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Yoder Smokers YS 480 Operation Instructions Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PELLET SMOKER - YS 480 (24")
VERSION 7.2 , July 2014

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  • Page 1 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PELLET SMOKER - YS 480 (24”) VERSION 7.2 , July 2014...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Yoder YS 480 Contents Dangers, Warnings and Cautions..................3 Yoder Components......................5 Smoker Assembly......................6 Smoker Arrival......................6 Smoker Placement.......................7 Leveling the Smoker.....................8 Operating the Smoker......................8 Initial Burn Off......................8 Lighting Your Smoker....................8 Pre-Heating........................8 Lid Position........................8 Pellet Usage........................8 Yoder YS Series Control Panel..................9 Selecting Heat Up Modes..................10 Selecting Fahrenheit or Celcius.................10...
  • Page 3 Yoder YS 480 Startup Procedure......................18 Shutting Down the Smoker..................20 Manual Startup........................21 Getting the Most From Your Yoder: Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking..23 Heat Up Times and Grate Temperatures..............23 Grill Maintenance......................26 Preparing the Grill For Season...................26 Painted Surfaces......................26 Cooking Grates......................26 Heat Diffuser/Drip Plate.....................26...

  • Page 4: Dangers, Warnings And Cautions

    Yoder YS 480 Dangers, Warnings and Cautions Failure to follow the “Dangers, Warnings and Cautions” may result in serious bodily injury, death or in a fire. • Read this manual completely before using your Yoder for the first time. Keep the grill a minimum of 12 inches away from combustible surfaces.
  • Page 5 Yoder YS 480 • When you are finished cooking, turn the power switch to the “off” position. The fan will continue to run for 18 minutes or until the temperature inside the cooking chamber falls below 125° F., whichever occurs first. During this period the cook- ing chamber door must remain closed.

  • Page 6: Yoder Components

    Yoder YS 480 Yoder Components GRILL GRATE GRILL GRATE HEAT DIFFUSER HOPPER BURN BURN GRATE GRATE CONTROLLER IGNITER IGNITER FIREBOX FIREBOX GREASE GREASE BUCKET BUCKET...

  • Page 7: Smoker Assembly

    Yoder YS 480 Smoker Assembly Smoker Arrival Your Yoder Smoker will arrive on a pallet wrapped and held on with metal bands. Cut the bands and remove the plastic wrap and foam from the smoker. Remove the smoker from the pallet. It is recommended that two people remove the Yoder from the pallet due to its size and weight.

  • Page 8: Smoker Placement

    (Page 15) to prepare your new cooker for use. Smoker Placement All Yoder smokers/grills should always be a minimum of 12 inches away from any combustible surface (wall, deck, rail, etc.). A heat protective pad is recommended if the smoker is on a wooden deck.

  • Page 9: Leveling The Smoker

    Yoder YS 480 Leveling the Smoker The smoker must be level front to back and side to side. Use a level to help you with this. If the smoker is not level there could be problems with grease running towards the burngrate which could result in a grease fire.

  • Page 10: Yoder Ys Series Control Panel

    Yoder YS 480 Yoder YS Series Control Panel YODER SMOKERS INCREASE START C O M P E T I T I O N G R A D E B B Q P R O D U C T S DECREASE PRIME WWW.YODERSMOKERS.COM...

  • Page 11: Selecting Heat Up Modes

    Yoder YS 480 Selecting the Heat Up Mode: • Initiate the startup procedure by pressing the start pad. • Select desired cooking temperature. • Press the start button, the display will flash H1. • Use the increase/decrease buttons to select H2 or H3.

  • Page 12: Cool Down

    Yoder YS 480 YODER SMOKERS INCREASE START C O M P E T I T I O N G R A D E B B Q P R O D U C T S DECREASE PRIME WWW.YODERSMOKERS.COM FIG 5 Heat Up...

  • Page 13: The Controller (In-Depth)

    Yoder YS 480 The Controller… In-Depth This is an in-depth overview of the controller’s feature set. The controller has been designed to make it as hands-off and user-friendly as possible. At its most basic level, the cooker has three modes of operation: Heat up, Maintenance and Cool Down.

  • Page 14: Faster Startup In Cold Weather Or For High Temperature Cooking

    Yoder YS 480 Faster Startup in Cold Weather or For High Temperature Cooking Even though the heat up mode is automatically selected, the cook can benefit from starting the pit in “H2” when the outside temperature is below 50° F., this will provide a more aggressive start over the first eight minutes.

  • Page 15: Door Open Function

    Yoder YS 480 Door Open Function When the cooker has been in maintenance for more than 10 minutes and the cooker loses more than 15 degrees, the program interpretes this as the cooking chamber door has been opened. When this happens there is a specific piece of programming that is executed to help to quickly recover and get back to the set point.

  • Page 16: Pre-Grill Checklist/Routine Maintenance

    Yoder YS 480 Pre-Grill Checklist/Routine Maintenance Perform the following services when the grill is cool 1. Open the cooking chamber door and remove the cooking grates. FIG 8 2. Remove the heat diffuser/drip plate, remove and discard previously used protec- tive foil cover.
  • Page 17 Yoder YS 480 3. Remove the burn grate from the firebox. Inspect and clean thoroughly. Make cer- tain that the combustion holes in the burn grate and the igniter tube in the firebox are free of debris or ash build up. Visually inspect the air way between the combustion fan and the firebox to be certain that it is free and clear of ash and debris.
  • Page 18 Yoder YS 480 7. Reinstall the heat diffuser/drip plate. The heat diffuser plate attaches to the hook on the auger shield and rests on the grease divider on the right hand side of the grill. Once installed check to be certain that the edges are approximately one-quarter inch be- low the grate rails at the hopper end and that the plate is adjusted evenly from front to back.

  • Page 19: Startup Procedure

    Yoder YS 480 Startup Procedure (When using the Yoder with the heat diffuser/drip plate in position, it is best to start your grill 20 to 30 minutes prior to cooking. This allows the grill and cooking grates to heat completely improving heat retention and recovery when opening the cover during cooking.)
  • Page 20 Yoder YS 480 6. Check to see that the burn grate is properly seated in the firebox. BURN GRATE FIREBOX FIG 15 7. Place 1/8 cup (about a palm full) of pellets on the burn grate. NOTE: This step is only necessary when the unit is first put into service or if it runs out of pellets.

  • Page 21: Shutting Down The Smoker

    Yoder YS 480 10. Flames should be visible on the burn grate within three to four minutes. (The igniter is active for two minutes. When you hit “start” the auger turns continuously for 45 sec- onds to prime the burn grate, at 46 seconds the igniter is powered, within two minutes the heat from the igniter and the combustion air from the fans will have a small smol- dering fire started.

  • Page 22: Manual Startup

    Yoder YS 480 Manual Start Up Here are the steps to manually light the grill in the event that the igniter fails. (Steps 2 & 3 only apply if the igniter has developed a dead short and is tripping the GFI or blowing the fuse.)
  • Page 23 Yoder YS 480 2) Reach into the hopper cavity on the left side of the igniter tube and pull the igniter wires into the firebox. 3) Unplug the igniter’s weather tight connection and then push the wires back into the hopper cavity.

  • Page 24: Getting The Most From Your Yoder: Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking

    Yoder YS 480 Getting the Most From Your Yoder: Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking Heat Up Times and Grate Temperatures The question is regularly asked: “How long does it take from the time I press “start” until I am ready to cook?”...
  • Page 25 Yoder YS 480 FIG 20 Setup #2: Moderate temperature grilling such as wings and boneless chicken breasts (grate temperatures up to 350°F): Heat with the diffuser plate in place and a set of Grill Grates installed on the left side of the cooker. The “Direct Grilling Kit” consists of three custom-made aluminum panels and replaces one standard cooking grate (see FIG 21).
  • Page 26 Yoder YS 480 Setup #3: Direct grilling with searing capability: Remove the heat diffuser plate and install the Grill Grates on the left side of the cooker. (With the heat diffuser/drip plate removed, some users prefer to line the bottom of the cooker with foil to facilitate clean- up.) When setup direct, (heat diffuser out, one set of Grill Grates and one standard...

  • Page 27: Grill Maintenance

    Pre-Grill checklist (Page 15). Painted Surfaces Yoder smokers are painted with high heat silicone paint. When cleaning the smoker, surfaces should be washed down with warm soapy water using a neutral detergent and rinsed with clean water. For more information about high heat paint that can be used for touch-up, contact service@yodersmokers.com.

  • Page 28: Firebox And Burn Grate Assembly Maintenance

    Yoder YS 480 Firebox and Burn Grate Assembly Maintenance It is recommended that the firebox assembly is regularly inspected to be certain that it remains free of ash and debris which will insure proper performance. The firebox is a fully welded structure that carries the burn grate and channels the combustion air.
  • Page 29 Yoder YS 480 1. Start by removing the burn grate from the firebox and placing it on its top. 2. Next, step on the burn grate and apply enough pressure to bend it back to its orig- inal shape. Do not apply too much pressure or you will overcorrect the burn grate and it will not fit back into the firebox.

  • Page 30: Igniter

    Yoder YS 480 Igniter When inspecting the firebox assembly, confirm that the igniter assembly, tube and igniter rod are free of ash or other debris. Periodically check the four set screws that secure the igniter rod into the tube. (See FIG 25). Verify that the igniter rod is centered in the tube and that the tip of the igniter rod is extended approximately 1/8”...

  • Page 31: Grease Management Area And Bucket

    Yoder YS 480 FIG 26 Grease Management Area and Bucket Always be sure the grease catch area is clean and free of debris and empty the grease bucket regularly. Additional Maintenance: In addition to regular cleaning, perform the following procedures every 30 days: 1.

  • Page 32: Storing Your Grill

    Yoder YS 480 FIG 27 Storing Your Grill Cover your Yoder Smoker to protect it from the weather and to keep the pellets dry. If storing your cooker inside, be sure the smoker is cool to the touch before moving it in- side.

  • Page 33: Smoker Exploded View

    480 COOKING COMPONENTS...
  • Page 34 480 COOKING COMPONENTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 90737 HINGE, STAINLESS 1024X12FHMSSS FLATHEAD MACHINE SCREW, STAINLESS 1024WHN 12-24 WHIZ NUT 22860 SERIAL NUMBER TAG 236-2489-02 POP RIVET W90796 480 DOOR 41435 HANDLE, ROD 22866 HANDLE, SPRING 22924 PUSH CAP, 3/8” 90901 UNIVERSAL CHROME COOKING GRATE, 8”...
  • Page 35 480 IGNITER AND THERMOCOUPLE COMPONENTS...
  • Page 36 480 IGNITER AND THERMOCOUPLE COMPONENTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 1420WHN NUT, WHIZ, 1/4-20 10X34HHSDS SCREW, HEX HEAD, SELF DRILLING, 10 X 3/4 632X38MS SCREW, MACHINE, ROUND HEAD, 6-32 X 3/8 LONG 632HN NUT, HEX, 6-32 90005 BURN GRATE 1420X14SHSS SCREW, SET, SOCKET HEAD, 1/4-20 X 1/4 W90026...
  • Page 37 480 HOPPER AND COOKING CHAMBER ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 10X34HHSDS SCREW, HEX HEAD, SELF DRILLING 10 X 3/4 1420X12HHSTS SCREW, SLOTTED, HEX HEAD, SELF TAPPING, 1/4-20 X 1/2...
  • Page 38 480 CART...
  • Page 39 480 CART ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 90674 2 INCH CASTER WHEEL, 3/8-16 1420WHN NUT, WHIZ, 1/4-20 3816WHN NUT, WHIZ, 3/8-16 1420X58WHB BOLT, WHIZ, 1/4-20 X 5/8” LONG 90260 90659 AXLE 10X34HHSDS SCREW, HEX HEAD, SELF DRILLING, 10 X 3/4 90093LFP BOTTOM SHELF 90089LF...
  • Page 40 480 COMP CART...
  • Page 41 480 COMP CART ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. A90511 STAINLESS SIDE SHELF A90512 STAINLESS FRONT SHELF 90527 YODER SMOKERS PLACARD 1420X12BHCSSS 1/4-20 STAINLESS BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW 1420WHN 1/4-20 WHIZ NUT 51618WHN 5/16-18 WHIZ NUT 51618X1WHZ 5/16-18 WHIZ BOLT 23866...
  • Page 42 HOPPER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 HOPPER ASSEMBLY ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 90101 BODY, FRONT, FEED COMPARTMENT 90102 BULKHEAD, MOUNT, HOPPER 90106 COVER, END, FEED COMPARTMENT W90791 HOPPER, PELLET SMOKER 90022 BUSHING, AUGER 90023 BUSHING, AUGER W90019 AUGER 90027 PLATE, ANTI-TORQUE 90899 MOTOR, PELLET AUGER 90060 OUTER FAN, 68CMF 1420X12SHCS...

  • Page 44: Warranty Information

    Yoder YS 480 Warranty Information Your Yoder YS640 is fully backed by our exceptional customer support and warranties. The igniter is warrantied for one year; the 10-gauge cooking body for 10 years and the control system for three years. Firmware updates are offered to users through our dealer network and by inquiry to our website.

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