Hearth and Home Technologies MTVERNINSAE-MBK manual

R www .quadrafire.com 7036-135E September 1, 2008 MT VERNON PELLET INSERT ADV ANCED ENERGY (AE) O-T L T ested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA OMNI-T est Laboratories, Inc. C US Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: T ested and approved for wood pellets, shelled field corn, wheat and black oil sunflower seeds. Burning of any oth[...]

Page 2 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Hearth & Home T echnologies welcomes you to our tradi- tion of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality , durabil- ity , and performance. This commitment begins with our research of the market, including ‘V oice of the C[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 3 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 Sp[...]

Page 4 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification C. Glass Specifications E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass. This appliance [...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 5 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 2 Getting Started A . Design, Installation & Location Considerations Warning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute components. 1. Appliance Location NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Insta[...]

Page 6 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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. • Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 7 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) F . Fire Safety T o 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. • Follow the [...]

Page 8 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 3 Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions Figure 8.3 - Front View with Basic Surround Panel Set Figure 8.1 - T op View Figure 8.2 - Side View 26-1/4 in. (667mm) 13-1/8 in. (333mm) 15 in. (382mm) 23-7/8 in. (606mm) 32 in. (812mm) 8-1/8 i n. (206m m) 2-3/8 in. (59mm) C L 29[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 9 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Fire Risk. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. W ARNING Failure to comply may cause house fire. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y . • I llustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual i[...]

Page 10 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Minimum Opening for Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Location Inches Millimeters A Insert side to combustible side wall 6 152 B Insert top to max. 2-1/4 inch face trim 0 0 C Insert side to max. 2-1/4 inch face trim 00 Location Inches Millimeters F Rear Width 24 610 G Depth[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 1 1 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Mark area of floor to cut Starter hole Use 2 x 4 from insert packaging to support insert Keep sharp edge of metal floor away from power cord Leveling Leg G. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox • The firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and l[...]

Page 12 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 4 V ent Information 4 V ent Information A. V enting T ermination Minimum Requirements NOTICE: T ermination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. • It is recommended that at least 60 inches (1524mm) of vertical pipe be installed when appliance is vented directly through a wall.[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 13 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Chimney and Exhaust Connection 1. 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 c[...]

Page 14 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) D. Pipe Selection Chart Fire Risk. Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between firestops. • AL WA YS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop systems. • Install firestops as specified. Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent p[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 15 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 5 V enting Systems Figure 15.2 A. D irect Connect Without Outside Air B. D irect Connect With Outside Air NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Outside Air through Rear W a[...]

Page 16 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Full Reline With Outside Air Figure 16.1 Outside Air T ermination at himne T op Outside Air through Rear W all in mm min below in mm min above NOT se metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insulation such as fiberglass mineral wool or ceramic[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 17 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 6 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 of[...]

Page 18 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 7 Appliance Set-Up A. Leveling System B. Outside Air Kit Instructions Included in Kit : 2 wire ties, 1 collar assembly , 1 termination cap assembly , 1 trim ring, fasteners. NOTE: 3 INCH ALUMINUM FLEX PIPE NOT INCLUDED. 1. Measure distance from floor to air vent opening in appli-[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 19 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Hearth Support Included in Kit: (1) bottom, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, (2) trim extensions T ools Needed: Phillips head screw driver , measuring tape, gloves Figure 19.1 Figure 19.4 - Shown with Cast Panel Set Basic Cast Attach T rim to Base from underneath Attach Trim to [...]

Page 20 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Panel and T rim Set - Cast Figure 20.5 Figure 20.1 Figure 20.4 Figure 20.2- Completed View F . Panel & T rim Set, Basic 1. Secure the top panel to the panel sides with the screws provided. Figure 20.3 . 2. Assemble the trim with the (2) corner brackets provided. Figure 20.4[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 21 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning logs. NOTICE: Due to the abrasive nature of a pellet appliance fire, the logs are not covered under warranty . Any placement vari- ation other than shown here can cause[...]

Page 22 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Figure 22.1 Shock hazard. • Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug. • Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong receptacle. • Route cord away from appliance. • Do NOT route cord under or in front of appliance. CAUTION 12 volt Power Inle t (fo r optional battery back -u[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 23 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 8 Operating Instructions 2. Other Fuels This appliance has been tested and approved by Hearth & Home T echnologies for shelled field corn, wheat and black oil sunflower seeds. When purchasing corn or wheat to burn in your appliance, read the ingredient label very carefully .[...]

Page 24 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (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 wall control thermostat installation instructions. 2. Double check that the ash pa[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 25 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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[...]

Page 26 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) W ARNING Fire Risk Do NOT operate appliance: • With appliance door open. • Firepot floor open. Do NOT store fuel: • Closer than required clearances to com- bustibles to appliance • Within space required for loading or ash removal. Fire Risk. Keep combustible materials, ga[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 27 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) H. Quick Start Guide RA et at: : M MENU 1. At the starting screen, press “MENU” button once or twice until “MENU” screen appears. 2. Highlight “FUEL TYPE” using the “UP/ DOWN” buttons to the right side of the display . Press “SELECT”. Auto Manual Off ser etting[...]

Page 28 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) RA et at: : M EU U MENU old at: Medium igh 1. At the starting screen, press “HEA T OUTPUT”. 2. Use the “UP” button to change “HEA T OUTPUT LEVEL” to ”MEDIUM-HIGH”. SETTING HEA T OUTPUT 1. Press and hold “UP” or “DOWN” but- ton to set desired temperature. 2.[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 29 Mt. V ernon 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 pro- duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your applian[...]

Page 30 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 9 T roubleshooting 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 ac[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 31 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 10 Maintaining & Servicing Y our Appliance 10 Shock and Smoke Hazard • Proper Shutdown Procedure must be followed. • Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before unplugging. • Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before servicing appliance. CAUT[...]

Page 32 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 5. Disposal of Ashes • Frequency: As needed • By: Homeowner Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 33 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 6. Cleaning Firepot with Firepot Clean-Out T ool • 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 exhau[...]

Page 34 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) acuum out the exhaust area Loosen all nuts but do NOT Remove 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 1 1/32 nut driver to loosen all six nuts, but do not remove. Rotate the bl[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 35 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 10. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication • Frequency: Y early or as needed • By: Qualified Service T echnician • T ask: Contact your local dealer . 1 1. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No Lubrication • Frequency: Y early or as needed • By: Qualified [...]

Page 36 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Ash Build Up in Firebox Pellets Back Up In Feed T ube Firepot Overfills Figure 36.1 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. Another symptom is if clinkers are adhering to th[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 37 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) F . Glass Replacement • 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 W ARNING Figure 37.1 a. Swing open the face and remove door from the appli- ance by lifting[...]

Page 38 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 11 Reference Materials 9. Firepot The firepot is made of high quality ductile iron. The floor of the firepot automatically opens for cleaning and is operated by the auto-clean firepot system. The floor needs to return to a completely closed position or the appliance will not [...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 39 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 app[...]

Page 40 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) B. Component Locations Figure 40.1 - Feed Motor , V acuum Switch, Exhaust Blower , Overheat Sensor Figure 40.2 - Power Supply , Control Board, Convec- tion Blower Figure 40.3 - Heat Exchanger , Baffle, Ash Pan, Firepot Thermocouple & Thermocouple Cover Baf fle Firepot Ash Pa [...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 41 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Exploded Views Figure 41.1 - Door , Glass & Door Latch Assembly 32 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Auto-Clean Motor Arm Assembled Glass Size: 21 in. w x 14 in. h. Figure 41.2 - Firepot, Igniter & Auto-Clean Systems Item Description Part[...]

Page 42 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Figure 42.1 # Description # Description # Description 35 Front, Lower 49 Detent Pin 3/16 64 Elbow Catch 36 Door , Cast, Right 50 Blower , Convection 65 Clip, Catch 37 Front, Upper 51 Exhaust T ransition & Flue Collar 66 Side, Cast (left & right) 38 Door Assembly 53 Sensor [...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 43 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. 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. D. Service Parts and Accessories Item No. Accessories Part No. 12 [...]

Page 44 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 42 Bracket, Latch Assembly 7034-014 Bracket, Overheat Sensor (Snap Disc) 7034-150 Bracket, V acuum Switch 7034-21 1 65 Clip, Catch 7036-146 18 Clip, Half, Holds Thermocouple in Place in the Firepot 7000-321 14 Clip, Hitch Pin 3/32, for Auto-Clean System, Qty: 10 7000-374/10 76 Cli[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 45 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) 37 Front, Upper , Powder Coat, Willow 7036-105CWL 37 Front,Upper , Porcelain, Mahogany 7036-105PMH 40 Gasket, (Rope), Ash Door SRV7034-178 69 Gasket, (Rope), Door SRV7034-177 24 Gasket, Auto-Clean 7034-165 48 Gasket, Blower , Convection 7000-329 Gasket, Blower , Combustion, betwee[...]

Page 46 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Item No. Appliance Part No. Mt. V ernon Insert, Advanced Energy (AE), Matte Black MTVERNINSAE-MBK Mt. V ernon Insert, Advanced Energy (AE), Powder Coat, Sienna Bronze MTVERNINSAE-CSB Mt. V ernon Insert, Advanced Energy (AE), Powder Coat, Willow MTVERNINSAE-CWL Mt. V ernon Insert, [...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 47 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E. Service And Maintenance Log[...]

Page 48 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E. Service And Maintenance Log (Cont’d)[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 49 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) F . Homeowner ’ s Notes[...]

Page 50 7036-135E September 1, 2008 R Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. W arranty Policy Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“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[...]

R September 1, 2008 7036-135E Page 51 Mt. V ernon Pellet Insert (AE)  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 wi[...]

R Hearth & Home T echnologies 1445 North Highway Colville, W A 991 14 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES 7036-135E September 1, 2008 Page 52 CONT ACT INFORMA TION : 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 This product may be cover[...]