Quadra-Fire MTVI-E2-MBK, MTVI-E2-CSB, MTVI-E2-PMH Installation Manual

Installation Manual

Installation & Appliance Set-Up

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

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

MT. VERNON INSERT

PELLET STOVE E2

Model(s):

MTVI-E2-MBK

MTVI-E2-CSB

MTVI-E2-PMH

• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

• Do not overfi re - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfi ring. Overfi ring
will void your warranty.

tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re could result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.

US

Portland

Oregon USA

Tested and

O-T L

Listed by

C

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

061-S-84-2

Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this
pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.

CAUTION

Tested and approved for wood pellets only

• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi 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

fi replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures

• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

fl ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable

materials away.

CAUTION

Check building codes prior to installation.

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

• Consult local building, fi re offi cials or authorities having juris-
diction about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.

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NOTE

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

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

MT VERNON E2 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

1 Important Safety Information .............3

A. Appliance Certifi cation ......................................................3

B. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations........................................3

C. Glass Specifi cations .........................................................3

D. Electrical Rating................................................................3

E. Mobile Home Approved ....................................................3

F. Non-Combustible Materials ................................................3

G. Combustible Materials .......................................................3

2 Getting Started ....................................4

A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations ..........................4

B. Remote Thermostat Location ............................................5

C. Tools And Supplies Needed ..............................................5

D. Inspect Appliance and Components .................................5

E. Install Checklist ..................................................................6

3 Dimensions and Clearances ..............7

A. Appliance Dimensions ......................................................7

B. Clearance To Combustibles, US & Canada .......................8

C. Masonry & Zero Clearance Fireplaces .............................9

D. Floor Protection ................................................................9

E. Minimum Opening for Masonry & Zero Clearance

Fireplaces..........................................................................9

F. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox .................10

G. Prefabricated Metal Chimney ...........................................11

H. Altering the Factory-Built Fireplace...................................11

4 Vent Information ................................12

A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements ...................12

B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors ...............................................13

C. Negative Pressure ............................................................14

D. Draft........ ..........................................................................14

E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection ..................................14

F. Equivalent Feet of Pipe ....................................................15

G. Pipe Selection Chart ........................................................15

5 Venting Systems ...............................16

A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal ..........................16

B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical ..............................17

6 Appliance Set-Up ..............................18

A. Leveling System ...............................................................18

B. Outside Air Kit Instructions ................................................18

C. Hearth Support .................................................................18

D. Removal of Cast Sides ....................................................19

E. Surround and Trim Set - Cast ...........................................19

F. Surround & Trim Set, Basic ...............................................20

G. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions ..........................20

H. Remote Thermostat Installation .......................................21

I. Power Cord .........................................................................21

7 Mobile Home Installation ..................22

8 Accessory List ..................................23

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

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1 Important Safety Information

MT VERNON E2 INSERT

A. Appliance Certifi cation

Model Mt. Vernon Insert Pellet Stove E2
Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report No. 061-S-84-2
Type Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Fuel

Burning Type

Standard ASTM E1509-12, ULC-S628-93 and

(UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved.

FCC Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

The Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 Insert Pellet Stove meets the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emission
standards.

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

E1509-12, ULC S628-93, (UM) 84-HUD and ULC/ORD­C-1482.

B. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations

EPA Certifi ed:
Effi ciency (LHV):

BTU Input:
BTU Output:

Heating Capacity:
Vent Size:

Fuel:
Shipping Weight:

*BTU will vary , depending on the type of fuel you use in your
appliance. Consult your Quadra-Fire dealer for best results.

1.7 grams per hour low

2.7 grams weighted average
Up to 87%
18,000 to 52,500

13,800 to 37,600
Up to 3,000 sq ft depending

on climate zone
3” or 4” Type ‘L’ or ‘PL’

Wood Pellets
510 lbs

C. Glass Specifi 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 fl 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. Non-Combustible Materials

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

- Steel - Plaster

- Brick - Iron

- Concrete - Tile

- Glass - Slate
Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard

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

G. Combustible Materials

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

- Wood - Compressed Paper

- Plant Fibers - Plastic

- Plywood/OSB - Sheet Rock (drywall)
Any material that can ignite and burn: fl ame proofed or not,
plastered or un-plastered.

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.

• Modifi 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 unit).

• Do NOT Overfi re - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overfi ring.

Any such action that may cause a fi re hazard.

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

For assistance or additional information, consult a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or your dealer.

NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specifi cations and/or price without notice.

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2 Getting Started

Install Guide

A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations

1. Appliance Location

NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.

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

• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re
offi cials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.

It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact
measurements for clearances and fl oor protection, before
actually beginning the installation. Location of the appliance
and chimney will affect performance.

Consideration must be given to:

• Safety, convenience, traffi c fl ow

• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and to

minimize the use of chimney offsets.

Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:

• Windows

• Air Intakes

• Air Conditioner

• Overhang, soffi ts, porch roofs, adjacent walls

• Landscaping, vegetation

• Horizontal or vertical vent termination

2. Floor Support

The supporting fl oor under the appliance must be able to
handle the weight of the appliance, fuel load and the weight
of the chimney.

Ensure that your fl oor will support these weights prior to
installation. Add suffi cient additional support to meet this
weight requirement prior to installation. The weight of the
appliance is 510 lbs. with a full load of fuel the max weight
is 557 lbs.

• Place the appliance where there will be a clear passage

for a Listed chimney through the ceiling and roof (vertical)
or through exterior wall (horizontal).

• Installing the required outside air kit will affect the location

of the vent termination.

When locating vent and venting termination, the ideal loca­tion is to vent above roof line when possible. This minimizes
the affects of wind loading.

WARNING

Risk of Fire! Damaged parts could impair safe operation.

Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute com­ponents.

Location NOT recommended:

• Not the highest point of the roof

• Wind loading possible

Windward

Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side

Figure 4.1

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

Marginal Location:

• Below peak

Recommended:

• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

• Inside heated space

Multi-level Roofs

Marginal Location:

• Wind loading possible

Location NOT recommended:

• Too close to tree

• Below adjacent structure

• Lower roof line

• Avoid outside wall

Leeward

NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side

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B. Remote Thermostat Location

The thermostat wall control’s location will have some affect
on the appliance’s operation.

• When located close to the appliance, it may require a

slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of the
house comfortable.

• When located in an adjacent room or on a different fl oor

level, you will notice higher temperatures near the appli­ance.

CAUTION!
appliance. No other wall control or thermostat can be
substituted.

The remote thermostat is an integral part of the

MODE/SET

D. Inspect Appliance and Components

• Open the appliance and remove all the parts and articles

packed inside the Component Pack. Inspect all the parts
and glass for shipping damage.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.

•

All labels have been removed from the glass door.

•

Plated surfaces have been wiped clean with a soft cloth,
if applicable.

• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefi t.

• Follow pipe manufacturer instructions for installation
and air clearance requirements.

WARNING

Risk of Fire!
Damaged parts could impair safe operation.
Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or

substitute components.

**HHT recommends a range of 20 feet for best perfor­mance

C. Tools And Supplies Needed

Tools and building supplies normally required
for installation, unless installing into an existing
masonry fi replace:

Reciprocating Saw Channel Locks
Hammer Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure Plumb Line
1/4” Self-Tapping Screws Framing Material
Hi-temp Caulking Material Gloves
Safety Glasses Framing Square
Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) Level

May also need:
Vent Support Straps Venting Paint

WARNING

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

• Installation and use of any damaged
appliance.

• Modifi 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.

• Do NOT Overfi re

Or any such action that may cause a fi re hazard.

NOTE: Upon removing the appliance from the fi replace

a tag shall be permanently attached to the fi replace
indicating it has been altered and should be inspected
by a qualifi ed person prior to re-use as a convectional
fi replace (tag included in component pack).

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E. Install Checklist

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

Follow this Standard Work Checklist

This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual.

Customer:
Date Installed:
Lot/Address:
Location of Fireplace:

Installer:
Dealer/ Distributor Phone #:
Serial #:

Model (circle one): MTVI-E2-MBK MTVI-E2-CSB MTVI-E2-PMH

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install fi replace according to these instructions can lead to a fi re or explosion.

Appliance Install

Required non-combustible fl oor protection (Pg. 8)
Verifi ed clearance to combustible (Pg. 8)
Unit is leveled and secured (Pg. 17)

YES IF NO, WHY?

Venting/Chimney Section 4 (Pg. 12)

Venting confi guration complies with diagrams
Venting installed, sealed and secured in place with proper clearance
Exterior wall/roof fl ashing installed and sealed
Terminations installed and sealed
OAK installed and sealed (if needed) (Pg. 18)

Electrical

120VAC unswitched power provided to the appliance (Pg. 21)

Appliance Setup Section 5 (Pg. 18)

All packaging and protective materials removed
Accessories installed properly

Started appliance and verifi ed that all motors and blowers operate as the should
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under the fi replace
and given to the party responsible for use and operation.

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:

• Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your fi le.

• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the fi replace until the installation is complete.

Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed:
Comments communicated to party responsible by on

(Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date)

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3 Dimensions and Clearances

A. Appliance Dimensions

32 [812]

23-7/8 [606]

15

[382]

13-1/8

[333]

26-1/4 [667]

7/8
[23]

29-3/4

[756]

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26-7/8 [683]

23-7/8

[605]

Figure 7.1 - Top View Figure 7.2 - Side View

33

[838]

50 [1270]

Figure 7.3 - Front View with Basic Surround Panel Set

34-7/8

[886]

Figure 7.4 - Front View with Cast Panel Set

36-5/8 [930]

46-1/8 [1171]

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B. Clearance To Combustibles, US & Canada

Built-in Unit - Rear Vent

B

Figure 8.2

A

A

C

Figure 8.1

Location Confi guration Inches Millimeters
A Side of Outside Skin Top or Rear Vent 2 51
B Vent Pipe to Combustible Top or Rear Vent 3 76
C Cast Side to Side Wall Top or Rear Vent 6 152

Built-in Unit - Rear Vent with Outside Air

J

3 in
[76mm]

K

Fire Risk.

Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed.

Failure to comply may cause house
fi re.

Note: In Canada where passage through a
wall or partition of combustible construction is

WARNING

desired, the installation shall conform to

3 in

[76mm]

CAN/CSA-B365.
Through the wall, horizontal termination cap

must be a minimum of 6” (152mm) from the
wall. Approved for mobile home installations.
Must use 3” or 4” (76-102mm) “L” or “PL”

6 in

[152mm]

3 in
[76mm]

Outside
Air

listed pellet venting or listed double wall pipe
and a Quadrafi re outside air kit (OAK3) in
mobile homes.

Note:

• Illustrations refl ect typical installations and

are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.

• Actual installation may vary due to individual

design preference.

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