Harman P68 auger won't run

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muffler could be plugged with pellet fines, in which case normally you can take the hose and hooking it up to the muffler you can blow through it to clear it out of the fines. If this does not help, you have an airflow issue, air coming into the stove at the wrong area or air not exiting the stove as it should. Something as small as one pellet sticking into the door gasket on the hopper lid can sometimes be enough to allow air in and cause the pellet hopper to lose proper vacuum. Vacuum issues are like vacuum issue on a car, ever joint and part becomes possible of leaking air and needs checked but there are ones that are common culprits such as improperly cleaned stove, door gaskets, improperly attached fine box clean out cover, etc
 
dhall28 said:
muffler could be plugged with pellet fines, in which case normally you can take the hose and hooking it up to the muffler you can blow through it to clear it out of the fines. If this does not help, you have an airflow issue, air coming into the stove at the wrong area or air not exiting the stove as it should. Something as small as one pellet sticking into the door gasket on the hopper lid can sometimes be enough to allow air in and cause the pellet hopper to lose proper vacuum. Vacuum issues are like vacuum issue on a car, ever joint and part becomes possible of leaking air and needs checked but there are ones that are common culprits such as improperly cleaned stove, door gaskets, improperly attached fine box clean out cover, etc
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Thank you...I will check it out... Haven't looked at the fine box clean out cover... I have all the side and back panels off that won't cause a problem will it?
 
No, you can run the stove undressed. Could be hazardous to a cat or small dog.
Have you tested the door seals?
 
Did you try the dollar bill test on the doors? The P 68 has a lot of door area to leak.
 
Aaww815 said:
No, since I have had the stove for 6 years do you think it's time to change the door gasket.
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Could very well be but we like to help folks diagnose things first before just throwing parts at like you have been doing. Are you familiar with the dollar bill test?
 
Aaww815 said:
fines box cover???
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Have you found the fines box cover yet? Might not be the issue because it sounds like you don't even know what it is but worth a check. Search this site for "Harman fines box" and there are some photos that should come up.
 
Harman Lover 007 said:
Could very well be but we like to help folks diagnose things first before just throwing parts at like you have been doing. Are you familiar with the dollar bill test?
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Thank you...I will try the dollar bill test...the manual doesn't show a good picture of the fines box...I am thinking I know what it is but not sure...I will clean the muffler again and recheck the hose...
 
Aaww815 said:
Thank you...I will try the dollar bill test...the manual doesn't show a good picture of the fines box...I am thinking I know what it is but not sure...I will clean the muffler again and recheck the hose...
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I think you are getting close. it must have something to do with that hose or the muffler
 
Aaww815 said:
No...... Looks like it sits on top of the auger?
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Beside it. Take the right side rear panel off...it will be right there. Get your vacuum ready...that's gonna be packed with fines
 
[Hearth.com] Harman P68 auger won't run Another picture of fines box with cover on. Taken from right side above room air fan.
 
Its close. Just like most p series don't have that hopper muffler:)
 
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Bioburner said:
Its close. Just like most p series don't have that hopper muffler:)
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The auger is running... After I cleaned up the fines box. Now it seems like I have a mechanical issue. When the auger is turning it makes a clink sound when it hits the black arm that is connected to the plate that was in the fines box
 
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