Plugged vacuum port ‐ the vacuum pressure that is read by the switch is pulled at a small port located
in the back wall of the burn chamber, to the right of the burn pot cradle. This port can become
restricted or blocked by ash buildup in the mouth of the port, causing the switch to either open, or not
close fully, while the stove is running. To clear this port insert a toothpick or similar implement into the
mouth of the port and (gently) swirl it around while sliding it back out to ream out the opening. This
port should not be vacuumed out aggressively (i.e. with any type of vacuum) as it could damage the
switch.
Defective vacuum switch ‐ rarely does this switch fail, so all of the above issues should be ruled out
before replacing this switch. The switch can be tested in diagnostic mode.
Hopper left open:
This unit has a safety switch inside the hopper that prevents the auger from running when the hopper lid is open. If the
lid is left open for more than 60 seconds, the unit will shut down with this error.
Potential causes:
Ensure the hopper lid is closing enough to engage the switch. Test in diagnostic mode; the switch can
be pushed manually with the hopper open. Check the wires at the switch and control board. Test
again in diagnostic; if the circuit still shows open, replace the hopper lid switch.
IMPORTANT! READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING CLEANING THE UNIT AS SPECIFIED, AND
ENGLAND'S STOVE WORKS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY INCURRED DUE TO NEGLECT, OR DUE TO UNSAFE INSTALLATION OR
REPLACING GASKETS ANNUALLY, AND PARTS AS NEEDED.
USAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
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