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7036-187C
June 18, 2014
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• 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 fi lm.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
CAUTION
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.
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 vent-
ing 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 sections. 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 off.
b.
Remove all ash from the fi rebox and vacuum thoroughly.
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-tem-
perature paint made specifi cally for heating appliances.
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 mis-starts
•. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
•. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
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.
NOTE
This unit is required to be cleaned frequently because
soot creosote and ash may accumulate.
