R MT VERNON PELLET INSERT ADVANCED ENERGY (AE) Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Tested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA O-T L C US OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Models: MTVERNINSAE-MBK MTVERNINSAE-PMH MTVERNINSAE-CSB MTVERNINSAE-CWL NOTICE • Important operating and • Read, understand and • Leave this manual with follow these instrucparty responsible for use maintenance instructions for safe installaand operation. tions included. tion and operation.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and performance. our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticulously fabricated and surfaces are hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality control inspection.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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. CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 1 Listing and Code Approvals E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications A. Appliance Certification MODEL: Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Emissions Rating: EPA Compliant LABORATORY: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc *BTU Output: 14,620 - 60,200 / hr REPORT NO. 061-S-69-6 Efficiency: 81.4% - 83.
R 2 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Thermostat Wall Control Location E. Pre-Use Check List The thermostat wall control’s location will have some affect on the appliance’s operation. 1. • Maximum wire length from appliance is 100 feet (30.48m) continuous unspliced wire. Recommended 20 gauge wire, solid copper . Place the appliance in a location near the final installation area and follow the procedures below: 2. Open the appliance and remove all the parts and articles packed inside the Component Pack.
R 3 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 32 in. (812mm) 23-7/8 in. 8-1/8 in. (606mm) (206mm) 15 in. (382mm) CL 2-3/8 in. (59mm) 29-3/4 in. (756mm) 23-7/8 in. (605mm) 13-1/8 in. (333mm) 26-1/4 in. (667mm) 28-1/8 in. (714mm) Figure 7.1 - Top View Figure 7.2 - Side View 36-5/8 in. (929mm) 33 in. (838mm) 34-7/8 in. (886mm) 46-1/8 in. (1171mm) 50 in. (1270mm) Figure 7.3 - Front View with Basic Surround Panel Set August 27, 2009 Figure 7.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Clearance To Combustibles, UL and ULC Built-in Unit - Rear Vent A D C B B C E 0 inch Clearance To Exposed Section And Face Trim Figure 8.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Minimum Opening for Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Built-In Vertical H G 3.0 in (76mm) F I 3.0 in (76mm) Figure 9.3 7.5 in (191mm) Use two 45 degree elbows to clear heat shield and hopper. Location Inches Millimeters F Rear Width 24 610 G Depth 15 381 H Height 23-7/8 606 I Front Width 34 864 Figure 9.1 C. Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces F. Mantel Projections Side Wall J Face Trim Mantel K B A C E D Figure 9.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 requirements. Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed from a factory-built firebox if attached with mechanical fasteners.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) H. Prefabricated Metal Chimney I. Altering the Factory-Built Fireplace The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated and must meet the following minimum requirements: • • Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) inside diameter of high temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100oF) or ULC-S628. The fireplace must not be altered, except for the exceptions listed below. Do not removal the bricks and mortar from the existing fireplace.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 4 Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements V N V N Inside Corner Electrical Service N V N V G V A D O V L P C V B FIXED CLOSED V F FIXED CLOSED OPEN V B OPEN G M V V V Termination Cap I A B B Figure 12.1 H E X Air Supply Inlet V X J or K G Gas Meter Restricted Area 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 Insert (AE) B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors Vent Configurations To reduce probability of reverse drafting during shut-down conditions Hearth & Home Technologies strongly recommends: Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power Failure To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in the pellet appliance during power failure or shut down conditions, it must be able to draft naturally without exhaust blower operation.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Negative Pressure D. Draft WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent an appliance successfully. When an appliance is drafting successfully, all combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the chimney. Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the appliance to operate properly. It can be strongest in lower levels of the house.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! 1. Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) • Only LISTED venting components may be used. diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented vertically or horizontally. • NO OTHER vent components may be used. • Substitute or damaged vent components may impair safe operation. 2. Mobile Home: Approved for all Listed pellet vent.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Pipe Selection Chart WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! The chart will help you in determining proper venting size according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated previously and the altitude above sea level of this installation. Figure 16.1. Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between firestops. • ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop systems. a. Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on the vertical left side of the chart.
R 5 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Venting Systems A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal 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.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical NOTE: Check clearances carefully for this type of installation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. NOTE: In Canada only a full reline is allowed per ULC S628, ORD ULC C1482-M1990. 305mm min. above 305mm min. below NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insulation such as fiberglass, mineral wool or ceramic.
R 6 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Mobile Home You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. 1. 2. 3. 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.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 7 Appliance Set-Up A. Leveling System B. Outside Air Kit Instructions 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. Included in Kit: 2 wire ties, 1 collar assembly, 1 termination cap assembly, 1 trim ring, fasteners. NOTE: 3 INCH (76mm) ALUMINUM FLEX PIPE NOT INCLUDED.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Hearth Support Included in Kit: (1) bottom, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, (2) trim extensions 7. Place the assembled hearth support under the insert. Lower the leveling bolts if necessary to keep the insert level. Tools Needed: Phillips head screw driver, measuring tape, gloves 8. Open the door and attach the hearth support to the insert. There are 9 attachment holes. Figure 21.3. 1.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) F. Panel & Trim Set, Basic E. Panel and Trim Set - Cast Included in Panel Kit: (2) side panels, left and right; (1) panel top; (1) fastener package. Included in Panel & Trim Kit: (2) corner brackets and set screws; (1) trim set, 3 piece; (2) side panels; (1) top panel; (4) screws. Included in Cast Trim Kit: (2) cast trim legs, left and right; (1) cast trim header; (2) cast trim footers, left and right; (1) fastener package.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 23.1 and 23.2. 2. Place the right log in front of the 2 screw heads in the firebox. Figures 23.3 & 23.4. Right Log CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning logs. Log rests in front of screws Figure 23.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) H. Wall Control Thermostat Installation 1. When mounting the wall control thermostat on the wall, be sure to follow your wall control’s installation instructions carefully. 12 volt Power Inlet (for optional battery back-up) NOTE: The wall control thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall and not in direct line with the appliance convection air.
R 8 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Operating Instructions Fuel Material • Made from sawdust or wood by-products • Shelled field corn & other biomass fuels • Depending on the source material it may have a high or low ash content. WARNING Fire Risk. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. • Failure to operate appliance properly may cause a house fire.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Size • Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in diameter • Length should be no more that 1-1/2 inches (38mm) • Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the same manufacturer • Due to length variations, the flame height (feed rate) may need adjusting occasionally. See page 27 for instructions.. D. General Operating Information Read and understand the Thermostat Wall Control manual for detailed operating instructions.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Before Your First Fire 2. Comfort Level Selection • First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Once your fuel is selected, select the temperature at the desired setting on the SET COMFORT LEVEL screen. Figure 27.2. • Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and thermostat wall control installation instructions.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Wall Control Display I. Battery Back-up System (Optional) The wall control will display the battery icon when operating in the battery back-up mode. Figure 28.2 CAUTION! • Hook up to battery terminals BEFORE you plug battery into appliance. “Maint Burn” will display when the thermostat has reached the set room temperature and will run on low until it reaches its auto-clean cycle time. • Damage to internal electronic components may occur.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 2. Soft Start Cycle (SS-Low / SS-Med) K. Ignition Cycles Once the fire is lit: The appliance engine is controlled by the digital thermostat wall control. The digital display on the wall control will tell you what your appliance is doing in the upper left corner (System Status). Figure 29.1.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 5. Auto-Clean Cycle The firepot auto-clean system will cycle: WARNING • When the appliance is first plugged in • When the house reaches temperature and the appliance shuts down • At prescribed intervals, depending on the type of fuel selected • When starting up after an electrical interruption If your appliance is running and the auto-clean cycle is initiated, the appliance will revert to shutdown cycle. Fire Risk Do NOT operate appliance: • With appliance door open.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) H. Quick Start Guide NOTICE: Any button pressed will turn on the backlight. Wall control will automati- 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 Buttons Room Temp 73 MENU READY Up 12:30 PM READY Set at: 73 Set at: 68 71 Down HEAT OUTPUT CHOOSING TEMP UNIT: °F or °C 12:30 PM 1. Wall Control for Reference 1.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) HOPPER OUT OF FUEL SETTING HEAT OUTPUT SETTING COMFORT LEVEL ERROR LIST 12:30 PM READY Set at: 68 71 MENU 1. MENU 1. Set temperature must be 3 degrees higher than room temperature for appliance to start. 74 ºF 2. 71 HEAT OUTPUT Press and hold “UP” or “DOWN” button to set desired temperature. NOTE: READY Press “HOLD TEMP”. 12:30 PM Min Firepot Temp Set at: 74 Hold HEAT OUTPUT At the starting screen, press “HEAT OUTPUT”. RETRY 1.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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 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 Insert (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 10 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure Before Servicing Your Appliance 1. Set wall control to OFF on AUTOMATIC / MANUAL SETTING screen. Figure 35.1. CAUTION! SHOCK AND SMOKE HAZARD! 2. Wall control screen will scroll through the following messages after setting to OFF. • Shutdown • Auto-Clean • Proper Shutdown Procedure must be followed. • Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before unplugging appliance.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 2. Ash Removal from Firebox C. General Maintenance and Cleaning • 1. Auto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning • • Frequency: Monthly or every ton (aprx. 50 bags) or more frequently depending on the type of fuel By: Homeowner • Frequency: Weekly or more frequenctly depending on ash build-up By: Homeowner Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the appliance is allowed to cool. a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the appliance is allowed to cool.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 5. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out Tool • • Tools Needed: A Shop Vac and generic micro cleaning kit; flat head and Phillips screwdriver; 11/32 Nut-driver or wrench. Frequency: Softwood Pellets: Weekly or every 5 bags Hardwood Pellets: Weekly or every 3 bags Alternate Fuel: Daily or everyr 1 bag By: Homeowner a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the appliance is allowed to cool. b.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) c. Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning kit to attach to a Shop Vac. Figure 38.1. f. Removing the Combustion (Exhaust) Blower 1. The combustion blower is mounted in the bottom right rear of the appliance. Figure 38.3. 2. Remove side panel and then using an 11/32 nut driver to loosen all six nuts, but do not remove. Rotate the blower and remove from the housing. Figure 38.4. 3. Set the blower on the floor of the appliance.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 7. Cleaning the Hopper 9. Door Latch Inspection • • • • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel, (aprx 50 bags) or when changing fuel types By: Homeowner 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 buildup. c.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Baffle Removal D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • • Frequency: When the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the firepot By: Homeowner WARNING Cast iron is a very heavy material. The baffle is made of cast iron and therefore is heavy and awkward at times to maneuver. Clear and prepare your work area before you begin.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Convection Blower Replacement F. Glass Replacement 1. Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 35, Section 10.A. WARNING • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-resistant ceramic glass. Removal of Cast Sides • DO NOT REPLACE with any other material. You will need to remove the cast sides in order to remove and replace the convection blower. • Alternate material may shatter and cause injury a.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Convection Blower Replacement (Cont’d) Convection Blower Replacement 1. After the sides are removed, reach behind the blower and release the latch by pushing the top of the latch towards the blower. Figure 42.1. Latch Engaged 2. Rock the top of the blower slightly and lift up and out. The blower will pass around the control board and out the side of the appliance. 3.
R 11 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Reference Materials A. Component Functions 1. Auto-Clean Motor E 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 Insert (AE) 17. Power Supply 21. Vacuum Switch 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. The vacuum switch is located on the right side of the appliance under the feed motor behind the right side panel and connects to the drop tube with a hose. This switch turns the feed system on when vacuum is present in the firebox.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Component Locations Low Fuel Indicator Drop Tube Door Switch Control Board Convection Blower Exhaust Blower Auger Optical Switch behind Feed Motor Feed Motor Vacuum Switch Power Supply Re-set Button Overheat Sensor Figure 45.2 - Power Supply, Control Board, Convection Blower Heat Exchanger, Front & Back Baffle Wing Nut - Securing Overheat Sensor in place. Figure 45.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Exploded Drawings 1 2 3 44 6 5 4 43 32 7 42 8 41 9 14 13 10 11 38 37 39 40 12 35 31 30 32 34 33 15 27 36 28 19 17 18 29 16 7025-002B 7-15-09 Figure 46.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) # 19 Door Assembly # 45 Feed Assembly 50 47 20 48 49 51 46 21 26 25 24 22 23 Glass Size: 21 in. W x 14 in. H # 64 Auto Clean Motor/Arm Assembly # 52 Firepot Riser Assembly 53 64 54 55 56 57 65 71 63 62 66 70 67 58 69 61 68 60 59 Part number list on following pages.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) D. Service Parts and Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed may be orderd from an authorized dealer. Item Description 1 Hopper Lid 2 Top Hinge Assembly 3 To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion.
R HOW TO ORDER Item 18 19 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) HOW TO ORDER Item 41 42 To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion.
R HOW TO ORDER Item Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) HOW TO ORDER Item To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion.
R HOW TO ORDER Item Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion.
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