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• Important operating and
maintenance instruc-
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
tions included.
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.
•
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts
to glow, you are overfiring. Reduce feed rate.
Overfiring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled
field corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel
voids your warranty.
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MT. VERNON PELLET STOVE
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
MTVERNON-MBK
MTVERNON-CCR
MTVERNON-CLG
MTVERNON-PMH
MTVERNON-PMB
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and
•
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
Leave this manual with
•
party responsible for use
and operation.
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation and cool down.
• Keep children away.
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
• Do NOT operate with protective barriers open or
removed.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, fire officials or authorities
having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection, and permits.
7005-151D
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Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
Oregon USA
C
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
CAUTION
December 22, 2006
Beaverton
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- Page 1 MT. VERNON PELLET STOVE Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: Beaverton Tested and O-T L MTVERNON-MBK Listed by Oregon USA OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. MTVERNON-CCR MTVERNON-CLG MTVERNON-PMH MTVERNON-PMB CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Read, understand and Leave this manual with •...
- Page 2 Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradi- hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge tion of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durabil- control inspection.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 9: Troubleshooting Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals ......23-25 A. Appliance Certifications ......4 Section 10 Maintaining & Servicing Appliance B. Mobile Home Approved ......4 A. General Maintenance & Cleaning ..26-28 C. Glass Specifications ......4 B. -
Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals
The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only listed pellet vent Class “L” or “PL” connector pipe. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be installed in a mobile home installation. C. Glass Specifications This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. -
Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Getting Started B. Fire Safety A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations Maintain the designated clearances to combustibles. Insu- 1. Appliance Location lation must not touch the chimney. You must maintain the Consideration must be given to safety, convenience, traffic designated air space clearance around the chimney. -
Page 6: Tools & Supplies Needed
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove E. Inspect Appliance & Components and C. Tools And Supplies Needed Pre-Use Check List Tools and building supplies normally required for installation, unless installing into an existing Place the appliance in a location near the masonry fireplace: final installation area and follow the proce- Reciprocating Saw Safety Glasses... -
Page 7: Appliance Dimensions
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 28-1/8" (714mm) 14-1/16" (357mm) 32-1/4" (819mm) 29-1/2" (749mm) f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 28-7/16" (772mm) Figure 7.2- Front View Figure 7.1 - Top View 17-1/2"... -
Page 8: Clearances To Combustibles
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC) Alcove Installation Inches Millimeters Minimum Alcove Height 1092 Minimum Alcove Side Wall Minimum Alcove Width 1016 Maximum Alcove Depth 1219 Straight Back Against Inches Millimeters Wall Back Wall to Appliance Side Wall to Appliance Corner Installation Inches... -
Page 9: Hearth Requirements
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC) Use a non-combustible floor protector, extending beneath appliance and to the front, sides and rear as indicated. Measure front distance “M” from the surface of the glass door. Hearth Pad Requirements Inches Millimeters f i r e - p a r t s . -
Page 10: Section 4: Vent Information
3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes use listed double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire such as a stairwell, covered breezeway, etc. Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installations. -
Page 11: Equivalent Feet Of Pipe
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove WARNING C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli- See Figure 11.1 ance. -
Page 12: Section 5: Venting Systems
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Venting Systems A. Alcove f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Figure 12.1 Minimum* Maximum Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 1092 Width 1016 Depth 1219 To Side Wall *All minimums listed are to a combustible sur- NOTE: •... -
Page 13: Through The Wall
Must use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) “L” or “PL” listed conform to CAN/CSA-B365 pellet venting or listed double wall pipe and a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. 2 in. -
Page 14: Vertical
Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 Flashing to 102mm) “L” or “PL” listed pellet venting or 24 in. (610mm) Minimum listed double wall pipe and Quadra-Fire Out- side Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe Firestop is approved for residential installations only. -
Page 15: Masonry
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove WARNING Fire Hazard Inspection of Chimney: • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 • Factory-built chimney must be 6” (152mm) UL103 HT. E. Masonry Fireclay flue Concrete Cap liner with airspace Flashing 1 in. -
Page 16: Section 6: Mobile Home
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Mobile Home A. Mobile Home Installation CAUTION You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. Maintain structural integrity of mobile home: • Floor, wall, ceiling and/or roof. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion... -
Page 17: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Appliance Set-Up B. Outside Air Kit Instructions A. Leg Leveling System 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 17.1. Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of Termination The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component Cap Assembly 2 inch x 3 foot flex hose, 2 hose pack inside the stove firebox. -
Page 18: Top Vent Adapter
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove C. Top Vent Adapter Installation 3 to 3 inch Top Vent Adapter 3 to 6 inch Top Vent Offset Adapter Installing the Top Vent Adapter Drill holes in back of stove Put a layer of high temperature silicone on the and secure with 3 inch (76mm) exhaust outlet. -
Page 19: Log Set Placement
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove E. Thermostat Installation D. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions A 12 volt AC thermostat is required to operate this pellet appliance. You may use the included wall mount thermo- CAUTION stat or purchase an optional programmable thermostat or remote control. -
Page 20: Section 8: Operating Instructions
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Operating Instructions A. Fuel Size And Material B. General Operating Information 1. Wood Pellets 1. Thermostat Calls For Heat Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral The appliance is like most modern furnaces;... -
Page 21: Before Your First Fire
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove C. Before Your First Fire 1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and thermostat installation instructions. 2. Double check that the ash drawer and firebox are empty! RED CALL LIGHT 3. -
Page 22: Ignition Cycles
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove H. Iginition Cycles WARNING Fire Risk 1. During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some Do NOT operate appliance: smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the • With appliance door open. fire starts. -
Page 23: Section 9: Troubleshooting
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective Troubleshooting action to be taken. - Page 24 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Slow or smoky start-up Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. Check for ash build up in unit, includ- (Cont’d) ing behind rear panels, firebox, heat exchanger, exhaust blower and venting. Feed system fails to Out of fuel.
- Page 25 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Symptoms Possible Cause Corrective Action Convection blower fails to #1 snap disc defective. Replace snap disc. start. Blower not plugged in. Check that blower is plugged into wire har- ness. Blower is defective. Replace blower. Control box is defective. Replace control box.
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Page 26: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. General Maintenance & Cleaning
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance 3. Cleaning Ash Pan • Frequency: As needed CAUTION • By: Homeowner • Task: Shock hazard Locate the ash pan underneath the firepot. Open the • Unplug appliiance before servicing or maintaining appliance bottom ash door and slide the ash pan straight out. - Page 27 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove 8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger 6. Disposal of Ashes • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel • Frequency: As needed • By: Homeowner • By: Homeowner • Task: • Task: A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods tight-fitting lid.
- Page 28 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove 9. Cleaning the Glass 10. Door Latch Inspection • Frequency: As needed • Frequency: Periodically • By: Homeowner • By: Homeowner • Task: • Task: a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between glass.
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Page 29: Blower Replacement
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove C. Blower Replacement B. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • Frequency: As needed 1. Convection Blower Replacement • By: Homeowner • Frequency: As needed • Task: • By: Qualified Service Technician Recommended Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create •... -
Page 30: Igniter Replacement
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove D. Igniter Replacement NOTE: PRIOR TO REPLACING THE EXHAUST BLOWER, THE CONVECTION BLOWER MUST BE REMOVED. SEE PAGE 29. 2. Exhaust Blower Replacement • Frequency: As needed • By: Quality Service Technician Recommended • Task: a. Follow instructions for removing the convection blower, and outside air if applicable. - Page 31 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove E. Baffle Removal F. Glass Replacement WARNING WARNING Cast iron is a very heavy material. All of the brick pieces and baffle are made of cast iron • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat- and therefore are heavy and awkward at times resistant ceramic glass.
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Page 32: Section 11: Reference Material
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Reference Materials When describing the location of a component, A. Component Function it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. 1. Control Box a. The control box is located on lower left side of 7. - Page 33 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove 16. Snap Disc #1 (Convection Blower) 125°F this snap disc will shut the entire system off. This disc must Snap disc #1 is located on the right side of the appliance on be manually reset. the top of the heat exchanger box. There are 2 purple wires 19.
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Page 34: Component Locations
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove B. Component Locations CONTRO L BOX 10 HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES CLEANING RODS f i r e - p a r t s . c o m EXHAUST VACUUM SWITC H BLOWER Remove 3 screws on each side of stove to remove panels Fuse... -
Page 35: Exploded Drawings
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove C. Exploded Views Item Description Part Number Door, Cast, Left See Service Parts Door, Cast, Right See Service Parts Face, Cast See Service Parts Door Stiffiner 7005-274 Door Frame for Glass 7005-273 Doot Latch Assembly 7021-006 Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 TH PHL 220-0440 Rope Retainer... - Page 36 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Description Convection Blower Top Vent Adapter, 3 to 3 inch Top Vent Offset Adapter, 3 to 6 inch Vacuum Switch Control Box Hopper Snap Disc #2, 200 Snap Disc #1, 125 Feed Motor Assembly Feed Spring Assembly Exhaust Blower Snap Disc #3, 250 f i r e - p a r t s .
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Page 37: Service Parts & Accessories
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove D. Service Parts and Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on the Quadra- Fire web site at www.quadrafire.com. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. Item No. - Page 38 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Item No. Service Parts Part No. Gasket, Exhaust Blower 7005-226 Gasket, Firepot 240-0930 Gasket, Tadpole, 10 ft. 842-5130 Glass Assembly with Gasketing 7005-130 Hinge Pin (Rivet), Gold (order quantity needed) 72171 Hinge Pin (Rivet), Nickel (order quantity needed) 433-1590 Heat Output Control Knob 7000-128...
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Page 39: Warranty Policy
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove E. Warranty Policy Lifetime Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them. These items include but are not limited to steel and cast iron components, all gas burners, gas logs, combustion chambers, heat exchanger systems, stain- less steel firebox components, plating, doors, glass damaged by thermal breakage, steel baffle supports, steel and ceramic baffles and manifold tubes. -
Page 40: Contact Information
Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES www.quadrafire.com Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer please call 1-800-926-4356 CAUTION Do NOT discard this manual.