How to Troubleshoot a Convection Blower on a Breckwell Pellet Stove
A Breckwell pellet stove burns small pieces of compressed wood, or pellets, to create heat for small spaces and homes. Fuel combines with the pellets in the stove hopper and creates heat that is distributed through a set of heat exchangers and blown into the home using a convection blower. This convection blower is an important part of heat distribution for the pellet stove and troubleshooting should be performed if the stove is not generating or distributing heat as expected. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Chimney brush
- Clean cloths
- Anti-creosote spray
- Convection blower motor oil
Instructions
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Close the door on the Breckwell pellet stove if the convection blower does not seem to be working. The air pressure switch will automatically activate and shut down the auger to prevent potential overheating if the door is left open more than 30 seconds. Press the “On/Off” button to restart the pellet stove.
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Disconnect the power to the fireplace prior to cleaning if creosote accumulates in the unit. Open the left side front panel and brush the convection blower clean with a chimney brush. Do not move the balancing clip or damage the fan blades. You can also spray a light coating of anti-creosote material blower to help prevent buildup of creosote.
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Wipe dust off the windings and fan blades of the convection blower if the blower is overheating, causing the internal temperature shut-off to trip. Apply a few drops of oil to the blower.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact Breckwell for service or assistance if the convection blower continues to trip the temperature limit or the problem with the blower continues after troubleshooting efforts are performed.
Keep children and pets away from the pellet stove when in operation, because the stove is very hot and may cause injury if touched and can be a fire danger as well.
