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Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK Owner's Manual & Installation

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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 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
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.
7034-106G
R
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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  • Page 1 Tested and Portland Owner’s Manual O-T L 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-fi nished for lasting you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durabil- beauty and enjoyment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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

    For assistance or additional information, consult a qualifi ed or “PL” connector pipe. installer, service agency or your dealer. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be installed in a mobile home installation. You must order the Outside Air Kit sepa- rately.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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: Thermostat Wall Control Location

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 Stove (AE) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions Figure 7.1 - Top View with Top Vent Adapter Figure 7.2 - Side View with Top Vent and 3 to 6 in (76-152mm) Adapter Adapter and 3 to 6 in (76-152mm) Offset Adapter.

  • Page 8: 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 fl oor 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 9: Section 4: Vent Information

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Figure 9.1 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 24 in.

  • Page 10: Avoiding Smoke And Odors

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 11: Negative Pressure

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Negative Pressure D. Draft WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent an ap- cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. pliance successfully. When an appliance is drafting suc- cessfully, all combustion byproducts are exiting the home Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available through the chimney.

  • Page 12: Chimney & Exhaust Connection

    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 13: Pipe Selection Chart

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 14: Section 5: Venting Systems

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Venting Systems A. Alcove Figure 14.1 Minimum* Maximum Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 1092 Width 1016 Depth To Side Wall *All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

  • Page 15: 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. Straight Out Figure 15.1...

  • Page 16: Vertical Into Class A Chimney

    All three installations are approved for mobile home installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) “L” or “PL” Listed pellet venting or Listed double wall pipe and Quadra-Fire Out- side Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe Flashing is approved for residential installations only.

  • Page 17: 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 a minimum 6 inch (152mm) UL103 HT. F. Masonry Figure 17.1 G.

  • Page 18: Section 6: Mobile Home Installation

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Mobile Home Installation CAUTION You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAIN- An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion...

  • Page 19: 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 fl ush. Figure 19.1. CAUTION The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the appliance fi rebox. Never draw outside combustion air from: •...

  • Page 20: Top Vent Adapter

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Top Vent Adapter Installation 3 to 3 inch (76-76mm) Top Vent Adapter 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter Installing the Top Vent Adapter Put a layer of high temperature silicone on the 3 inch (76mm) exhaust outlet.

  • Page 21: 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 fi t over the screw heads in the fi...

  • Page 22: Thermostat Wall Control Installation

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Wall Control Thermostat Installation When mounting the wall control thermostat on the wall, Wall Control Thermostat Wires be sure to follow your thermostat wall control’s instal- Attach to Center 3 Screws lation instructions carefully. NOTE: The wall control thermostat should be Green White mounted on an inside wall and not in direct line...

  • Page 23: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Operating Instructions Higher Ash Content Material WARNING • Hardwoods with a high mineral content • Fuel that contains bark Fire Risk. • Standard grade pellets, high ash pellets, corn and other • Do not operate appliance before reading and biomass fuels understanding operating instructions.

  • Page 24: General Operation Information

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 25: Before Your First Fire

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 10.2. and that all safety requirements have been met.

  • Page 26: Battery Back-Up System

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) I. Battery Back-up System (Optional) Wall Control Display The wall control will display the battery icon when operating in CAUTION! the battery back-up mode. Figure 26.2 • Hook up to battery terminals BEFORE you plug battery “Maint Burn”...

  • Page 27: Ignition Cycles

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 28 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 29: Quick Start Guide

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) L. 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: °F or °C...
  • Page 30 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) SETTING HEAT OUTPUT HOPPER OUT OF FUEL SETTING COMFORT LEVEL ERROR LIST 12:30 PM READY READY 12:30 PM Min Firepot Temp Set at: 68 Hold at: Set at: 74 MENU HEAT OUTPUT MENU HEAT OUTPUT At the starting screen, press “HEAT Press and hold “UP”...

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) M. 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 32: 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 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 33: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedures

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 33.1. • Proper Shutdown Procedure must be followed. 2.

  • Page 34: General Maintenance & Cleaning

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 35 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 5. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out Tool Tools Needed: A Shop Vac and generic micro cleaning • Frequency: kit; fl at head and Phillips screwdriver; 11/32 Nut-driver or Softwood Pellets: Weekly or every 5 bags wrench.
  • Page 36 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) f. Removing the Combustion (Exhaust) Blower c. Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning kit to attach to a Shop Vac. Figure 36.1. 1. The combustion blower is mounted in the bottom right rear of the appliance. Figure 36.3. 2.
  • Page 37 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 7. Cleaning the Hopper 9. Door Latch Inspection • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel, • Frequency: Prior to heating season (aprx 50 bags) or when changing fuel types • By: Homeowner •...

  • Page 38: Soot Or Creosote Fire

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 15. Creosote Formation: Guidance on minimizing 13. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal • Frequency: Periodically during heating season in Exhaust Venting System. • By: Qualifi ed Service Technician/Homeowner • Frequency: Prior to each burn season and after pro- This chimney should be inspected periodically dur- longed shut down.

  • Page 39: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Baffl e Removal E. 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 40: Convection Blower Replacement

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) G. Convection Blower Replacement 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 33, Section 10.A. 2. Remove the left and right side panels by removing the 4 screws using a Phillips head screw driver. Figure 40.1. 3.

  • Page 41: Combustion Blower Replacement

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) I. Glass Replacement H. Combustion (Exhaust) Blower Replacement WARNING 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 33, 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 42: 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 43 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 44: Component Locations

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) B. Component Locations LEFT SIDE Figure 44.1 Figure 44.2 Figure 44.3 Figure 44.3 Page 44 7034-106G November 22, 2011...

  • Page 45: Exploded Drawings

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Exploded Drawings MTVERNON-AE-CSB, MTVERNON-AE-MBK, MTVERNON-AE-PMH MTVERNON-AE-CWL (Sept 2006 thru June 2011) Part number list on following page. Figure 45.1 Page 45 November 22, 2011 7034-106G...
  • Page 46 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 47: Service Parts & Accessories

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 48 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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...
  • Page 49 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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 Stove (AE) 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...
  • Page 51 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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: Service & Maintenance Log

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 52 7034-106G November 22, 2011...

  • Page 53: 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 53 November 22, 2011 7034-106G...

  • Page 54: F Warranty Policy

    Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Page 54 7034-106G November 22, 2011...
  • Page 55 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Page 55 November 22, 2011 7034-106G...

  • 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...

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