Table of Contents
Advertisement
Yankee 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 # 100-01145
4051228
•
Masonry Fireplace
•
Factory Built (Metal)
Fireplace
•
Mobile Home Approved
Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc.
ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482
Failure to follow these instructions
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Tested and Listed by
Beaverton, Oregon
Report # 028–S–51-2
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Lopi Yankee Bay Pellet Insert
Summary of Contents for Lopi Yankee Bay Pellet Insert
- Page 1 Yankee 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.
-
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Yankee Bay pellet heater. In purchasing a Yankee 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 Yankee Bay is one of the finest home heaters the world over. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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... -
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: Mobile Home
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: Specifications
Heating Specifications: Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ...800 to 2,250 Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)**...1.7 to 5.5 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** ...28 to 52 Hours Hopper Capacity (based upon hopper extension position)...48 to 89 Pounds Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature. It is also affected by the fuel size, quality, and moisture level. -
Page 7: 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 8: Hopper Extension Set-Up
Hopper Extension Set-up This pellet heater has a variable-height hopper. This allows the hopper to be lowered for smaller fireplaces. Follow the instructions below to set the correct hopper extension position. Determine the correct hopper extension position following the directions below. The unit will extend 14”... - Page 9 Remove the correct knock-outs in the hopper walls following the directions below. If you are using hopper extension position F, remove the top knock-out. If using position E, remove the second knock-out, (etc...). The second-to-bottom knock-out is position B. Position F Knock-Out Position E Knock-Out Position D Knock-Out Position C Knock-Out...
-
Page 10: 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 8-3/4" from a side wall (or combustible protruding more than 3/4"). -
Page 11: 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 12: Mobile Home Requirements
Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air is required (used for combustion) - see the directions below. WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. Outside Air (used for combustion) •... -
Page 13: Restrictor Adjustment
Baffle Installation Install the baffles included with the insert (see page 27 for details). Restrictor Adjustment The exhaust 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. -
Page 14: Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation
Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation N O T E : Attach the vent prior to installing the surround panels (& circuit board). Remove the circuit board from the rear hopper support. Disconnect the wiring harness from the circuit board (see step “d”... -
Page 15: 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 16: Installation Into A Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace
Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace “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 17: Operation
Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 4 and 5) 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 18: Loading Pellets
Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. NOTE: The hopper holds approximately 48 to 88 pounds of pellets (depending upon hopper set-up). The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Restrictor Adjustment
Restrictor Adjustment The exhaust 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... -
Page 22: 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 23: Maintenance
Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) Inspect the Burn When burning on high, the flames should be bright orange with embers jumping from the firepot. NOTE : the optimal restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system. -
Page 24: 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: • Restrictor needs adjustment (see “Restrictor Adjustment”... -
Page 25: Bi-Weekly Maintenance (Or Every 10 Bags Pellets)
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes WARNING: The front of the heater becomes very hot during operation. Wait until the heater has cooled before cleaning the heat exchange tubes. Keep the door closed so the flyash does not enter the room. -
Page 26: Opening The Door
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Opening The Door With the pawl free of the bracket, the door may be swung open. Travis Industries Maintenance Phillips Screwdriver Swing open this panel to access the door latch (use the tool if necessary). -
Page 27: Check Ashbox And Ashpan, Dispose
Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Check Baffles, Ashbox, Ashpan, Dispose Ash If Necessary NOTE: The left baffle is larger than the right baffle. WARNING: The front of the heater becomes very hot during operation. Let the heater cool completely before conducting service. -
Page 28: 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. NOTE: Remove the ashbox prior to conducting the service below. WARNING: The firebox becomes very hot during operation. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 and access the left side of the heater. Remove the shroud covering the blower motor. Cover Plate 7/16"... -
Page 31: Door Seal
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Door Seal Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the stove's performance greatly, leading to excessive sooting, inefficient burning, and perhaps a malfunction. • The door gasket must contact the entire perimeter of the door and create an air- tight seal. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Door Hinge And Latch
Adjusting the Door Hinge and Latch • The door hinge and door latches may be adjusted to pull the door closer to the body. The illustration below details how to adjust these components. NOTE: Make sure to read the section "Door Alignment"... -
Page 33: Check For Air Leaks - Door, Glass And Ashpan
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. • Inspect the door gasket to make sure it is fully attached. Use stove gasket cement to re-attach if necessary. -
Page 34: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds Auger Motor When feeding pellets, you may hear the intermittent buzz of this motor running. Travis Industries 4 0 5 0 5 0 9 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 4 5... -
Page 35: 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: Yankee Bay PI Electrical Rating: 115 V., 60 Hz., (Heritage Bay PI) Report No.: 028-S-51-2 Tested to: ASTM E1509-95 Maximum Input Rating: 5.5 lbs (2.50 kg)/hr This pellet appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured homes... -
Page 36: 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., 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas 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: Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. -
Page 37: Optional Equipment
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 38: Remote Thermostat
Optional Equipment Remote Thermostat (Part # 99300653) • Follow the instructions included with the remote thermostat for installation and operation. Optional Log (Part # 98900126) Make sure the heater has fully cooled before installation. Open the door (see the instructions included with the owner’s manual. -
Page 39: Zc Kit
Optional Equipment ZC Kit (99200149) The optional zc kit allows this insert to be directly into the framing of a house or mobile home. See the kit for installation details. Rear Vent Shield (used only on inserts venting directly to the rear - note how it is slid back until it contacts the wall thimble) House Shield (prevents soot discoloration) -
Page 40: Index
Adjusting the Fan Speed...21 Air Leaks...31 Ashpan (Opening and Disposing Ashes) ...27 AUGER ON Light...21 Auto Mode ...20 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags pellets) ...25 Blower (Exhaust Blower Cleaning) ...30 Blower Speed Adjustment ...21 Cap (Pellet Vent Termination) ...11 Check for Air Leaks - Door, Glass and Ashpan ...31 Clean the Exhaust Blower ...30 Clean the Exhaust Duct...29...