R 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 Beaverton Oregon USA Tested and Listed by C US OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc. CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating and • Read, understand and follow these instrucmaintenance instructions for safe installations included. tion and operation.
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R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. B. C. D. E. Appliance Certifications ......................4 Mobile Home Approved ......................4 Glass Specifications ............................4 Electrical Rating ..................................4 BTU & Efficiency Specifications ..........4 Section 9: Troubleshooting ............................24 Section 10: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Section 2: Getting Started A.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 1 Listing and Code Approvals E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications A. Appliance Certification Model Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. Report No. 061-S-68-6 Type Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type Standard ASTM E1509, ULC S627 and ULC/ ORD-C1482 Room Heater Pellet Fuel Burning type and (UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved. FCC Emissions Rating: EPA Compliance Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
R 2 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations 1. Appliance Location Consideration must be given to safety, convenience, traffic flow, and the fact that the appliance will need a chimney and chimney connector. It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact measurements for clearances and floor protection, before actually beginning the installation.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List C.
R 3 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 14-1/16 in. (357mm) 4-15/16 in. (125mm) 1-11/16 in. (43mm) 2-15/16 in. (75mm) CL 31-1/6 in. (788mm) 29-3/6 in. (741mm) Figure 7.1 - Top View with Top Vent Adapter and 3 to 6 in (76-152mm) Adapter Figure 7.2 - Side View with Top Vent Adapter and 3 to 6 in (76-152mm) Offset Adapter. 9-7/8 in. (251mm) CL Figure 7.3 - Top View 29-1/16 in. (738mm) 28-1/8 in. (714mm) 26-7/8 in. (683mm) 18-1/2 in. (470mm) 32-5/16 in.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 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. C A C.
R 4 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Vent Information A. Venting Termination Requirements V N V N Inside Corner Electrical Service N V N V G V A D O V P E L C V B V F FIXED CLOSED FIXED CLOSED OPEN V B OPEN G M V V V Termination Cap I A B B Figure 9.1 H X Air Supply Inlet G Gas Meter V X J or K Restricted Area NOTE; All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below. A 12 in.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) B. Chimney and Exhaust Connection WARNING 1. Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented vertically or horizontally. Fire Hazard. • Only LISTED venting components may be used. 2. Mobile Home: Approved for all listed pellet vent. If using the 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use listed double wall flue connector.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) D. Pipe Selection Chart The chart will help you in determining proper venting size according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated above and the altitude above sea level of this installation. See Figure 11.1. Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on the vertical left side of the chart. Move to the right horizontally on the chart until you reach your altitude above sea level. If you fall below the diagonal line, 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) pipe may be used.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 5 Venting Systems A. Alcove A C D B Figure 12.1 Minimum* Inches A B C D Maximum Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 43 1092 n/a n/a Width 40 1016 n/a n/a Depth n/a n/a 36 914 6 152 n/a n/a To Side Wall *All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) B. Through The Wall Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 6 inches. (152mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) “L” or “PL” listed pellet venting or listed double wall pipe and a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365 2 in.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Vertical into Existing Class A Chimney We recommend a minimum of 60 inches (1524mm) vertical, however above the eave is preferred. Rain Cap 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 Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe is approved for residential installations only. Flashing 12 in. (305mm) Minimum Firestop 6 in.
R 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 Concrete Cap Fireclay flue liner with airspace Flashing 1 in. (25mm) clearance with firestop 1 in. (25mm) clearance 3 in. (76mm) minimum 6 in. (152mm) minimum Sheathing Clean-out cover Non-combustible Hearth Pad Airtight Clean-out Door Figure 15.1 G.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 6 Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which causes smoke spillage. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms. 2. The combustion air duct system must be made of metal.
R 7 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Appliance Set-Up A. Leg Leveling System B. Outside Air Kit Instructions CAUTION 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 17.1. The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the stove firebox. 2. Slide assembled nuts and bolts into slots on legs with the nuts on the bottom. Figure 17.2. Use a 5/32 in. (3.96mm) Allen wrench to adjust legs up and down to desired level. Figure 17.3.
R 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 1. Put a layer of high temperature silicone on the 3 inch (76mm) exhaust outlet. Figure 18.1. 2. Slide the top vent adapter onto the rear exhaust outlet and adjust the assembly to a vertical position until the top of the flue outlet is centered and is in a level position. Figure 18.1. 3.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) F. Thermostat Wall Control Installation E. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions 1. 2 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION 1. 2. 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 19.1 and 19.2 When mounting the thermostat wall control on the wall, be sure to follow your thermostat wall control’s installation instructions carefully.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 8 Operating Instructions B. General Operating Information A. Fuel Size And Material 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. Fuels containing bark will also have higher ash content.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Before Your First Fire 1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and thermostat wall control installation instructions. 2. Double check that the ash drawer and firebox are empty and then close the front door. CAUTION Tip of thermocouple must be in contact with the inside end of the thermocouple cover. Missed ignitions can occur. E.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) auto clean cycle. G. Ignition Cycles 5. Auto Clean The Advanced Energy engine is controlled by the digital wall control. The digital display on the wall control will tell you what your appliance is doing in the upper left corner, above the line. Every time the thermostat calls for heat, the appliance steps through five cycles: 1) ignition cycle; 2) softstart cycle; 3) heating cycle; 4) shut down cycle; 5) cleaning cycle.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) H. 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 produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your appliance. 2. Ash buildup on glass 2. This is normal. Clean the glass. 3. Glass has turned dirty 3. Excessive build up of ash.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 9 Troubleshooting 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 qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 10 Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure 2. Auto-Clean System Inspection 1. Set the thermostat wall control to “OFF” on AUTOMATIC/ MANUAL SETTING screen and let the appliance completely cool. Figure 25.1. The exhaust blower must be off before you can unplug the appliance before servicing. • • • a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and cool. b. Inspect the auto clean rails for any degradation or deformation.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 4. Cleaning Ash Pan 7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube • • • • • • Frequency: As needed By: Homeowner Task: Frequency: Monthly or as needed By: Homeowner Task: Locate the ash pan underneath the firepot. Slide the ash pan straight out. Empty into a non-combustible container and re-install ash pan. When replacing ash pan push it back until it catches on the 2 side latches. See Disposal of Ashes. a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down. b.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 9. Cleaning the Glass 12. Door Latch Inspection • • • Frequency: As needed By: Homeowner Task: • • • a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass. 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. b. Use a damp paper towel or any nonabrasive glass cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) D. Baffle Removal C. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • Frequency: As needed • By: Homeowner • Task: If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the firepot before it automatically cleans, then the firepot is not being cleaned often enough. Double check the wall control to ensure the proper setting has been selected for the fuel you are burning.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) E. Convection Blower Replacement 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 25, Section 10A. Detent Pin Brackets 2. Remove the left side panel by removing the 4 screws using a Phillips head screw driver. Figure 29.1. 3. Depress the tab on the left side and snap out the power supply. You do not need to disconnect any wires. 4. Remove the 2 screws at the bottom of the back panel so there will be room to remove the blower.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) G. Glass Replacement F. Combustion (Exhaust) Blower Replacement WARNING 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 25, Section 10A. • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-resistant ceramic glass. 2. Remove the right side panel by removing the 4 screws using a Phillips head screw driver. Figure 30.1. • DO NOT REPLACE with any other material. 3. It is not necessary or recommended to remove the housing to replace or service the combustion blower.
R 11 Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (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. 2. Auto-Clean Switch The auto clean switch is located on top of the auto clean motor.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) 17. Power Supply heat exceeds set temperature. The power supply is located at the rear of the appliance. It converts 120 volt AC current to 15 volt DC current to power the appliance. 22. Vacuum Switch The rotary selector switch is located inside the control board and is pre-set at the factory to match the BTU output of your appliance. This switch can only be re-set by a qualified technician.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) B. Component Locations LEFT SIDE Heat Exchanger, Front & Back Low Fuel Indicator Drob Tube Power Supply Baffle Convection Blower Ash Pan Firepot Control Board Thermocouple and Thermocouple Cover Figure 33.2 Figure 33.1 Hopper Lid Switch RIGHT SIDE Feed Motor Vacuum Switch Overheat Sensor Wing Nut - Securing Overheat Sensor in place. Combustion Blower Figure 33.3 December 22, 2006 Figure 33.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) C. Exploded Drawings Item 5 Description Part Number 6 Door Frame Assembly 7034-026 3 Glass Assembly 7034-007 4 Glass Retainer 7034-136 5 Hinge, Female 450-2910 2 Latch, Door Assembly 7034-039 1 Magnet & Bracket Assembly 7034-008 4 3 6 2 1 Glass Size: 21 in. w x 14 in. h. Figure 34.1 - Door, Glass & Door Latch Assembly Item 17 Auto Clean MotorAssembled 18 19 22 20 16 21 23 25 24 26 27 15 28 29 30 14 31 13 32 12 10 11 Figure 34.
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R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) D. Service Parts and Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on the QuadraFire web site at www.quadrafire.com. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. Item No. Accessories Part No.
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R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) Item No. 50 Service Parts Part No. Gasket, Blower, Convection 7000-329 Gasket, Blower, Combustion 7000-332 Gasket, Exhaust 7034-109 Gasket, Extruded Edge, 10 ft 7000-319/10 Gasket, Extruded, 10 ft 7000-320/10 21 Gasket, Firepot 7034-190 Gasket, Glass, 1/8” x 1-1/4”, 10 ft.
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R Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) G. Warranty Policy Lifetime Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them.
R 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 log onto www.quadrafire.com CAUTION Do NOT discard this manual. • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation.