Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-CWL Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Chimney and Exhaust Connection

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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 the 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed double wall fl ue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installations.

3.Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit and the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent OffsetAdapter are tested to use 24 gauge single wall fl ue connector or Listed double wall fl ue connector to Class A Listed metal chimneys, or masonry chimneys meeting International Residential Code standards for solid fuel appliances.

WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!

•Only LISTED venting components may be used.

•NO OTHER vent components may be used.

•Substitute or damaged vent components may impair safe operation.

WARNING

Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns if touched. Non-combustible shielding or guards may be required.

4.INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER.

5. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at least 3 screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with at least 3 screws through each joint.

6.DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

•Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

•Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appliance.

•For assistance or additional information consult a qualifi ed installer, service agency or your dealer.

7.DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

NOTE: All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever possible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C] minimum rated only).

NOTE: If burning shelled field corn, you must use approved venting specifi cally designed for corn. Follow the instructions from the venting manufacturer.

F. Equivalent Feet of Pipe

The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size.

Figure 15.1.

Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation

2 ft.

3 ft.

2 ft.

Pellet Venting

# of

Feet of

Multiplied

Equivalent

Components

Component

Elbows

Pipe

 

By

Feet

Equivalent Feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90o Elbow or Tee

3

 

 

X

5

15

45o Elbow

 

 

 

X

3

 

Horizontal Pipe

 

7

 

X

1

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical Pipe

 

2

 

X

0.5

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Equivalent Feet

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: This is a generic example and is not intended to represent any specifi c fuel type.

2 ft.

Figure 15.1

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Contents Hot glass will cause burns Installation and OperationLabel Location On Beaded Chain on e behind Right Side Panel Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AETable of Contents Glass Specifi cations Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certifi cation Mobile Home ApprovedFloor Support Design, Installation & Location ConsiderationsGetting Started Appliance LocationThermostat Wall Control Location Tools And Supplies NeededInspect Appliance and Components Pre-Use Check ListAppliance Dimensions 3Dimensions and ClearancesBuilt-in Unit Rear Vent with Outside Air Inch Clearance To Exposed Section And Face TrimMinimum Opening for Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Built-In VerticalMasonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Floor ProtectionStarter hole Mark area of floor to cut Altering the Factory-Built Fireplace Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Prefabricated Metal ChimneyTermination must exhaust above air inlet elevation 4Vent InformationVenting Termination Minimum Requirements Do not Terminate VentOutside Air Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power FailureOptional Battery Back-Up Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Avoiding Smoke and OdorsMt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Negative Pressure Draft Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Chimney and Exhaust Connection Equivalent Feet of PipeExample of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation Altitude in Thousands of Feet Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Pipe Selection ChartFull Reline With Outside Air Horizontal 5Venting Systems305mm min. above 305mm min. below 6Mobile Home Never Install in a Sleeping Room7Appliance Set-Up Leveling SystemOutside Air Kit Instructions Removal of Cast Sides Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Hearth SupportSurround & Trim Set, Basic Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Surround and Trim Set CastOptional Log Set Placement Instructions Rebox. Figures 23.1Rebox. Figures 23.3 7036-135G November 22 Fuel Material and Fuel Storage Fire Safety8Operating Instructions Combustible/Non-Combustible MaterialsGeneral Operating Information Thermostat Wall Control Automatic SettingThermostat Wall Control Manual Setting Auto-Clean Firepot SystemStarting Your First Fire Fire Characteristics and Flame Height Feed Rate AdjustmentMt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Before Your First Fire Filling the Hopper with FuelClear Space Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Battery Back-up System OptionalMt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Ignition Cycles Auto-Clean Cycle Insert RemovalAdditional Screen Messages Or C Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Quick Start GuideWall Control for Reference 74ºF Issues Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsPossible Cause Corrective Action Error MessageBefore Servicing Your Appliance Quick Reference Maintenance ChartProper Shutdown Procedure 10Maintaining & Servicing Your ApplianceAsh Removal from Firebox General Maintenance and CleaningAuto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning Cleaning Ash PanExample of a dirty heat exchanger Large Clinker Cleaning Heat Exchanger, Drop Tube & ExhaustLoosen all 6 nuts, but do not Remove Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season Cleaning the HopperCleaning the Glass Door Latch InspectionFire and Smoke Risk Baffl e RemovalConvection Blower Replacement Glass ReplacementConvection Blower Replacement Convection Blower Replacement Cont’dReference Materials Thermocouple Firepot Power SupplyThermocouple on Drop Tube Vacuum Switch Overheat Sensor Snap DiscMt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Component Locations Feed Motor, Vacuum Switch, Exhaust Blower, Overheat SensorPart number list on following pages Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Exploded DrawingsStocked at Depot At Depot Stocked#38 Feed Assembly 38.5 38.6 38.4 38.3 38.2 38.1 #40 Auto-Clean Motor/Arm Assembly Stocked at Depot #39 Firepot Riser AssemblyAt Depot StockedFasteners SP-MTVS-GD AccessoriesMt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE Contact Information
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