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7036-187M
August
13,
2018
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
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 fire 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 flame 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 fire pot and ash
pan are filling quickly. This will cause the auto-clean
system to empty the fire 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.
Changing to Different Fuel Type
• Empty the hopper of the previous fuel
•
Thoroughly vacuum hopper before filling 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.
Storage
•
Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag
until using to prevent moisture absorption.
•
Shelled corn, wheat or sunflower seeds should be
stored in a tight container to prevent it from absorbing
moisture from damp or wet floors.
• 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.
E. General Operating Information
Tested and approved for wood pellets, shelled field corn,
wheat and black oil sunflower seeds. Burning of any other
type of fuel voids your warranty.
CAUTION
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 satisfied 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
Figure 12.1
