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Merrimack Large Insert
Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
227-S-37-6.2
The French language version of this manual is available online:www.vermontcastings.com
La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne : www.vermontcastings.com
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
For Use in North America
4671
Merrimack cover
Nous recommandons que nos appareils de chauffage
au bois soient installés et entretenus apr des
professionnels qui ont été accrédités aux É.-U. par le
National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) comme étant des
spécialistes du NFI en matière d'appareilsde chauffage
au ois, ou qui sont accrédités au Canada
dans le cadre du Programme
de formation technique
en énergie du bois (WETT)
30004671 0515 Rev. 9
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- Page 1 Merrimack Large Insert Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN- TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROP- ERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For more complete details on stove performance and specifications, please refer to Page 3. The Merrimack Large Insert is designed, tested and listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels. Installation or service of the Merrimack Large Insert should be performed only by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified. -
Page 3: Specifications
29¹⁄₈” (740 mm) 24³⁄₄” (629 mm) 12⁵⁄₁₆” (313 mm) 7³⁄₁₆” (183 mm) 25³⁄₈” (645 mm) 31¹⁄₂" (800 mm) 17¹¹⁄₁₆” (449 mm) 26⁵⁄₁₆” 23¹³⁄₁₆” (668 mm) (605 mm) Fig. 1 Merrimack Large Insert dimensions. 4671 Merrimack dims 30004671... -
Page 4: Installation
AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN 2' Min. YOUR AREA. Min. Requirements for Existing Fireplaces The Merrimack Large Insert is listed for installation within a properly built masonry or heat circulating, masonry-type Reference AC617 fireplace that is constructed in accordance with the require- Point ments of recognized building codes. - Page 5 " (540 mm) have been altered to accommodate the insert, and 2. Though the Merrimack Large Insert will fit into larger fireplaces, may be unsafe to use as a conventional fireplace. (A the decorative optional Vermont Castings Group Surround Panels...
- Page 6 Merrimack Large Insert of the insert. The approved construction of this protection Clearance Requirements is a minimum or 24 gauge galvanized sheet metal or equiv- alent. Figure 5 shows the details of hearth requirements. After confirming that your fireplace is the right size, check the clearance to combustibles.
- Page 7 If necessary, remove the air tubes to allow easier access. Vermont Castings Group offers a steel or cast iron sur- • round panel kit. Remove the iron flue collar from the stove and fasten...
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Page 8: Smoke Alarm/Safety Tip
ST2493 stove. (Fig. 7) Fig. 7 Measured height from the finished hearth surface to the This completes installation of your Merrimack Large Insert. center bar of the flue collar. 5. Install Mantel and Access Door. For enamel units: Smoke and CO Detectors... -
Page 9: Operation
Generally, more air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn. Speed Control The Merrimack Large Insert's air supply is increased when Open Bottom Louvre to the control lever is moved to the left, and decreased when... - Page 10 Horizontal too should be properly dried. Medium 1" from Turn clockwise Your Merrimack Large Insert will accept wood up to 22" full right (559 mm). Longer wood pieces work better than short ones. Fully right Turn counterclockwise Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dryness.
- Page 11 Smoke emissions when starting a fire can be difficult to control because the insert is not yet heated to its optimum Burn solid wood fuel only in the Merrimack Large In- sert, and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate temperature.
- Page 12 Merrimack Large Insert located centrally in an open floor plan, will be easier to heat than a drafty home in the far north in which a Merrimack Large Insert is installed on an exterior wall at the end of a long house.
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Page 13: Maintenance
If you must remove spills or stains from porcelain surfaces, make sure the fire is out and the Merrimack Large Insert has cooled completely before cleaning. Use a kitchen appliance cleaner and/or polish specifically formulated for enamel surfaces. - Page 14 Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door IMPORTANT NOTES frame. If necessary, replace this with gasket obtained • Do not operate the Merrimack Large Insert if the from your local Vermont Castings' authorized dealer. Directions for replacing gaskets are given below. glass is damaged or broken.
- Page 15 (such as kitty litter) to heating season as part of a regular maintenance schedule. keep the interior of the stove dry. To inspect the chimney, let the Merrimack Large Insert cool • Touch up painted surfaces with black paint.
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Page 16: Optional Accessories
Merrimack Large Insert Flex Connection: Two Months: For parts and information about your insert, contact your Vermont Castings authorized dealer. For the name of the • Inspect the chimney and flue connection. Clean the dealer nearest you, contact: system if necessary. -
Page 17: Replacement Parts
Merrimack Large Insert 16 60 Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. 4671 Merrimack Large Insert Merrimack parts Ref. Description Part Number Ref. Description Part Number 1. - Page 18 30004949 49. Front Hinge, TL/BR 30004950 75. Bushing (bottom door hinge brckt) 30005225 50. Disk 30005050 51. Throttle Lever 30005051 Shell Enamel Parts - Merrimack Large Insert Part Name Classic Black Ebony Door Left 30004626 30005193 Door Right 30004627 30005194...
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Page 19: Warranty
8. Vermont Castings Group shall have no obligation to prepaid to a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer. enhance or update any unit once manufactured. - Page 20 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...