Quadra-Fire MT VERNON - Maintenance and Service; B. Proper Shutdown Procedure; C. General Maintenance and Cleaning

26 7036-187M August 13, 2018
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
Manual
Off
Automatic
Figure 26.1
B. Proper Shutdown Procedure
1. Set wall control to OFF on AUTOMATIC / MANUAL
SETTING screen (Figure 26.1).
2. Wall control screen will scroll through the following
messages after setting to OFF.
- Shutdown
- Auto-Clean
- Off
3. Smoke spillage into the room can occur if the appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
4. There is a risk of shock if the appliance is not
unplugged before servicing the appliance.
After servicing, restart with the AUTO/MANUAL SETTINGS
screen (Figure 26.1).
Figure 26.2
C. General Maintenance and Cleaning
1. Auto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning
The auto-clean only dumps ash from the re pot. The
customer is required to clean the appliance in regular
intervals depending upon use and fuel quality.
• Frequency: Monthly or every ton (aprx. 50 bags) or
more frequently depending on the type of fuel
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Open the rebox door. Inspect the auto-clean
springs (Figure 26.2).
c. Inspect the holes in the re pot oor for any debris.
- The holes must be kept clear.
d. How often the re pot cleans itself depends on:
- The type of fuel you selected on the thermostat
wall control
- How long the appliance burns before satisfying set
point on wall the control
- Burning biomass fuels may require a more through
cleaning during the burn season.
e. Excessive clinkers will eventually jam the auto-
clean system and generate an error message on
the wall control.
- Inspect for any degradation or deformation
- As the springs heat up and cool down they can
lose tension
- If there is a gap showing above the re pot bottom,
approximately 1/16 inch (1.59mm) or more, it
means the springs have lost their tension
- Lost tension can not keep the oor in the proper
position causing ignition problems and fuel falling
into the ash pan.
- Call your dealer to replace the springs.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT store fuel:
• Within space required for loading or ash
removal.
• Closer than required clearances to
combustibles to appliance.
2. Ash Removal from Firebox
• Frequency: Weekly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up
• By: Homeowner
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
There must not be any hot ashes in the rebox during
cleaning. Frequent cleaning of the ash in the rebox with a
vacuum cleaner will help slow down the build-up of ash in
the exhaust blower and vent system.
3. Cleaning Ash Pan
• Frequency: Weekly or every 3-5 bags
• By: Homeowner
a. Locate the ash pan underneath the re pot.
b. Slide the ash pan straight out.
c. Empty into a non-combustible container and re-
install ash pan.
d. When replacing ash pan push it back until it
catches on the 2 side latches.
e. Clinkers lling the ash pan will have to be cleaned
out more often than ash. See Disposal of Ashes.