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Enviro M55Cast FS minor problem

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  1. nailed_nailer

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    So, Stove is running fine burning away like normal Burning FSU's right now.
    Just over a ton burned this season. And no major issues.
    In an effort to extract as much heat as possible I have been trying to mess with the trim settings.
    I can not adjust the Combustion Air trim setting.
    I can adjust the Feed Trim button at will.
    All other controls work fine. Heat level changes, On/Of switch, etc.
    I am currently running in Hi/Low mode with a Lux thermostat on heat level 4.

    When I press the Feed trim setting all the "Level" indicators are on except what is currently set (3)
    But, when I press the Combustion Air trim button nothing happens I can feel the contact being made under the decal. But nothing happens.

    I tried doing a full power off shutdown including unplugging the stove for 10 minutes, no change when powered back on.
    I checked the manual but didn't see anything about controls being locked out.
    Anyone have any ideas?
    Control board?, Daughter Board?, Motherboard?, Ribbon Connector? Zombie Apocalypse? Gremlins?

    As I said everything else on stove is running great.

    Too cold right now to dig open the stove (10 deg F outside) so I will live with it until the next full cleaning.

    Thanks for any ideas,
    ---Nailer---
     
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    My idea is ....
     
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    Gremlins! :hair: :thumbs:

    * I'd try switching to (Manual) mode vs. auto/t-stat and try, to make sure (auto) mode isn't locking out adjustment.
     
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    We have lite off Bear is running late today.
     
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    Are you holding down the combustion fan button and then using the arrow(heat level button) to raise or lower it?
     
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    Had my feed trim button not make contact. I keep cycling it until it worked. Next cleaning I hit it with contact cleaner and a blast of air. Been fine since. I did pick up a couple on fleabay IIRC...... I think they are with my auger pins for the sn*wqblower. :whistle:

    My feed trim works in auto, Don't have cb air trim on mine. Old fashioned tug on the damper rod.......;)
     
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    Thanks Guys
    I can feel the Combustion Air Trim button working under the membrane so I know its not the on-board switch.

    Yes I press and hold the button then select up-down heat level to set it. But when I press the Combustion Air button none of the "level" indicators light up. If I do press up or down button with the Combustion Air Trim button held down the heat level changes not the Trim.
    I will try in Manual mode later but I seem to remember it working in the past in Hi/Low but as I get older CRS takes over, lol

    Ill take Gremlins over the Zombies.....I don't have quite enough ammo on hand for blasting Zombies.
    I'll have to rub some chicken bones together over the stove and see what that does.
    Thanks,
    ---Nailer---
     
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    I have the exact same problem!!!
     
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    I do. :rootintootin:
     
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