Quadra-Fire MT. VERNON E2 Series, MTV-E2-PBK-C, MTV-E2-MBK-C, MTV-E2-PFT-C, MTV-E2-CSB-C Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Operation & Care

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Contact your dealer with questions regarding installation, operation or service.

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

Please read this entire manual before use of
this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to

MT. VERNON E2 PELLET STOVE

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

MODEL(S):

MTV-E2-CSB-C

• Do NOT burn garbage or ammable uids such as

MTV-E2-PFT-C

• Do not over re - If heater or chimney connector

MTV-E2-PBK-C

MTV-E2-MBK-C

• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles

MTV-E2-PDB-C

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MTV-E2-PMH-C

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

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high

• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other

NOTE

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please

contact your dealer or visit www.quadrare.com

00Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel,
s’il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.

quadrare.com

Tested and approved for wood pellets only. Burning of
any other type of fuel voids your warranty.

follow these instructions could result in property
damage, bodily injury, or death.

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

gasoline, naphtha, or engine oil in room heater.

glows, you are over ring. Over ring will void your

warranty.

as specied. Failure to comply may cause house re.

replace.

temperatures

ammable materials.

ammable materials away.

WARNING

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Check building codes prior to installation.

• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.

• Consult local building, re ofcials or authorities
having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection, and permits.

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ITEM PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY

1

7080-149

SERIAL LABEL PLATE

CAUTION:

R

2017

2018

2019 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved

by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction

A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label

LOCATION: Back of Stove

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION

DO NOT TOUCH, KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE NAMEPLATE
AND INSTRUCTIONS.

Test Lab &
Report No.

ATTENTION

CHAUD LORS DE
L'OPÉRATION. NE PAS

:

TOUCHER. GARDEZ LES ENFANTS ET LES
VÊTEMENTS LOIN DE L'ESPACE DÉSIGNÉ DE

Report:

061-S-83-2

L'INSTALLATION. LE CONTACT PEUT CAUSER DES
BRÛLURES À LA PEAU. VOIR L'ÉTIQUETTE ET LES
INSTRUCTIONS.

Model
Name

Mt Vernon E2 Pellet Stove

Listed Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type. Also suitable for Mobile Home
Installation. This appliance has been tested and listed for use in Manufactured
Homes in accordance with OAR 814-23-9000 through 814-23-909.

Appareil de chauffage de combustible solide/de type de boulettes. Accepté dans

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l'installation dans les maisons mobiles. Cet appareil a été testé et enregistré pour
l'usage dans les Maisons Mobiles en accord avec OAR 814-23-9000 jusqu'à
814-23-909.

PREVENT HOUSE FIRES / PRÉVENTION DES FEUX DE MAISON

Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and inspection in
your area.
WARNING - FOR MOBILE HOMES: Do not install appliance in a sleeping room. An
outside combustion air inlet must be provided. The structural integrity of the mobile
home floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. Refer to manufacturer's
instructions and local codes for precautions required for passing chimney through a
combustible wall or ceiling. Inspect and clean vent system frequently in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. Use a 3" or 4" diameter type "L" or "PL" venting
system.

Installez et utilisez en accord avec les instructions d'installation et d'opération du
fabricant. Contactez le bureau de la construction ou le bureau des incendies au sujet
des restrictions et des inspections d'installation dans votre voisinage. Ne pas obstruez
l'espace en dessous de l'appareil.
AVIS - Pour Les Maisons Mobiles: Ne pas installer dans une chambre à coucher. Un
tuyau extérieur de combustion d'air doit être installé et ne doit pas être obstrué
lorsque l'appareil est en usage. La structure intégrale du plancher, du plafond et des
murs de la maison mobile doit être maintenue intacte. Référez vous aux instructions
du fabricant et des codes locaux pour les précautions requises pour passer une
cheminée à travers un mur ou un plafond combustibles, et les compensations

SAMPLE

maximums. Inspectez et nettoyez la cheminée fréquemment. Ne pas connecter cet
appareil à une cheminée servant un autre appareil. Utilisez systèm de ventilation "L"
ou "PL" diamètre 76mm ou 102mm

C

B

G

Owners Manual Install Manual

D

A

USA

H

G = 2 in
H* = 2 in
I = 6 in

G

CANADA

G = 200 mm

I

H* = 200 mm
I = 450 mm

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

ESPACES LIBRES MINIMUM DES MATÉRIAUX

A Back Wall / Mur Arrière 2 in [51 mm]
B Side Wall / Mur De Côté 6 in [152 mm]

D

C “L” or “PL” Pipe to Back Wall / “L” ou “PL” Un Tuyau Mur Arrière 1 in [25 mm]
D Side Wall / Mur De Côté 2 in [51 mm]

FLOOR PROTECTION / PROTECTION DU SOL

Floor protector must be non-combustible
material, extending beneath heater and to
the front/sides/rear as indicated. Measure

front distance (I) from the surface of the
glass door.

Le poêle doit être placé sur une assise non
combustible s’étendant tout autour de lui,
comme les schémas l’indiquent. Mesurez la
distance du devant (I) de la surface de la
porte vitrée.

Manufactured by:Fabriqué par

352 Mountain House Road, Halifax, PA 17032

www.quadrafire.com

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards at 0.5 g/hr EPA Methods

28 and 5G. Not approved for sale after May 15, 2020

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL / NE PAS ENLEVER L'ÉTIQUETTE

Fabriqué aux États-Unis-d’Amérique par des pièces d’origine américaine et pièces importées.

Serial No. / N° de série

HF

Conforms to ASTM Std E1509-12. Certified to ULC S627-00. Room Heating Pellet
BurningType, (UM) 84-HUD FOR USE ONLY WITH PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL. Do
not use any other type of fuel.

Input Rating: 55,000 Btu's/hr. Electrical Rating:115 VAC, 60 Hz, Start 2.9 Amps, Run

2.45 Amps. Route power cord away from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of
appliance. Do not obstruct the space beneath the heater.

DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic. To start, turn dial control to desired setting and
set thermostat above room temperature, the stove will light automatically. To
shutdown, turn dial control to OFF or set thermostat below room temperature. For
further instruction refer to owner's manual. Keep viewing doors tightly closed during
operation. Keep viewing and ash removal doors tightly closed during operation.

Conforme à la norme ASTM E1509-12 Std. Certifié à la norme ULC S627-00. Room
Heating Pellet Burning Type, (UM) 84-HUD POUR USAGE AVEC LES BOULETTES
DE BOIS. N’utiliser aucun autre genre de combustible.

Puissance de Rendement: 55,000 Btu's/hr. Puissance Électrique: 115 VAC, 60 Hz,
Début 2.9 Amps, Courir 2.45 Amps, Éloignez le fil électrique de l'appareil. Ne pas faire
passer le fil électrique au dessus ou en dessous de l'appareil. Ne pas bloquer
l’espace au dessous de l’appareil.

DANGER: Il y a risque de décharge électrique. Déconnectez le fil électrique de la
prise de contact avant le service. Remplacez la vitre seulement avec une vitre
céramique de 5 mm disponible chez votre fournisseur. Pour commencer, tournez la
molette de réglage à la température désirée et réglez le thermostat au-dessus de la
température ambiante, le poêle s'allumera automatiquement. Pour éteindre, tournez la
molette de réglage sur OFF ou réglez le thermostat dessous de la température
ambiante. Pour des instructions supplémentaires, référez vous au manuel du
propriétaire. Gardez la porte d'ouverture et la porte des cendres fermées
hermétiquement durant l'opération.

*Non-combustible floor protection must extend 2 inches
(51mm) beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal
venting or under the Top Vent Adapter with vertical installation.
RECOMMENDED IN USA; REQUIRED IN CANADA.

*Un protecteur incombustible de plancher doit s'étendre 2
inches (51mm) sous le conduit de cheminée pour une
installation de ventilation horizontale ou sous un adapteur de
ventilation de dessus pour une installation verticale.
RECOMMANDÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS; NÉCESSAIRE AU
CANADA.

This wood heater needs periodic inspection
and repair for proper operation. Consult the
owner’s manual for further information. It is

against federal regulations to operate this

wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the

operating instructions in the owner’s manual

Made in U.S.A. of US and imported parts.

BARCODE LABEL

7080-133_R3

Serial No.

Mfg. Date

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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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label ......... 2

B. Warranty Policy ............................ 4

C. Quick Start Guide .......................... 7

1 Listing and Code Approvals ..............8

A. Appliance Certication ......................8

B. BTU & Efciency Specications ............... 8

C. Glass Specications........................9

D. Electrical Rating ........................... 9

E. Mobile Home Approved .....................9

F. Sleeping Room ............................ 9

G. California - Prop65 ......................... 9

2 Operating Instructions .....................10

A. Fire Safety ............................... 10

B. Non-Combustible Materials .................. 10

C. Combustible Materials...................... 10

D. Fuel Material and Fuel Storage .............. 10

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E. Before Your First Fire ...................... 11

F. Filling the Hopper.......................... 11

G. User Dial Control ......................... 11

H. Normal Startup Sequence................... 11

I. Fire Characteristics......................... 11

J. Fire pot Purge ............................ 12

K. Ignition Cycles ............................ 12

L. Restarting the Appliance .................... 12

M. Shutdown ............................... 12

N. Clear Space ............................. 13

O. Trim Adjustment .......................... 13

P. Your Pellet Appliance’s General Operating Parts . 14

Q. LED Color Coding Chart and Explanation ......15

R. Thermostat Controls ....................... 16

S. Thermostat Setup Options...................16

T. Thermostat Operation Instructions.............17

U. Thermostat Temperature Programs ........... 17

V. Thermostat Other Features .................. 18

W. Thermostat Battery Replacement............. 19

X. Frequently Asked Questions ................20

3 Maintenance and Service ................. 21

A. Proper Shutdown Procedure ................. 21

B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart .......... 21

C. General Maintenance and Cleaning........... 22

D. Soot or Creosote Fire Awareness .............25

E. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance........... 26

F. Bafe Removal ...........................26

G. Glass Replacement ....................... 26

H. Convection Blower Replacement ............ 27

I . Combustion/Exhaust Blower Replacement ..... 27

4 Troubleshooting Guide .....................28

5 Reference Materials .......................... 32

A. Component Functions ..................... 32

B. Service and Maintenance Log................33

C. Exploded Drawings ........................ 36

D. Parts List ................................ 37

Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

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Vent Free burners, Vent Free ceramic fiber logs,

Aluminized Burners

B. Warranty Policy

Hearth & Home Technologies

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and
electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

WARRANTY PERIOD:

distributor, whichever occurs earlier. However, the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product

is produced in the following table.

Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting

Parts Labor Gas Pellet Wood Electric Venting Components Covered

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1 Year

2 years

3 years

5 years 1 year

6 years 3 years

7 years 3 years

X X X

X X

X X X

X

X

X

X X

X X

xX

X

X

All parts and material except as covered by

Conditions, Exclusions, and Limitations listed

Igniters, auger motors, electronic components, and

glass

Factory-installed blowers

Molded refractory panels

Ignition Modules

Firepots, burnpots, mechanical feeders/auger

assemblies

Castings and Baffles

Catalyst - limitations listed

Manifold tubes, HHT chimney and termination

10 years 1 year

Limited
Lifetime

3 years

90 Days

X

X X X

X X X X X

Firebox and heat exchanger, Grate and Stainless

Steel Burners, FlexBurn® System (engine, inner

All replacement parts beyond warranty period

Burners, logs and refractory

cover,access cover and fireback)

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WARRANTY CONDITIONS:

• This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT
authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.

•

• This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides.

• Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer or distributor is unable to provide necessary parts, contact

other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.

• Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not
covered by this warranty.

• Limited Catalyst Warranty

o For wood burning products containing a catalyst, the catalyst will be warranted for a six-year period as follows: if the original

o From 37 to 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst and labor credit necessary to install

Amount of Time Since Purchase Credit Towards Replacement Cost

0 - 36 Months 100%

37 - 48 Months 30%

49 - 60 Months 20%

61 - 72 Months 10%

o Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original

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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

This warranty does not cover the following:

•

•

• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period are not covered. These parts

•
this noise are not covered by this warranty.

•

•

•

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This warranty is void if:

•

•

• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

•

have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.

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C. Quick Start Guide

June 18, 2018

QUICK START GUIDE

*Before you plug in this appliance, follow these instructions*

Run Set UpPrime

1. Empty Fire box

2. Add pellets and close lid

3. Turn DIAL to OFF

4. Plug in the appliance

• Exhaust blower will run for about 45 Seconds (wait for it to stop
before priming)

• Green light will start  ashing

5. Ensure thermostat is connected properly per included instructions.

1. After the exhaust blower has stopped; quickly turn the dial from OFF
to HI two times:

• The LIGHT will turn solid green and pellets will feed. Wait for 2 minutes

• If the LIGHT did not turn solid green:

- Turn dial back to OFF

- Unplug appliance, plug it back in and repeat

Priming is only needed for  rst  re or starting  re on empty hopper.

NOTE: The prime function is only required during initial set up of the unit, or after

the unit has alarmed out due to an empty hopper. Priming while under

normal operating conditions will cause the  re pot to over ll.

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It may take as long as 10

minutes to achieve a  re in the

 re pot. Turning the knob or

thermostat to off during this time
will interrupt the startup process.

1. While thermostat is in RUN
mode, the set temperature
can be temporarily changed

by pressing UP

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Control Panel

Light

Dial

Trim

*The temporarily changed set temperature
will return to the programmed value stored
in memory when start time of the next
upcoming scheduled event is reached
(MORN, DAY, EVE, OR NITE).

**Appliance will not turn on unless target
temperature is a higher temperature than
the room temperature.

2. Choose Setting:

• LO – HI*

• Green LIGHT will

begin  ashing and

stove will start

*For  rst  re, HHT

recommends running

on HI for  rst 30

minutes

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1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certication

Model Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove E2

Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report No. 061-S-83-2

Type

Standard

Solid Fuel Room Heater, Pellet Fuel
Burning Type

ASTM E1509-12, ULC S627-00 and
(UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved.

Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause

FCC

harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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B. BTU & Efciency Specications

Emissions Report

Number:

EPA Certication #: 98-17

EPA Certied Emissions: 0.74 g/hr

*LHV Tested Efciency: 83.2%

**HHV Tested Efciency: 77.9%

***EPA BTU Output: 12,682 - 39,428 / HR

****BTU Input: 16,396 - 50,775 / HR

Vent Size: 3 or 4, “L” or “PL”

Hopper Capacity: 80 lbs.

* Weighted average LHV efciency using data collected

during EPA emissions test.

**Weighted average HHV efciency using data collected

during EPA emissions test.
***A range of BTU outputs based on HHV 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.

0061PS094E

Fuel Wood Pellets

NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes you must comply with the ASTM

E1059-12, ULC S627-00, (UM) 84-HUD and ULC/ORD-C-1482.

The Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 Pellet Appliance meets the U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certied

to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards at 0.74 G/HR EPA CFR subpart AAA, using ASTM E2779-10, ASTM

2515-11 Method- Pellet Appliance sections, CSA B415.1-10.

This pellet appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate
this pellet appliance in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in the owner’s manual.

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C. Glass Specications

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 2.9 Amps, Run 2.45 Amps

E. Mobile Home Approved

• This appliance is approved for mobile home
installations when not installed in a sleeping room and
when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.

• The structural integrity of the mobile home oor, ceiling,
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 (OAK-3) must be installed in a mobile
home installation.

F. Sleeping Room

When installed in a sleeping room it is recommended that
3ft of vertical be installed prior to horizontally exiting the
room and a smoke/CO alarm be installed in the bedroom.
The size of the room must be at least 50ft³ per 1,000 Btu/hr
stove input, if the stove exceeds the room size, out air must
be installed.

G. California - Prop65

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• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.

• Modication of the appliance.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth &

• Installation and/or use of any component part not

• Operating appliance without fully assembling all

• Operating appliance without legs attached (if

• Do NOT Over re - If appliance or chimney connector

Any such action that may cause a re hazard.

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

For assistance or additional information, consult a qualied

installer, service agency or your dealer.

NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer

WARNING

This product and the fuels used to operate this product (wood), and

the products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to

chemicals including carbon black, which is known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to

the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive

harm. For more information go to: WWW.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Fire Risk.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided
by, the following actions:

Home Technologies.

approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.

components.

supplied with unit).

glows, you are over ring.

of this appliance, reserves the right to alter its

products, their specications and/or price without

notice.

WARNING

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User Guide

2 Operating Instructions

Fuel Material

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Do not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions.

• Failure to operate appliance properly may

cause a house re.

Visit www.quadrare.com/shopping-tools/videos to view

product and use & care videos.

A. Fire Safety

To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be

given serious consideration:

• Install at least one smoke detector and CO monitor on

each oor of your home.

• Locate detectors away from the heating appliance and
close to the sleeping areas.

• Follow the detector’s manufacturer’s placement and
installation instructions and maintain regularly.

• Conveniently locate a Class A re extinguisher to

contend with small res.

• In the event of a hopper re:

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• Evacuate the house immediately.

• Notify re department.

B. Non-Combustible Materials

Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:

- Steel - Plaster - Glass - Tile

- Brick - Iron - Slate - Concrete

Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard

Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace of 750° C.

C. Combustible Materials

Material made of/or surfaced with any of the following
materials:

- Compressed Paper - Wood - Plywood/OSB

- Sheet Rock (drywall) - Plastic - Plant Fibers

Any material that can ignite and burn: ame proofed or not,

plastered or non-plastered.

D. Fuel Material and Fuel Storage

Pellet fuel quality can greatly uctuate. This appliance has
been designed to burn a wide variety of fuels, giving you
the choice to use the fuel that is most economical in your
region.

• Made from sawdust or wood by-products

• Depending on the source material it may have a high or
low ash content.

Higher Ash Content Material

• Hardwoods with a high mineral content

• Fuel that contains bark

• Standard grade pellets, high ash pellets

Lower Ash Content Material

• Softwoods

• Fuels with low mineral content

• Premium grade pellets

CAUTION!

Do not burn fuel that contains an additive; (such as
soybean oil).

• May cause hopper res

• Damage to product may result

Read the ingredients list on the package.

Clinkers

Minerals and other non-combustible materials such as sand
will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker

when heated in the re pot.

Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. That
is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others.

Moisture

Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture
content takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the
appliance, robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel
can clog the feed system.

Size

• Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in
diameter

• Length should be no more that 1-1/2 inches (38mm)

• Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the same
manufacturer

• Due to length variations, the ame height (feed rate)
may need adjusting occasionally. See page 25 for
instructions.

Hearth & Home Technologies strongly recommends only

using Pellet Fuel Institute (PFI) certied fuel.

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Performance

• Higher ash content requires the ash drawer to be
emptied more frequently

• Hardwoods require more air to burn properly

• Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output.

• Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) can

G. User Dial Control

The appliance has one dial control located on the side of
the unit (behind a drop door) used for changing the heat

setting and restarting the appliance. There are ve heat

settings on this dial ranging to include: LOW, MED-LOW,
MED, MED-HIGH, and HIGH. Figure 11.1

cause an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or missed
ignitions.

Turn the dial control to the desired heat setting and turn the
appliance ON and OFF using the thermostat.

We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever
possible. However, we do recommend trying various
brands before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure your
satisfaction.

Changing to Different Fuel Type

• Empty the hopper of the previous fuel

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The burn rate, BTU content and heat output will all vary
depending on the fuel selected.

H. Normal Startup Sequence

Storage

• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag
until using to prevent moisture absorption.

• This will also prevent rodents from becoming a
problem

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• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance

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requirements or in an area that would hinder routine
cleaning and maintenance.

E. Before Your First Fire

1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly
installed and that all safety requirements have been

met. Pay particular attention to the re protection,

venting and thermostat installation instructions.

2. Double check that the ash drawer and rebox are
empty!

3. Close the front door.

IMPORTANT DETAIL: THE TIP OF THE
THERMOCOUPLE MUST BE IN CONTACT WITH THE
INSIDE END OF THE THERMOCOUPLE COVER OR
MISSED IGNITIONS CAN OCCUR.

F. Filling the Hopper

Open the hopper lid by lifting the handle. Fill the hopper
with fuel. Close the hopper lid. The unit will not feed with

the hopper lid open and the re will go out.

The unit will go into the ignition sequence followed by a

start up sequence (the green LED will ash rapidly).

The ignition sequence involves the exhaust blower and
igniter turning on, and the feed motor running in two stages.

The rst stage involves the feed motor running continu ously
for about a minute to start loading pellets into the re pot.

In the second stage, the feed motor will begin cycling on
and off.
When the pellets are warming - on the verge of igniting - it

is not uncommon for the rebox to ll with smoke.

Once ignition happens, the smoke should quickly
disappear. During this stage, as well as any part during the
burn process, the front door should not be opened.

This startup cycle continues until the unit senses ignition
by a rise in the exhaust temperature or the unit times out.
Following the ignition cycle the unit continues to feed

pellets to build up the re.

After warming up, the convection blower will begin to blow
warm air into the room. As the appliance increases heat
the blower will increase its output.

I. Fire Characteristics

A properly adjusted re with the heat output control switch
set on “high” has a short active ame pattern that extends
out of the re pot approximately 4 inches (102mm). If the
re has tall ames with black tails and seems somewhat

lazy, the feed rate will need to be reduced. This is done
by sliding the fuel adjustment control rod down, which will

reduce the feed. If the re is not 4 inches (102mm) tall,

slide the fuel adjustment control rod up to increase the

feed. A medium and low setting will give a shorter ame.
The ame will rise and fall somewhat. This is normal.

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J. Fire pot Purge

Purpose: To help remove debris from the re pot and help

the unit burn as efcient as possible.

The frequency of the purge cycle is once every 30 minutes

while the unit is burning. During the re pot purge, the feed

is reduced to the lowest setting and the exhaust blower
ramps up to a very high setting. The purge cycle lasts 99
seconds.

The purge cycle does not replace daily cleaning.

K. Ignition Cycles

1. At the beginning of each ignition cycle, it is normal to

see some smoke in the rebox. The smoke will stop
once the re starts.

2. The convection blower will automatically turn on after

your appliance has been burning for approximately
10 minutes. This blower transfers heat from your
appliance into the room, and will continue to run after
the thermostat has stopped calling for heat until the
appliance has cooled down.

3. Occasionally the appliance may run out of fuel and shut

itself down. When this happens, the red call light will be
on (See Table on page 14). To restart, ll the hopper
and follow section on Restarting the Appliance. You

should see a re shortly. If not, follow the instructions

on page 11, of “Normal Startup Sequence”.

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WARNING

Fire Risk

Do NOT operate appliance:

• With appliance door open.

• Fire pot oor open.

Do NOT store fuel:

• Closer than required clearances to
combustibles to appliance

• Within space required for loading or ash
removal.

L. Restarting the Appliance

Restart Process

1. When the unit has run out of fuel and the “empty
hopper” error code illuminates, add pellet fuel to the
hopper.

2. Dump the ashes and clinkers built up in the re pot by
pulling the ash dump removal handle out several times.
Make sure clinkers have dropped into the ash pan then
return the handle to fully closed position.

3. Turn the dial control to OFF and then up to high 2X to
prime.

4. After seeing pellets drop then turn to desired setting to
reset the appliance control system. The appliance will
then being its startup sequence.

Restarting After a Power Failure

1. For an electrical disruption the appliance will start on
its own without need for priming - providing the control
system is asking for heat.

2. The appliance will always go through a normal
shutdown sequence before restarting.

M. Shutdown

To shut the appliance down, turn the dial control to OFF or
turn the thermostat to OFF. During the shutdown process,

the light will ash amber or green rapidly.

Unlike the re pot purge, during shutdown existing fuel in
the re pot will continue to burn without the feed motor run-

ning; but, the exhaust and convection blowers will remain
on until the exhaust has cooled.

NOTE: If maintenance or daily cleaning is going to be

conducted immediately following a shutdown,
please use caution as components especially those

inside the rebox may still be hot.

Due to safety precautions:

• If the dial control is turned to OFF and back on (even

if by mistake) the unit will go through the shutdown
sequence before restarting.

• Additionally, if the thermostat is turned to “OFF” during

operation the appliance will go through a shutdown
sequence before restarting.

CAUTION

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

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