MT VERNON-AE TROUBLE SHOOTING MANUAL
7020-057D
9-30-2010
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FIREPOT MAINTENANCE
The firepot floor and firepot air holes will need to be
scraped occasionally depending on the quality of fuel
being used. Use a putty knife, a flat head screwdriver
or the firepot clean-out tool provided to remove excess
carbon from the firepot.
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.
1. Set the wall control thermostat to “OFF” on AUTOMATIC/
MANUAL SETTING screen and let the appliance com-
pletely cool. The exhaust blower must be off before you
can unplug the appliance before servicing.
2. Smoke spillage into the room can occur if the appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
The appliance must be in complete shutdown, completely
cool and the exhaust blower off before performing any
cleaning or maintenance. There is a risk of shock if
the appliance is not unplugged before servicing the
appliance.
PROPER SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
NOTE: Performing this routine service will require approximately 20
minutes a month depending on type and quality of fuel you burn.
CAUTION
CLEANING OR FREQUENCY
DAILY WEEKLY In 2 Weeks YEARLY
INSPECTION
FIREPOT
Softwood Pellets
FIREPOT
Hardwood Pellets
Every 5 bags
Every 3 bags
FIREPOT
Corn, Wheat, or Sun-
flower Seeds
Every 1 bag
ASHPAN
Wood Pellets
Every 5 bags
HEAT EXCHANGER
Every 1 ton of
fuel
-OR-
-OR-
-OR-
-OR-
-OR-
X
X
X
X
X
EXHAUST BLOWER
Every 3 tons of
fuel
-OR-
X
ASHPAN
Alternate Fuel
X
-OR-
Daily
