Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK - Manual (Page 26)

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7034-106F August 13, 2009
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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE) R R
The appliance has been designed to operate on an optional
battery back-up system.
If you have frequent power outages in your region, hook
the appliance up to a 1 volt battery and it will automatically
switch to battery power in the event of a power failure. The
1 volt power cord, sold as a separate accessory, does not
charge the battery.
WARNING! Risk of Injury!
• Blowers may continue to run and would be exposed to
human contact.
CAUTION!
• Hook up to battery terminals BEFORE you plug battery
into appliance.
• Damage to internal electronic components may occur.
I. Battery Back-up System (Optional)
13 Volts 12 Volts 11 Volts
Battery
Below
10 Volts
Figure 26.1
Operating on Battery Back-Up
•
A battery icon appears on your wall control to let you
know you are now operating on battery power. Figure
26.2.
• The fire must be manually lit as the appliance will no
longer automatically light. Follow the instructions in the
Wall Control Manual.
•
Use only approved fire starting gel to start the fire.
• The high burn rate is no longer available on battery
back-up.
• E
ach level drops down one level, i.e the high burn be-
comes medium-high burn and so on.
• If the battery charge falls below 10 volt it can no longer
sustain the appliance operation and the appliance will
shut down. Figure 26.1. You must disconnect and re-
connect the battery to start it up again.
Recommended Battery
• 1 volt deep cycle battery, (i.e., marine or RV type).
•
A 1 volt battery cable is available through your local
dealer.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
appliance.
• Do
NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s
vicinity.
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH
AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OF FLUIDS TO START THE
FIRE.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in
use as combustible materials may ignite.
J. Clear Space
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Do NOT place combustible
objects in front of the appliance. High temperatures may
ignite clothing, furniture or draperies. Maintain a minimum
clearance of 3 feet (914mm) in front of appliance.
NOTICE: Clearances may only be reduced by means ap-
proved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
Mantel:
Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive
objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these
objects.
MAINT BURN
73 Set at: 73
12:30 PM
HEAT OUTPUT MENU
“Maint Burn” will display when
the thermostat has reached the
set room temperature and will
run on low until it reaches its
auto-clean cycle time.
Battery icon.
Figure 26.2
Wall Control Display
The wall control will display the battery icon when operating in
the battery back-up mode. Figure 26.2