Mount Vernon E2 insert help

[Jobofly]

first off I want to say that I love this stove. It heats my entire house of 3200 square feet. I was wondering if anyone else has this unit and what have you found the optimum settings to be? Also my glass gets pretty dirty after a day of use. I don’t think that is normal. What would be causing that? I have attached a photo.

Thanks for your help.

 

[kappel15]

Dirty exhaust path, dirty firepot holes, too much fuel. kap

 

[Jobofly]

is it normal to get a build up of ash against the glass? should it spread out more evenly?

 

[kappel15]

Yes. Eventually over a few days of burning, you should get a buildup of ash on the window. The bottom has an air wash that keeps it clean for a while. That is why it starts at the top. kap

 

[Jobofly]

Thanks Kap. Would you have any recommendations on what heat output and flame height I should set this at? I use premium hardwood pellets and line in NY

 

[kappel15]

Go by your manual. It tells you how to set your flame height. And heat output depends on how much heat you need, to satisfy the tstat. kap