Troubleshooting guide

Configuring the Control Board

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 ““ 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 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.