26
7036-187M
August
13,
2018
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
Manual
Off
Automatic
Figure 26.1
B. Proper Shutdown Procedure
1.
Set wall control to OFF on AUTOMATIC / MANUAL
SETTING screen
(Figure 26.1)
.
2.
Wall control screen will scroll through the following
messages after setting to OFF.
- Shutdown
- Auto-Clean
-
Off
3. Smoke spillage into the room can occur if the appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
4. There is a risk of shock if the appliance is not
unplugged before servicing the appliance.
After servicing, restart with the AUTO/MANUAL SETTINGS
screen (
Figure 26.1)
.
Figure 26.2
C. General Maintenance and Cleaning
1. Auto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning
The auto-clean only dumps ash from the fire pot. The
customer is required to clean the appliance in regular
intervals depending upon use and fuel quality.
• Frequency:
Monthly or every ton (aprx. 50 bags) or
more frequently depending on the type of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
a.
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b.
Open the firebox door. Inspect the auto-clean
springs
(Figure 26.2).
c.
Inspect the holes in the fire pot floor for any debris.
- The holes must be kept clear.
d.
How often the fire pot cleans itself depends on:
- The type of fuel you selected on the thermostat
wall control
- How long the appliance burns before satisfying set
point on wall the control
-
Burning biomass fuels may require a more through
cleaning during the burn season.
e. Excessive clinkers will eventually jam the auto-
clean system and generate an error message on
the wall control.
- Inspect for any degradation or deformation
- As the springs heat up and cool down they can
lose tension
-
If there is a gap showing above the fire pot bottom,
approximately 1/16 inch (1.59mm) or more, it
means the springs have lost their tension
-
Lost tension can not keep the floor in the proper
position causing ignition problems and fuel falling
into the ash pan.
- Call your dealer to replace the springs.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT store fuel:
•
Within space required for loading or ash
removal.
• Closer than required clearances to
combustibles to appliance.
2. Ash Removal from Firebox
• Frequency:
Weekly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up
• By:
Homeowner
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
There must not be any hot ashes in the firebox during
cleaning. Frequent cleaning of the ash in the firebox with a
vacuum cleaner will help slow down the build-up of ash in
the exhaust blower and vent system.
3. Cleaning Ash Pan
• Frequency:
Weekly or every 3-5 bags
• By:
Homeowner
a.
Locate the ash pan underneath the fire pot.
b. Slide the ash pan straight out.
c. Empty into a non-combustible container and re-
install ash pan.
d.
When replacing ash pan push it back until it
catches on the 2 side latches.
e.
Clinkers filling the ash pan will have to be cleaned
out more often than ash. See Disposal of Ashes.