Yoder Smokers S Series User manual

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Begin by confirming all the parts included in this kit are accounted for. The diagram below
shows each item in this kit. Should any items be missing, please contact Customer Service
for assistance at 877.409.6337 or [email protected].
TOOLS YOU’LL NEED
5/16” Socket | Small Adjustable Wrench
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver | Small Flat Head Screwdriver
UNPLUG
POWER CORD
EMPTY
THE HOPPER
CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING THIS PROCEDURE, ENSURE THAT THE POWER CORD TO
THE SMOKER IS DISCONNECTED! FAILING TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY.
COMPETITION CART MODELS REQUIRE UNPLUGGING THE POWER CORD FROM THE
HOPPER LOCATED UNDER THE CART.
replacing the acs controller
YS640 / YS480 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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step 1
Remove the end panel by removing
the eleven self-drilling screws using the
5/16” socket to gain access into
the hopper.
step 2
Disconnect the two wires (one green,
one white) from the outer fan.
NOTE: On competition cart models
disconnect the two purple wires from
the fuse holder.
step 3
Disconnect the purple wires from
the fuse holder.
WHITE
WIRE
GREEN
WIRE

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step 4
Disconnect the two wires (one green,
one white) from the inner fan.
step 5
Disconnect igniter connector located
inside the hopper.
step 6
Disconnect the Wi-Fi extension wire to
the controller using a small adjustable
wrench.
WHITE
WIRE
GREEN
WIRE
ROTATED VIEW
OF OPPOSITE
CORNER
TO CONTROL BOX
TO IGNITER INSIDE
COOKING CHAMBER

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step 7
Disconnect the black and red wire from
the auger motor.
step 8
Disconnect the white, black and green/
yellow wires from the power socket.
step 9
Remove the two screws from the
controller using a Phillips head
screwdriver.
AUGER
MOTOR
BLACK
WIRE
RED
WIRE
A/C POWER
WHITE
WIRE
GREEN
WIRE
BLACK
WIRE

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step 12
Using the small flat head screwdriver,
disconnect the red and white thermocouple
wires from the terminals on the ACS
controller.
step 11
Carefully remove the box from the
controller by sliding the harness
through the slot in the box.
step 10
Remove the four screws located
on the back side of the box.
WHITE WIRE RED WIRE

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step 13
Locate the replacement ACS control box
assembly with harness and remove the
four screws located on the back side of
the box.
step 14
Carefully remove the box from the
controller by sliding the harness
through the slot in the box.
step 15
Using the small flat head screwdriver,
install the red and white thermocouple
wires into the correct terminals on
the ACS controller. When installing
the new thermocouple wires, please
double check your connection to
make sure there is little to no exposed
wire where they are connected to the
terminal. WHITE WIRE RED WIRE

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step 16
Slide the harness and thermocouple
wire through the slot on the box and
secure the box to the controller using
the four screws removed earlier.
NOTE: Take care to not crimp or pinch
the ribbon cable or any wires in the
process of closing the box.
step 17
Remove the two phillips head screws
from the faceplate
step 18
Install the ACS controller into the
hopper and secure it in place using
the two screws removed from the
faceplate.

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step 19
Attach the Wi-Fi extension wire to the
controller using a small adjustable wrench.
step 20
Connect the igniter to the control board
step 21
Reconnect the spade connectors to
the A/C power socket
TO CONTROL BOX
TO IGNITER INSIDE
COOKING CHAMBER
A/C POWER
WHITE
WIRE
GREEN
WIRE
BLACK
WIRE

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step 22
Reconnect red and black wiring spade
terminals to auger drive motor.
step 23
Connect the two short green and white
wires to the inner fan.
step 24
Connect the two purple wires
to the fuse holder.
AUGER
MOTOR
BLACK
WIRE
RED
WIRE
GREEN WIRE
WHITE WIRE

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step 25
Connect the two wires (one green, one
white) to the outer fan.
step 26
Ensure all wires are free of both fans and
the auger drive motor. Lastly, attach the
end panel to the hopper using the eleven
self-drilling screws.
WHITE
WIRE
GREEN
WIRE
THIS COMPLETES
THE HARDWARE INSTALL

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step 1
Plug in your grill and press the power button.
You will see the system setup screen on the
display.
step 3
Once again confirm you have the correct
model selected, then press the selector
button next to the save option. If you have
selected the incorrect option, press the
selector button next to the back option and
return to STEP 2. NOTE: This is a one-time
selection that can only be reversed by the
Yoder Smokers Customer Service team.
Selecting the incorrect model will cause
the unit to operate erratically.
step 2
Push and release the rotary selector knob
until your model appears. Confirm you have
the correct model selected, then press the
selector button next to the save option.
step 4
Once you have saved the model,
the controller will reset.
back
save
System Setup
Model: NONE
Degrees: Fahrenheit
Yoder Ver: 1.0.12
FB Ver: 0.2.44
back
save
Save Setup?
Model: YS640
Degrees: Fahrenheit
Yoder Ver: 1.0.12
FB Ver: 0.2.44
back
save
System Setup
Model: YS640
Degrees: Fahrenheit
Yoder Ver: 1.0.12
FB Ver: 0.2.44
Settings Saved
Restarting in 3 Seconds
ACS CONTROLLER SETUP

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App Install + Account Creation
The very first thing you’ll need to do is download the free FireBoard app onto your smartphone or tablet. From your mobile
device, please visit https://apps.yodersmokers.com to obtain download links for iOS or Android platforms. After installing
and opening the FireBoard app, you’ll be presented with a login screen (FIG 1).
If you don’t already have a FireBoard account, you’ll need to create one. Tap on “Create Account”, fill in the fields (FIG 2),
and tap “Register.”
Once registered and logged in, you should be located on the settings screen (FIG 3), ready to pair your cooker’s embedded
FireBoard with the app. If your app isn’t already on the settings screen, tap the gear icon in the bottom right hand corner of
the screen to navigate to the settings screen.
FIG 1 FIG 2 FIG 3
CONNECT TO THE APP

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pairing your device
Next, make sure your cooker is plugged in, and the power button has been pushed. You should see the default screen with the
“YS” logo and the default menu displayed on your cooker. Also, please make sure your mobile device’s Bluetooth connectivity
is on. It should be noted, Android users must have their mobile device’s location services enabled, or the Bluetooth pairing
will fail. While within 30 feet of your cooker, tap the “Add FireBoard” button on your app screen. Your mobile device will scan
for nearby FireBoard devices (FIG 4) and will find the one embedded into your cooker’s ACS. Once found, the app will show
you the serial number of your cooker’s internal FireBoard (FIG 5).
Finally, tap the serial number shown to complete the pairing process. Once complete, you’ll see your cooker’s FireBoard
serial number listed in the settings screen. After a few seconds, you’ll also notice the Bluetooth icon becomes active on your
cooker’s listing (FIG 6).
FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6

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CONFIGURING WIFI
Tap your cooker’s serial number from the list, and a few tasks can be accomplished from this new screen (FIG 7), but for now,
we’re interested in getting Wi-Fi connectivity configured, so tap on the “Manage Wi-Fi” option.
In this new screen (FIG 8), you’ll notice a place for a network name and a password. If you already know the network name
you’ll be using, or if the network you use is not broadcasting its name (also referred to as an SSID), you can enter the name
and password of the Wi-Fi router or access point on the provided lines. Please note that network names and passwords are
case sensitive.
If you’re unsure of the exact spelling of your network name, or unsure of which networks are within the range of your cooker,
you can use the “View Available Networks” button to have your mobile device scan for nearby 2.4GHz networks (FIG 9).
FIG 7 FIG 8 FIG 9 FIG 10
Tap on the Network you’d like to use, provide the appropriate password, and tap the “Connect” button. It may take up to a
minute for the connection to fully establish, but you’ll soon see that the Wi-Fi icon on your cooker’s listing will activate
(FIG 10).If, after a minute or so, it does not, try re-entering your network name and password, and try connecting again.

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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CONTROLLER
PLEASE REMOVE your cooker from the app by selecting “Remove FireBoard from my account”.
You will be prompted to confirm and your cooker will be removed from the previous controller.

QUESTIONS?
877.409.6337 | [e-mail].