Lopi Pellet Stove Troubleshooting [In-depth Solution]

Like every other machine or tool, pellet stoves also need maintenance and care. So, what exactly can you do when you face Lopi pellet stove troubles? 

Well, this article is all about Lopi pellet stove troubleshooting. Here, you’ll learn all the insights about Lopi stoves and how to get rid of the problems with your Lopi pellet stove as you could learn from the Harman pellet stove troubleshooting guide.

If you read all the instructions and apply them accurately, you can easily cope with any kind of trouble and solve it. Now, without further intervention, let’s begin.  

Lopi Pellet Stove Troubleshooting

There can be multiple reasons behind the Lopi pellet stove problems. Some of the main reasons behind the stove problems and solutions to those problems are broken out below. 

1. Push Auger Not Turning

If the push auger of your pellet stove doesn’t turn, you can take the following steps to ensure it starts functioning again properly. 

•  Inspect and check the brash bard tube to find if there has been any blockage, kinks, or cracks.
• Next, check the flow switch. If it lacks continuity then replace it. 
• The continuity of the motor should also be inspected.
• Check if the continuity of the jumper wire between the flow switch and the auger is alright. The wires from pin #7 to the white wire should be inspected properly and replaced if necessary. 
• The power of the motor is one of the main things that need to be checked. Ensuring a constant power supply to the motor is needed for the stoves to run properly.
• The power direct should be connected to the motor next to check if it’s running alright. If it’s not turning then replace the motor.
• There can be jam inside the auger flight. So, that needs to be checked too. 
• If the flow switch runs alright but there’s still no power to the motor then you should probably change the control board.

2. Meter Motor Not Turning

If the metering motor of your stove doesn’t work then read the following instructions to find the solution you are looking for.

• FremovePust auger needs to be operational so that your meter motor runs perfectly.
• Check if the start light is flashing or not. 
• You need to see if there’s any pellet in the hopper.
• If the stoplight on the control board is blinking after the push anger is turning you need to check the encoder. You should check if it’s in proper voltage and also if the Molex is connected to the control board. 
• Again, check the power of the metering motor. This power supply should be intermittent.
• Check if the hopper’s lid is closed properly and if the switch of the lid is actuated.
• Next, the power direct should be connected to the motor to make sure it’s operational or not.
• The hopper lid should also be checked for continuity.
• You also need to check the Horizontal Rotating Discs (HRD) assembly to look for any kind of fouling or jam.
• After that inspect the pathway with the hopper closed from pin #6 of red wire to pin #7 of white wire.
• You should also look if another Molex is plugged into the board or not.
• Lastly, remove the pellets from the hopper and disconnect the metering motor to find out if the HRD is spinning freely or not.

3. Igniter Doesn’t Come On

Sometimes you might face the problem of your igniters not coming on. So, what can you do then?  Don’t worry, just follow the instructions as stated below: 

• Inspect and find out if the wires are connected properly
• Next, check the igniter if its continuity is okay or not. The Ohms should be (57Ω +10/-5) and if it’s not then change the igniter. 
• The voltage of the igniter should also be inspected thoroughly. If it’s indicating no voltage then check the fuse. You should also see if the unit is in start mode. If it is, then it’ll flash a green light. If it’s not then replace the control board to fix the issue.
• Next, you should check the pathway for continuity. Pin #1 should go to the end of the black wire and pin #7 to the end of the white wire. 

4. Pellets Don’t Ignite

Following are solutions to your Lopi stoves pellets not igniting properly.

• There’s a specific time between which the pellets should ignite. And that time is 5 to 15 minutes after the start button is turned on. 
• Next, check if the gaskets on the door and the ash door is latched properly.
• Make sure that the exhaust access panel is placed accurately behind the ash pan.

5. The Convection Blower Doesn’t Come On

When the stove is in run mode you might face the problem of the convection blower not coming on. When you face an issue like this, follow the following steps. 

• First, check out the system’s disc to see if the continuity is working fine. If it doesn’t, then change the system disc.
• Next, check the power supply and if you find no power when the disc is jumped then it is advised to change the control board. 
• Lastly, check and connect the power supply directly to the blower. 

If you don’t find any continuity or the blower fails to perform with direct power, then it is a good idea to change the blower so that the stove works fine again. 

6. Greenlight Doesn’t Go to a Constant Glow

If the green light of your Lopi stove doesn’t go to constant glow, then completing the following steps might help you.

• If the green light is not visible and the red light pops out it indicates that the whole unit has gone to shut down mode. 
• If this happens it is advised to check the system disc if its continuity is alright or not when heated. If it’s not continuing then you have to change the system disc for your pellet stove to function properly again. 

Now that we know how to solve issues if your pellet stove is in run mode now let’s figure out how to initiate the process of shut down mode. 

• There’s a stop button located at the control panel. Press it for the machine to begin shutting down. The whole process will take around 45 minutes.
• After the process begins the metering auger will stop feeding pellets. Although the push auger will continue running like before. 
• After the unit is cooled off the convection blower will turn off. But the combustion blower will run for another 15 minutes. 
• When everything is cooled down the stove is shut down completely and again ready to be used whenever the user may wish. 

FAQ

Why does my pellet stove keep dropping pellets?

If your pellet stove keeps dropping pellets, there are a few tricks you can apply to make this stop. Check if the front door, ash pan door, or hopper door lid is closed properly or not. Fill the hopper and then wait a few minutes until the stove augers the pellets into the burn pot. Venting might have been blocked.

Is there a reset button on a pellet stove?

There are lots of pellet stoves which doesn’t contain a reset button. But you can let it reset by letting the pellets run out instead. By doing this you don’t have to remove the pellets from the stove when you are not sure if it is hot or not. And once the stove runs out of pellets, it won’t be able to heat up anymore.

How often do you need to add pellets to a pellet stove?

This depends completely on the size of the hopper and how hot you are running the stove. If the pellet stove has a small hopper it may need to be filled twice a day and the stoves with big hoppers can run for four or five days straight. 

Can you run a pellet stove without electricity?

No, you can’t. The stoves need an electric source to run smoothly. Without electricity, it won’t function.

Conclusion

Well, now you have known all about the Lopi pellet stove troubleshooting guide.

Just trace out the issue with your pellet stove & fix it following our instructions given in the article.

However, if still you face any problems with your Lopi Pellet stove, feel free to let us know in the comment box. We’ll come back with a solution ASAP.