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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Introduction ......................................................2

Important Information .........................................2

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions ............................................4

Specifications

Heating Specifications ........................................6

Dimensions.......................................................6

Electrical Specifications......................................6

Fuel.................................................................6

EPA Compliance ................................................6

Installation

Before you Begin ...............................................7

Packing List......................................................7

Installation Options ............................................7

Planning the Installation ......................................7

Minimum Fireplace Size .......................................7

Hopper Extension Set-Up ....................................8

Clearances .......................................................10

Mantel Requirements ..........................................10

Hearth Requirements ..........................................10

Facing Requirements ..........................................10

Placing the Insert...............................................10

Venting the Pellet Stove ......................................11

Maximum Venting Distance .............................11

Pellet Vent Type............................................11

Installing the Pellet Vent .................................11

Pellet Vent Termination...................................11

Mobile Home Requirements ..................................12

Outside Air .......................................................12

Baffle Installation...............................................13

Restrictor Adjustment .........................................13

Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation .............14

Installation into a Masonry Fireplace ......................15

Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace.......16

Operation

Safety Notice ....................................................17

Location of Controls ...........................................17

Starting the Heater for the First Time ......................17

Curing the Paint ............................................17

Priming the Auger ..........................................17

Loading Pellets..................................................18

The Two Modes of Operation ................................18

Operation (continued)

Manual Mode.....................................................19

Auto Mode ........................................................20

Restrictor Adjustment .........................................21

Adjusting the Fan Speed......................................21

Start-Up Sequence.............................................22

"AUGER ON" Light..............................................22

"MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" Light ........................22

Power Outages..................................................23

Using a Pellet/Corn Mix with This Heater .................23

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater)........24

Inspect the Burn ...........................................24

Make Sure Pellets are not Piling Up ...................24

Check Firepot for Clinkers ...............................25

Cleaning the Firepot .......................................25

Opening the Door ..........................................26

Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags pellets) .........27

Flyash Removal ............................................27

Clean the Hopper...........................................27

Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes.......................27

Clean the Optional Plated Surfaces...................27

Check Baffles Ashbox and Ashpan, Dispose ......28

Clean the Glass ............................................28

Sweep Ash Into Ashpan..................................29

Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) .........................30

Clean the Exhaust Duct ..................................30

Clean the Exhaust Blower ...............................31

Clean the Vent ..............................................31

Door Seal.....................................................32

Door Alignment .............................................32

Adjusting the Door Hinge and Latch...................33

Check for Air Leaks - Door, Glass and Ashpan ....34

Replacement Parts ........................................34

Normal Operating Sounds

Normal Operating Sounds ....................................35

Safety Label

Safety Label .....................................................36

Warranty

Warranty ..........................................................37

Optional Equipment

Thermostat .......................................................38

ZC Kit ..............................................................39

Index

Index...............................................................40

Summary of Contents for Yankee Bay

Page 1: ... this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Save these instructions Installer After installation give this manual to the home owner and explain operation of this stove 10 00 Copyright 2008 T I Pa...

Page 2: ...the installation and operation of your new heater an easier and more enjoyable experience We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your heater Important Information No other Yankee Bay heater has the same serial number as yours On the Yankee Bay the serial number is on the hopper cover This serial number will be needed in case you requi...

Page 3: ...e 17 Curing the Paint 17 Priming the Auger 17 Loading Pellets 18 The Two Modes of Operation 18 Operation continued Manual Mode 19 Auto Mode 20 Restrictor Adjustment 21 Adjusting the Fan Speed 21 Start Up Sequence 22 AUGER ON Light 22 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Light 22 Power Outages 23 Using a Pellet Corn Mix with This Heater 23 Maintenance Daily Maintenance whenever using the heater 24 Inspect the Burn...

Page 4: ...adhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Never try to repair or replace any part of the heater unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be done by a trained technician Your heater requires periodic maintenance and cleaning see Maintaining Your Heater Failure to maintain your heater may lead to smoke spillage in your home The viewing door a...

Page 5: ...t disconnect all power to the heater The exhaust system should be checked twice a year minimum for any build up of soot or creosote This Manual Do not throw this manual away This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time Always follow the instructions in this manual Do not touch the hot surfaces of the heater Educate all children of the danger o...

Page 6: ...epending on fuel quality may occur Dimensions 12 13 1 4 allow 14 depth in the Fireplace 32 Center of 4 diameter Flue is 16 7 8 above the baseplate and 7 1 2 left of center 25 3 4 to 20 See Hopper Extension Set up for details 25 1 2 allow 36 width for control board installation 26 1 2 45 Door Opening Fireplace Opening 28 Electrical Specifications Electrical Rating 115 Volts 3 6 Amps 60 Hz Watts Dur...

Page 7: ...stall this heater If you install the heater yourself have your dealer review your installation plans Place the heater outside and load 10 pounds of pellets inside the hopper Plug the heater in and let it run on HIGH until the pellets run out This will cure the paint and burn off any oil on the steel eliminating any smell inside the home Inspect the chimney and clean as necessary before installing ...

Page 8: ...ions below The unit will extend 14 into the fireplace For setting the hopper the maximum fireplace opening measurements have to be taken at 14 into the fireplace Hopper Extension Position A highest position 25 3 4 B next highest 24 1 2 C etc 23 3 8 D etc 22 1 4 E etc 21 1 8 F lowest position 20 Remove the hopper top following the directions below Remove the hopper top by removing the screws holdin...

Page 9: ...emove the second knock out etc The second to bottom knock out is position B Position A Knock Out Position B Knock Out Position C Knock Out Position D Knock Out Position E Knock Out Position F Knock Out Re install the hopper walls following the directions below HINT Attach one screw to each side to align the hopper walls Then install the remaining screws NOTE This hopper extension is in position D ...

Page 10: ...fixed Clean the fireplace before installing 12 3 1 2 33 AA AA AA AA AA AAA AAA AAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA The mantel must fall within this shaded area or above Maximum mantel depth is 12 38 Run the power cord to the side along the front of the firepl...

Page 11: ...gether with at least three sheet metal screws Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap between sections 500 F RTV Silicone AAA AAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA ...

Page 12: ...above or within 1 of the chimney termination Must have a rain cap or down turned elbow to prevent water from entering Must be located so that it will not become plugged by snow or other material AAA AAA AAA Vent Termination AA AA AA AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AAAA AAAA AAA AAA AA AA AAAA AAAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA 12 Min Outside air may be drawn through the chimney 1...

Page 13: ... is the most important step to maintaining a safe and efficient stove Check and clean your firepot daily until you find the correct restrictor settings and appropriate firepot cleaning interval Not Enough Air If clinkers ashes that solidify into a clump develop or the flame appears lazy and slow to blow the ash out of the firepot pull the restrictor outward until the flame becomes active and the f...

Page 14: ... of each L bracket into the top and side trim piece Align the trim to form a precise corner then tighten the two set screws with a small standard screwdriver Slide the trim over the panels Attach the double back tape between the trim and panels at the bottom corners This keeps the trim tight against the panel and prevents rattles Tighten the set screws from the back side with a small standard scre...

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Page 16: ...one Seal the cover plate with silicone The smoke shelf shields damper and baffles may be removed if attached with mechanical fasteners The firebrick refractory may be removed The metal sides frame members or other structural components of the factory built fireplace may not be removed or altered AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA The log grat...

Page 17: ... the control panel 50 60 70 80 90 50 60 70 80 90 Robertshaw Restrictor The restrictor adjusts the amount of air flowing to the flame Starting the Heater for the First Time Start the Heater Let it Burn for 1 Hour THEN OPEN THE DOOR The stove paint is cured through heat To prevent it from bonding to the door gasket you must burn the heater for approximately 1 hour then open and close the door to bre...

Page 18: ...to turn the heater on and off manually Auto requires a thermostat Auto mode allows you to use a thermostat to control room temperature The stove automatically turns on when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting Once the stove reaches operating temperature the stove then runs at the heat output setting selected Switching Modes While in Operation Whenever the stove is switched from one ...

Page 19: ...UAL START AUGER TRAVIS INDUSTRIES HOUSE OF FIRE TM To Shut Down Move the mode switch to OFF The exhaust blower will still run until the heater cools down AUTO OFF MANUAL H E A T F A N UP DOWN UP DOWN MANUAL MANUAL START AUGER TRAVIS INDUSTRIES HOUSE OF FIRE TM To Adjust the Heat Press the Heat buttons to adjust the heat output NOTE During start up you may adjust the heat setting This heat setting ...

Page 20: ...just the heat output HINT If you find that the stove turns on and off repeatedly you may wish to turn the heat output to a lesser setting The lower setting will provide a more consistent heat output over time eliminating the need for the thermostat to repeatedly turn the stove off NOTE If the thermostat calls for heat while the stove is still cooling down the stove will go through the start up seq...

Page 21: ...ctor settings and appropriate firepot cleaning interval Not Enough Air If clinkers ashes that solidify into a clump develop or the flame appears lazy and slow to blow the ash out of the firepot pull the restrictor outward until the flame becomes active and the firepot holes remain clean NOTE If the restrictor is fully out yet the firepot does not remain clean the stove needs to be cleaned and chec...

Page 22: ...nose and remedy the situation HIGH DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICE AUTO MANUAL H E A T O U T P U T MED LOW AUGER 6 Light red 2 Light green 4 Light yellow MAINT REQUIRED Light Likely Cause Remedy 2 green Heavy Ash Build Up in Exhaust Duct Heavy Ash Build Up in Exhaust Housing or Plugged Tubing Heavy Ash Build Up in Vent Clean the Firebox see page 30 Clean the Exhaust Housing Tubing see page 31 Clea...

Page 23: ...O NOT BURN A MIX WITH MORE THAN 50 CORN TO WOOD PELLETS THOROUGHLY MIX THE TWO FUELS TOGETHER TO BE SURE OF AN EVEN BURN RATE If combustion is slow if the fire is slow to start or if clinkers ashes that solidify into a clump build up rapidly in the fire pot decrease the proportion of corn and increase the proportion of wood pellets until you find a proportion that works well in your appliance If y...

Page 24: ... adjustment see Restrictor Adjustment in the installation section of this manual The door glass or ashpan is open or has an air leak The firepot requires cleaning The exhaust system requires cleaning AA AA A A A A A AA AA AA A AA A A A A A A AA A A A A A A A AA A A A AA AA AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA A A A AA AA AA A A A A A AA AA AA AA AA AA A A AA A AA AA A AA AA A A A A A A AA AA AA A A...

Page 25: ...A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA AA AA AA A A A A A A A A AA A A AA A A A A A A A A A AA AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA AA AA AA A A AA AA AA AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Cleaning the Firepot WARNING Make sure the heater has fully cooled approximately 25 minutes before opening the door and conducting service To clean the firepot open the door see page 26 and knock aw...

Page 26: ... AAAAAAAA Swing open this panel to access the door latch use the tool if necessary Phillips Screwdriver When securing the door make sure the pawl fits over the bracket before tightening NOTE Do not overtighten the pawl This can permanently damage the latch and prematurely wear out the door gasket Door Frame Bracket attached to side of heater Pawl Lock Nut With the pawl free of the bracket the door...

Page 27: ... ignite Clean the Hopper Run the stove until the pellets run out Open the hopper and remove the dust and debris near the bottom of the hopper Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes With the door closed insert the included tool into the hole on the heat exchanger cleaning rod Move the heat exchange cleaner up and down several times Keep the door closed so the flyash does not enter the room WARNING The front...

Page 28: ...AAAA AAAA AAAA Cleaning the Baffles Use both hands to lift each baffle up and forward Then tilt the baffle downwards to remove any flyash that may have accumulated on top of the baffle NOTE you do not need to remove the baffle from the firebox BAFFLE INSTALLATION The firebox baffles install on ledges at the top of the firebox The two tabs at the outside back corners insert into notches at the righ...

Page 29: ...te side Lift the firepot out of its holder Slide the ash pan trap door forward to expose the ash dumps the door can be removed and cleaned if necessary Brush all flyash into the ash dumps including the flyash inside the firepot holder Replace the ash trap doors and firepot Slide the ash pan trap door forward WARNING The firebox becomes very hot during operation Let the stove cool completely before...

Page 30: ...incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary Clean the Vertical Exhaust Duct the stove must be cool and unplugged Clean the refractory and the entire area behind it both sides Remove these doors to remove fallen fl...

Page 31: ... dislodge any flyash NOTE The flow switch will shut off the auger if the tube becomes clogged or dislodged Make sure it is cleaned out and correctly attached d Exhaust Motor Blower Blades Blower Housing Exhaust Box Remove the cover plate over the 7 16 Nutdriver Cover Plate Use a vacuum or bottle brush to remove all flyash from the exhaust duct if the gasket on e f g Clean the 1 2 air space beneath...

Page 32: ...mend that you open the hopper lid and look down upon the door and body of the heater Use the illustration to the right to determine the correct door alignment Correctly Aligned Door When properly adjusted the door should be evenly spaced from the front of the stove and shut tight compressing the gasket AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Top of Stov...

Page 33: ...d twist the pawl clockwise to tighten counter clockwise to loosen Tighten the lock nut to secure in place Door Bracket attached to side of heater Lock Nut Pawl Door Hinge Bracket Door Hinge Adjusting Plate Hinge Adjustment 1 With the door closed loosen the two bolts going through the door hinge bracket 2 Loosen the four nuts used to move the hinge adjusting plate Tighten or loosen these nuts to ad...

Page 34: ...BUSHING PLATE UPPER 93005093 GLASS SIDE P12 14 P13 91002005 AUGER DRIVE COLLAR 1997 UP 91002021 GROMMET IGNITOR WIRE BLACK RUBBER 100 02811 AUGER FLIGHT INSPECTION COVER 210 02702 GSKT CLEAN OUT CVR 3 250 x 2 750 100 03235 AUGER FLIGHT 2000 LRG PEL 91002013 GSKT COMB BLOWER BODY 100 03206 AUGER MOTOR STOP P11 P15 93005096 GSKT COMB BLOWER MOTOR 7 dia 100 03231 AUGER MOTOR ALL PS PI 90 0191 GSKT EX...

Page 35: ...ency fan may produce a low hum particularly on HIGH This sound will change as the FAN dial is turned Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear the heated air being forced through these tubes by the convection fan Exhaust Blower The blower may create a low pitched hum This sound will change as the FEED RATE is altered Firepot As pellets are fed into the firepot a light clicking sound may be heard ...

Page 36: ...he front and 6 in 150 mm F to the sides of door opening Do Not Connect This Unit to a Chimney Flue Serving Another Appliance Components Required for Masonry Fireplace and Factory Built Fireplace Installation Listed 4 in diameter flue liner For use with 1 4 in 6 mm to 5 16 in 7 mm diameter pelletized wood fuels that comply with premium grade standards set by Association of Pellet Fuel Industries Re...

Page 37: ...or prolonged periods of dampness or condensation c Any damage to the unit combustion chamber heat exchanger or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney venting installation 7 Exclusions to this 7 Year Warranty include injury loss of use damage failure to function due to accident negligence misuse improper installation alteration or ...

Page 38: ...of the 20 length of thermostat wire It should be centralized in the room and away from the heater The wire may be routed externally on the wall or behind the wall preferred 3 Follow the directions to the right to attach the thermostat and thermostat wires Attach the quick connects to the two posts near the molex connector on the circuit board orientation does not mater 50 60 70 80 90 50 60 70 80 9...

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Page 40: ...n 24 Flames Inspect the Burn 24 Floor Protection Requirements Hearth 7 Fuel 10 Gasket door glass inspection removal 34 Glass Cleaning 28 Glass Removal 34 Gold cleaning 27 Hearth Requirements 10 Heat Exchange Tubes cleaning 27 Heating Specifications 6 Hopper Cleaning Vacuum Hopper 27 Important Information 2 Installation Options 7 Installation Warnings Before you Begin 7 Introduction 2 Listing Label...

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