Yoder Smokers Pellet Temperature Test
This test will allow you to verify that your pellet cooker is functioning normally. When running this test, it is strongly
suggested that you use BBQr's Delight brand pellets, as this brand of pellets are what the factory uses exclusively for
programming, testing and cooking. For proper results, remove old pellets from the hopper and use fresh pellets.
This test will take 2 hours, and require you to document timings, controller temperature readings, controller mode
readings and optionally, external temperature probe readings, if you are using them.
External temperature probes
MUST
be located on the bottom grate, at the location(s) listed in FIG 1, using the probe
location(s) specific to each model of pellet cooker, centered front to back
,
positioned DIRECTLY ON THE GRATE
SURFACE (not in probe holders), with the tip of the probe(s) at the specific location(s)
, and probe wire(s) MUST NOT be
run through the door into the cooker.
Measurements for probe tip placement are from the pellet hopper wall inside the cooker (FIG 2 below shows probe
placement(s) in a YS640).
Model
1st
probe
2nd
probe
Requirements
YS480
10"
20"
None
YS640
11"
22"
sliding damper MUST be fully open to the right
YS1500
14"
28"
Chimney damper MUST be fully open and HMS damper
MUST be fully closed
Cimarron
18"
36"
Chimney damper MUST be fully open, HMS damper
MUST be fully closed, firebox door air inlet MUST be fully
open
FIG 1
FIG 2