Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-CWL Operating Instructions, A. Fuel Size, Material and Storage

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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)

	8	Operating Instructions
			2. Other Fuels
		CAUTION
			This appliance has been tested and approved by Hearth &
	Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled field		Home Technologies for shelled field corn, wheat and black
			oil sunflower seeds.
	corn, wheat and black oil sunflower seeds. Burning
			When purchasing corn or wheat to burn in your appliance,
	of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
			read the ingredient label very carefully. Do NOT purchase
			fuel that contains any additives such as oils (i.e. soybean
A. Fuel Size, Material and Storage			oil) and meals as it will result in poor unit performance. If
			you are buying corn or wheat the only ingredient that should
1. Wood Pellets
			be listed is corn or wheat.
Wood pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If			Shelled field corn must be 15% or less moisture content. The
the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral			corn must be clean and free from debris. Never burn corn
content, creating more ash. Fuels containing bark will also have			straight from the field. Stalk parts, excessive fines and cob
higher ash content.			remnants, etc. will clog the auger mechanism. Corn with
Minerals and other non-combustible materials such as sand			excessive grain dust must be screened by sifting with 3/16
			inch mesh screening.
will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker when
heated to the extreme temperatures our firepot reaches. This					WARNING
is what forms clinkers in the bottom of the firepot. Trees from
different areas will vary in mineral content. That is why some				Risk of Chemical Poisoning.
fuels produce more clinkers than others.
				• Do Not burn treated seed corn
Pellets are manufactured in either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm)
				• Chemical pesticides are harmful or fatal if
diameter and should be no more than 1-1/2 inches (38mm)
				swallowed
in length. Pellet lengths may even vary by lot from the same
				• Burning treated seed corn will void your
manufacturer which is why the feed rate may need to be adjusted
occasionally. If you burn pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches				warranty
(38mm) you may have an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or
missed ignitions.			Do not burn treated seed corn in your appliance. Seed corn
Pellet fuel quality can greatly fluctuate. The Advanced Energy			is treated with chemical pesticides that are harmful or fatal if
(AE) appliance has been designed to burn a wide variety of fuels,			swallowed; therefore, seed corn is dangerous to have in the
giving you the choice to use the fuel that is most economical in			house, expecially where children can reach it. Burning treated
your region. Premium wood pellets have the lowest ash content,			seed corn in your appliane will void your warranty and will
under 1%. Standard grade pellet, high ash pellets, corn and			destroy the exhaust system on the unit.
other biomass fuels all have higher ash content.			When changing to a different fuel, be sure to empty the hopper
The higher the ash content, the more often the ash pan will need			of the previous fuel and vacuum the hopper before you fill it
to be emptied. Premium wood pellets will produce the least ash			with the new fuel. Make the appropriate selection on the FUEL
and tends to produce the highest heat output.			SELECTION screen on the thermostat wall control. The burn
Pellets made from hardwoods (i.e. oak) have a higher ash content			rate, BTU content and heat output will all vary depending on
			fuel selected. See Figure 23.3 on page 23.
than pellets made from softwoods (i.e. pine). The hardwood
pellets may require more air to burn properly so make sure you
have the wall control on the correct setting.			3. Storage
If you are burning a higher ash fuel and your firepot and ash pan
			Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag until
are filling quickly, set the wall control on “Utility Pellet” and the
			using. This will prevent moisture absorption.
auto-clean system will empty the firepot more frequently.
			Shelled corn, wheat or sunflower seeds should be stored in
Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture content
			a tight container where it will not absorb moisture from damp
takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the appliance,
			or wet floors. This will also prevent rodents from becoming
robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel can clog the
			a problem.
feed system.
			Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance requirements
We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever
			or in an area that would hinder routine cleaning and
possible. However, we do recommend trying various brands
			maintenance.
before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure your satisfaction.

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