Owner`s manual

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January 17, 2007
7036-135B
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Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE)
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Getting Started
A . Design, Installation & Location Considerations
1. Appliance Location
Consideration must be given to safety, convenience, traffi c
fl ow, 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 fl oor
protection, before actually beginning the installation. If you
are not using an existing chimney, place the appliance where
there will be a clear passage for a factory-built listed chimney
through the outside wall or ceiling and roof.
Check with your local building code agency before you begin
your installation. Be sure local building codes do not super-
sede UL specifi cations and always obtain a building permit
so that insurance protection benefi ts cannot be unexpectedly
cancelled. If any assistance is required during installation,
please contact your local dealer.
We recommend that a qualifi ed building inspector and your
insurance company representative review your plans before
and after installation.
2. Thermostat Wall Control
The thermostat wall control’s location will have some effect
on the appliance’s operation. When the thermostat wall
control is located close to the appliance, it may require a
slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of the
house comfortable. If the thermostat wall control location is
in an adjacent room or on a different fl oor level, you will notice
higher temperatures near the appliance. The wall control
is an integral part of the appliance. No other wall
control or thermostat can be substituted.
B. Fire Safety
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. NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by
means approved by the regulatory authority having
jurisdiction.
To provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each fl oor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher
to contend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
3. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
2 escape routes.
4. A plan to deal with a hopper fi re as follows:
In the event of a hopper fi re:
a. Unplug the appliance.
b. Notify fi re department.
c. Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
dt. While awaiting fi re department, watch for ignition
of adjacent combustibles from overheated vent
pipe, hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
e. Pour a bucket of water into the appliance
hopper.
CAUTION
• Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney fl ue servicing
another appliance.
• Do NOT connect to any air distribution duct or system.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
• Do not operate appliance before reading
and understanding operating instructions.
• Failure to operate appliance properly may
cause a house fi re.