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Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE)
8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency:
When clear view of fi repot 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 door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
CAUTION
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
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
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency:
Prior to heating season
• By:
Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and fi rebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal. If the gasket is frayed or
damaged, replace with a new one.
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 fi nes build-
up.
c. A combination of sawdust/fi nes and pellets on the auger
reduces the amount of fuel supply to the fi repot.
d. This can result in nuisance shut downs and misstarts
.
•. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
•. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency:
Yearly or more frequently depending on
fuel type or ash build-up
• By:
Qualifi ed Service Technician/Homeowner
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fl y ash. The fl y ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the fl ow of the fl ue gases.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there
is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it
will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the
exhaust venting system.
The venting system may need to be cleaned at least
once a year or more often depending upon the quality
of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sec-
tions. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal
sections.
11. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency:
At the end of heating season
• By:
Homeowner
a.
The appliance must be in complete shutdown,
completely cool and the exhaust blower offf.
b.
Remove all ash from the fi rebox and vacuum thor-
oughly.
c.
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 specifi cially for
heating appliances.
