Harman Auger Motor with Chain & Sprocket Service
Mr. Blake Writes-
I have a Harman XXV pellet stove that is about 6 y/o. I believe I may need a new feed motor. There is a low level grinding noise that occurs each time the feed motor is turned on. I’ve cleaned the chain and sprockets. The cam arm works w/out any apparent resistance. Periodically there is a “bump” noise that comes from what seems to be a miss alignment of the chain on the center sprocket. This is new as is the feed noise. If you have any thoughts on the source of the problem, I’d appreciate it.
Mr. Pellethead Replies-
Thanks for contacting us. By the description of it I would say the noise is coming from your auger motor gear box- my guess is that the grease inside has dried up and the gears are getting quite worn. Average life on those auger feed motors is 6-8 seasons. The ‘Bump’ noise is more than likely coming from the chain/sprocket and the chain jumping track.
1.Make sure the alignment of the sprockets appears in sync.
2.Check the teeth on the big and small sprocket.
3.Check the sawdust clean-out box in the feed system (door with wing nut behind auger motor) make sure it’s clean and that the slide plate doesn’t appear to be obstructed (Easiest to do with no fuel in the hopper).
More than likely the weak auger motor is what’s causing the chain to jump, but we do want to check those other items as well.
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My feeder stopped feeding. I have power out of the pressure switch to the motor but the auger is not moving.
I need to determine if the motor is bad or if I have a jam in the auger area.
I cant move the chain or sprockets.
How do I disconnect the auger motor from the Harman XXV?
How do I disconnect the auger from the Harman XXV?
Andrew,
Thanks for contacting us, happy to assist. Yes, I think the best option will be to pull the auger motor out and test to direct power. You can use an old extension or lamp cord, put two connectors on the end, attach to the motor leads and plug direct into the wall. This will let you know right away if the motor is working or not.
For removing the auger motor you will loosen the 4 bolts that hold the auger motor to the mounting plate. This will allow the auger motor to slide forward and your chain to have slack. Use an Allen wrench to loosen the small sprocket and it will pull off of the motor. From there you can disconnect the electrical wires and pull the auger motor out. MAKE SURE your stove is unplugged when working back there. Any questions let us know, we are happy to help.
Thanks,
Taylor-ESESstoves
Harman XXV…4 yes old. Clean inside, back panels left & right removed. Hopper all pellets removed…just “Hums” nothing
Will start up…before it stopped the stove was extremely loud…almost like something was really strained on the inside to operate.
Hi Joy,
Sounds to me like your exhaust/combustion blower has stalled out. Be sure to check this motor and housing out. Without this blower, nothing in the stove will progress any further.
I have a Harmon Accentra Pellet Stove and was curious if the feed and auger motor are the same things. My chain pops and jumps occasionally and my feed motor is only about 3 seasons of use. How do you tell if your feed motor/auger motor is bad and is this what is causing my chain jumping?
Auger motor is often referred to as feed motor too. The chain jumps because the chain can stretch with time and start to “walk” on the gear(s). Simply making simple adjustments to the chain tension and alignment will go along ways but likely will be needed season after season. 2nd option would be to purchase a new chain and sprocket kit {Insert Part number and link}
Auger motor is often referred to as feed motor too. The chain jumps because the chain can stretch with time and start to “walk” on the gear(s). Simply making simple adjustments to the chain tension and alignment will go along ways but likely will be needed season after season. 2nd option would be to purchase a new chain and sprocket kit Chain and Sprocket Kit
Replaced the auger on my Harmon XXV pellet stove, now as it turns, the sprockets with the chain seem to stick, and when it releases, makes a loud popping noise. Any thoughts?
Hi. On the XXV the chains tend to stretch over time. Check for proper alignment between the two gears. The chain tends to “walk” up the gear until it gets tight and snaps back into place causing the popping sound. Look for ware marks on the teeth of the gears. This is a good indication of the problem. Options are: to align chain and gear assembly so noise goes away or purchase the chain and sprocket kit from Harman – Here is the link for that new kit should you need it. http://pellethead.com/product/harman-advance-accentra-xxv-feed-system-chain-sprocket-kit/