
August 27, 2009 7036-135F Page 3
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE)
Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals
A. Appliance Certi cations . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .4
B. Mobile Home Approved .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .4
C. Glass Speci cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
D. Electrical Rating ..................................4
E. BTU & Ef ciency Speci cations . . . . . . . . . . 4
Section 2: Getting Started
A. Design, Installation & Location
Considerations ....................................5
B. Wall Control Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C. Tools & Supplies Needed ...................6
D. Pre-Check List ....................................6
Section 3: Dimensions & Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions ........................7
B. Clearances to Combustibles
As A Built-In Rear & Vertical . . ... . .. . .. .. . . 8-9
C. Clearances to Combustibles,
Masonry & Zero Clearance Fireplace
. . 9
D. Floor Protection .................................. 9
E. Minimum Opening for Masonry
& Zero Clearance Fireplace . . .. . .. . ... . .. . 9
F. Mantel Projections ..............................9
G. Removing Metal Floor of Factory
Built Fireplace .....................................10
H. Prefabricated Metal Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
I. Altering the Factory-Built Firepalce .....11
Section 4: Vent Information
A. Venting Termination Minimum
Requirements ..................................... 12
B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors ................13
C. Negative Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . . 14
D. Draft ....................................................14
E. Chimney & Exhaust Connections .......15
F. Equivalent Feet of Pipe.......................15
G. Pipe Selection Chart ...........................16
Section 5: Venting Systems
A. Full Reline with Outside Air, Horiztontal . 17
B. Full Reline with Outside Air, Vertical . . . . . . 18
Section 6: Mobile Home Installation ............19
Section 7: Appliance Set-Up
A. Leveling System .................................20
B. Outside Air Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C. Hearth Support for ZC Fireplace .........21
D. Removal of Cast Sides .......................21
E. Panel & Cast Trim Set ........................22
F. Panel & Trim Set, Basic ......................22
G. Log Set Placement ..............................23
H. Wall Control Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 8: Operating Instructions
A. Fire Safety . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . 25
B. Combustion/Non-Combustion Material . 25
C. Fuel Size, Material & Storage .............25-26
D. General Operation Information ...........26
E. Before Your First Fire ......................... 27
F. Filling the Hopper................................27
G. Starting Your First Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
H. Fire Characteristics & Flame
Height Adjustment .............................. 27
I. Battery Back-Up System ....................28
J. Clear Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
K. Ignition Cycles .................................... 29-30
L. Quick Start Quide ............................... 31-32
M. Frequently Asked Questions...............33
Section 9: Troubleshooting ............................ 34
Section 10: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart ....35
C. General Maintenance & Cleaning .......35-39
D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance .. 40
E. Baffl e Removal ....................................40
F. Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
G. Convection Blower Replacement . . . . . . . . 41-42
Section 11: Reference Material
A. Component Functions.........................43-44
B. Component Locations .........................45
C. Exploded Views ..................................46-47
D. Service Parts & Accessories...............48-53
G. Warranty Policy ...................................54-55
H. Contact Information ............................ 56
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 could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.