Econo 1 Hopper

rt42 · Post by **rt42** » Fri. Feb. 11, 2011 6:36 pm

Hi all,
I finally got my Econo 1 all inspected and now it is running. I am incredibly happy with it. I have one small issue that I am wondering about. The hopper on the stove seems to be tilted back. The other day the fire died because the feeder was empty. There was still coal in the hopper but it was around the sides and towards the back leaving the feeder open. I am attaching a picture of the side of the hopper to hopefully make what I am trying to say a little clearer. Is this the way they are supposed to be oriented? It doesn't look like there are any adjustments to the mounting points that can be made. They look like they are a solid standoff so I don't think I can remove any spacers to pull it in any. Thanks for any tips and advice.
Robert

WNY · Post by **WNY** » Fri. Feb. 11, 2011 6:56 pm

I think my Hyfire is the same way, there are spacers at the top that tilt it a bit. I always keep mine 1/2-full all the time.
I think to keeps some air flow up the back and keep the heat away from the hopper.

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Fri. Feb. 11, 2011 8:19 pm

I had a similar issue with my Reading steel box. I added a piece of angle iron as in the picture. It made a big difference, but, it's not as easy as just stuffing the angle iron in. I had to empty the entire bin and loosen the bolts that hold the bin to the stoker mechanism. Then straighten it up, insert the steel and tighten the bolts back down. If you just stuff in the angle iron it wants to move the stoker and it won't move. I can't remember if I had to oval the holes or not, but I do remember it taking a couple of hours to do the job.

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Fri. Feb. 11, 2011 10:03 pm

rt42 wrote:Hi all,
I finally got my Econo 1 all inspected and now it is running. I am incredibly happy with it. I have one small issue that I am wondering about. The hopper on the stove seems to be tilted back. The other day the fire died because the feeder was empty. There was still coal in the hopper but it was around the sides and towards the back leaving the feeder open. I am attaching a picture of the side of the hopper to hopefully make what I am trying to say a little clearer. Is this the way they are supposed to be oriented? It doesn't look like there are any adjustments to the mounting points that can be made. They look like they are a solid standoff so I don't think I can remove any spacers to pull it in any. Thanks for any tips and advice.
Robert

Looks like the wrong stand offs were used . Give me a call at the shop on Monday [Phone Number Removed] to figure out what we need to do . I think they can be cut shorter probably with a hacksaw but will need a little more details . We have not made many econo's since the Lil heater was introduced. Can that be old stock from somewhere. Do you know when it was purchased from us by the dealer ? Thanks ,Dave

rt42 · Post by **rt42** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 8:32 am

Flyer5 wrote: Looks like the wrong stand offs were used . Give me a call at the shop on Monday [Phone Number Removed] to figure out what we need to do . I think they can be cut shorter probably with a hacksaw but will need a little more details . We have not made many econo's since the Lil heater was introduced. Can that be old stock from somewhere. Do you know when it was purchased from us by the dealer ? Thanks ,Dave

It was actually a used stove that the dealer sold me. Not sure how long they have had it for. I take it then that it is not supposed to be angled like that? How long are the standoffs supposed to be? Thanks again everyone for the advice.
Robert

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 10:53 am

rt42 wrote:
Flyer5 wrote: Looks like the wrong stand offs were used . Give me a call at the shop on Monday [Phone Number Removed] to figure out what we need to do . I think they can be cut shorter probably with a hacksaw but will need a little more details . We have not made many econo's since the Lil heater was introduced. Can that be old stock from somewhere. Do you know when it was purchased from us by the dealer ? Thanks ,Dave
It was actually a used stove that the dealer sold me. Not sure how long they have had it for. I take it then that it is not supposed to be angled like that? How long are the standoffs supposed to be? Thanks again everyone for the advice.
Robert

3/4" + the washer so about 7/8 "

rt42 · Post by **rt42** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 11:27 am

At the top of the hopper where the biggest gap is, it is about 1 1/4". At the bottom it is about 5/8". And where the standoff are it is about 1". Do you think trimming those studs down about an 1/8" would help any? Thanks again for the help.
Robert

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 7:35 pm

rt42 wrote:At the top of the hopper where the biggest gap is, it is about 1 1/4". At the bottom it is about 5/8". And where the standoff are it is about 1". Do you think trimming those studs down about an 1/8" would help any? Thanks again for the help.
Robert

Also noticed the hopper is bulging out toward the studs . I think between straightening the hopper and shortening the studs would help. Dave

rt42 · Post by **rt42** » Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 8:51 pm

Thanks for the help Dave. I am going to straighten out the hopper and trim the standoffs. Hopefully that will fix the problem.
Robert

rt42 · Post by **rt42** » Sat. Feb. 19, 2011 8:21 pm

I trimmed down the studs on the hopper about an 1/8". And I added some pieces of square tubing on each side to help straighten it out. It is much better now, nice and level. Once I put it back together and adjust the height of the hopper so that it blows straight across the top of the stove I noticed that it is sitting kinda high. The gasket on the bottom of the hopper is not near the feed mechanism. If I drop the hopper down to where it sits on the feed mechanism which would be about 1/2" then the blower won't be too lined up with the top of the stove. Is this a cause for concern regarding safety? I.e. CO escaping from there or it spoiling the draft or a hopper fire? It seems to be working quite well right now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again everyone.
Robert

Flyer5 · Post by **Flyer5** » Sat. Feb. 19, 2011 9:12 pm

rt42 wrote:I trimmed down the studs on the hopper about an 1/8". And I added some pieces of square tubing on each side to help straighten it out. It is much better now, nice and level. Once I put it back together and adjust the height of the hopper so that it blows straight across the top of the stove I noticed that it is sitting kinda high. The gasket on the bottom of the hopper is not near the feed mechanism. If I drop the hopper down to where it sits on the feed mechanism which would be about 1/2" then the blower won't be too lined up with the top of the stove. Is this a cause for concern regarding safety? I.e. CO escaping from there or it spoiling the draft or a hopper fire? It seems to be working quite well right now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again everyone.
Robert

Hopper should be down all the way.Should not effect the fan much . Dave

rt42 · Post by **rt42** » Sat. Feb. 19, 2011 9:22 pm

Thanks for all of the help Dave.
Robert

Econo 1 Hopper

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