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Pioneer Bay Pellet Insert
- - Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this
pellet fuel-burning room heater.
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 2007, T.I.
Part # 93508051
4051012
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Masonry Fireplace
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Factory Built (Metal)
Fireplace
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Mobile Home Approved
Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc.
ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482
Failure to follow these instructions
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Tested and Listed by
Beaverton, Oregon
Mukilteo, WA 98275
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- Page 1 Pioneer Bay Pellet Insert - - Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. 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.
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Page 3: Introduction
Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Pioneer Bay (Heritage Bay PI) pellet heater. In purchasing a Pioneer Bay you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Pioneer Bay is one of the finest home heaters the world over. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. "OFF", monitor your heater, and call your dealer. • Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this heater. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room. • Keep foreign objects out of the hopper. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Introduction Introduction ...1 Important Information ...1 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...2 Specifications Heating Specifications ...5 Dimensions...5 Electrical Specifications...5 Fuel...5 EPA Compliance ...5 Installation Before you Begin ...6 Packing List...6 Installation Options ...6 Planning the Installation ...6 Minimum Fireplace Size ...6 Clearances ...7 Mantel Requirements ...7 Hearth Requirements ...7... -
Page 7: Specifications
Heating Specifications: Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ...800 to 1,600 Sq. Feet Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)**...1.0 to 3.5 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** ...10 - 30 Hours Hopper Capacity ...35 Pounds Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature. -
Page 8: Installation
Before You Begin READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pellet heater and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation. -
Page 9: Clearances
Clearances • Insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the heater. • Insert must be placed a minimum 9" from a side wall (or combustible protruding more than 3/4"). -
Page 10: Venting The Pellet Stove
Venting the Pellet Stove • PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3" CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER). • DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. •... -
Page 11: Mobile Home Requirements
Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air is required (used for combustion) - see the directions below. • The heater must be bolted to the floor (Some states do not require this; check with your local building department). • The heater must be grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home (Some states do not require this;... -
Page 12: Restrictor Adjustment
Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor “fine tunes” your appliance, ensuring it pulls the correct amount of air through the firebox. Altitude, vent configuration, and other factors make restrictor adjustment necessary for every installation. NOTE : the optimal restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system – make sure the homeowner knows how to visually inspect the flame and adjust the restrictor. -
Page 13: Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation
Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation • NOTE: Attach the vent prior to installing the surround panels (& circuit board). The panels are offered in the two sizes shown below: S i z e 8 x 10 Panels 10 x 13 Panels Remove the circuit board from the rear hopper support. -
Page 14: Installation Into A Masonry Fireplace
Installation into a Masonry Fireplace “L” Vent Flex Section HINT: Paint the interior of the fireplace with latex paint to prevent fireplace odors from entering the home. Outside air may be drawn from the ash cleanout. Travis Industries Installation Vertical Cap “L”... -
Page 15: Installation Into A Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace
Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace Vertical Cap “L” Vent Flex Section The smoke shelf, shields, damper, and baffles may be removed if attached with mechanical fasteners. The firebrick (refractory) may be removed. HINT: Paint the interior of the fireplace with latex paint to prevent fireplace odors from entering the home. -
Page 16: Operation
Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 2 and 3) before using this heater. damage, bodily injury, or even death. Do not unplug the heater to turn it off. This heater relies upon electricity to push the flue gases out the pellet vent –... -
Page 17: Loading Pellets
Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. NOTE: The hopper holds approximately 35 pounds of pellets. WARNING: The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. -
Page 18: Manual Mode
Manual Mode Manual mode requires the user to turn the heater on and off manually. To Start Press the "Manual Start" button. That's it. The stove automatically goes to a medium burn rate and high fan while the igniter starts the fire burning within 10 minutes. -
Page 19: Auto Mode
Auto Mode 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. To Adjust Room Temperature (or Start the Stove) Move the thermostat to the heat setting desired. -
Page 20: Restrictor Adjustment
Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor “fine tunes” your appliance, adjusting the amount of air flowing to the flame. NOTE : the optimal restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system. Not Enough Air: If clinkers 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... -
Page 21: Start-Up Sequence
Start-Up Sequence This stove utilizes a start-up sequence whenever the mode switch is changed or the heater is started when cold. This is to ensure proper operation through all possible settings and operational states (hot or cold, pellets burning or not burning, etc.). This sequence over-rides all user settings (except the "OFF"... -
Page 22: Maintenance
Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) Inspect the Burn When burning, the flames should be bright orange with an occasional ember jumping from the firepot. Make Sure Pellets are Not Piling Up If the pellets pile up over the burn pot, turn the mode switch to "OFF". -
Page 23: Check Firepot For Clinkers
Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) - Continued Check Firepot for Clinkers If the flames seem to be coming only from the sides, or are orange/black, turn the heater off and check for clinkers. The most likely causes are: • Poor pellet quality •... -
Page 24: Bi-Weekly Maintenance (Or Every 10 Bags Pellets)
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes WARNING: This rod becomes very hot during operation. Use the door latch tool or other device to move the cleaner. With the stove cool (or using the door latch tool), move the heat exchange cleaner up and down several times. -
Page 25: Opening The Door
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Opening The Door WARNING: Swing the door open Travis Industries Maintenance The front of the stove becomes very hot during operation. Let the stove cool completely before conducting service. Use the door latch tool to open the latch. Door Latch Tool Door Frame Door... -
Page 26: Check Ashbox And Ashpan, Dispose
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Check Ashbox, Ashpan, Dispose Ash If Necessary Removing the Ashbox Use both hands to lift the ashbox up and away from the insert. WARNING: The front of the heater becomes very hot during operation. -
Page 27: Sweep Ash Into Ashpan
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Sweep Ash Into Ashpan HINT: The more often you clean out the flyash, the more efficient your heater will burn. The firebox becomes very hot during operation. Let the WARNING: stove cool completely before conducting service. -
Page 28: Yearly Maintenance (Or Every Two Tons)
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) WARNING: Disconnect the power cord prior to conducting service. The following section details extensive maintenance procedures. We strongly suggest these items be carried out by a trained service technician, possibly by a service agreement set up with your dealer. Soot and Flyash: Formation and Need for Removal –... -
Page 29: Clean The Exhaust Blower
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged) Remove the surround panels (see page 11). Disconnect the vent and pull the insert forward to gain better access. Clean the Vent (make sure the heater and vent is cool) Flyash will deposit along sections that are horizontal. -
Page 30: Check For Air Leaks - Door, Glass And Ashpan
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Check for Air Leaks Around the Door, Glass, and Ashpan Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the stove's performance greatly, leading to excessive sooting, inefficient burning, and perhaps a malfunction. • Test the door seal by shutting the door on a dollar bill in various locations. -
Page 31: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts List Air Control Restrictor Ash Door, Dump Plate Ash Dump Seal Plate Ashbox Ashpan, Pellet, 1997, Insert Ashtrap Clean Out Doors Auger Assembly, Complete Auger Bushing, Lower, With Plate Auger Bushing, Upper, With Plate Auger, Flight Only Auger Motor Blower, Convection Blower Convection, Mounting Grommets Blower, Convection, Mounting Plate... -
Page 32: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds Exhaust Blower The flow of exhaust gases may create a low-pitched hum. This sound will change as the FEED RATE is altered. Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear the heated air being forced through these tubes by the convection fan. -
Page 33: Safety Label
WARNING - DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS LABEL Listed Pelletized Solid Fuel Burning Appliance For use in masonry or factory built (ZC) fireplaces. Serial No. Model: Heritage Bay PI Electrical Rating : 115 V., 60 Hz., 3 Amp Report Date: June, 1997 Tested to: UL 1482/ULC S627/CSA B366.2/ASTM E1509-95 Maximum Input Rating: 3.5 lbs (1.60 kg)/hr This pellet appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured homes... -
Page 34: Warranty
Limited 7 Year Warranty To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 Year Warranty, complete the enclosed warranty card and mail it within ten (10) days of the appliance purchase date to: TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., 10850 117th Place N.E., Kirkland, Washington 98033. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this appliance (appliance is defined as the equipment manufactured by Travis Industries, Inc.) to be defect-free in material and workmanship to the original purchaser from the date of purchase as follows: Years 1 &... -
Page 35: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Gold Grill (Part # 93005034) The decorative gold grill replaces the black grill, accenting the shape of the insert. Follow the directions below to install. Travis Industries Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the black trim in place. Use the same screws to attach the gold trim. -
Page 36: Thermostat
Optional Equipment Thermostat (Part # 99300650) Do not connect 120 VAC to the thermostat circuit of this heater (do not use a household thermostat used for a wall-board or other electical heater). Attach the thermostat wire to the circuit board (see the illustration to the right). -
Page 37: Remote Thermostat
Optional Equipment Optional Log (Part # 98900126) Make sure the heater has fully cooled before installation. Assemble the log shelf following the directions below. Left Log Shelf Leg Nuts Log Shelf Cross Brace Remove the firepot from the pellet stove. Center the log shelf assembly (with extender attached) over the burnpot holder. -
Page 38: Index
Adjusting the Fan Speed...18 Air Leaks...28 Ashpan (Opening and Disposing Ashes) ...24 AUGER ON Light...18 Auto Mode ...17 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags pellets) ...22 Blower (Exhaust Blower Cleaning) ...27 Blower Speed Adjustment ...18 Cap (Pellet Vent Termination) ...8 Check for Air Leaks - Door, Glass and Ashpan ...28 Clean the Exhaust Blower ...27 Clean the Exhaust Duct...26...