
November 28, 2017
7082-151C
15
MT. VERNON E2 INSERT
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3
Maintenance and Service
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
NOTICE:
These are recommendations. When burning high ash content pellet fuel you may need to
clean the fire pot several times a day. Clean the appliance and fire pot more frequently if
you encounter heavy build-up of ash at the recommended interval or you see soot coming
from the vent.
Not properly cleaning your appliance on a regular basis will void your war
-
ranty
.
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before
servicing appliance.
CAUTION
Follow the detailed instructions found in this
section for each step listed as referenced in
the chart below
.
When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you
many years of trouble-free service.
Contact your deale
r
to answer questions regarding proper operation, trou-
bleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit www.
QuadraFire.com to locate a dealer. We recommend annual
service by a qualified dealer.
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure
Turn dial control to OFF, let appliance completely cool and
exhaust blower must be off. Now you can unplug appli-
ance before servicing.
Cleaning or Inspection
Frequency
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Fire pot
As needed
OR
X
Ash Removal from Firebox
About 5 bags of fuel depend-
ing on ash build-up
OR
X
Glass
When clear view of fire pot
becomes obscure
OR
X
Hopper
Every ton of fuel (50 bags)
OR
X
Exhaust Path, Drop Tube and Behind
Baffles
Every ton of fuel (50 bags) or
more frequently
OR
X
Door Handle & Gasket Inspection
Prior to heating season
OR
X
Blower, Convection
Every ton of fuel or more fre-
quently depending on perfor-
mance
OR
X
Blower, Exhaust
Every ton of fuel or more fre-
quently depending on perfor-
mance
OR
X
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn Season At end of heating season
OR
X
Venting System
Every 3 tons of fuel or more
frequently depending on per-
formance
OR
X
This pellet insert has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn
rate that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations
to alter this setting or otherwise operate this pellet insert in a
manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.