1 7036-187c june 18, 2014 notice: do not discard this manual mt vernon pellet insert advanced energy (ae) model(s): mtverninsae-mbk mtverninsae-pmh mtverninsae-csb o-t l tested and listed by portland oregon usa omni-test laboratories, inc. C us owner’s manual operation & care installer: leave this m...
2 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert b. Sample of serial number / safety label location: on beaded chain on e behind right side panel a. Congratulations hearth & home technologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a quadra-fire appliance, you have our assurance of co...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 3 mt. Vernon ae insert table of contents 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 may result in death or serious injury. • caution...
4 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert hearth & home technologies inc. Limited lifetime warranty hearth & home technologies inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”hht”), extends the following warranty for hht gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an h...
6 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert emissions rating: epa compliance *btu input: 14,620 - 60,200 / hr effi ciency: up to 86.5% heating capacity: up to 3,000 square feet depending on climate zone vent size: 3” or 4” type “l” or “pl” hopper capacity: 56 lbs +/-5 lbs fuels: pellets, shelled ...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 7 mt. Vernon ae insert user guide 2 operating instructions fire risk. Warning • do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. • failure to operate appliance properly may cause a house fi re. A. Fire safety to provide reasonable fi re safety...
8 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert 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 fl ame height (feed rate) may ne...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 9 mt. Vernon ae insert 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 11, ignition cycles. I. Fire characteristics & f...
10 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert j. Battery back-up system (optional) caution! • hook up to battery terminals before you plug battery into appliance. • damage to internal electronic components may occur. The appliance has been designed to operate on an optional battery back-up system....
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 11 mt. Vernon ae insert l. Ignition cycles 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 11.1. Ready 73 set at: 73 ...
12 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert 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- lected • when starti...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 13 mt. Vernon ae insert n. 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...
14 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert a. Introduction welcome to the quadra-fire family. This manual will help you understand and operate the wall control attached to your new pellet appliance. The quadra-fire wall control is not just a traditional ther- mostat, but an integral part of the...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 15 mt. Vernon ae insert auto/manual/off user settings fuel type menu set comfort level program set date service info menu set day/time figure 15.1 “set at:” indication will change to “hold at:” and displays the operating temperature setting. 4. Notifi cation icons the system ...
16 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert b. Manual in manual cycle, the heat output remains the same regardless of the difference between the set and room temperatures. The wall control will function as a simple on/off thermostat. When the system is set to manual the heat output selection is ...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 17 mt. Vernon ae insert program: full week wake: 6 :30 am 68 f o day: 7:59 am 68 f o evening: 4:00 pm 68 f o night: 11:00 pm 68 f o done set/next program: full week wake: 6: 30 am 68 f o day: 7:59 am 68 f o evening: 4:00 pm 68 f o night: 11:00 pm 68 f o done set/next program:...
18 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert b. Flame height adjust flame height adjust is used to adjust fl ame height (fuel feed rate) for specifi c installation and fuel type. The dealer will usually adjust this if necessary on installation and can advise on specifi c settings for a particular...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 19 mt. Vernon ae insert ready 71 set at: 68 12:30 pm heat output 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/...
20 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert ready 71 set at: 68 12:30 pm heat output menu 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 “down” but- ton to set desire...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 21 mt. Vernon ae insert h. Error codes if a system error occurs that forces the system to stop op- erating an error screen appears. Depending upon the error type, up to three retry attempts are allowed after which a service professional is required. Press the error list butto...
22 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert 4 maintenance and service before servicing your appliance when properly maintained, your fi replace will give you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer to answer question regarding proper operation, troubleshoot- ing and service for y...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 23 mt. Vernon ae insert figure 23.1 2. Ash removal from firebox • frequency: weekly or more frequently depending on ash build-up • by: homeowner be sure the wall control screen says off and the appliance is allowed to cool. There must not be any hot ashes in the fi rebox duri...
24 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert figure 24.2 - example of a dirty heat exchanger figure 24.3 figure 24.1 - large clinker clinker shop vac* example micro cleaning kit* example 5. Cleaning firepot with firepot clean-out tool • frequency: softwood pellets: weekly or every 5 bags hardwood...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 25 mt. Vernon ae insert loosen all 6 nuts, but do not remove figure 25.3 figure 25.4 vacuum out the exhaust area. Figure 25.2 figure 25.2 figure 25.1 c. Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning kit to attach to a shop vac. Figure 25.1. D. Use the crevice tool to fi n...
26 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert handle glass assembly with care. When cleaning glass door: • avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass. • do not clean glass when hot. • do not use abrasive cleaners. • use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm. Refer to maintenance inst...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 27 mt. Vernon ae insert figure 27.1 ash build up in firebox pellets back up in feed tube firepot overfills d. High ash fuel content maintenance • frequency: when the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the fi repot • by: homeowner if the ash build-up exceeds the half w...
28 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert with proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a prob- lem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the c...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 29 mt. Vernon ae insert 6 service parts replacement baffle latches insert flat head screw driver into “v” section and push down and the bottom of the latch will fall forward off of post locating ears - 1 on each side. Fit behind bottom edge. Figure 29.1 a. Baffl e removal a. ...
30 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert location of latch for removing cast sides figure 30.1 convection blower disconnect wire harness from bottom of blower notch latch latch engaged figure 30.2 figure 30.4 c. Convection blower replacement follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined ...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 31 mt. Vernon ae insert 7 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 completely closed positio...
32 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert input line voltage ac out to control board 15v dc out to control board fuse 15a 250v power supply shown with cover removed input line voltage heat sinks are taped to cover for shipping. Slowly lift cover and cut the tape holding them in place and then ...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 33 mt. Vernon ae insert figure 33.1 - feed motor, vacuum switch, exhaust blower, overheat sensor figure 33.2 - power supply, control board, convection blower figure 33.3 - heat exchanger, baffl e, ash pan, firepot thermocouple & thermocouple cover baffle firepot ash pan therm...
34 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert c. Exploded drawings service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active advanced energy pellet insert mtverninsae-csb, mtverninsae-mbk, mtverninsae-pmh mtverninsae-cwl (sept 2006 thru june 201...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 35 mt. Vernon ae insert d. Service parts list service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide mo...
36 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial ...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 37 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial ...
38 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 39 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly...
40 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly...
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 41 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important: this is dated information. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and home technologies does not sell directly...
42 7036-187c june 18, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert e. Homeowner’s notes.
June 18, 2014 7036-187c 43 mt. Vernon ae insert.
44 7036-187c june 18, 2014 do not discard this manual caution • important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. • leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • read, understand and follow these instruc- tions for safe installa- tion and operation. Do not discard cont...
