Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1640 Vermont Casting
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Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada SAFETY NO TICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NO T PR OPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAINT AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLO W THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS.
2 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Intrepid to meet your heating needs. We're confident you will find the Intrepid to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage.
3 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Specifications Intrepid, Model 1640 Maximum Heat Output ........... 8,200 - 19,500 Btu’s/hr . 3 Maximum Heat Output ......................... 22,00 Btu’s/hr . 1 Area Heated .................... Up to 1000 sq.
4 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND IN µ .
5 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Masonry Chimneys, cont'd. • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa- per are a hazard and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement.
6 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Intrepid is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory .
7 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Connection Abo ve the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the fireplace flue though a thimble located above the fireplace. The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney .
8 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fig. 13 CSA approved Wall Pass-through. 24 ga.Sheet Steel Support 24 ga. Sheet Steel Support (one side only) Min. 18" (460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2" (51mm) Min.
9 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 In Canada, the floor protector required under the stove must extend 18” (457mm) to the front (‘E’, Fig. 14), and 8” (203mm) from the sides and rear . (‘D’ ,Fig. 14) To meet Canadian requirements, a floor protector must be at least 43" (1092mm) wide and 48" (1219mm) deep.
10 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Reducing a stove clearance may require installation of a listed heat shield on the chimney connector as well. Clearances may be reduced only by means approved by the regulatory authority , or in accordance with the clearances listed in this manual.
11 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fig. 17 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector , two wall shields. A. 36" (914mm) B. 30" (762mm) C. 1" (25mm) D. 35" (889mm) E. 44" (1 1 18mm) F. 40" (1016mm) IN T R E PI D II C C C C D F A B E D ST508a Fig.
12 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fireplace Clearances and Mantel Trim Shields A fireplace installation requires special clearance between the side of the stove and the right and left walls, between the side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of the stove and the mantel.
13 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations.
14 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces 1. Shielding for a top exit stove must include the stove rear heat shield insert to protect the area behind the flue collar.
15 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 D E F F C A B J K L L I I G H P Q M N C N/A N/A Top Exit No Chimney Connector Shields Rear Exit Top Exit with Chimney Connector Shields or Double-wall Chimn.
16 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Y ou will need the following tools to assemble the Intrepid: • 9/16" open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit Caution. The Intrepid is very heavy.
17 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Attach the Chimney Connector 1. Insert the crimped end of the first section of chimney connector into the flue collar . 2. Using the holes in the collar as guides, drill 1/8" (3mm) holes through the connector pipe.
18 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Operation You will enjoy the best results when burning wood that has been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning “green” wood that has not been properly seasoned.
19 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 A more effective option for delivering ample combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from outdoors to the stove. In fact, in some areas, provisions for outside combustion air are required in all new construction.
20 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 • During the break-in fires, don't let the stove get hotter than 500 ° F. (260 ° C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer .
21 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Smoke Detectors The use of smoke detectors throughout the home is strongly advised, if not required by building codes or insurance regulations. It is a good idea to install a smoke detector in the living areas and each bedroom.
22 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Maintenance 4. Install the Glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket with the coated side down (toward the outside of the door). T ighten the screws snugly , but loose enough to allow for a little movement of the glass when the stove is in operation.
23 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a utility knife. T wist the ends slightly to discour- age the gasket from unraveling. 5. Lay an unbroken 1/8" (3 mm) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel.
24 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Annual Maintenance Perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair each Spring, at the end of the heating season. • Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connec- tor . • Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration.
25 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Y our stove is only one part of a system that includes the chimney , the operator , the fuel and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the stove works well.
26 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney . Longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe for longer runs.
27 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney cannot pull more air than is available.
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29 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Intrepid NC W oodburning Sto ve Model 1640 (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 33. Firebrick, Bottom - Left & Right (2) 30000971 34. Brick Bracket (3) 30000986 35. 1/4-20 x 1/4” Phillips Flt Hd Screw Blk (3) 1200897 36.
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31 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty CFM Specialty Home Products warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for.
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