20
7082-151C
November 28, 2017
MT. VERNON E2 INSERT
-C
Pellets Back-Up
in Feed Tube
Firepot Overfills
Ash Build-Up in Firebox
Figure 20.1
NOTE
• This appliance is required to be cleaned frequently
because soot creosote and ash may accumulate.
13. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency:
See chart on pg. 16
• By:
Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and allow
the appliance to completely cool down.
b. Unplug appliance.
c. Remove all ash from firebox and vacuum thoroughly.
d. To minimize corrosion paint all exposed steel, including
cast-iron. Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the
appliance or purchase paint from your local dealer.
You must use a high-temperature paint made
specifically for heating appliances.
e. Cleaning the flue at the end of the burn season will
prevent corrosives to build-up and damage the flue.
f. Outside temperatures should have no affect on the
performance of the appliance under freezing
conditions.
D. Soot or Creosote Fire Awareness
The chimney should be inspected periodically during the
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated
(1/8 inch [3mm] or more) it should be removed to reduce
the risk of chimney fire.
Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows
how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the
hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited, and weekly
cleaning may be necessary in the mild weather even though
monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for
information on how to handle a chimney fire.
In the event of a soot or creosote fire, close the firebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the proper
fire authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
E. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
Daily
• By:
Homeowner
If the ash build-up exceeds the half way point in the fire pot
or clinkers are adhering to the sides of the fire pot, then the
fire pot floor is not being cleaned often enough.
Baffle
Latches
Insert flat head screw driver into “V”
section and push down and the bottom
of the latch will fall forward off of post
Locating ears - 1 on
each side. Fit behind
bottom edge.
Figure 20.2
F. Baffle Removal
1. The appliance must be in complete shutdown, com-
pletely cool and the exhaust blower off.
2. Open door.
3.
The baffle is located at the top inside of firebox.
4.
Remove baffle by placing a flat head screw driver into
the slot of the latches located in the upper corners and
rotate down. The bottom of the latch will fall forward off
of the post. Lift the baffle up and then out toward you.
Figure 20.2
5.
To replace the baffle, place the 2 locating ears behind
the bottom edge and tilt the baffle up and into place.
6.
The baffle must be centered in the firebox before
latching it in place. If it is not centered the latch will slip
between the baffle and side of the firebox instead of
latching properly.
7.
The bottom of the latches will fit over the posts. Using
the screwdriver, push the top of the latch forward to
lock latch into place.
Risk of Fire and Smoke!
• High ash fuels or lack of maintenance can cause fire
pot to overfill. Follow proper shutdown procedure if ash
buildup exceeds half way point in fire pot.
• Failure to do so could result in smoking, sooting and
possible hopper fires.
WARNING
