Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-MBK Owner's Manual
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• Important operating and
maintenance instruc-
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 fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re - If any external part starts to
glow, you are overfi ring. Reduce feed rate.
Overfi ring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specifi ed. Failure to comply may
cause house fi re.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled fi eld
corn, wheat and black oil sunfl ower seeds. Burning
of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
www.quadrafi re.com
MT VERNON PELLET INSERT
ADVANCED ENERGY (AE)
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
MTVERNINSAE-MBK
MTVERNINSAE-PMH
MTVERNINSAE-CSB
MTVERNINSAE-CWL
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and
•
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
Models:
NOTICE
Leave this manual with
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party responsible for use
and operation.
Hot glass will cause burns.
•
Do not touch glass until it is cooled
•
NEVER allow children to touch glass
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Keep children away
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CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national
codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, fi re offi cials or authorities having jurisdic-
tion about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
7036-135G
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Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
C
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
CAUTION
November 22, 2011
Portland
Oregon USA
US
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Summary of Contents for Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-MBK
- Page 1 ADVANCED ENERGY (AE) Owner’s Manual Portland Tested and O-T L Listed by Oregon USA Installation and Operation OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Models: MTVERNINSAE-MBK MTVERNINSAE-PMH MTVERNINSAE-CSB MTVERNINSAE-CWL NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Read, understand and Leave this manual with • •...
- Page 2 Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition our stoves, inserts and fi replaces. And yet we are old-fash- of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you ioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticu- have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and lously fabricated and surfaces are hand-fi...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. •... -
Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals
“PL” connector pipe. • Overfi re A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be installed in a mobile • Install any component not approved by Hearth & home installation. You must order the Outside Air Kit sepa- Home Technologies rately. -
Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you must consider the location of: 1. Appliance Location • Windows NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. •... -
Page 6: Wall Control Thermostat
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Pre-Use Check List B. Thermostat Wall Control Location The thermostat wall control’s location will have some affect Place the appliance in a location near the on the appliance’s operation. fi nal installation area and follow the proce- •... -
Page 7: Appliance Dimensions
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions Figure 7.1 - Top View Figure 7.2 - Side View Figure 7.3 - Front View with Basic Surround Panel Set Figure 7.4 - Front View with Cast Panel Set Page 7 November 22, 2011 7036-135G... -
Page 8: Clearances To Combustibles As A Built-In Rear & Vertical
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Clearance To Combustibles, UL and ULC Built-in Unit - Rear Vent Figure 8.1 Location Confi guration Inches Millimeters Top of Hopper Top or Rent Vent Side of Outside Skin Top or Rear Vent Back of Hopper Top Vent 7-1/2 Rear Vent... -
Page 9: Floor Protection
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Built-In Vertical E. Minimum Opening for Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces 3.0 in (76mm) 3.0 in (76mm) 7.5 in (191mm) Figure 9.3 Use two 45 degree elbows to clear heat shield and hopper. Location Inches Millimeters Figure 9.1 Rear Width... -
Page 10: Removing Metal Floor Of Factory
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox • The fi rebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory-built fi rebox in order to gain minimum insert opening require- ments. -
Page 11: Prefabricated Metal Chimney
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) I. Altering the Factory-Built Fireplace H. Prefabricated Metal Chimney • The fireplace must not be altered, except for the The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated exceptions listed below. Do not remove the bricks and and must meet the following minimum requirements: mortar from the existing fi... -
Page 12: Section 4: Vent Information
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Vent Information Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Electrical Service Inside Corner FIXED FIXED OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN J or K Figure 12.1 Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Restricted Area Gas Meter All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below. 12 in. -
Page 13: Avoiding Smoke And Odors
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors Vent Confi gurations To reduce probability of reverse drafting during shut-down Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power conditions Hearth & Home Technologies strongly recom- Failure mends: To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in •... -
Page 14: Negative Pressure
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) D. Draft C. Negative Pressure Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent an ap- WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can pliance successfully. When an appliance is drafting suc- cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. cessfully, all combustion byproducts are exiting the home Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available through the chimney. -
Page 15: Chimney & Exhaust Connections
3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed double wall fl ue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit WARNING must be used with manufactured home installations. -
Page 16: Pipe Selection Chart
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Pipe Selection Chart WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! The chart will help you in determining proper venting size Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated previously fi... -
Page 17: Section 5: Venting Systems
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Venting Systems A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal WARNING Fire Risk. Inspection of Chimney: CAUTION • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 Never draw outside combustion air from: •... -
Page 18: Full Reline With Outside Air, Vertical
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical NOTE: In Canada only a full reline is allowed per ULC NOTE: Check clearances carefully for this type of instal- S628, ORD ULC C1482-M1990. lation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. 305mm min. -
Page 19: Section 6: Mobile Home Installation
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Mobile Home You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit CAUTION for installation in a mobile home. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAIN-... -
Page 20: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Appliance Set-Up A. Leveling System B. Outside Air Kit Instructions Included in Kit: 2 wire ties, 1 collar assembly, The leveling bolts are located on the sides of the appliance, 1 termination cap assembly, 1 trim ring, fasteners. front and rear. -
Page 21: Hearth Support For Zc Fireplace
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Hearth Support 7. Place the assembled hearth support under the insert. Lower the leveling bolts if necessary to keep the insert Included in Kit: (1) bottom, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, (2) level. trim extensions 8. -
Page 22: Panel & Cast Trim Set
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Surround and Trim Set - Cast F. Surround & Trim Set, Basic Included in Surround Kit: (2) side panels, left and right; (1) Included in Surround & Trim Kit: (2) corner brackets and set panel top;... -
Page 23: Log Set Placement
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions 2 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION 1. Place the left log as shown. There are 2 indentations in the bottom of the log to fi t over the screw heads in the fi... -
Page 24: Wall Control Thermostat
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) H. Wall Control Thermostat Installation When mounting the wall control thermostat on the wall, be sure to follow your wall control’s installation instruc- tions carefully. NOTE: The wall control thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall and not in direct line with the appliance convection air. -
Page 25: Section 8: Operating Instructions
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Operating Instructions Fuel Material WARNING • Made from sawdust or wood by-products • Shelled fi eld corn & other biomass fuels Fire Risk. • Depending on the source material it may have a high or •... -
Page 26: General Operation Information
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Size D. General Operating Information • Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in diameter Read and understand the Thermostat • Length should be no more that 1-1/2 inches (38mm) Wall Control manual for detailed operating •... -
Page 27: Before Your First Fire
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 2. Comfort Level Selection E. Before Your First Fire Once your fuel is selected, select the temperature at the desired • First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed setting on the SET COMFORT LEVEL screen. Figure 27.2. and that all safety requirements have been met. -
Page 28: Battery Back-Up System
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Wall Control Display I. Battery Back-up System (Optional) The wall control will display the battery icon when operating in the battery back-up mode. Figure 28.2 CAUTION! • Hook up to battery terminals BEFORE you plug battery into appliance. -
Page 29: Ignition Cycles
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 2. Soft Start Cycle (SS-Low / SS-Med) K. Ignition Cycles Once the fi re is lit: The appliance engine is controlled by the digital thermostat • The appliance moves into the low soft-start cycle as it wall control. -
Page 30: Insert Removal
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 5. Auto-Clean Cycle The fi repot auto-clean system will cycle: WARNING • When the appliance is fi rst plugged in Fire Risk • When the house reaches temperature and the appliance Do NOT operate appliance: shuts down •... -
Page 31: Quick Start Quide
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) M. Quick Start Guide Any button pressed will turn on the backlight. Wall control will automati- NOTICE: cally revert back to the starting screen if there is no activity for 15 seconds; except for the “CONFIRM FUEL CHANGE” screen. CHOOSING FUEL TYPE CHOOSING TEMP UNIT: Buttons... - Page 32 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) SETTING HEAT OUTPUT HOPPER OUT OF FUEL SETTING COMFORT LEVEL ERROR LIST READY 12:30 PM READY 12:30 PM Min Firepot Temp Set at: 74 Set at: 68 Hold at: MENU HEAT OUTPUT MENU HEAT OUTPUT At the starting screen, press “HEAT Press and hold “UP”...
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Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) N. Frequently Asked Questions ISSUES SOLUTIONS 1. Metallic noise 1. Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro- duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your appliance. -
Page 34: Section 9: Troubleshooting
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 Troubleshooting qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualifi... -
Page 35: Proper Shutdown Procedure
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure Before Servicing Your Appliance 1. Set wall control to OFF on AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SET- CAUTION! SHOCK AND SMOKE HAZARD! TING screen. Figure 35.1. • Proper Shutdown Procedure must be followed. 2. -
Page 36: General Maintenance & Cleaning
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 2. Ash Removal from Firebox C. General Maintenance and Cleaning • Frequency: Weekly or more frequenctly depending on 1. Auto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning ash build-up • Frequency: Monthly or every ton (aprx. 50 bags) or •... - Page 37 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 5. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out Tool Tools Needed: A Shop Vac and generic micro cleaning kit; fl at head and Phillips screwdriver; 11/32 Nut-driver or • Frequency: Softwood Pellets: Weekly or every 5 bags wrench.
- Page 38 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) c. Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning kit to f. Removing the Combustion (Exhaust) Blower attach to a Shop Vac. Figure 38.1. 1. The combustion blower is mounted in the bottom right rear of the appliance. Figure 38.3. 2.
- Page 39 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 9. Door Latch Inspection 7. Cleaning the Hopper • Frequency: Prior to heating season • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel, • By: Homeowner (aprx 50 bags) or when changing fuel types •...
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Page 40: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Baffl e Removal D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • Frequency: When the ash build-up exceeds the half WARNING way point in the fi repot • By: Homeowner Cast iron is a very heavy material. The baffl e is made of cast iron and therefore is heavy and awk- If the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the fi... -
Page 41: Glass Replacement
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Convection Blower Replacement F. Glass Replacement 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on WARNING page 35, Section 10.A. • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-re- sistant ceramic glass. Removal of Cast Sides •... -
Page 42: G. Convection Blower Replacement
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Convection Blower Replacement (Cont’d) Convection Blower Replacement 1. After the sides are removed, reach behind the blower and release the latch by pushing the top of the latch towards the blower. Figure 42.1. Latch Engaged 2. -
Page 43: Section 11: Reference Material
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Reference Materials When describing the location of a component, A. Component Functions it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT OF 1. Auto-Clean Motor THE APPLIANCE. The auto-clean motor is located under and behind the fi... - Page 44 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 17. Power Supply 21. Vacuum Switch The vacuum switch is located on the right side of the The power supply is located at the bottom left side of the appliance under the feed motor behind the right side panel appliance.
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Page 45: Component Locations
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Component Locations Figure 45.2 - Power Supply, Control Board, Convec- tion Blower Figure 45.1 - Feed Motor, Vacuum Switch, Exhaust Blower, Overheat Sensor Figure 45.3 - Heat Exchanger, Baffl e, Ash Pan, Firepot Thermocouple & Thermocouple Cover Page 45 November 22, 2011 7036-135G... -
Page 46: Exploded Views
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Exploded Drawings MTVERNINSAE-CSB, MTVERNINSAE-CWL, MTVERNINSAE-MBK, MTVERNINSAE-PMH Part number list on following pages. 09/10 Figure 46.1 Page 46 7036-135G November 22, 2011... - Page 47 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
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Page 48: Service Parts & Accessories
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION... - Page 49 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
- Page 50 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
- Page 51 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
- Page 52 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
- Page 53 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
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Page 54: Warranty Policy
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Page 54 7036-135G November 22, 2011... - Page 55 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Page 55 November 22, 2011 7036-135G...
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Page 56: Contact Information
Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer visit our web site at www.quadrafi re.com NOTICE...