Quadra-Fire MT VERNON, MTVERNON-AE-CSB, MTVERNON-AE-PBK, MTVERNON-AE-PDB, MTVERNON-AE-PFT Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

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

MT VERNON PELLET INSERT

ADVANCED ENERGY (AE)

MODEL(S):
MTVERNINSAE-MBK
MTVERNINSAE-PMH

MTVERNINSAE-CSB

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.

WARNING

If the information in these instructions

is not followed exactly, a re may result

causing property damage, personal injury,
or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

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

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

warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles

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

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

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

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

replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures

• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other

ammable materials away.

CAUTION

Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled eld corn,
wheat and black oil sunower seeds. Burning of any

other type of fuel voids your warranty.

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NOTE

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.quadrare.com

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

www.quadrare.com

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

ITEM PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY

SAFETY LABEL / ÉTIQUETTE DE SÉCURITÉ

Listed Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type Insert.

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.

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Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Masonry or Zero Clearance

AS A BUILT-IN UNIT

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

7036-137_R9

A Insert side to combustible

/ Insérez le côté au mur combustible latéral

B Insert top to face trim

/ Insérez le dessus de la garniture de façade

C Insert side to face trim

/ Insérez le côté de la garniture de façade

D Hearth extension from door opening

/

Prolongement d’âtre depuis l’ouverture de la porte devant

E Hearth extension from side of door opening

/ Prolongement d’âtre depuis le côté

de l’ouverture de la porte

6 in. 152mm
0 in. 0mm
0 in. 0mm
6 in. 152mm
6 in. 152mm

NE PAS ENLEVER L'ÉTIQUETTE

Report / Rapport

#061-S-69-6

Fabriqué par

:

CAUTION

:

ATTENTION:

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OT WHILE IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN

BURNS. SEE NAMEPLATE AND

INSTRUCTIONS.

Operate this unit only with fuel hopper lid closed. Failure to do so
may result in emission of products of combustion from the hopper under certain conditions. Maintain hopper
seal in good condition. Do not overfill hopper.

CHAUD LORS DE L'OPÉRATION. NE PAS TOUCHER. GARDEZ LES ENFANTS ET LES VÊTEMENTS LOIN DE L'ESPACE
DÉSIGNÉ DE L'INSTALLATION. LE CONTACT PEUT CAUSER DES BRÛLURES À LA PEAU. VOIR L'ÉTIQUETTE ET LES
INSTRUCTIONS.

Opérez cet appareil avec le couvercle de la trémie fermé. Le défaut de ne pas suivre les instructions peut résulter,

sous certaines conditions, en une combustion des émissions des produits venant de la trémie. Ne pas remplir la trémie trop pleine.

ESPACES LIBRES MINIMUM DES MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:

A Des Conduits Du Haut/Arrières: 3 in. (76mm)
B Des Conduits Du Haut/Arrières: 2 in. (51mm)
C Des Conduits Du Haut: 7.5 in. (191mm)
Arrières 2.75 in. (70mm)
D Des Conduits Arrières/Du Haut 3 in. (76mm)
E Côté de Fonte au Mur Latéral: 6 in. (152mm)

A Top of Hopper

Top/Rear Vent 3 in. (76mm)

B

Side of Outside Skin

Top/Rear Vent 2 in. (51mm)
C Back of Hopper Top Vent 7.5 in. (191mm)
Rear Vent 2.75 in. (70mm)
D

Vent Pipe to Combustible Top/

Rear Vent 3 in. (76mm)

E Cast Side to Side Wall Top/Rear Vent 6 in (152mm)

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

352 Mountain House Road, Halifax, PA 17032

B

D

C

C

A

B

E

COMME APPAREIL INSÉRÉ

0 in. Clearance To Exposed Section and Face Trim / Espace libre
de 0 mm de la section expos

é

e et de la garniture du devant.

SIDE WALL

MANTEL

A

B

D

C

E

Face Trim

2017 2018 2019

Dégagement de la maçonnerie ou Dégagement zéro*

MUR LATÉRAL

Garniture
de façade

MANTEAU

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

Manufactured by:

See manual for mantel clearances.

www.quadrafire.com

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Tested and

Listed by

Portland

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

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US

Made in U.S.A. of US and

imported parts.

Fabriqué aux États-Unis-d’Amérique par des

pièces d’origine américaine et pièces importées.

PREVENT HOUSE FIRES

Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and inspection in our 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 FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

Use a 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system.

Tested to: ASTM E1509-04, ULC S628-93, ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990 Room Heating Pellet
Burning Type, (UM) 84-HUD FOR USE

ONLY WITH PELLETIZED WOOD. SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR OTHER FUEL OPTIONS.
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. has determined that this appliance complies with
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B415.1 and Title 40 of the U.S. Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 60, SubPart AAA.OMNI-Test Laboratories Accrediations:
The Standards Council of Canada, the American National Standards Institute, and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

I

nput Rating: 53,300 BTU/HR.

Electrical Rating:

115 VAC, 60 Hz, Start 5 Amps, Run 1.25 AMPS.

Route power cord away from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of appliance.
DANGER:

Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing.

Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer.

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o start, set thermostat above room temperature, the stove will light automatically. To
shutdown, set thermostat to below room temperature. For further instruction refer to
owner's manual.
Keep viewing and ash removal doors tightly closed during operation.

PRÉVENTION DES FEUX DE MAISON

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nstallez 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.

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VIS - 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 maximums.
Inspectez et nettoyez la cheminée fréquemment.

NE PAS CONNECTER CETTE UNITÉ À UN CONDUIT DE CHEMINEE DESSERVANT UN AUTRE APPAREIL.

Utilitsez le système de ventilation de 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) de diametre de type “L” ou “PL”.

Testé à: ASTM #1509-04, ULC S628-93, ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990 Room Heating. Pellet Burning Type,
UM) 84-HUD POUR USAGE AVEC LES BOULETTES DE BOIS. VOIR LE MANUAL DU PROPRI

ÉTAIRE

POUR D’AUTRES OPTIONS DE CARBURANT.

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. a déterminé que cet appareil se conforme avec la norme de l’Association
Canadienne de normalisation (CSA) B415.1 ainsi que le Titre 40 du Code Fédéral de Régulations des
États-Unis, partie 60, sous-partie AAA. Accréditations OMNI-Test Laboratories : Le Conseil Canadien
des Normes (CCN/SCC), l’Institue des Standards Nationaux Américain (ANSI) et l’Agence de Protection
Environnemental (EPA).
Puissance de Rendement: 53,300 BTU/HR

Puissance Électrique: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, Début 5 Amps, Courir 1.25 Amps,
Éloignez le fil électrique de l'appareil. Ne pas faire passer le fil électrique au dessus ou en 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 allumer, monter la température du thermostat au dessus de la température de la pièce, le poêle s'allumera
automatiquement. Pour éteindre, descendre la température du thermostat en dessous de la température de la
pièce. 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.

*When constructing floor protection for your pellet appliance, any parts or materials used, must be non-combustible.

* Lors de la construction de protection de sol pour votre appareil à granules, toute pièces ou matériaux utilisés, doivent être incombustibles.

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards at 1.7 g/hr

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

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.

Serial No. / N° de série

HF

BARCODE LABEL

and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family!

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 Appliance

Model
Name

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Test Lab &
Report No.

SAMPLE

Serial No.

Mfg. Date

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

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 ..............9

A. Appliance Certication....................... 9

B. BTU & Efciency Specications ............... 9

C. Glass Specications ....................... 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. Bafe 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

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

August 13, 2018 7036-187M 3

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, sunower seeds, and wheat.

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

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

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

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Burners, logs and refractory

Firebox and heat exchanger, Grate and Stainless

Steel Burners, FlexBurn® System (engine, inner

cover,access cover and fireback)

All replacement parts beyond warranty period

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MT. VERNON AE INSERT

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

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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MT. VERNON AE INSERT

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

READY

71

Set at: 68

12:30 PM

MENU

READY

71

Set at: 68

12:30 PM

MENU

READY

71

Set at: 68

12:30 PM

MENU

NOTICE: Any button pressed will turn on the back-light. Wall control will automatically

revert back to the starting screen if there is no activity for 15 seconds; except for the

“CONFIRM FUEL CHANGE” screen.

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

Wall Control for Reference

Buttons

12:30 PM

Room

Temp

READY

Set at: 73

73

MENU

HEAT OUTPUT

Function Buttons

Up

Down

Turning on appliance

1. At the starting screen, press

“MENU”.

MENU

Set Comfort Level

Auto/Manual/Off

Fuel Type

User Settings

2. Highlight “AUTO/MANUAL/OFF”.
Press “SELECT”.

AUTO/MANUAL SETTINGS

Automatic

Manual

Manual

Off

3. Highlight “MANUAL”. Press
“SELECT”.

4. Press “DONE” twice or wait 15
seconds for starting screen to re­appear.

Choosing Fuel Type

1. At the starting screen, press

“MENU” button once or twice until
“MENU” screen appears.

MENU

Set Comfort Level
Auto/Manual/Off

Fuel Type

User Settings

2. Highlight “FUEL TYPE” using the
“UP/DOWN” buttons to the right side
of the display. Press “SELECT”.

FUEL SELECTION

Softwood Pellet
Sunflower Seeds
Wheat

Hardwood Pellet

3. Scroll down and highlight

“HARDWOOD PELLET” or your fuel

type.

4. Now press “SELECT” to choose
new fuel.

CONFIRM FUEL CHANGE

Please empty hopper

of old fuel type and

ensure firebox is clean.

Please refer to

section 8 in manual.

DONE

5. Press “DONE” to conrm fuel
change.

6. Press “DONE” twice or wait 15
seconds for starting screen to
reappear.

7. Fill the hopper with fuel. If the
hopper was completely empty
or has run out of fuel, put
approximately 1/2 cup of pellets into

the re pot for a quick restart.

8. Be sure the hopper lid and glass
door are both closed.

Choosing TEMP Appliance: °f or

°c

1. At the starting screen, press

“MENU” button once or twice until
“MENU” screen appears.

MENU

Set Comfort Level

Auto/Manual/Off

Fuel Type

User Settings

2. Highlight “USER SETTINGS”
using the “UP/DOWN” buttons to

the right side of the display. Press

“SELECT”.

USER SETTINGS

Temp Units F/C

Flame Height Adjust
Temp Differential

3. Highlight “TEMP UNITS F/C”
using the “UP/DOWN” buttons to

the right side of the display. Press

“SELECT”.

4. Press the “UP” or “DOWN”
button to set desired temperature

appliance and press “SELECT”.

5. Press “DONE” twice again, or wait
15 seconds for starting screen to
re-appear.

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MT. VERNON AE INSERT

READY

71

Set at: 74

12:30 PM

HEAT OUTPUT

MENU

Hold at:

READY

71

Set at: 68

12:30 PM

HEAT OUTPUT

MENU

Setting Comfort Level

1. Press and hold “UP” or “DOWN”
button to set desired temperature.

ºF

74

NOTE: Set temperature must be 3

degrees higher than room
temperature for appliance to
start.

SET COMFORT LEVEL

ºF

74

ON HOLD

DONE

2. Press “HOLD TEMP”.

3. Press “DONE”.

RESUME

Setting Heat Output

1. At the starting screen, press “HEAT

OUTPUT”.

Medium High

2. Use the “UP” button to change
“HEAT OUTPUT LEVEL” to
”MEDIUM-HIGH”.

3. Press “DONE” twice or wait 15
seconds for starting screen to re­appear.

HOPPER OUT OF FUEL

ERROR LIST

Min Firepot Temp

RETRY

SERVICE

1. If the appliance has stopped
operating, check the wall control
screen. If it is showing “Min Fire

pot Temp” the hopper has run out

of fuel.

2. Fill the hopper with fuel and press

the “RETRY” button twice. The
rst time turns on the back light,

the second time starts the retry
function.

SHUTDOWN

12:30 PM

Set at: 74

Hold at:

71

MENU

3. If the wall control screen changes

to a “SHUTDOWN” screen that

means your appliance has not
completed the full shutdown cycle.
Depending on where it was in the
cycle it can take from one to ten
minutes to restart.

HEAT OUTPUT

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When the shutdown cycle is

complete the wall control screen

will display “STARTUP”. Continue

to Step 4.

STARTUP

12:30 PM

Set at: 74

Hold at:

71

MENU

4. If the wall control screen changes

to a “STARTUP” screen after
pressing “RETRY” that means

your appliance has already
completed the shutdown cycle.
You must wait until the wall control
screen displays the startup screen
and then put 1/2 cup of pellets in

the re pot for a quick restart.

5. Be sure the hopper lid and glass
door are both closed.

HEAT OUTPUT

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certication B. BTU & Efciency Specications

Model Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE

Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report No. 061-S-69-6

Solid Fuel Room Appliance/Pellet Type

Type

Insert

ASTM E1509-04, ULC S628-93 and

Standard

ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990 Room
Appliance Pellet Fuel Burning type 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

FCC

cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

EPA Certication #: 970-14

EPA Certied Emissions: 1.7 grams per hour

*LHV Tested Efciency: 76.9 %

**HHV Tested Efciency: 71.2 %

***EPA BTU Output: 12,500 to 40,200 / hr.

****BTU Input: 16,800 to 53,300 / hr.

Vent Size: 3 or 4 inches, “L” or “PL”

Hopper Capacity: 52 lbs.

Fuel Wood Pellets

* 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 EPA Default
Efciency 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.

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

ASTM E1509-04, ULC S628-93, (UM) 84-HUD and ULC/ORD-C-1482-M1990.

The Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon AE Pellet Insert meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for pellet

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 operating instructions in this manual.

August 13, 2018 7036-187M 9

inserts sold after May 15, 2015.

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

C. Glass Specications

This appliance 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 5 Amps, Run 1.25 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, part 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

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

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any

responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided

by, the following actions:

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.

• Modication of the appliance.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not

approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.

• Operating appliance without fully assembling all
components.

• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied

with appliance).

• Do NOT Over re - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over ring.

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

of this appliance, reserves the right to alter its

products, their specications and/or price without

notice.

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MT. VERNON AE INSERT

User Guide

WARNING

Do not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions.
Failure to operate appliance according to operating

instructions could cause re or injury.

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:

a. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor

of your home to ensure your safety. They should
be located away from the heating appliance and
close to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke
detector manufacturer’s placement and installation
instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly.

b. A conveniently located Class A re extinguisher

to contend with small res resulting from burning

embers.

c. A CO detector should be installed in the room with

the appliance.

d. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least

two escape routes.

e. A plan to deal with a chimney re as follows:

In the event of a chimney re:

a. Evacuate the house immediately
b. Notify re department.

B. Non-Combustible Materials

Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any

combination of the following:

- Steel

- Plaster

- Brick

- Iron

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:

- Wood

- Compressed Paper

- Plant Fibers

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

plastered or non-plastered.

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, sunower seeds, and wheat.

- Concrete

- Tile

- Glass

- Slate

- Plastic

- Plywood/OSB

- Sheet Rock (drywall)

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.

Hearth & Home Technologies strongly recommends only
using Pellet Fuel Institute (PFI) certied fuel.

Fuel Material

• Made from sawdust or wood by-products

• Shelled eld corn & other biomass fuels

• 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, corn and
other biomass fuels

Lower Ash Content Material

• Softwoods

• Fuels with low mineral content

• Premium grade pellets

Shelled Field Corn

• Must be 15% or less moisture content.

• Must be clean and free from debris

• Never burn corn straight from the eld

• Stalk parts, excessive nes and cob remnants, etc. will
clog the auger mechanism

• Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened by

sifting with 3/16 inch (4.7mm) mesh screening

WARNING

Risk of Chemical Poisoning!

Do NOT burn treated seed corn

• Chemical pesticides are harmful or fatal if swallowed

• Burning treated seed corn will void your warranty

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. If you are
buying corn or wheat the only ingredient that should be
listed is corn or wheat.

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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 9 for
instructions.

Performance

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

• Hardwoods require more air to burn properly

• Set wall control to “Utility Pellet” if the re pot and ash

pan are lling quickly. This will cause the auto-clean
system to empty the re pot more often.

• Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output.

• Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) can
cause an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or missed
ignitions.

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.

Storage

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

• Shelled corn, wheat or sunower seeds should be
stored in a tight container to prevent it from absorbing

moisture from damp or wet oors.

• This will also prevent rodents from becoming a
problem.

• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance
requirements or in an area that would hinder routine
cleaning and maintenance.

CAUTION

Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled eld corn,
wheat and black oil sunower seeds. Burning of any other

type of fuel voids your warranty.

E. General Operating Information

Read and understand Section 3:

Thermostat Wall Control Operating Instructions for

detailed operating instructions. The wall control is an

integral part of how to operate this appliance.

1. Thermostat Wall Control - Automatic Setting

The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the
thermostat wall control calls for heat, your appliance will
automatically light and deliver heat.

When the room is up to temperature and the wall
control is satised the appliance will shut down.

In the automatic setting the heat output level is

controlled by the wall control. Select “Automatic” on the
AUTO/MANUAL screen (Figure 12.1).

AUTO/MANUAL SETTINGS

Automatic

Manual
Off

Changing to Different Fuel Type

• Empty the hopper of the previous fuel

• Thoroughly vacuum hopper before lling with the new
fuel

• Select the appropriate setting on the FUEL

SELECTION screen on the thermostat wall control

The burn rate, BTU content and heat output will all vary

depending on the fuel selected.

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Figure 12.1

MT. VERNON AE INSERT

2. Thermostat Wall Control - Manual Setting

When you select “Manual” on the AUTO/MANUAL

screen the appliance will still automatically turn on and
off according to the temperature setting.

However, you will be able to manually control the heat
output levels. Adjust the heat output levels by using
the HEAT OUTPUT LEVEL screen (Figure13.1).

Medium High

Figure 13.1

3. Auto-Clean Fire pot System

Your appliance is equipped with an automatic re pot

cleaning system that will change the frequency of
cleaning based on the fuel being burned.

The auto-clean system will clean itself immediately on
initial plug in. If there is a power outage, as soon as
power is restored it will recycle and clean itself if there

is no re in the re pot.

NOTE: User is responsible for removing the ash from the

ash drawer.

CAUTION

Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and
furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.

H. Starting Your First Fire

1. Fuel Selection

To start your rst re, you must:

• Select the appropriate fuel on the FUEL SELECTION
screen on the thermostat wall control to match the fuel
you have chosen to burn.

• If the proper fuel is not selected your appliance will not
operate properly.

• For example, if you have selected wood pellets and you
are burning corn, the appliance may not light, it may go
out or overfeed (Figure 13.2).

NOTE: If you are lighting your appliance for the rst time:

• The feed tube will be empty and it can take some

time to ll it with fuel before you will see a re

• Put a handful of fuel in the re pot (priming) to speed
up the process. You can also do this when you have
run completely out of fuel.

FUEL SELECTION

Corn
Utility Pellet
Softwood Pellet
Sunflower Seeds

Wheat
Hardwood Pellet

DONE

Figure 13.2

2. Comfort Level Selection

Once your fuel is selected, select the temperature at
the desired setting on the SET COMFORT LEVEL

screen (Figure 13.3).

SELECT

F. Before Your First Fire

• 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 wall control installation instructions.

• Double check that the ash pan, hopper and rebox are

empty and then close the rebox door.

NOTICE: The tip of thermocouple must be in contact with

the inside end of the thermocouple cover or
missed ignitions can occur.

G. Filling the Hopper with Fuel

• Check the hopper and make sure it is empty before

lling with fuel.

• Open the cast top hopper lid.

• Do not over ll the hopper. The hopper lid must be
completely closed to maintain proper vacuum and for

the feed motor to operate. An error ICON will appear

on the wall control if the hopper lid is not properly
closed.

• Do not leave any part of the fuel bag on the appliance

after lling hopper.

ºF

74

Figure 13.3

3. Automatic or Manual Setting

The automatic setting will control the heat output based
on the comfort level selection. The manual setting
allows you to manually control the heat output settings

(See page 10 - Ignition Cycles).

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,

sunower seeds, and wheat.

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I. Fire Characteristics & Flame Height
Adjustment

(Feed Rate) A properly adjusted re will have an active
ame pattern and the ame will rise and fall somewhat.

This is normal.

• On HIGH setting, the ame will extend approximately 8

inches (203mm) out of the re pot. If it is not 8 inches
(203mm) tall, increase the ame height.

• On MEDIUM or LOW setting the ame will be shorter.

• Reduce the ame height if the re has tall ames with
black tails and seems somewhat lazy. This may also

indicate that the re pot and/or heat exchanger needs

to be cleaned. Refer to Section 4 for Maintenance and
Cleaning Instructions.

Adjusting the Flame Height (Feed Rate)

• Set your appliance to “MANUAL” mode on the wall
control.

• Set the heat output level to HIGH.

• Adjust the ame height using the “FLAME HEIGHT

ADJUST” screen on the wall control (Figure14.1).

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other

ammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.

• Do NOT store ammable materials in the appliance’s
vicinity.

• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP”
A FIRE IN THIS APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.

• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START
THE FIRE.

• Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance
while it is in use.

• Combustible materials may ignite.

Figure 14.1

J. Clear Space

Mantel:

NOTICE: Clearances may only be reduced by means

Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive
objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage
these

objects.

approved by the regulatory authority having
jurisdiction.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Do NOT place combustible objects in front of

the appliance. High temperatures may ignite
clothing, furniture or draperies. Maintain a

minimum clearance of 3 feet (914mm) in front

of appliance.

K. Optional Battery Back-up System

CAUTION!

• Hook up to battery terminals BEFORE you plug
battery into appliance.

• Damage to internal electronic components may
occur.

The appliance has been designed to operate on an optional
battery back-up system.

If you have frequent power outages in your region, hook
the appliance up to a 12 volt battery and it will automatically
switch to battery power in the event of a power failure. The
12 volt power cord, sold as a separate accessory, does not
charge the battery.

WARNING

Risk of Injury!

Blowers may continue to run and would be

exposed to human contact.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Do NOT operate appliance:

• With appliance door open

• With re pot oor open

• With ash pan removed

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READY

73

Set at: 73

12:30 PM

HEAT OUTPUT

MENU

System Status

Operating on Battery Back-Up

• A battery icon appears on your wall control to let you
know you are now operating on battery power (Figure

10.2).

• The re must be manually lit as the appliance will no
longer automatically light. Follow the instructions in the

Wall Control Manual.

• Use only approved re starting gel to start the re.

• The high burn rate is no longer available on battery
back-up.

• Each level drops down one level, i.e the high burn
becomes medium-high burn and so on.

• If the battery charge falls below 10 volt it can no longer
sustain the appliance operation and the appliance will
shut down (Figure 10.1). You must disconnect and
reconnect the battery to start it up again.

Recommended Battery

• 12 volt deep cycle battery, (i.e., marine or RV type).

• A 12 volt battery cable is available through your local
dealer.

L. Ignition Cycles

The appliance engine is controlled by the digital thermostat
wall control. The digital display on the wall control will tell
you what your appliance is doing in the upper left corner

(System Status) (Figure 15.3).

Figure 15.3

Every time the thermostat calls for heat, the appliance

steps through ve cycles:

1 Start-Up Cycle

2 Soft-Start Cycle

3 Heating Cycle

4 Shutdown Cycle

5 Auto-Clean Cycle

The duration and characteristics of these cycles may be
different with each type of fuel selected.

Figure 10.1

Wall Control Display

The wall control will display the battery icon when operating
in the battery back-up mode (Figure 15.2).

“Maint Burn” will display when
the thermostat has reached the
set room temperature and will
run on low until it reaches its
auto-clean cycle time.

MAINT BURN

12:30 PM

Set at: 73

73

Figure 15.2

MENU

Battery icon.

HEAT OUTPUT

WARNING

Fire Risk

Do NOT operate appliance:

• With appliance door open.

• Fire pot oor open.

• Cleaning slide plates open.

Do NOT store fuel:

• Closer than required clearances to
combustibles to appliance

• Within space required for loading or ash
removal.

1. Start-Up Cycle

During this cycle:

• Igniter turns on for 90 seconds to heat up the air in the

re pot

• Combustion blower starts

• Vacuum switch comes on

• Feed motor turns on adding fuel to the re pot and the

appliance waits for the re to start

The duration of start-up depends on the type and quality
of fuel used. It is normal to see some smoke during the
ignition process as moisture evaporates and the fuel lights.

The smoke will stop once the re starts.

NOTE: Appliance may take longer to start up in extreme

cold conditions

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