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EasyFire EF3801B Repair Manual
Summary of EF3801B
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Model ef3801 pellet heater model ef4001 pellet heater please familiarize yourself with entire manual before attempting a repair or adjustment of the heaters. Pellet heater repair manual models ef3801b,4001b,5001b sierra products inc., 63 laxalt dr. Carson city, nv 89706 p/n 140830- r1 01/16 rb 1.
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Table of contents 1. Introduction & service philosophy..........................P. 3 2. Tools & service kit................................................P. 4 3. Warranty & return parts policy.............................P. 5 4. Sample claim form...............................................P. 6 5...
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1. Introduction & service philosophy following is a comprehensive service manual which will assist both dealer or service personnel in maintaining and servicing the easyfire pellet heaters. Before getting into the specifics of service we would like to give an overview of our service philosophy and w...
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Tools & service kit the tools and equipment needed for servicing the easyfire pellet stove are as follows: a. Good shop vacuum with blower capabilities. B. Set of socket drivers which must include 11/32, 1/2 & 7/16 sockets or nut drivers. C. Phillips and plastic coated slot screw drivers d. Flashlig...
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Easyfire limited life time, three, one year warranty sierra products, inc.(spi) warrants to the original consumer that this stove will be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period as listed below from the date of purchase. This warranty does not extend to any parts damaged through abu...
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Easyfire™ pellet heater warranty claim form customer information: unit information: name:_________________________________ rma num ber ____________ address:_______________________________ model num ber ___________ city/state/zip:___________________________ serial number _____________ phone:_________...
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Service calls the objective when making a service call is to get the customer up and running as quickly as possible. For this reason the best method of attack is to find the problem quickly and isolate the faulty component and swap it out with the good component in your dealer service kit. The defec...
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Trouble shooting flow chart #1 - stove not running at all. 8.
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Trouble shooting flow chart #2 - feed motor runs, but no fan. Trouble shooting flow chart #3 - fan motor runs, but no feed. 9.
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Trouble shooting flow chart #4 - stove runs, but shuts down in 10 minutes (make sure stove is hot enough - 140°f). Trouble shooting flow chart #5 - stove runs, but shuts down randomly with over-temp led on. Steady red = high temp blinking red = blocked flue 10
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Trouble shooting flow chart #6 - stove runs, heat output stays low, even on high setting. Trouble shooting flow chart #7 - stove will not run on battery or charge battery. 11.
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Trouble shooting flow chart #8 - stove runs in fan only mode, but when turned to low, med, or high, it shuts off immediately. Check the feed “trim” button and adjust to higher (clockwise) setting. If the feed is too low, the stove will cool down and when it reaches a lower temperature will shut down...
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Trouble shooting flow chart #12 - fan speed erratic (surges) 13.
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Easyfire b model pellet heater quick troubleshoot and technical guide spi’s easyfire pellet heaters are designed to operate as a seasonal zone heater burning 1/4" wood pellet fuel. Utilizing a 12vdc control and drive system allows for extended battery operation when ac power fails. The following out...
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Basic tools required for troubleshooting - multi volt/ohm meter, standard and phillips screw drivers, standard jewelers screw driver (fan speed adjustments on main control board). No power - power is provided by both ac and dc supplies. There are two replaceable fuses located near the power connecti...
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Trim settings may cause the opposite problem as the heater feeds to much fuel and allows the high temp control stop the feed to cool the stove. Best starting trim setting is the mid point or 9:00 o-clock. High temp starts will also occur if the burn pot has additional fuel prior to start up. This ad...
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Component adjustments and replacement: main control board - main control board is located in the lower right pedestal (3801/5001) or lower right rear - 4001 insert and right switch plate for the 5001u. The control board is held in place with several phillips screws. Fan speed adjustments are accompl...
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Page 19: B Model General
B model general service instruction figure 1 figure 3 figure 2 figure 4 overview with one season of field service experience three service items have been noteworthy and should be completed during the next unit service. Feed system gasket and attachment nuts: feed system attachment in past ef units ...
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Figure 5 figure 6 figure 7 “silicone di-electric compound”. This non-hardening silicone will keep moisture and dust from effecting the connection along with minimizing vibration. Available at auto parts and electronic stores a small tube will service many units. 1) carefully pull the harness connect...
Page 21: B Model Fan Motor Brush
B model fan motor brush service instruction figure 1 figure 3 figure 2 figure 4 overview the easyfire heater is equipped with a long life dc fan motor (figure 1). This motor utilizes a special brush material that may require additional break in time to properly wear in or seat the brushes. When the ...
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Figure 5 figure 6 figure 7 figure 8 removing the brush caps: using a small flat blade screw driver remove one brush cap at a time. Care should be taken as the brush holder has a spring that forces to the brush onto the armature. This spring may cause the cap to pop out unless held firmly (figure 5)....
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Figure 1 - main control board figure 2 - removing software ef autolite software upgrade 2008 b model-tc80 thermostat ops general information from time to time, new operating software is updated for the easyfire pellet stove. Tc80 upgrade includes improved thermostat operation. The software is perman...
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Figure 3 - wiring diagram for additional assistance, contact technical service - csepi@sierraproductsinc.Net start up operation timers allow for fixed feed amounts during 20 minute start up cycle. Timing for ignitor - 8 minutes, fan is started at 3.5 volts after 1 minute and the feed is turned on fo...
Page 25: Ef Autolite Igniter
Figure 2 stove connection panel figure 1 insert connection panel autolite wiring diagram please read this entire instruction before attempting repair. Ef autolite igniter replacement instruction warning - electric shock potential. All repairs must be accomplished with the 115vac and 12 dc power disc...
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Electrical trouble shooting warning: only a trained technician should attempt to repair a pellet heater electrical system. Note: all tests should be accomplished with the unit thermostat by-passed. Remove both ac and dc power from unit. The igniter system is protected with a 5 amp fuse located on th...
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Pre 2004 pellet stove wiring detail sierra products, inc. 63 laxalt dr. Carson city, nv 89706 p/n 140804 10/07 27.
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2005 harness wiring detail sierra products, inc. 63 laxalt dr. Carson city, nv 89706 p/n 140804 10/07 28.
Page 29: Ef3801/4001 T-1/t-2 Sensor
Ef3801/4001 t-1/t-2 sensor replacement instruction overview first production 2005 stoves serial #3384 to #3420 require precautionary replacement of both t-1 and t-2 sensors. The sensors located in the stove body sense the operating temperatures and overall parameters of the stove. The t-1 sensor pro...
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Removal and replacement of components warning: risk of electric shock! Remove all power cords from unit before attempting any service. 1. Circuit board: the circuit board is located on the lower right hand side of the heater or insert (facing from the front fig.1 - pg. 21). Removal from heater: remo...
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63 laxalt dr. Carson city, nv 89706 775-241-2586 fax 775-241-2704 www.Sierraproductsinc.Com 31.