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May 5, 2015 

 

 

 

             

7036-188E 

 

 

 

         

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MT VERNON AE INSERT

Model

Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert AE

Laboratory

OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report No.

061-S-69-6

Type

Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type 

Insert

Standard

ASTM E1509-04, ULC S628-93 and 
ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990 Room Heater 
Pellet Fuel Burning type 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 AE Pellet Insert meets the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency’s emission  limits for pellet 
inserts sold after May 15, 2015. 

This pellet insert needs periodic inspection and repair for 
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate 
this pellet insert in a manner inconsistent with operating 
instructions in this manual.

EPA Certifi cation #: 970-14

EPA Certifi ed Emissions: 1.7 grams per hour

*LHV Tested Effi ciency: 76.9 %

**HHV Tested Effi 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: 75 lbs.

Fuel Wood Pellets

* Weighted average LHV effi ciency using data collected during 
EPA emissions test.

**

Weighted average HHV effi ciency using data collected during 

EPA emissions test.

***

A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Effi 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.

B.  BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations

Important Safety Information

•  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.

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

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.

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

WARNING

Fire Risk.

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

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 5 Amps, Run 1.25 Amps

E.  Mobile Home Approved 

 • 

This appliance is approved for mobile home installa-
tions 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, ceil-
ing, 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-ACC must be installed in a 
mobile home installation.

A.  Appliance Certifi cation

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. 

Summary of Contents for MTVERNINSAE-PMH

Page 1: ...instruc tions is not followed exactly a fire may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire If heater or chimney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure ...

Page 2: ...hermostat Wall Control 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 Clearances to Combustibles UL and ULC 8 C Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces 9 D Floor Protection 9 E Minimum Opening for Masonry Zero Clearance Fireplaces 9 F Mantel Projections 9 G Removing Metal Floor of Factory Bu...

Page 3: ... appliance Modification 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 Overfire If appliance or chimney connector glows you are overfiring Any suc...

Page 4: ... be given to Safety convenience traffic flow Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and to minimize the use of chimney offsets 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 ve...

Page 5: ...unspliced wire Recommended 20 gauge wire solid copper 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 floor level you will notice higher temperatures near the appli ance CAUTION The wall control is an integral part of the appliance No other wall control or thermosta...

Page 6: ...ney meets the minimum height requirements Roof flashing installed and sealed Terminations installed and sealed Clearances Section 3 Pg 7 Combustible materials not installed in non combustible areas Verified all clearances meet installation manual requirements Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements Protective hearth strips and hearth extension installed per manual...

Page 7: ...ide View 26 1 4 in 667mm 13 1 8 in 333mm 15 in 382mm 23 7 8 in 606mm 32 in 812mm 8 1 8 in 206mm 2 3 8 in 59mm C L 29 3 4 in 756mm 23 7 8 in 605mm 28 1 8 in 714mm 50 in 1270mm 33 in 838mm 36 5 8 in 929mm 34 7 8 in 886mm 46 1 8 in 1171mm Figure 7 4 Front View with Cast Panel Set 3 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions ...

Page 8: ...learances to combustibles as specified WARNING Failure to comply may cause house fire A C B D C B 0 inch Clearance To Exposed Section And Face Trim E Location Configuration Inches Millimeters A Top of Hopper Top or Rent Vent 3 76 B Side of Outside Skin Top or Rear Vent 2 51 C Back of Hopper Top Vent 7 1 2 191 Rear Vent 2 3 4 70 D Vent Pipe to Combustible Top or Rear Vent 3 76 E Cast Side to Side W...

Page 9: ...ers D Floor protection hearth extension from door opening 6 152 E Floor protection to the side of door opening 6 152 D Floor Protection F G H I F Mantel Projections J K Mantel Face Trim D E A C B Side Wall Figure 9 4 Built In Vertical Figure 9 1 The maximum mantel depth J is 12 inches 305mm with a minimum vertical height K of 12 inches 305mm However if your mantel has a depth of 10 inches 254mm th...

Page 10: ...the insert The 2 x 4 may need to be cut to the appro priate size 250 2061 WARNING THIS FIREPLACE MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE AN INSERT IT MUST BE RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION BEFORE USE AS A SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE 250 2061 Figure 10 1 If the hearth extension is lower than the fireplace opening the portion of the insert extending onto the hearth must be supported Manufacturer d...

Page 11: ...ed chimney liner meeting type UL 103 HT requirements 2100 F per UL 1777 If the chimney is not listed as meeting HT requirements or if the factory built fireplace was tested prior to 1998 a full height listed chimney liner must be installed from the appliance flue collar to the chimney top The liner must be securely attached to the insert flue collar and the chimney top The air flow of the factory ...

Page 12: ...s and protruding parts of the structure P 12 in Clearance above roof line for vertical terminations All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit OAK installed unless otherwise noted in table below 24 in Above grass top of plants wood or any other com bustible 12 in 36 in no OAK Clearance from any forced air intake of other appli ance 12 in Clearance horizontally from combustible wall ...

Page 13: ...al house demand House demand may consume the air needed for the appli ance It may be necessary to add additional ventilation to the space in which the pellet appliance is located Consult with your local HVAC professional to determine the ventilation demands for your house Vent Configurations To reduce probability of reverse drafting during shut down conditions Hearth Home Technologies strongly rec...

Page 14: ...himney NOTICE HEARTH Home Technologies assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the chimney system caused by Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions Downdrafts Tight sealing construction of the structure Mechanical exhausting devices E Chimney and Exhaust Connection 1 Chimney Connector Use 3 or 4 inch 76 102mm diameter type L or PL venting system It can be vented vertical...

Page 15: ...29m you may use 3 or 4 inch 76 to 102mm diameter type L or PL vent G Pipe Selection Chart The chart will help you in determining proper venting size according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated previously and the altitude above sea level of this installation Figure 15 2 a Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on the vertical left side of the chart b Move to the right horizontally on...

Page 16: ...aw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an attic or garage NOTE Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference A Full Reline With Outside Air Horizontal Outside Air through Rear Wall Horizontal NOTE Use metal plate a...

Page 17: ...de Air Vertical Figure 17 1 Outside Air Termination at Chimney Top Vertical 305mm min below 305mm min above NOTE Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non flammable insula tion such as fiberglass mineral wool or ceramic Do not use high temperature caulk ing materials to seal any edge to prevent furture serviceability NOTE In Canada this fireplace insert must be installed...

Page 18: ... on outside of house 3 Use wire ties to secure flex pipe to collar assembly 4 Slide trim ring over flex pipe and run pipe through wall 5 Attach flex pipe not included to outside termination cap with second wire tie 6 Secure termination cap to outside surface 7 Secure trim ring to interior wall CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an att...

Page 19: ...then release the latch The latch hooks onto a bracket to hold the side in place Bend tabs down Shipped flat from the factory Figure 19 2 9 attachment holes 3 on each side and 3 in the front Figure 19 3 Included in Kit 1 bottom 1 trim front 2 trim sides 2 trim extensions Tools Needed Phillips head screw driver measuring tape gloves 1 Remove contents from box and lay on protective surface to avoid s...

Page 20: ...tabs down Included in Surround Kit 2 side panels left and right 1 panel top 1 fastener package Included in Cast Trim Kit 2 cast trim legs left and right 1 cast trim header 2 cast trim footers left and right 1 fastener package Tools Needed Powered Phillips head screw driver 1 Remove contents from box being careful not to scratch or damage the cast trim pieces 2 Lay the surround set face down on pro...

Page 21: ...Control Thermostat Installation 1 When mounting the wall control thermostat on the wall be sure to follow your wall control s installation instruc tions carefully NOTE The wall control thermostat should be mount ed on an inside wall and not in direct line with the appliance convection air NOTE If the wall control thermostat is located too close to the appliance you may need to set the temperature ...

Page 22: ...FR 3280 Part 24 NEVER INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM WARNING Spark Arrestor Cap Roof Flashing Storm Collar Joist Shield Firestop Approved Class L or PL Pellet Vent Figure 22 1 CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an attic or garage CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Do NOT cut ...

Page 23: ... B Y Outside Air Kit OAK 3 Surround Std Panel For Cast Trim SP MTVS CST Component Pack 7036 041 Surround Std Panel w Gold Trim No Longer Available SP MTVS GD Component Pack 7036 042 Trim Panel Set Gold 250 4660 Surround Std Panel w Nickel Black Trim SP MTVS NB Component Pack 7036 042 Trim Set Black Nickel 7019 027 Trim Cast Matte Black 811 0930 Sienna Bronze TR CAST CSB Willow TR CAST CWL Mahogany...

Page 24: ...ille WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra Fire dealer with any questions or concerns For the number of your nearest Quadra Fire dealer log onto www quadrafire com This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 5341794 5263471 6688302 7216645 7047962 or other U S and foreign patents pending We recommend that you record the following perti...

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