Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Yankee PS Lopi
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Yankee™ Pellet Stove • Horizontal Or Vertical Vent • Freestanding Stove • Mobile Home Approved • Class A Chimney Retrofit • Hearth Stove into Existing Masonry Chimney , Masonry Fireplace, or Z.C. Fireplace Tested and Listed by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc.
2 Introduction © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Yankee pellet heater. In purchasing a Yankee you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics.
Table of Contents 3 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Introduction Introduction ......................................................2 Important Information .........................................2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions .......
4 Safety Precautions © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 • Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Turn the M ODE switch to "OFF", monitor your heater, and call your dealer.
Safety Precautions 5 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 • 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. • This heater must be connected to a standard 115 V.
6 Specifications © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Heating Specifications Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ........................................ 800 to 2,250 Sq. Feet Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)** ...................
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 7 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 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.
8 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Clearances - Straight Installation 2 ” Minimum** 6 ” Minimum 3 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum Through the Wall.
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 9 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Venting the Pellet Stove • INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER. • DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE.
10 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Pellet Vent Type • Must be 4" diameter Type "L" (except for masonry fireplace installations) - or - connect the vent to a factory built type "A" chimney.
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 11 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 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).
12 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Alcove Installation Requirements When the pellet stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' tall, it is considered an alcove installation.
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 13 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Thermostat Installation ! 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).
14 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Installation Example: Direct "Through-the-wall" Installation 3 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum Floor Pro.
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 15 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Installation Example: Interior Vertical Installation Type "L" Vent 6 ” Minimum Vent Clearance* Floor Protection 2 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum “ Tee ” Outside Air (optional) Floor Protection 24 ” Minimum Insulation must maintain clearance.
16 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Installation Example: Class A Chimney Retrofit Vent Clearance* Vent Clearance* Type "L" Vent 6 ”.
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 17 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Installation Example: Masonry Fireplace Hearth Stove “ L ” Vent Flex Section Outside air may be drawn from the ash cleanout. 6 ” Min. “ L ” Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate (non-combustible) Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone.
18 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 In s t al l at i o n E x am p l e: Zer o - C l ear an c e (M et al ) F i r ep l ac e H ear t h S t o v e “ L ” Vent Flex Section 6 ” Min.
Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 19 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Installation Example: Freestanding Masonry Chimney “ L ” Vent Sections 6 ” Min. “ L ” Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate (non-combustible) Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone.
20 Operation © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 4 and 5) before using this stove. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Operation 21 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. NOTE: The hopper holds approximately 80 pounds of pellets. Make sure pellets are not left on this heat shield.
22 Operation © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 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.
Operation 23 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 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.
24 Operation © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor is used to adjust airflow to the firepot. It should be adjusted to match the heat output setting and burn the pellets at the appropriate rate. This keeps the firepot as clean as possible.
Operation 25 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 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.
26 Operation © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 "MANUAL AUGER" Button This button turns the auger on. It is used to “ prime ” the auger after the hopper has run out of pellets.
Maintenance 27 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the stove) 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.
28 Maintenance © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the stove) - 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 (ashes that solidify into a clump).
Maintenance 29 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the stove) - Continued Door Opening WARNING : Make sure the heater has fully cooled (approximately 25 minutes) before opening the door and conducting service. Phillips Screwdriver With the pawl free of the bracket, the door may be swung open.
30 Maintenance © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) Flyash Removal This heater was designed to allow for easy flyash removal with the included tools. However, to ease maintenance, several pellet stove owners have purchased vacuums specifically made to remove flyash.
Maintenance 31 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) - continued Cleaning the Optional Gold Surfaces (Door and optional Grill) Fingerprints or other marks left on gold surfaces may become etched in place if they are not wiped clean prior to turning the stove on.
32 Maintenance © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) - continued Sweep Ash Into Ashpan Swing the side ash trap door up. Lift it up and away from the firebox. Repeat for the opposite side. Lift the firepot out of its holder.
Maintenance 33 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags of pellets) - continued Check Ashpan, Dispose if necessary WARNING : Make sure the heater has fully cooled (approximately 25 minutes) before conducting service. WARNING : The ashpan must be in place while the heater is in use.
34 Maintenance © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) 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.
Maintenance 35 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - continued Clean the Exhaust Blower Restrictor Knob a Open the hopper lid and remove the screw holding the left door in place. Remove the restrictor knob. Swing the left side panel open.
36 Maintenance © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - 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.
Maintenance 37 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - continued 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.
38 Maintenance © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - 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.
Normal Operating Sounds 39 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 Auger Motor When feeding pellets, you may hear the intermittent buzz of this motor running. Convection Fan The modern high efficiency fan may produce a low hum, particularly on "HIGH".
40 Safety Label © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 W ARNING - DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS LABEL Listed Pelletized Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Also for Use in Mobile Homes Model: Y ankee PS S.
Limited 7 Year Warranty 41 © Travis Industries 4080728 100-01156 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.
42 Index © Travis Industries 4080728 1 0 0 - 0 1156 "AUGER ON" Light ..............................................2 5 "FAULT" Light ....................................................2 5 Alcove Installation Requirements ........
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