Hearth & Home Technologies MTVERNINSAE-MBK Manuel D’Utilisation
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September 1, 2008
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Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE)
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Getting Started
A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations
Warning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe
operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute
components.
operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute
components.
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using
exact measurements for clearances and floor protection,
before actually beginning the installation
exact measurements for clearances and floor protection,
before actually beginning the installation
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, traffic flow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector.
• If you are not using an existing chimney, place the appli-
ance where there will be a clear passage for a factory-
built listed chimney through the ceiling and roof.
built listed chimney through the ceiling and roof.
• Installing an optional outside air kit would affect the loca-
tion of the vent termination.
CAUTION!
If burning shelled field corn, you must use ap-
proved venting specifically designed for corn to prevent corro-
sion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the venting
manufacturer.
sion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the venting
manufacturer.
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air
Intakes
• Air
Conditioner
• Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping,
vegetation
When locating vent and venting termination, vent above
roof line when possible.
roof line when possible.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
• Wind loading possible
NOTICE: Locating the appliance in a location of
considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke
spillage from appliance. Do not locate appliance near:
considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke
spillage from appliance. Do not locate appliance near:
•
Frequently open doors
•
Central heat outlets or returns
Figure 5.1