Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-PMH User manual

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MT VERNON PELLET INSERT
ADVANCED ENERGY (AE)
Model(s):
MTVERNINSAE-MBK
MTVERNINSAE-PMH
MTVERNINSAE-CSB
Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
O-T L
Tested and
Listed by Portland
Oregon USA
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
CUS
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures
• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled field
corn, wheat and black oil sunflower seeds. Burning of
any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
WARNING
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafire.com
CAUTION
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and na-
tional codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, fire officials or authorities having juris-
diction about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.

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300 Watt Igniters come installed in brand new Mt. Vernon AE
units and are for pellet fuel only. The 380 Watt Igniter is required
for burning multi-grain fuels and is included in the component
pack. Multi-fuels include, corn, sunflower seeds, and wheat.
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! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
1 Important Safety Information............3
A. Appliance Certification......................................................3
B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications........................................3
C. Glass Specifications.........................................................3
D. Electrical Rating................................................................3
E. Mobile Home Approved .................................................... 3
2 Getting Started...................................4
A . Design, Installation & Location Considerations ..........................4
B. Thermostat Wall Control Location......................................5
C. ToolsAnd Supplies Needed..............................................5
D. Inspect Appliance and Components .................................5
E. Install Checklist..................................................................6
3 Dimensions and Clearances.............7
A. Appliance Dimensions ......................................................7
B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC).......................8
C. Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces ..........................9
D. Floor Protection.................................................................9
E. Minimum Opening for Masonry &
Zero Clearance Fireplaces.................................................9
F. Mantel Projections..............................................................9
G. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox.................10
H. Prefabricated Metal Chimney............................................11
I. Altering the Factory-Built Fireplace.....................................11
4 Vent Information...............................12
A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements...................12
B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors...............................................13
C. Negative Pressure............................................................14
D. Draft.................................................................................. 14
E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection ...................................14
F. Equivalent Feet of Pipe ....................................................15
G. Pipe Selection Chart ........................................................15
5 Venting Systems..............................16
A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal ...........................16
B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical ...............................17
6 Appliance Set-Up.............................18
A. Leveling System ...............................................................18
B. Outside Air Kit Instructions ................................................18
C. Hearth Support.................................................................19
D. Removal of Cast Sides....................................................19
E. Surround and Trim Set - Cast...........................................20
F. Surround & Trim Set, Basic...............................................20
G. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions .........................21
H. Wall Control Thermostat Installation.................................21
7 Mobile Home Installation.................22
8 Accessory List .................................23

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Model Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE
Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.
Report No. 061-S-69-6
Type Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type
Insert
Standard ASTM E1509-04, ULC S628-93 and
ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990 Room Heater
Pellet Fuel Burning type and (UM)
84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved.
FCC Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The Quadra-Fire Mt. VernonAE Pellet Insert meets the U.S.
Environmental ProtectionAgency’s emission limits for pellet
inserts sold after May 15, 2015.
This pellet insert needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate
this pellet insert in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
EPA Certification #: 970-14
EPA Certified Emissions: 1.7 grams per hour
*LHV Tested Efficiency: 76.9 %
**HHV Tested Efficiency: 71.2 %
***EPA BTU Output: 12,500 to 40,200 / hr.
****BTU Input: 16,800 to 53,300 / hr.
Vent Size: 3 or 4 inches, “L” or “PL”
Hopper Capacity: 75 lbs.
Fuel Wood Pellets
* Weighted average LHV efficiency using data collected during
EPA emissions test.
**Weighted average HHV efficiency using data collected during
EPA emissions test.
***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency and
the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests.
****Based on the maximum feed rate per hour multiplied by
approximately 8600 BTU’s which is the average BTU’s from a
pound of pellets.
B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications
1 Important Safety Information
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modification 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 Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling all components.
• Operatingappliance withoutlegs attached(if suppliedwithunit).
• Do NOT Overfire - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overfiring.
Any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specifications and/or price without notice.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified
installer, service agency or your dealer.
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
C. Glass Specifications
This stove is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealer for replacement glass.
D. Electrical Rating
115 VAC, 60 Hz, Start 5 Amps, Run 1.25 Amps
E. Mobile Home Approved
• This appliance is approved for mobile home installa-
tions when not installed in a sleeping room and when
an outside combustion air inlet is provided.
• The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, ceil-
ing, and walls must be maintained.
• The appliance must be properly grounded to the
frame of the mobile home and use only Listed pellet
vent Class “L” or “PL” connector pipe.
• Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a
mobile home installation.
A. Appliance Certification
NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes. In
the absence of local codes you must comply with the ASTM
E1509-04, ULC S628-93, (UM) 84-HUD and ULC/ORD-
C-1482-M1990.

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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:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Figure 4.1
A . Design, Installation & Location Considerations
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
Itis a good ideato planyour installationon paper,usingexact
measurements for clearances and floor protection, before
actually beginning the installation. Location of the appliance
and chimney will affect performance.
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, traffic flow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and to
minimize the use of chimney offsets.
• Place the appliance where there will be a clear passage
for a Listed chimney through the ceiling and roof (vertical)
or through exterior wall (horizontal).
• Installing the required outside air kit will affect the location
of the vent termination.
When locating vent and venting termination, the ideal loca-
tion is to vent above roof line when possible. This minimizes
the affects of wind loading.
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air Intakes
• Air Conditioner
• Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping, vegetation
• Horizontal or vertical vent termination
2. Floor Support
The supporting floor under the appliance must be able to
handle the weight of the appliance, fuel load and the weight
of the chimney.
Ensure that your floor will support these weights prior to
installation. Add sufficient additional support to meet this
weight requirement prior to installation. The weight of the
appliance is 425 lbs.
WARNING
Risk of Fire
Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do
NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute
components.
CAUTION
If burning shelled field corn, you must use approved vent-
ing specifically designed for corn to prevent corrosion
or degradation. Follow the instructions from the venting
manufacturer.

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Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided
by, the following actions:
• Installation & use of any damaged appliance.
• Modification 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 Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling all
components.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied
with unit).
• Do NOT Overfire
Or any such action that may cause a fire hazard.
WARNING
Reciprocating Saw Channel Locks
Hammer Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure Plumb Line
1/4” Self-Tapping Screws Framing Material
Hi-temp Caulking Material Gloves
Safety Glasses Framing Square
Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) Level
May also need:
Vent Support Straps Venting Paint
Tools and building supplies normally required
for installation, unless installing into an existing
masonry fireplace:
C. Tools And Supplies Needed
B. Thermostat Wall Control Location
The thermostat wall control’s location will have some affect
on the appliance’s operation.
• Maximum wire length from appliance is 100 feet (30.48m)
continuousunsplicedwire. Recommended20gaugewire,
solid copper .
• When located close to the appliance, it may require a
slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of the
house comfortable.
• When located in an adjacent room or on a different floor
level, you will notice higher temperatures near the appli-
ance.
CAUTION
The wall control is an integral part of the appliance. No other
wall control or thermostat can be substituted.
D. Inspect Appliance and Components
• Open the appliance and remove all the parts and articles
packed inside the Component Pack. Inspect all the parts
and glass for shipping damage.
• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
• All labels have been removed from the glass door.
• Plated surfaces have been wiped clean with a soft cloth,
if applicable.
• Read all theinstructions beforestarting the installation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
• Follow pipe manufacturer instructions for installation
and air clearance requirements.
WARNING
Risk of Fire
Damaged parts could impair safe operation.
Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or
substitute components.
300 Watt Igniters come
installed in brand new Mt.
Vernon AE units and are
for pellet fuel only. The
380 Watt Igniter is re-
quired for burning multi-grain fuels and is includ-
ed in the component pack. Multi-fuels include,
corn, sunflower seeds, and wheat.