R MT VERNON PELLET INSERT ADVANCED ENERGY (AE) Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: Beaverton Oregon USA Tested and Listed by C MTVERNINSAE-MBK US OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc. MTVERNINSAE-PMH MTVERNINSAE-CSB MTVERNINSAE-CWL 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 Insert (AE) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. B. C. D. E. Section 8: Operating Instructions Appliance Certifications ......................4 Mobile Home Approved ......................4 Glass Specifications ............................4 Electrical Rating ..................................4 BTU & Efficiency Specifications ..........4 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Section 2: Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations .........................
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 1 Listing and Code Approvals E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications A. Appliance Certification MODEL: Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert LABORATORY: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc REPORT NO. 061-S-69-6 TYPE: Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type Insert STANDARD: ASTM E1509, ULC S628 and ULC/ ORD-C1482 Room Heater Pellet Fuel Burning Type and (UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved FCC Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
R 2 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations B. Fire Safety 1. Appliance Location Maintain the designated clearances to combustibles. Insulation must not touch the chimney. You must maintain the designated air space clearance around the chimney. This space around a chimney is necessary to allow natural heat removal from the area. Insulation in this space will cause a heat buildup, which may ignite wood framing.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List C. Tools And Supplies Needed Tools and building supplies normally required for installation, unless installing into an existing masonry fireplace: Reciprocating Saw Hammer Phillips Screwdriver Tape Measure Plumb Line Level Framing Material Hi-temp Caulking Material Gloves Safety Glasses Framing Square Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) 1/4” Self-Tapping Screws 1.
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 January 17, 2007 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 8.1 Location Configuration Inches Millimeters A Top of Hopper Top or Rent Vent 3.0 76 B Side of Outside Skin Top or Rear Vent 2.0 51 C Back of Hopper Top Vent 7.50 191 Rear Vent 2.75 70 D Vent Pipe to Combustible Top or Rear Vent 3.
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) Location Use two 45 degree elbows to clear heat shield and hopper. 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 Face Trim Side Wall Mantel J B A K C D E 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 4 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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 11.1 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 Insert (AE) B. Chimney and Exhaust Connection 1. Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) WARNING 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. Use listed double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installations. • NO OTHER vent components may be used.
R 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 above and the altitude above sea level of this installation. See Figure 13.1. 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 Insert (AE) 5 Venting Systems A. Direct Connect Without Outside Air B. Direct Connect With Outside Air NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insulation such as fiberglass, mineral wool or ceramic material. Do not use high temperature caulking materials to seal any edge to prevent future serviceability. Outside Air through Rear Wall Figure 14.2 Figure 14.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) CAUTION C. Full Reline With Outside Air 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. Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 6 Mobile Home A. 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 Insert (AE) Appliance Set-Up B. Outside Air Kit Instructions 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. Parts Included in Kit: 2 wire ties, 1 collar assembly, 1 termination cap assembly, 1 trim ring, fasteners. 3 INCH 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 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. Lay front and sides face down. Bend the tabs down toward the inside. Figure 18.1. Location of Latch for Removing Cast Sides 3. The side pieces are shipped flat.
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 Cast Trim Kit: (2) cast trim legs, left and right; (1) cast trim header; (2) cast trim footers, left and right; (1) fastener package. Tools Needed: Powered Phillips head screw driver 1. Remove contents from box being careful not to scratch or damage the cast trim pieces. 2.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) G. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions H. Thermostat Wall Control Installation 2 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION 1. When mounting the thermostat wall control on the wall, be sure to follow your thermostat wall control’s installation instructions carefully. 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. Figure 19.1 and 19.2 2. Place the right log in front of the 2 screw heads in the firebox.
R 8 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 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 thermostat wall control installation instructions. 2. Double check that the ash pan 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 Insert (AE) 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) soft-start cycle; 3) heating cycle; 4) shutdown cycle; 5) cleaning cycle.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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 9 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) 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 Insert (AE) 10 Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance 2. Auto-Clean System Inspection A. Proper Shutdown Procedure 1. Set the thermostat wall control to “OFF” in AUTOMATIC/ MANUAL SETTINGS screen and let the appliance completely cool. Figure 26.1. 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 Insert (AE) 4. Cleaning Ash Drawer 7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube • • • • • • Frequency: As needed By: Homeowner Task: Frequency: Monthly or as needed By: Homeowner Task: Locate the ash drawer underneath the firepot. Slide the ash drawer straight out. Empty into a non-combustible container and re-install ash drawer. See Disposal of Ashes. a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down. b. It is necessary to remove the baffle to gain access to the heat exchanger.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (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 Insert (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. If that is correct, change the setting to WD Pellet-Util.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) E. Glass Replacement WARNING • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat-resistant 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 appliance by lifting door off of hinge pins and lay on a flat surface face down. b. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove 4 screws 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. Remove metal bracket and then remove the glass. Figure 30.1 c.
R 11 Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Reference Materials A. Component Function 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 drawer. 2. Auto Clean Switch The auto clean switch is located on top of the auto clean motor.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) surge protector is recommended. heat exceeds set temperature. 17. Power Supply 22. 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 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 Control Board Convection Blower Exhaust Blower Feed Motor Vacuum Switch Power Supply Figure 33.2 - Power Supply, Control Board, Convection Blower Overheat Sensor Heat Exchanger, Front & Back Wing Nut - Securing Overheat Sensor in place. Baffle Figure 33.1 - Feed Motor, Vacuum Switch, Exhaust Blower, Overheat Sensor Ash Pan Firepot Thermocouple and Thermocouple Cover Figure 33.
R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) C. Exploded Views Item 5 Description Part Number 1 Door Frame Assembly 7034-026 3 Glass Assembly 7034-007 4 Glass Retainer 7034-136 5 Hinge, Female 450-2910 2 Latch Assembly, Door 7034-039 4 3 1 2 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 Insert (AE) 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.
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R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) Item No. Service Parts Part No. 24 Gasket, Auto Clean 7034-165 48 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 57 Gasket, Feed Motor 7034-144 21 Gasket, Firepot 7034-190 Gasket, Glass, 1/8” x 1-1/4”, 10 ft.
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R Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE) F. 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.
