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Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 2000966 2/07 Rev . 19 The Intrepid II W oodburning Stove Model 1990 SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAIN- T AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T .
2 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 W elcome All of us at CFM Corporation Ask your V ermont Castings dealer how these instal- lation accessories can enhance the versatility , ap- pearance, and safety of your Intrepid Stove.
3 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Specifications Intrepid II, Model 1990 21 " (545 mm) 20" (510 mm) 25 " (640 mm) T op exit flue collar height 21 .
4 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERL Y INST ALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST AL- LA TION INSTRUCTIONS. CONT ACT LOCAL BUILD- ING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INST ALLA TION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
5 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 If you use an existing masonry chimney , it must be inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed. Y our local professional chimney sweep, build - ing inspector , or fire department official will be able to inspect the chimney or provide a referral to someone who can.
6 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Keep the horizontal run of chimney connector as short and direct as possible, with no more than two 90° turns. Slope horizontal runs of connector upward 1/4” per foot (20mm per m) going from the stove toward the chim- ney .
7 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 The opening through the chimney wall to the flue (the “breach”) must be lined with either a ceramic or metal cylinder , called the “thimble”, which is cemented firmly in place. The fit must be snug and the joint between the thimble and the chimney wall must be cemented.
8 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Fireplace Chimney Installations - Through a Fireplace If your fireplace height is at least 25” (635mm), you may install an Intrepid II with standard legs through the fireplace opening using a “positive connection” kit available from your local dealer .
9 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Y our local dealer or your local building inspector can provide details for other approved methods of passing a chimney connector through a combustible wall in your area. In Canada, this type of installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment.
10 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations Do not assume your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible.
1 1 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 connector) and nearby shields carries away heat. Do not block the air flow by filling this empty space with any insulating material. The shiny shield surface facing the heat source must be left unpainted, enabling it to reflect heat back towards the stove or connector and away from the wall.
12 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Noncombustible shields installed 1” (25 mm) away from the combustible surface on noncombustible spacers, called ventilated shields, may be used to reduce clear- ances. (Fig. 14) 1" (25mm) 1/4" (6mm) ST501 mantel and trim shield 11/10/00 djt ST501 Fig.
13 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 ST503 Alcove side view 1 1/10/00 djt Metal Stud Combustible facing may overlap metal studs by only 1” 1” air gap top and bottom, on both sides and back wall 7/16” Durock® (or equivalent) Joist Shield (Sup- plied by Chimney Manufacturer) ST503 Fig.
14 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Intrepid II Clearance Chart See Pages 15 and 16 for illustrations of these clearances. * Clearances with double-wall connectors and protected surfaces have not been tested for the Intrepid II.
15 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 D E F F C C A B J K L L I I G H ST507 Intrepid Clearance Diagrams 11/00 P Q M N Intrepid II Clearance Diagrams See the chart on Page 14 for dimensions indicated by letter in the diagrams below .
16 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 W all Shield Requirements for Some Common Intrepid II Installations IN T R E PI D II C C C C D F A B E D ST508 Intrepid II wall shield 1 1/00 ST508 Fig. 21 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector , two wall shields.
17 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the W all in T op-Exit Installations The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement for top-exiting installations, particularly those in- stallations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling.
18 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Clean the Griddle Before Use At the factory the griddle is coated with vegetable oil to prevent rusting while the stove is in transit and storage. Remove the oil with a dry rag or paper towel before you use the stove.
19 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 ST515 reverse flue collar 1 1/17/00 djt Flue Collar Screws ST515 Fig. 30 Reversing the flue collar . Attach the Griddle Handle Install the handle on the griddle. Place the griddle upside down at the edge of a flat surface and assemble the handle as shown.
20 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 A Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove The damper handle opens and closes the damper to direct air flow within the stove, and is next to, and to the right of, the primary air control lever on the right side of the stove.
21 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 W ARNING: For safety and greatest efficiency , oper- ate your stove only with all doors/griddles fully closed.
22 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for Y ou No single air control setting will fit every situation. Set- tings will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn.
23 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 produce soot or large flakes of char or fly ash that can coat the combustor and cause smoke to spill into the room. Coal smoke also can poison the catalyst so that it won’t operate properly . In general, the fire must be sufficiently well-established to ensure catalytic activity is initiated.
24 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Continue adding split logs of this size to the briskly- burning fire until there is a glowing ember bed at least 3” (75mm) deep. A good ember bed is neces- sary for proper functioning of the catalytic system and may take an hour or more to establish.
25 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 A stove is part of a system, which 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 system works well.
26 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Creosote Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s an organic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s dense in the smoke, and slow-moving, and cools off to less than 290°F . Condensed creosote is volatile, and can generate chimney fires if it gets hot enough.
27 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Maintenance Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new .
28 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 ST532 damper adj 11/00 Thermostat Cover D-plate Damper Actuator Rod Handle Damper Locking Nut Allen Head Ad - justment Screw ST532 Fig.
29 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 The Catalytic Combustion System Inspection and Cleaning This wood heater includes a catalytic combustor , which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation.
30 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 6. Remove the damper housing. It is held in place by two weld screws and two chrome acorn nuts in the back of the stove.
31 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 5. Lay an unbroken 1/8” (3mm) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel. Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming any excess.
32 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 • Inspect and clean the catalytic block, and vacuum out the ash at the bottom of the back plate after removing the lower fireback. Lightly clean the refrac- tory assembly that houses the element. Be careful not to damage the refractory material, which is very fragile.
33 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 Appendix: Catalytic Combustor In any chemical reaction, including the combustion process, there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place.
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39 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 2000966 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of de- fects in material and workmanship for a period .
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