Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-CSB Owner's manual operation & care

Manual is about: MT VERNON PELLET INSERT ADVANCED ENERGY

Summary of MTVERNINSAE-CSB

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    1 7036-187 january 29, 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...

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    2 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert b. Sample of serial number / safety label location:onbeadedchainonebehindrightsidepanel a. Congratulations hearth & home technologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a quadra-fire appliance, you haveourassuranceofcommitmenttoq...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 3 mt. Vernon ae insert table of contents safety alert key: • danger!Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided willresultindeathorseriousinjury. • warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided mayresultindeathorseriousinjury. • caution!Indicates ...

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    4 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert page 54 7022-122 january 19, 2011 r castile pellet insert 4021-645c 12-29-10 page 1 of 2 hearth & home technologies inc. Limited lifetime warranty hearth & home technologies inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”hht”), extends the following warranty ...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 5 mt. Vernon ae insert r january 19, 2011 7022-122 page 55 castile pellet insert 4021-645c 12-29-10 page 2 of 2 warranty conditions: ...

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    6 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert emissions rating: epa compliance *btu output: 14,620-60,200/hr efficiency: 81.4% - 83.6% heating capacity: 1,775 - 3,089 square feet depend- ing on climate zone hopper capacity: 56lbs+/-5lbs fuels: pellets, shelled field corn, wheat andblacksunflowers...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 7 mt. Vernon ae insert user guide 2 operating instructions a. Fire safety to provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be givenseriousconsideration: • installatleastonesmokedetectorandco monitor on each floorofyourhome. • locatedetectorsawayfromtheheatingapplianc...

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    8 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Caution size • pelletsareeither1/4inchor5/16inch(6-8mm)indiameter • lengthshouldbenomorethat1-1/2inches(38mm) • pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot f...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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 27, ignition cycles. Note: see the wall contro...

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    10 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert j. Battery back-up system (optional) caution! • hookuptobatteryterminalsbeforeyouplugbattery into appliance. • damagetointernalelectroniccomponentsmayoccur. Theappliancehasbeendesignedtooperateonanoptional batteryback-upsystem. If you have frequent p...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 11 mt. Vernon ae insert l. Ignition cycles theapplianceengineiscontrolledbythedigitalthermostat wall control. The digital display on the wall control will tell you what your appliance is doing in the upper left corner (systemstatus). Figure 11.1. Ready 73 set at: 73 12:30 p...

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    12 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert 5. Auto-clean cycle thefirepotauto-cleansystemwillcycle: • whentheapplianceisfirstpluggedin • when the house reaches temperature and the appliance shuts down • atprescribedintervals,dependingonthetypeoffuelse- lected • whenstartingupafteranelectrical...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 13 mt. Vernon ae insert n. Frequently asked questions issues solutions 1. Metallicnoise 1. Noiseiscausedbymetalexpandingandcontractingas it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro- ducedbyafurnaceorheatingduct.Thisnoisedoesnot affect the operation or longevity of ...

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    14 7036-187 january 29, 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. Thequadra-firewallcontrolisnotjustatraditionalther- mostat,butanintegralpartofthepelletapplian...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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 “setat:”indicationwillchangeto“holdat:”anddisplaysthe operating temperature setting. 4.Notificationicons thesystemnotificationa...

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    16 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert b. Manual inmanualcycle,theheatoutputremainsthesame regardlessofthedifferencebetweenthesetandroom temperatures. The wall control will function as a simple on/offthermostat.Whenthesystemissettomanual theheatoutputselectionisaddedinthelowerright corner...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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 progra...

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    18 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert b. Flame height adjust flameheightadjustisusedtoadjustflameheight(fuel feedrate)forspecificinstallationandfueltype.Thedealer willusuallyadjustthisifnecessaryoninstallationandcan adviseonspecificsettingsforaparticularapplication. Figure 18.1 d. Temper...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 19 mt. Vernon ae insert ready 71 set at: 68 12:30 pm heat output menu 1. Atthestartingscreen,press“menu” button once or twice until “menu” screen appears. 2. Highlight“fueltype”usingthe“up/ down”buttonstotherightsideofthe display. Press “select”. Auto/manual/off user settin...

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    20 7036-187 january 29, 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. Usethe“up”buttontochange“heat outputlevel”to”medium-high”. Setting heat output 1. Pressandhold“up”or“down”but- ton to set desired temperature...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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 but...

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    22 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert 4 maintenance and service before servicing your appliance caution! Shock and smoke hazard! • propershutdownproceduremustbefollowed. • smokespillageintoroomcanoccurifapplianceisnot coolbeforeunpluggingappliance. • riskofshockifapplianceisnotturnedoffb...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 23 mt. Vernon ae insert figure 23.1 2. Ash removal from firebox • frequency:weeklyormorefrequentlydependingon ashbuild-up • by: homeowner be sure the wall control screen says off and the appliance is allowed to cool. Theremustnotbeanyhotashesinthefireboxduring cleaning. Fre...

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    24 7036-187 january 29, 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: weeklyorevery5bags hardwood p...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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 2 exhaust exits (left and right side) must be thoroughly cleaned. Each exit is approximately 4 inches wide, 1 inch across and 3 inches deep. Figure ...

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    26 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert handleglassassemblywithcare. When cleaning glass door: • avoidstriking,scratchingorslamming glass. Caution • donotcleanglasswhenhot. • donotuseabrasivecleaners. • useahardwaterdepositglasscleaneronwhitefilm. Refer to maintenance instructions. Handle ...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 27 mt. Vernon ae insert figure 27.1 ash build up in firebox pellets back up in feed tube firepot overfills warning fire and smoke risk. • highashfuelsorlackofmaintenance cancausefirepottooverfill.Follow propershutdownprocedureifashbuildup exceedshalfwaypointinfirepot. • fai...

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    28 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert withproperinstallation,operation,andmaintenanceyourappliancewillprovideyearsoftrouble-freeservice.Ifyoudoexperienceaprob- lem,thistroubleshootingguidewillassistaqualifiedservicepersoninthediagnosisofaproblemandthecorrectiveactiontobetaken. Thistroubl...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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.Baffleremoval a. T...

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    30 7036-187 january 29, 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 outline...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 31 mt. Vernon ae insert 7 reference materials 9. Firepot thefirepotismadeofhighqualityductileiron.Thefloorof thefirepotautomaticallyopensforcleaningandisoperated bytheauto-cleanfirepotsystem.Thefloorneedstoreturnto a completely closed position or the appliance will not oper...

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    32 7036-187 january 29, 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 the...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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 figure33.3-heatexchanger,baffle,ashpan, firepot thermocouple & thermocouple cover baffle firepot ash pan thermocoupl...

  • Page 34: Mt Vernon Insert-Ae

    34 7036-187 january 29, 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 2...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 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:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberands...

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    36 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberandserialnumber.Allpartsli...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 37 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberandserialnumber.Allpartsli...

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    38 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberandserialnumber.Allpartsli...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 39 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberandserialnumber.Allpartsli...

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    40 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberandserialnumber.Allpartsli...

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    January 29, 2014 7036-187 41 mt. Vernon ae insert service parts r mt vernon insert-ae beginning manufacturing date: sept. 2006 ending manufacturing date: active important:thisisdatedinformation.Whenrequestingserviceorreplacement partsforyourappliancepleaseprovidemodelnumberandserialnumber.Allpartsli...

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    42 7036-187 january 29, 2014 mt. Vernon ae insert e. Homeowner’s notes.

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    44 7036-187 january 29, 2014 do not discard this manual caution • importantoperatingand maintenance instruc- tionsincluded. • leavethismanualwith partyresponsibleforuse andoperation. • read,understandand follow these instruc- tionsforsafeinstalla- tionandoperation. Do not discard contact information...