Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK Owner's Manual & Installation page 34

Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
8. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly, every 1 ton of fuel or when
changing fuel types.
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need
to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust and/or fines
build-up. A combination of sawdust/fines and pellets
on the auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to the
firepot. This can result in nuisance shut downs and
mis-starts.
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and
cool and the exhaust blower off
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
9. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the firepot is obscured
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
WARNING
Handle glass doors with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass door
removed, cracked, broken or scratched.
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
10. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer.
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11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer.
12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal. If the gasket is frayed or
damaged, replace with a new one.
13. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
fuel type or ash build-up
• By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there
is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it
will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the
exhaust venting system.
The venting system may need to be cleaned at least
once a year or more often depending upon the quality
of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sec-
tions. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal
sections.
14. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter (if installed)
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
fuel type or ash build-up
• By: Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown,
completely cool and the exhaust blower off.
b. Open the clean-out cover. Figure 34.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Clean-Out Cover
Figure 34.1
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