August
13,
2018 7036-187M
29
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency:
Prior to heating season
• By:
Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasket between
the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal. If the gasket is frayed or
damaged, replace with a new one.
10. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency:
Yearly or as needed
• By:
Homeowner
a.
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency:
Yearly or as needed
• By:
Homeowner
a.
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
7. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency:
Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel, (aprx
50 bags) or when changing fuel types
• By:
Homeowner
a.
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will
need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust and/
or fines build-up.
c.
A combination of sawdust/fines and pellets on the
auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to the fire
pot.
d. This can result in nuisance shut downs and mis-
starts
- Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
- Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency:
When clear view of fire pot becomes
obscure
• By:
Homeowner
a.
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially
available cleaner. Wipe down with dry towel.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
•
Do NOT clean glass when hot.
•
Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner
on white film.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
CAUTION
Glass
Handle glass doors with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
•
Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
•
Do NOT operate appliance with glass
door removed, cracked, broken or
scratched.
WARNING
