Battery Back-Up System (Optional); Clear Space - Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-MBK Owner's Manual Operation & Care

MT. VERNON AE INSERT
J. Battery Back-up System (Optional)
CAUTION!
• Hook up to battery terminals BEFORE you plug battery
into appliance.
• Damage to internal electronic components may occur.
The appliance has been designed to operate on an optional
battery back-up system.
If you have frequent power outages in your region, hook
the appliance up to a 12 volt battery and it will automatically
switch to battery power in the event of a power failure. The
12 volt power cord, sold as a separate accessory, does not
charge the battery.
WARNING! Risk of Injury!
• Blowers may continue to run and would be exposed to
human contact.
Operating on Battery Back-Up
• A battery icon appears on your wall control to let you know
you are now operating on battery power. Figure 26.2.
• The fire must be manually lit as the appliance will no lon-
ger automatically light. Follow the instructions in the Wall
Control Manual.
• Use only approved fire starting gel to start the fire.
• The high burn rate is no longer available on battery back-
up.
• Each level drops down one level,
comes medium-high burn and so on.
• If the battery charge falls below 10 volt it can no longer
sustain the appliance operation and the appliance will
shut down. Figure 10.1. You must disconnect and re-
connect the battery to start it up again.
Recommended Battery
• 12 volt deep cycle battery, (i.e., marine or RV type).
• A 12 volt battery cable is available through your local
dealer.
13 Volts 12 Volts
Figure 10.1
10
i.e the high burn be-
Battery
11 Volts
Below
10 Volts
7036-187
Wall Control Display
The wall control will display the battery icon when operating
in the battery back-up mode. Figure 10.2
"Maint Burn" will display when
the thermostat has reached the
set room temperature and will
run on low until it reaches its
auto-clean cycle time.
MAINT BURN
73
MENU
Battery icon.
Figure 10.2
K. Clear Space
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Do NOT place combustible
objects in front of the appliance. High temperatures may
ignite clothing, furniture or draperies. Maintain a minimum
clearance of 3 feet (914mm) in front of appliance.
Mantel: Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive
objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.
NOTICE: Clearances may only be reduced by means ap-
proved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
appliance.
• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance's
vicinity.
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH
AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OF FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in
use as combustible materials may ignite.
12:30 PM
Set at: 73
HEAT OUTPUT
Keep combustible materials,
January 29, 2014