R www.Quadrafi re.Com 7036-135f august 27, 2009 mt vernon pellet insert advanced energy (ae) o - t l tested and listed by portland oregon usa omni-test laboratories, inc. C us owner’s manual installation and operation models: tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled fi eld corn, wheat and black...
Page 2 7036-135f august 27, 2009 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. This commitment begins with our research of the ...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 3 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) section 1: listing and code approvals a. Appliance certifi cations ......................4 b. Mobile home approved ......................4 c. Glass specifi cations ............................4 d. Electrical rating .......................
Page 4 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 1 listing and code approvals a. Appliance certifi cation c. Glass specifi cations e. Btu & effi ciency specifi cations this appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your de...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 5 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 2 getting started marginal location: • below peak location not recommended: • not the highest point of the roof • wind loading possible multi-level roofs windward leeward recommended: outside air intake on windward side not recommended...
Page 6 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) • installation and use of any damaged appliance. • modifi cation of the appliance. • installation other than as instructed by hearth & home technologies. • installation and/or use of any component part not approved by hearth & home tec...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 7 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 3 dimensions and clearances a. Appliance dimensions figure 7.3 - front view with basic surround panel set figure 7.1 - top view figure 7.2 - side view 26-1/4 in. (667mm) 13-1/8 in. (333mm) 15 in. (382mm) 23-7/8 in. (606mm) 32 in. (812m...
Page 8 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) fire risk. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed. Warning failure to comply may cause house fi re. Note: • illustrations refl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only. • illustrations/diagra...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 9 mt. Vernon 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 0 0 location...
Page 10 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon 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 fi rebrick (refractory), ...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 11 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) • the fireplace must not be altered, except for the exceptions listed below. Do not removal the bricks and mortar from the existing fi replace. The following modifi cations are permissible: • removal of damper or locked in open positi...
Page 12 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 4 vent information 4 vent information a. Venting termination minimum requirements notice: termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. • it is recommended that at least 60 inches (1524mm) of vertical pipe be installed when appl...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 13 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) b. Avoiding smoke and odors 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 con- ditions, it must be able to d...
Page 14 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 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. Causes include: • exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.) • range hoods • combustion air...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 15 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) e. 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. If using ...
Page 16 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) g. Pipe selection chart do not pack insulation or other combustibles between fi restops. • always maintain specifi ed clearances around venting and fi restop systems. • install fi restops as specifi ed. Failure to keep insulation or o...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 17 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 5 venting systems note: in canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to can/csa-b365. Figure 17.1 fire risk. Inspection of chimney: • masonry chimney must ...
Page 18 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) note: check clearances carefully for this type of instal- lation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. Check building codes prior to installation. • installation must comply with local, regional, state and national codes an...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 19 mt. Vernon 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 ...
Page 20 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon 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 (76mm) aluminum flex pipe not included. 1. Measure...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 21 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 figure 21.1 figure 21.4 - shown with cast panel set basic cast attach ...
Page 22 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) e. Panel and trim set - cast figure 22.5 figure 22.1 figure 22.4 figure 22.2- completed view f. Panel & trim set, basic 1. Secure the top panel to the panel sides with the screws provided. Figure 22.3. 2. Assemble the trim with the (2...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 23 mt. Vernon 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 fi re, the logs are not covered under warranty. Any placeme...
Page 24 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) figure 24.1 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 powe...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 25 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 8 operating instructions a. Fire safety to provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be given serious consideration: • install at least one smoke detector and co monitor on each fl oor of your home. • locate detectors away...
Page 26 7036-135f august 27, 2009 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 ...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 27 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 3. Automatic or manual setting the automatic setting will control the heat output based on the comfort level selection. The manual setting allows you to manually control the heat output settings. See page 27, ignition cycles. Note: se...
Page 28 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) the appliance has been designed to operate on an optional battery back-up system. If you have frequent power outages in your region, hook the appliance up to a 12 volt battery and it will automatically switch to battery power in the e...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 29 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 1. Start-up cycle during this cycle: • igniter turns on for 90 seconds to heat up the air in the fi repot • combustion blower starts • vacuum switch comes on • feed motor turns on adding fuel to the fi repot and the appliance waits fo...
Page 30 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 5. Auto-clean cycle the fi repot auto-clean system will cycle: • when the appliance is fi rst plugged in • when the house reaches temperature and the appliance shuts down • at prescribed intervals, depending on the type of fuel se- le...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 31 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. Read...
Page 32 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) ready 71 set at: 74 12:30 pm heat output menu hold at: medium high 1. At the starting screen, press “heat output”. 2. Use the “up” button to change “heat output level” to ”medium-high”. Setting heat output 1. Press and hold “up” or “d...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 33 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 pro- duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not af...
Page 34 7036-135f august 27, 2009 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 qualifi ed service person in th...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 35 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 10 maintaining & servicing your appliance caution! Shock and smoke hazard! • proper shutdown procedure must be followed. • smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before unplugging appliance. • risk of shock if app...
Page 36 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 4. Disposal of ashes • frequency: as needed • by: homeowner a. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight- fi tting lid. B. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground, wel...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 37 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) figure 37.1 - large clinker 5. Cleaning firepot with firepot clean-out tool • 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 sur...
Page 38 7036-135f august 27, 2009 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. D. Use the crevice tool to fi nish cleaning the heat exchanger fi ns. It is critical that the 2 exhaust exits at the back of the fi rebox f...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 39 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 8. Cleaning the glass • frequency: when clear view of fi repot becomes obscure • by: homeowner a. Be sure the wall control screen says off and the appliance is allowed to cool. B. Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available...
Page 40 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) ash build up in firebox pellets back up in feed tube firepot overfills figure 40.1 warning fire and smoke risk. • high ash fuels or lack of maintenance can cause fi repot to overfi ll. Follow proper shutdown procedure if ash buildup e...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 41 mt. Vernon 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 warning figure 41.1 a. Swing open the face and remo...
Page 42 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) convection blower replacement g. Convection blower replacement (cont’d) 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. 2. Rock the top of ...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 43 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) 11 reference materials 9. Firepot the fi repot is made of high quality ductile iron. The fl oor of the fi repot automatically opens for cleaning and is operated by the auto-clean fi repot system. The fl oor needs to return to a comple...
Page 44 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon 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...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 45 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) b. Component locations figure 45.1 - feed motor, vacuum switch, exhaust blower, overheat sensor figure 45.2 - power supply, control board, convec- tion blower figure 45.3 - heat exchanger, baffl e, ash pan, firepot thermocouple & ther...
Page 46 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) c. Exploded drawings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 32 44 figure 46.1 7025-002b 7-15-09.
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 47 mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) part number list on following pages. Glass size: 21 in. W x 14 in. H # 19 door assembly 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 # 64 auto clean motor/arm assembly 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 # 52 firepot riser assembly 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 60 62 63 # 45 ...
Page 48 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r mt. Vernon pellet insert (ae) d. Service parts and accessories 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. How to order when requesting service o...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 49 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. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number 18 ...
Page 50 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r 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. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number 41 ...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 51 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. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number bra...
Page 52 7036-135f august 27, 2009 r 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. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number wir...
R august 27, 2009 7036-135f page 53 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. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number foo...
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R hearth & home technologies 1445 north highway colville, wa 99114 division of hni industries 7036-135f august 27, 2009 page 56 contact information: 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.Quad...
