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AVR Pellet Control Board

Installation/Service Instructions

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Page 1 of 2 Printed 1/24/06

Compatibility

• Avalon Newport PS and Newport Bay PI (Avanti PS & PI)

• Avalon Astoria PS and Astoria Bay PI

• Lopi Pioneer PS and Pioneer Bay PI (Heritage PS & PI)

• Lopi Yankee PS and Yankee Bay PI

Packing List

• Control Board (AVR Design)

• Molex Jumper

Overview

The new AVR control board is the next generation control board that is compatible with all pellet stoves and

inserts, large and small manufactured from 1997 to today. Circuitry on the board allows it to be programmed

for either the large or small pellet heaters (these heaters use different voltage settings). See “Configuring the

Control Board“ for details. It also includes a diagnostic feature that allows a service person to diagnose a

fault without having to inspect the wiring or components. The indicator lights on the control board will display

a fault code after a fault has been detected. This allows the service person to determine which component

caused the fault. See “Diagnostic Codes” for details. NOTE: the new wiring harness (250-00017) is required

to utilize this feature.

Configuring the Control Board

Configuring for Large or Small Heaters

The control board is initially configured for the large heaters (Astoria and Yankee models). To change the

configuration the control board must be in the off position plugged into a cold stove, (no lights or running

components) with the jumper molex removed (see the illustration below). In this condition press and hold the

manual auger button down and press both fan up and fan down arrow keys at the same time. All heat output

lights will flash. One flash denotes the large pellet

heater configuration. Two flashes denote the small pellet heater

configuration

(Newport and Pioneer models). Repeat pressing the keys until the correct configuration is obtained.

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Using this Control Board with Older Wiring Harnesses

When the control board is installed on an older wire harness the 4 pin molex jumper plug on the back of the

control board next to the stock wire harness must be installed. This jumper replaces the diagnostic wires (see

“Wiring Diagram”) that are present on the new wiring harness. The control board will work normally, but the

diagnostic capabilities will not function.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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AVR Pellet Control Board Installation/Service Instructions 250-00011 Compatibility • Avalon Newport PS and Newport Bay PI (Avanti PS & PI) • Avalon Astoria PS and Astoria Bay PI • Lopi Pioneer PS and Pioneer Bay PI (Heritage PS & PI) • Lopi Yankee PS and Yankee Bay PI Packing List • Control Board (AVR Design) • Molex Jumper Overview The new AVR control board is the next generation control board that is compatible with all pellet stoves and inserts, large and small manufactured from 1997 to tod
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AVR Pellet Control Board Installation/Service Instructions 250-00011 Technical Notes for Operation The new pellet control board is essentially the same as our old board. The biggest difference between them is that buttons were used in place of knobs on the heat and fan controls. Make sure to give the home owner the “Pellet Heater Operating Instructions” if you are replacing an older board (the final 4 pages of this instruction sheet). It contains the new operating instructions for this control board.
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AVR Pellet Control Board Installation/Service Instructions 250-00011 Diagnostic Codes (Qualified Service Personnel Only) • Fault and #2 (LOW) Light Flash = Flow Switch Fault • Fault and # 4 (MED) Light Flash = System Snap Disk Fault (pellets run out & stove goes cold) • Fault and # 6 (HIGH) Light Flash = Safety or Hopper Snap Disk Fault DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICE H E A T O U T P U T HIGH REMOTE # 6 Light # 4 Light AUTO MED LOW MANUAL # 2 Light AUGER FAULT Flow Switch Fault Fault ligh
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AVR Pellet Control Board Installation/Service Instructions 250-00011 Diagnostic Codes (Qualified Service Personnel Only) - Continued System Snap Disk Fault Fault light and #4 heat indicator blinking. This fault code is caused by a heat sensitive switch that tells the control board if the appliance is hot or cold. During operation if the unit runs out of pellets or looses its fire this switch will communicate to the control board that the stove is getting cold.
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AVR Pellet Control Board Installation/Service Instructions 250-00011 Wiring Diagram (new, 2005 version – 250-00017) Pellet Wiring Diagram Exhaust Blower Flow Switch White Large Pellet Stoves Only Safety Snap Disk Male Female Hopper Snap Disk Red White Igniter ge Black Convection Blower Hot (fuse) White Ground Gr Black White Orange Common ee n Black Screwed to Baseplate 2 4 6 8 an Red Or Power Cord 1 3 5 7 Gray AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AA AAAAA AAAAA AAA Auger
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AVR Pellet Control Board Installation/Service Instructions 250-00011 Wiring Diagram (older version – 100-00393B) NOTE: Wire coloring may not be identical to this diagram.
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Pellet Heater Operating Instructions Using the AVR Control Board The Two Modes of Operation: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICE Manual Manual mode requires the user to turn the heater on and off manually. Auto (requires a thermostat) 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.
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Pellet Heater Operating Instructions Using the AVR Control Board 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. Move the mode switch to "OFF".
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Pellet Heater Operating Instructions Using the AVR Control Board 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.
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Pellet Heater Operating Instructions Using the AVR Control Board Adjusting the Fan Speed UP H E A T AUTO OFF MANUAL DOWN MANUAL START UP F A N MANUAL DOWN Press the “up” or “down” button to adjust the fan speed. AUGER TM TRAVIS INDUSTRIES HOUSE OF FIRE NOTE: When you press the Fan speed buttons the “Heat Output” lights will indicate fan speed (not “Heat Output”). After a few seconds the “Heat Output” lights will go back to displaying the heat output setting.