Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK Owner's Manual page 37

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7. Cleaning the Hopper
Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel,
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(aprx 50 bags) or when changing fuel types
By: Homeowner
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a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust and/or fines build-
up.
c. A combination of sawdust/fines and pellets on the auger
reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot.
d. This can result in nuisance shut downs and misstarts
. •. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
•. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
8. Cleaning the Glass
Frequency: When clear view of firepot becomes
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obscure
By: Homeowner
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a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially
available cleaner. Wipe down with dry towel.
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.
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.
August 13, 2009
Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
9. Door Latch Inspection
Frequency: Prior to heating season
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By: Homeowner
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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.
10. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
Frequency: Yearly or as needed
•
By: Homeowner
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a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
Frequency: Yearly or as needed
•
By: Homeowner
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a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
12. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter (if installed)
Frequency: As Needed
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By: Homeowner
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a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the appli-
ance is allowed to cool.
b. Open the clean out cover. Figure 38.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
Clean-Out Cover
Figure 37.1
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