August 13, 2018 7036-187M 3
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label ......... 2
B. Warranty Policy ............................ 4
C. Quick Start Guide .......................... 7
1 Listing and Code Approvals ..............9
A. Appliance Certication....................... 9
B. BTU & Efciency Specications ............... 9
C. Glass Specications ....................... 10
D. Electrical Rating .......................... 10
E. Mobile Home Approved ..................... 10
F. Sleeping Room ........................... 10
G. California - Prop65 ........................ 10
2 Operating Instructions ..................... 11
A. Fire Safety ............................... 11
B. Non-Combustible Materials .................. 11
C. Combustible Materials...................... 11
D. Fuel Material and Fuel Storage............... 11
E. General Operating Information ............... 12
F. Before Your First Fire....................... 13
G. Filling the Hopper with Fuel ................. 13
H. Starting Your First Fire ..................... 13
I. Fire Characteristics & Flame Height Adjustment .. 14
J. Clear Space .............................. 14
K. Optional Battery Back-up System ............. 14
L. Ignition Cycles ............................ 15
M. Insert Removal ........................... 17
N. Frequently Asked Questions ................. 17
3 Wall Control Operating Instructions 18
A. Introduction .............................. 18
B. Language Selection........................ 18
C. The Main Screen.......................... 18
D. General Information About Using the Wall Control 19
E. The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F. Service Information ........................ 23
G. Error Codes.............................. 23
H. Battery Back-up System (Optional)............ 24
4 Maintenance and Service .................25
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart .......... 25
B. Proper Shutdown Procedure ................. 26
C. General Maintenance and Cleaning ........... 26
D. Soot or Creosote Fire ...................... 30
E. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance........... 30
5 Troubleshooting Guide .....................31
6 Service Parts Replacement ..............32
A. Glass Replacement - Door Assembly .......... 32
B. Bafe Removal ........................... 32
C. Convection Blower Replacement ............. 33
D. Combustion Blower Replacement ............ 34
7 Reference Materials ..........................35
A. Component Functions ..................... 35
B. Wiring Schematic for Power Supply ........... 36
C. Wiring Schematic for Control Board ........... 36
D. Wiring Schematic ......................... 37
E. Component Locations ...................... 38
F. Service and Maintenance Log ................ 39
G. Exploded Drawings ........................ 40
H. Service Parts List ......................... 41
I. Accessories............................... 47
A 300 Watt Igniter comes installed in a brand new Mt. Vernon AE
and are for use with 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, sunower seeds, and wheat.
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.
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.