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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 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, shelled field
corn, wheat and black oil sunflower seeds. Burning
of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
www.quadrafire.com
MT. VERNON PELLET STOVE
ADVANCED ENERGY (AE)
Owner's Manual
Installation and
Operation
Models:
MTVERNON-AE-MBK
MTVERNON-AE-PMH
MTVERNON-AE-CSB
MTVERNON-AE-CWL
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and
•
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
NOTICE
Leave this manual with
•
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
•
Keep children away
•
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials 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 jurisdic-
tion about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
7034-106E
R
Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
CAUTION
September 1, 2008
Portland
Oregon USA

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  • Page 1 Portland Tested and O-T L Owner’s Manual Listed by Oregon USA Installation and OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Operation Models: MTVERNON-AE-MBK MTVERNON-AE-PMH MTVERNON-AE-CSB MTVERNON-AE-CWL NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Read, understand and Leave this manual with • • • Important operating and...
  • Page 2 Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradi- ioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticu- tion of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, lously fabricated and surfaces are hand-finished for lasting you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durabil- beauty and enjoyment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals Section 8: Operating Instructions A. Appliance Certifications ......4 A. Fuel Size, Material & Storage .....22 B. Mobile Home Approved ......4 B. General Operation Information ...23 C. Glass Specifications ......4 C.

  • 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 (AE) Getting Started Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations must consider the location of: 1. Appliance Location • Windows • Air Intakes Check building codes prior to installation. •...

  • Page 6: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) B. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney E. Negative Pressure Negative pressure can Location of the appliance and chimney will affect performance. cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- envelope.

  • Page 7: Fire Safety

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Fire Safety G. Tools And Supplies Needed To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be Tools and building supplies normally required given serious consideration: for installation, unless installing into an existing • Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your masonry fireplace: home.

  • Page 8: Appliance Dimensions

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 5-13/16 in. 14-1/16 in. (147mm) (357mm) 3-13/16 in. (97mm) 2-9/16 in. 31-1/6 in. (65mm) (788mm) 29-3/6 in. (741mm) Figure 8.1 - Top View with Top Vent Adapter and 3 to Figure 8.2 - Side View with Top Vent Adapter and 6 in (76-152mm) Adapter 3 to 6 in (76-152mm) Offset Adapter.

  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC) B. Clearances to Combustibles (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.

  • Page 10: Section 4: Vent Information

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Electrical Service Inside Corner FIXED FIXED OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN J or K Figure 10.1 Termination Cap Restricted Area Air Supply Inlet Gas Meter All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below. 12 in.

  • Page 11: Chimney & Exhaust Connection

    Substitute or damaged vent components may to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed impair safe operation. double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installations. 3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit and the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter are tested to use 24 gauge single wall flue connector or...

  • Page 12: Pipe Selection Chart

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) D. Pipe Selection Chart WARNING The chart will help you in determining proper venting size Fire Risk. according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated in Vent Termination Calculation Table and the altitude above sea Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between firestops.

  • Page 13: Section 5: Venting Systems

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Venting Systems A. Alcove Figure 13.1 Minimum* Maximum Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 1092 Width 1016 Depth To Side Wall *All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Vertical Into Class A Chimney

    Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 Flashing to 102mm) “L” or “PL” Listed pellet venting or 12 in. (305mm) Minimum Listed double wall pipe and Quadra-Fire Out- side Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe is approved for residential installations only. Firestop *NOTE: Clearance to combustibles are for 6 in.

  • Page 16: Masonry

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) WARNING Fire Risk. Inspection of Chimney: • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 • Factory-built chimney must be 6 inch (152mm) UL103 HT. F. Masonry Fireclay flue Concrete Cap liner with airspace Flashing...

  • Page 17: Section 6: Mobile Home Installation

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. CAUTION An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion Maintain structural integrity of mobile home: •...

  • Page 18: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Appliance Set-Up B. Outside Air Kit Instructions A. Leg Leveling System 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 18.1. CAUTION The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the appliance firebox. Never draw outside combustion air from: •...

  • Page 19: Top Vent Adapter

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 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 Put a layer of high temperature silicone on the 3 inch (76mm) exhaust outlet. Figure 19.1. Align slot holes on the adapter Slide the top vent adapter onto the rear exhaust to holes on the a k of the nit...

  • Page 20: Log Set Placement

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. 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 fit over the screw heads in the firebox.

  • Page 21: Wall Control Thermostat

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Wall Control Thermostat Installation When mounting the wall control thermostat on the wall, all Control hermostat ires be sure to follow your thermostat wall control’s instal- Atta h to Center S re s lation instructions carefully. reen hite NOTE: The wall control thermostat should be...

  • Page 22: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Operating Instructions 2. Other Fuels CAUTION This appliance has been tested and approved by Hearth & Home Technologies for shelled field corn, wheat and black Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled field oil sunflower seeds. corn, wheat and black oil sunflower seeds.

  • Page 23: General Operation Information

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Before Your First Fire B. General Operating Information 1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed and that all safety requirements have been met. See Wall Control Thermostat Manual Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and wall control thermostat installation instructions.

  • Page 24: Fire Characteristics & Flame Height

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. Fire Characteristics and Flame Height G. Ignition Cycles Adjustment The Advanced Energy engine is controlled by the digital wall A properly adjusted fire with the heat output on HIGH control. The digital display on the wall control will tell you what has an active flame pattern that extends out of the firepot your appliance is doing in the upper left corner, above the line approximately 8 inches (203mm).
  • Page 25 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 3. Auto / Man - L, ML, M, MH, H (Cont’d) You can operate the appliance from any of the 5 levels. On the lowest level, the appliance will stay on longer, burn less fuel per hour, but will take longer to bring the home up to WARNING your desired temperature.

  • Page 26: Quick Start Guide

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) H. 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: ttons...

  • Page 27: H. Quick Start Guide

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) H. Quick Start Guide (Cont’d) SETTING COMFORT LEVEL SETTING HEAT OUTPUT 1 30 PM READ Set at Hold at Set at 74 MENU MENU HEAT OUTPUT HEAT OUTPUT At the starting screen, press “HEAT Press and hold “UP” or “DOWN” but- ton to set desired temperature.

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) I. 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 29: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 Troubleshooting a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.

  • Page 30: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedures

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure CAUTION 1. Set the wall control thermostat to “OFF” on AUTOMATIC/ Shock and Smoke Hazard MANUAL SETTING screen and let the appliance com- • Proper Shutdown Procedure must be followed. pletely cool.

  • Page 31: General Maintenance & Cleaning

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. General Maintenance and Cleaning 3. Cleaning Ash Pan • Frequency: 1. Types of Fuel Wood Pellet Fuel: Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel Alternate Fuel: Daily Depending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate how •...
  • Page 32 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) d. A Micro Cleaning Kit can be purchased at your local 6. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out Tool hardware store as an accessory for a shop vacuum. Figure 32.2. Assemble the crevice tool. Figure 32.3. •...
  • Page 33 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) f. Removing the Combustion (Exhaust) Blower Set lo er on top of ho sing o not dis onne t the ires 1. The combustion blower is mounted in the bottom right rear of the appliance. Figure 33.1. 2.
  • Page 34 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 8. Cleaning the Hopper 11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No Lubrication • Frequency: Monthly, every 1 ton of fuel or when changing fuel types. • Frequency: Yearly or as needed • By: Homeowner • By: Qualified Service Technician •...

  • Page 35: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 15. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season E. Baffle Removal • Frequency: At the end of heating season • By: Homeowner WARNING The appliance must be in complete shutdown and allow the appliance to completely cool down. Cast iron is a very heavy material.

  • Page 36: Convection Blower Replacement

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Convection Blower Replacement 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 30, Section 10.A. 2. Remove the left and right side panels by removing the 4 screws using a Phillips head screw driver. Figure 36.1. 3.

  • Page 37: Combustion Blower Replacement

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) H. Glass Replacement G. Combustion (Exhaust) Blower Replacement 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on WARNING page 30, Section 10.A. • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-re- 2. Remove the right side panel by removing the 4 screws sistant ceramic glass.

  • Page 38: Section 11: Reference Materials

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Reference Materials When describing the location of a component, A. Component Functions it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. 1. Auto-Clean Motor The auto-clean motor is located under and behind the 9.
  • Page 39 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 17. Power Supply 21. Vacuum Switch The power supply is located at the rear of the appliance. It The vacuum switch is located on the right side of the converts 120 volt AC current to 15 volt DC current to power appliance under the feed motor behind right side panel and the appliance.

  • Page 40: Component Locations

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) B. Component Locations LEFT SIDE Heat Exchanger, Low Fuel Drob Tube Front & Back Indicator Power Supply Baffle Convection Blower Ash Pan Control Board Thermocouple and Firepot Thermocouple Cover Figure 40.1 Figure 40.2 RIGHT SIDE Feed Motor Vacuum Switch...

  • Page 41: Exploded Drawings

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Exploded Drawings Item Description Part Number Magnet & Bracket Assembly 7034-008 Latch, Door Assembly 7034-039 Glass Assembly 7034-007 Glass Retainer 7034-136 Hinge, Female 450-2910 Door Frame Assembly 7034-026 Door Air Deflector 7034-185 Glass Size: 21 in. w x 14 in. h. Figure 41.1 - Door, Glass &...
  • Page 42 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Figure 42.1 Item Description Item Description Item Description Ash Lip Exhaust Transition Shroud, Left Door, Cast, Right Gasket, Blower, Convection Top, Cast Door Assembly Detent Pin 3/16 Side Mount, Left Ash Pan Assembly Blower, Convection Hinge, Male, Door Gasket, Ash Door Power Supply...

  • Page 43: Service Parts & Accessories

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 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 44 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Item No. Service Parts Part No. Bracket, Latch Assembly 7034-014 Bracket, Overheat Sensor (Snap Disc) 7034-150 Bracket, Vacuum Switch 7034-211 Clip, Half, for Auto Clean System 7000-321 Clip, Hitch Pin 3/32, Qty: 10 7000-374/10 Clip, Receiver, Black 704-832 Clip, Wire, Qty: 10 7000-400/10...
  • Page 45 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Item No. Service Parts Part No. Gasket, Auto-Clean 7034-165 Gasket, Blower, Convection 7000-329 Gasket, Blower, Combustion, goes between blower housing and stove SRV7000-332 Gasket, Blower, Combustion, goes between blower housing and motor SRV7000-423 Gasket, Exhaust 7034-109 Gasket, Extruded Edge, 10 ft, Hopper 7000-319/10...
  • Page 46 Wire Harness, Power (Supply) Receptacle SRV7034-233 Wire Harness, Thermostat SRV7034-200 Appliances Part No. Mt. Vernon AE, Matte Black MTVERNON-AE-MBK Mt. Vernon, AE Porcelain, Mahogany MTVERNON-AE-PMH Mt. Vernon, AE, Powder Coat, Sienna Bronze MTVERNON-AE-CSB Mt. Vernon, AE, Powder Coat, Willow MTVERNON-AE-CWL...

  • Page 47: Service & Maintenance Log

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 47 September 1, 2008 7034-106E...

  • Page 48: E. Service & Maintenance Log

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. Service And Maintenance Log (Cont’d) Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 48 7034-106E September 1, 2008...

  • Page 49: Homeowner's Log

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Homeowner’s Notes Page 49 September 1, 2008 7034-106E...

  • Page 50: Warranty Policy

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) G. Warranty Policy Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada.
  • Page 51 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY (Cont’d) HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to damages resulting from: (1) installation, operation or main- tenance of the appliance not in accordance with the installation instructions; operating instructions and the listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance;...

  • Page 52: 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.quadrafire.com NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL...

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