• Masonry Fireplace • Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace • Mobile Home Approved Tested and Listed by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482 Pioneer Bay Pellet Insert - - Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death.
Introduction 1 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. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this pellet-burning heater.
Safety Precautions 2 • Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Turn the P OWER switch to "OFF", monitor your heater, and call your dealer. Gas • Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
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. • This heater must be connected to a standard 115 V., 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the heater. • Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
Table of Contents 4 Introduction Operation (continued) Introduction ......................................................1 Important Information .........................................1 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................................2 Specifications Heating Specifications ........................................5 Dimensions.......................................................5 Electrical Specifications......................................5 Fuel..................
Specifications 5 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 ..............................................................................................
Installation 6 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.
Installation 7 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"). Mantel Requirements • The mantel (combustible or non-combustible) must be a minimum13" above the hopper lid (NOTE: measure clearance to the location where the mantel protrudes 3/4" or greater).
Installation 8 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 INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
Installation 9 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; check with your local building department). WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
Installation 10 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.
Installation 11 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: Size 8 x 10 Panels 10 x 13 Panels Brass Trim # 99300703 99300704 d a Black Trim # 99300709 99300710 Width 40-1/2" 44-1/2" Height 28-7/8" 31-7/8" Attach the surround panels to the insert by sliding the slots on each panel over the tabs on the side of the insert.
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Installation 13 Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace Vertical Cap “L” Vent Cover Plate (non-combustible) AA A AA A AA A AA A AA A AA A A AA A AAAAA AA AA A AAAAAA AAAA AA A AA AAAA AAAA AA A AA AAAAA AAAA A AAAA AA AA A AAAAA A AAAAA A AA AAAA AA AAAAA AA AA AAAAA A AA AAAAA A AA AAA AAAAA A AA AA AA A AAAA AAAA AAAAA A AA AA AA AAAAAAA AAAA AAA AAAAA A AA AA AAAAAAA AAA AAAAA A AA AA AAAAAAA AAA AAAAA A AA AA AAAAAAA AAA AAAAA A AA AA AAAAAAA A AAAAA A AA AA AAAAAAA A AAAAA AA AAAAAAA A
Operation 14 Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 2 and 3) before using this heater. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property 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 – unplugging it may lead to smoke entering your room.
Operation 15 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: NOTE: press the spring here while closing the hopper lid. Close the lid slowly to prevent pinching your finger. The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle.
Operation 16 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 lowest “HEAT OUTPUT” light will flash. If the stove does not start in 30 minutes, the stove turns off.
Operation 17 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. If the room is cooler than the setting, the stove will go through the start-up sequence for approximately 10 minutes.
Operation 18 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 firepot holes remain clean.
Operation 19 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" position) to set the auger feed rate to medium, the exhaust blower to high, and the igniter on. During this period the lowest “HEAT OUTPUT” light will flash.
Maintenance 20 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".
Maintenance 21 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.
Maintenance 22 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes Open the hopper lid. WARNING: The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. 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.
Maintenance 23 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Opening The Door WARNING: The front of the stove becomes very hot during operation. Let the stove cool completely before conducting service. a Use the door latch tool to open the latch. Door Latch Tool Latch Door Frame Door Latch Tool b Twist CounterClockwise to Open.
Maintenance 24 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: AAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAAAA AAAA AAAAAA AAA AAAA AAAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAAAA AAAA AAAA The front of the heater becomes very hot during operation. Let the heater cool completely before conducting service.
Maintenance 25 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. WARNING: The firebox becomes very hot during operation. Let the stove cool completely before conducting service. a Remove the Ashbox by following the instructions on the previous page. b Swing the side ash trap door up. c Lift it up and away from the firebox. Repeat for the opposite side.
Maintenance 26 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 – The products of combustion will contain small particles of flyash.
Maintenance 27 Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged) a Remove the surround panels (see page 11). Disconnect the vent and pull the insert forward to gain better access. b Remove the six screws holding the exhaust blower motor in place. 11/32" Socket c Pull the motor out (be careful not to damage the wiring).
Maintenance 28 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. If the bill can be easily slid out, air may be leaking around the door seal – inspect the door gasket and door catch carefully.
Maintenance 29 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 Blower, Exhaust Brush, Pellet Stove, Bottle Brush Style Brush, Pellet Stove, Broom Style Burn Pot, Pellet, Removable Control Board, Pel
30 Normal Operating Sounds Auger Motor When feeding pellets, you may hear the intermittent buzz of this motor running. 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. Firepot As pellets are fed into the firepot, a light clicking sound may be heard.
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. AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AA AA AA AA A AA AA AA AA AAAAA AAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AA AAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AA AAAAAAAAA AA AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AA AAAAAA A AAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AA AAAAAAAA INSERT CLEARANCE DIAGRAM B SIDEWALL Travis Industries, Inc. 10850 117th Pl.
Limited 7 Year Warranty 32 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.
Optional Equipment Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the black trim in place. Use the same screws to attach the gold trim. Gold Grill (Part # 93005034) The decorative gold grill replaces the black grill, accenting the shape of the insert. Follow the directions below to install.
Optional Equipment 34 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 2 Attach the thermostat wire to the circuit board (see the illustration to the right). Route the wire through the back of the heater (away from any hot or moving components). Determine a location for the thermostat that is within range of the 20' length of thermostat wire.
Optional Equipment 35 Optional Log (Part # 98900126) ! Make sure the heater has fully cooled before installation. 1 Assemble the log shelf following the directions below. Left Log Shelf Leg Right Log Shelf Leg Nuts Log Shelf Cross Brace 3/8" Nutdriver 2 Remove the firepot from the pellet stove. Center the log shelf assembly (with extender attached) over the burnpot holder. Replace the burnpot. Place the log on the log shelf extender.
Index 36 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 ...................................
