse on the circuit board, though it looked fine. I did just check the augur motor, and it is loose.
A couple of bolts and the bushings are missing.

 

[Ssyko]

Manual says to reset thermostat button

 

[Johnfitz]

I keep thinking I'll find a reset button somewhere. Seems like no power at all is getting to the stove.
The display does not even light up

 

[Johnfitz]

I saw that, too

Manual says to reset thermostat button View attachment 271257

Tried that, but it does not seem to be popped out.

 

[Johnfitz]

I saw that, too


Tried that, but it does not seem to be popped out.

That pic in the manual seems to be the backside of another model--not the RV80, though I think the components are the same.

 

[Johnfitz]

Manual says to reset thermostat button View attachment 271257

It had a deep cleaning over the summer. We clean it often. It seems incredibly clean, but maybe I am missing something.

 

[Ssyko]

Sorry John that’s the extent of my ravelli knowledge.

 

[Johnfitz]

No worries. I appreciate your help!

 

[rich2500]

Have the ash trap panels on both sides been removed and passages cleaned out.

 

[Johnfitz]

Have the ash trap panels on both sides been removed and passages cleaned out.

Just did that. Thanks. Still no power or display.

 

[Ssyko]

is there a fuse where the wire from the outlet plugs into the stove?

 

[Davew37529]

Just did that. Thanks. Still no power or display.

Dumb question but is the switch on the back turned on?

 

[Johnfitz]

Dumb question but is the switch on the back turned on?

Thanks for the reply. Yes. I was hoping there was a fuse or reset switch attached, but I don't see any.

 

[Johnfitz]

is there a fuse where the wire from the outlet plugs into the stove?

I could not find a fuse. The plug leads directly into a junction. I cleaned the leads. Thanks for your help. I seem to be paying the price for buying a not so common stove. I did find the store that sold it to the person I bought it from, so that might help.

 

[Pelleting In NJ]

Make sure that the connectors on the motherboard are seated properly. Did you check the safety thermostat switch, usually located somewhere on the back of the stove. Usually has a round black plastic cover (looks like a tophat), unscrew the cover to reveal the little red reset pushbutton.

Also, there is usually a fuse in the black plastic power block (cord socket, power switch, and fuse) that the line cord plugs into, on the back of the stove. There is a small flat rectangular cover, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pop it off. Under the cover is a fuse.

 

[Johnfitz]

Make sure that the connectors on the motherboard are seated properly. Did you check the safety thermostat switch, usually located somewhere on the back of the stove. Usually has a round black plastic cover (looks like a tophat), unscrew the cover to reveal the little red reset pushbutton.

Also, there is usually a fuse in the black plastic power block (cord socket, power switch, and fuse) that the line cord plugs into, on the back of the stove. There is a small flat rectangular cover, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pop it off. Under the cover is a fuse.

Thanks so much for your detailed response. The issue (or so I thought) was the fuse located just below the plug. A shop in NH replaced the fuse. It worked for 24 hours, then the fuse popped again. I replaced that, and it ran most of last night, then blew the fuse after six hours or so. I'll buy some more fuses and try reseating the connectors. Ravelli Corporate actually responded to an email, so I will be curious to see their response.

I do have a manual I found online. I replaced the blower recently with an exact OEM replacement part. I have not replaced anything else. The stove has always been cleaned and serviced in a shop. The serial number: Serial B5U41F180 Y.O.M. 10/2015

 

[Washed-Up]

Well if the fuse keeps blowing you should follow att of the wires back to the board from each component to make sure there are no bare wires that could touch and that the grounds are all seated correctly. It sounds like a short maybe causing the fuse to go, only other thing I can think of is a motor that’s trying to turn but is bound.

 

[Johnfitz]

Well if the fuse keeps blowing you should follow att of the wires back to the board from each component to make sure there are no bare wires that could touch and that the grounds are all seated correctly. It sounds like a short maybe causing the fuse to go, only other thing I can think of is a motor that’s trying to turn but is bound.

Thanks. I'll check that. I suspect a fuse. I am surprised at how loosely the wires hang inside the stove. I wish the shop had figured this out. It was a two hour drive to get to the only shop I could find that would service a Ravelli. Much appreciated!

 

[Johnfitz]

Thanks. I'll check that. I suspect a fuse. I am surprised at how loosely the wires hang inside the stove. I wish the shop had figured this out. It was a two hour drive to get to the only shop I could find that would service a Ravelli. Much appreciated!

I mean "I suspect a short, too"