Lopi Horizontal Or Vertical Vent Freestanding Stove Yankee Pellet Stove manual

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. Beaverton, Oregon Report # 028–S–42-2 ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482 - - Please read [...]

2 Introduction Travis Industries 4040714 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. The Yankee is one of the finest home heaters the wo[...]

Table of Contents 3 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Introduction Introduction ......................................................2 Important Information .........................................2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................................4 Specifications Heating Specifications .........................[...]

4 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 • 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. Ok • Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection requirem[...]

Table of Contents 5 Travis Industries 4050418 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., 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or [...]

6 Specifications Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Heating Specifications: Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ........................................ 800 to 2,250 Sq. Feet Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)** ............................................................................ 1.7 to 5.5 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** .....[...]

Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 7 Travis Industries 4050418 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. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pell[...]

8 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Clearances - Straight Installation 6 ” Minimum 3 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum 3 ” Minimum Through the Wall Installations Interior Vertical Vents Floor Protection 6 ” Minimum 2 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum “ Tee ” Clearances - Corner Installation 6 ” Minimum Thr[...]

Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 9 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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. • DO NOT INSTAL[...]

10 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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. All vent joints (including adapters, elbows, etc … ) must be sealed with 500 ° F. [...]

Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 11 Travis Industries 4050418 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). See the illustration to the right. • The[...]

12 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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. Because of the reduced height, the requirements listed below must be met. • Minimum height i[...]

Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 13 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Installation Example: Direct "Through-the-wall" Installation 3 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum Floor Protection 6 ” Minimum House Shield (used to protect exterior wall from soot discoloration) is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 12 ” Minimum Horizontal Rain Cap Wall Thimb[...]

14 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Installation Example: Interior Vertical Installation Type "L" Vent 6 ” Minimum 3 ” Minimum Floor Protection 2 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum “ Tee ” Outside Air (optional) Floor Protection 24 ” Minimum Insulation must maintain 3 ” clearance. Outside[...]

Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 15 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Installation Example: Class A Chimney Retrofit Type "L" Vent 6 ” Minimum 3 ” Minimum Floor Protection 2 ” Minimum 9 ” Minimum “ Tee ” Outside Air (optional) Floor Protection Outside air may be drawn from a ventilated crawl space. 2 ” Min. 3 ?[...]

16 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) Travis Industries 4050418 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. NOTE: you [...]

Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) 17 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Installation Example: Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Hearth Stove “ L ” Vent Flex Section 6 ” Min. “ L ” Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate (non-combustible) Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone. NOTE: you will probably need a short horizo[...]

18 Installation (For Qualified Installers Only) Travis Industries 4050418 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. Allow room for the hopper lid to open 53-3/8 ” 3 ” Minimum C[...]

Operation 19 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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. ! Do not unplug the stove to turn it off. This stove relies upon electricity [...]

20 Operatio n Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. Make sure pellets are not left on this heat shield. P e t e l s l To Close the Hopper Lid: lift the lid, pull this bar forward, then lower the lid down. To Open the Hopper Lid: lift the hopper lid [...]

Operation 21 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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. During this period the low[...]

22 Operation Travis Industries 4050418 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. To Adjust Room Temperature ([...]

Operation 23 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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 s[...]

24 Operation Travis Industries 4050418 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.). This sequence over-rides all u[...]

Maintenance 25 Travis Industries 4050418 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. See "Restrictor Adjustment" [...]

26 Maintenance Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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. The most likely causes are: • Restrictor needs adjustment (see “ Restrictor Adjustment ” in[...]

Maintenance 27 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Door Opening WARNING : Make sure the heater has fully cooled (approximately 25 minutes) before opening the door. When securing the door, make sure the pawl fits over the bracket before tightening. NOTE : Do not overtighten the pawl. This can permanently damage the latch and prematurely wear out the[...]

28 Maintenance Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes WARNING: The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. With the stove cool (or using the door latch tool), move the heat exchange cleaner up and down several times. Keep th[...]

Maintenance 29 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Clean the Baffles Lift the left side baffle up and move it towards the front of the stove. Rotate the back of the baffle forward. b c d e The baffle rests on this ledge at the back of the firebox. Note how this tab inserts into this sl[...]

30 Maintenance Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Sweep Ash Into Ashpan HINT: The more often you clean out the flyash, the more efficient your heater will burn. 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. Slide the ash pan trap door forward to expose the a[...]

Maintenance 31 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Check Ashpan, Dispose if necessary NOTE : When replacing the ash pan make sure it is pushed all the way in. The ash pan has a built in handle to ease transportation of the ashes. Disposal of Ashes – Ashes should be placed in a metal [...]

32 Maintenance Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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 dea[...]

Maintenance 33 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the stove is cool and unplugged) 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. Remove the six screws holdin[...]

34 Maintenance Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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[...]

Maintenance 35 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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" on the previous page before adjusting the door. O[...]

36 Maintenance Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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 cemen[...]

Normal Operating Sounds 37 Travis Industries 4050418 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". This sound will change as the FAN setting is changed. Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear the [...]

38 Safety Label Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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 Serial No: T ested to: ASTM E, 1509, and ULC-C1482-M1990 Room Heater Pellet Burning T ype (UM) 84 HUD Electrical Rating: 1 15V , 60Hz, 3 Amp; Start 3 Amps, Run[...]

Limited 7 Year Warranty 39 Travis Industries 4050418 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., 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas applianc[...]

40 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 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). 1 Attach the thermostat wire to the circuit board (see the illustration to the right). Route the wire through th[...]

Optional Equipment 41 Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Remote Thermostat • Follow the instructions included with the remote thermostat for installation. Using the Remote Thermostat The remote thermostat has a 1 to 2 minute lag time between the time the thermostat is turned up and the heater turns on. Included with the remote thermostat is a se[...]

42 Index Travis Industries 4050418 100-01156 Adjusting the Fan Speed ......................................2 3 Air Leaks ..........................................................3 6 Alcove Installation Requirements ..........................1 2 Ashpan (Opening and Disposing Ashes) .................3 1 AUGER ON Light ...............................[...]