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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.
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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
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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.
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Do not touch glass until it is cooled
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NEVER allow children to touch glass
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Keep children away
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CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
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Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
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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.
7036-135E
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Tested and
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Listed by
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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
US
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Page 1: Installation And Operation
• Important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. WARNING 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. -
Page 2: Serial Number
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer. To start, set thermostat above room temperature, the stove will light automatically. To shutdown, set thermostat to below room temperature. For further instruction refer to owner's manual. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifications ...4 B. Mobile Home Approved ...4 C. Glass Specifications ...4 D. Electrical Rating ...4 E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications ...4 Section 2: Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations ...5 B. -
Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification MODEL: Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE LABORATORY: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc REPORT NO. 061-S-69-6 TYPE: Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type Insert STANDARD: ASTM E1509-04, ULC S628-93 and ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990 Room Heater Pellet Fuel Burning Type and (UM) 84- HUD, Mobile Home Approved Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. -
Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started
Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations 1. Appliance Location NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and permits. -
Page 6: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney Location of the appliance and chimney will affect performance. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fire. •... -
Page 7: Fire Safety
F. Fire Safety To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration: • Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home. • Locate smoke detector away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas. •... -
Page 8: Dimensions And Clearances
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 32 in. (812mm) 23-7/8 in. (606mm) 15 in. (382mm) 13-1/8 in. (333mm) 26-1/4 in. (667mm) Figure 8.1 - Top View 33 in. (838mm) 50 in. (1270mm) Figure 8.3 - Front View with Basic Surround Panel Set Page 8 8-1/8 in. -
Page 9: Outside Air
B. Clearance To Combustibles, UL and ULC 0 inch Clearance To Exposed Section And Face Trim Figure 9.1 Location Top of Hopper Side of Outside Skin Back of Hopper Vent Pipe to Combustible Cast Side to Side Wall Built-in Unit - Rear Vent with Outside Air Top/Rear Vent 3 in. -
Page 10: Floor Protection
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Built-In Vertical se two degree elbows to clear heat shield and hopper Figure 10.1 C. Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Mantel Figure 10.2 Location Insert side to combustible side wall Insert top to max. 2-1/4 inch face trim Insert side to max. -
Page 11: Removing Metal Floor Of Factory
G. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox • The firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory-built firebox in order to gain minimum insert opening require- ments. • Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed from a factory-built firebox if attached with mechanical fas- teners. -
Page 12: Section 4: Vent Information
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Vent Information Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Figure 12.1 All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below. 12 in. Above Finish Grade (the grade surface must be a non-combustible material 12 in. -
Page 13: Chimney & Exhaust Connections
B. Chimney and Exhaust Connection Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented vertically or horizontally. 2. Mobile Home: Approved for all Listed pellet vent. Use Listed double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installa- tions. -
Page 14: Pipe Selection Chart
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) D. Pipe Selection Chart The chart will help you in determining proper venting size according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated in the Vent Termination Calculaltion Table and the altitude above sea level of this installation. See Figure 14.1. Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on the vertical left side of the chart. -
Page 15: Section 5: Venting Systems
Venting Systems A. Direct Connect Without Outside Air Figure 15.1 NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference. WARNING Fire Risk. -
Page 16: Full Reline With Outside Air
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Full Reline With Outside Air NOTE: Check clearances carefully for this type of instal- lation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. NOTE: In Canada only a full reline is allowed per ULC S628, ORD ULC C1482-M1990. -
Page 17: Section 6: Mobile Home Installation
Mobile Home A. Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for instal- lation in a mobile home. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. -
Page 18: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Appliance Set-Up A. Leveling System The leveling bolts are located on the sides of the appliance, front and rear. To access the bolts, remove the front access panels. Reach in and turn the bolt to the desired height to level the appliance. -
Page 19: Hearth Support For Zc Fireplace
C. Hearth Support Included in Kit: (1) bottom, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, (2) trim extensions Tools Needed: Phillips head screw driver, measuring tape, gloves 1. Remove contents from box and lay on protective surface to avoid scratching the paint. 2. -
Page 20: Panel & Cast Trim Set
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Panel and Trim Set - Cast Included in Panel Kit: (2) side panels, left and right; (1) panel top; (1) fastener package. Included in Cast Trim Kit: (2) cast trim legs, left and right; (1) cast trim header;... -
Page 21: Optional Log Set Placement Instructions
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 fit over the screw heads in the firebox. Figures 21.1 and 21.2. 2. -
Page 22: 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 23: Section 8: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 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. A. Fuel Size, Material and Storage 1. Wood Pellets Wood pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. -
Page 24: General Operation Information
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. General Operating Information See Wall Control Thermostat Manual for detailed operating instructions. 1. Wall Control Thermostat - Automatic Setting The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the wall control thermostat calls for heat, your appliance will automatically light and deliver heat. -
Page 25: Fire Characteristics & Flame Height Adjustment
E. Fire Characteristics and Flame Height Adjustment A properly adjusted fire with the heat output on HIGH has an active flame pattern that extends out of the firepot approxi- mately 8 inches (203mm). If the fire has tall flames with black tails and seems some- what lazy, the flame height will need to be reduced. - Page 26 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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 your desired temperature.
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Page 27: Quick Start Quide
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 et at: MENU At the starting screen, press “MENU”... - Page 28 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) H. Quick Start Guide (Cont’d) SETTING COMFORT LEVEL et at: MENU Press and hold “UP” or “DOWN” but- ton to set desired temperature. NOTE: Set temperature must be 3 degrees higher than room temperature for appliance to start.
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Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions
I. Frequently Asked Questions ISSUES 1. Metallic noise Ash buildup on glass Glass has turned dirty Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy Excessive smokey start-up Large flame at start-up Mechanical Noise CAUTION Odors and vapors released during initial operation. •... -
Page 30: Section 9: Troubleshooting
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Troubleshooting Error Message Bad wall control or control board 3 wires have loose connections or installed wrong LOW BATTERY Battery supply on battery backup is drained BAD TC DROP TUBE Drop tube thermocouple is broken or leads are reversed TC = Thermocouple BAD TC FIREPOT... -
Page 31: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance
Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure 1. Set the wall control thermostat to “OFF” on AUTOMATIC/ MANUAL SETTING screen and let the appliance com- pletely cool. Figure 31.1. The exhaust blower must be off before you can unplug the appliance before servicing. 2. -
Page 32: General Maintenance & Cleaning
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. General Maintenance and Cleaning 1. Types of Fuel Depending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often the firepot cleans itself. If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content or you are burning other biomass fuels, it may be necessary to do a more thorough cleaning during the burn season. - Page 33 6. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out Tool • Frequency: Softwood Pellets: Weekly or every 5 bags Hardwood Pellets: Weekly or every 3 bags Alternate Pellets: Daily or every 1 bag • By: Homeowner a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown, completely cool and the exhaust blower off.
- Page 34 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) f. Removing the Combustion (Exhaust) Blower 1. The combustion blower is mounted in the bottom right rear of the appliance. Figure 34.1. 2. Use an 11/32 nut driver to loosen all six nuts, but do not remove.
- Page 35 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.
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Page 36: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • Frequency: As needed • By: Homeowner If the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the firepot before it automatically cleans, then the firepot is not being cleaned often enough. -
Page 37: Glass Replacement
F. Glass Replacement WARNING • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-re- sistant ceramic glass. • DO NOT REPLACE with any other material. • Alternate material may shatter and cause injury a. Swing open the face and remove door from the appli- ance by lifting door off of hinge pins and lay on a flat surface face down. -
Page 38: Section 11: Reference Material
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Reference Materials A. Component Functions 1. Auto-Clean Motor The auto-clean motor is located under and behind the firepot on the left side, inside the convection air chamber. It automatically opens and closes the firepot floor so ashes can fall into the ash pan. - Page 39 17. Power Supply The power supply is located at the bottom left side of the appliance. It converts 120 volt AC current to 15 volt DC current to power the appliance. 18. Overheat Sensor (Snap Disc) The overheat sensor is mounted on the back of the drop tube in the center of the appliance and has a reset button.
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Page 40: Component Locations
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Component Locations Door Switch Exhaust Blower Auger Optical Switch behind Feed Motor Vacuum Switch Wing Nut - Securing Overheat Sensor in place. Figure 40.1 - Feed Motor, Vacuum Switch, Exhaust Blower, Overheat Sensor Page 40 Low Fuel Indicator Convection... -
Page 41: Exploded Views
C. Exploded Views Glass Size: 21 in. w x 14 in. h. Figure 41.1 - Door, Glass & Door Latch Assembly Auto-Clean Motor Arm Assembled Figure 41.2 - Firepot, Igniter & Auto-Clean Systems September 1, 2008 Item Door Frame Assembly Latch Assembly, Door Glass Assembly Glass Retainer... - Page 42 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Figure 42.1 Description Front, Lower Door, Cast, Right Front, Upper Door Assembly Ash Pan Gasket, Ash Door Bottom Base Bracket, Latch Assembly Switch, Magnetic Vacuum Switch Power Supply Assembly Blower, Combustion Control Board Gasket, Blower, Convection Page 42 Description Detent Pin 3/16...
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Page 43: Service Parts & Accessories
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 number and model to ensure correct service parts. Item No. 12 Volt Power Cord for Battery Back-up Firescreen Hearth Support Log Set, 2 pieces... -
Page 44: Service Parts
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Item No. Bracket, Latch Assembly Bracket, Overheat Sensor (Snap Disc) Bracket, Vacuum Switch Clip, Catch Clip, Half, Holds Thermocouple in Place in the Firepot Clip, Hitch Pin 3/32, for Auto-Clean System, Qty: 10 Clip, Receiver, Black Clip, Wire, Qty: 10 Component Pack, Mahogany (includes owner’s manual, warranty card, quick start guide, heat exchanger and exhaust cleaning instructions, DVD “How To”, wall control... - Page 45 Item No. Front, Upper, Powder Coat, Willow Front,Upper, Porcelain, Mahogany Gasket, (Rope), Ash Door Gasket, (Rope), Door Gasket, Auto-Clean Gasket, Blower, Convection Gasket, Blower, Combustion, between housing & appliance Gasket, Blower, Combustion, between housing and motor Gasket, Exhaust Gasket, Extruded Edge, 10 ft Gasket, Extruded, 10 ft Gasket, Feed Motor Gasket, Firepot...
- Page 46 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Item No. Rivet, Button Head, Gold Rivnut Repair Kit, 1/4-20 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8”, Qty: 24 Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8”, Qty: 24 Sensor, Overheat (Snap Disc #3, Manual Re-set)) Sensor, Fuel Level Side Window Backer Side, Matte Black (left &...
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Page 47: Service & Maintenance Log
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 47 September 1, 2008 7036-135E... -
Page 48: E. Service & Maintenance Log
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Service And Maintenance Log (Cont’d) Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 48 7036-135E September 1, 2008... -
Page 49: Homeowner's Notes
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) F. Homeowner’s Notes Page 49 September 1, 2008 7036-135E... -
Page 50: Warranty Policy
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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 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;...
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Page 52: Contact Information
Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer • Important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. We recommend that you record the following pertinent information for your MT. VERNON PELLET INSERT (AE) Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Dealership purchased from:...
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