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Vermont Castings 1975 Owner's Manual

Defiant flexburn non-catalytic/catalytic wood burning stove
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Installation and Appliance Setup - Care and Operation
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Defiant
FlexBurn
®
Catalytic Wood Burning Stove
Model 1975
For use in the
United States and Canada
0968
Defiant cover
11/00
The French language version of this manual is available online: www.vermontcastings.com
Nous recommandons que nos appareils de chauffage
La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne: www.vermontcastings.com
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
1
spécialistes du NFI en matière d'appareilsde chauffage
au ois, ou qui sont accrédités au Canada
Owner's Manual
Non-Catalytic/
®
Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
P R O P E R LY I N S TA L L E D , O P E R AT E D A N D
MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
!
Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this wood-burning
room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in property damage, bodily injury
or even death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Close air controls. Overfiring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause a house fire.
!
Tested and approved for use with dry, seasoned cordwood
only. Do Not Burn Wet or Green Wood. Burning any other
type of fuel will void your warranty.
WARNING
CAUTION
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  • Page 1 été accrédités aux É.-U. par le National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) comme étant des Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220 spécialistes du NFI en matière d’appareilsde chauffage...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With this purchase you have made a commitment to ® make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At Vermont Castings, we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost care and will provide you with many years of service. As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find that its appearance is matched by its functionality, due to cast iron’s unique ability to absorb and radiate heat.

  • Page 3: Listing And Code Approvals

    (8600) times the efficiency. This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 4: Dimensions

    (733 mm) 28⁷⁄₈" 29⁷⁄₈" (733 mm) (759 mm) 26" (660 mm) 32³⁄₈" 19" 19" (822 mm) (483 mm) (483 mm) Figure 1 - Defiant 1975 dimensions. ® 1693 Defiant dimensions 1/02 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Follow all instructions exactly, chimney connector. and do not allow makeshift compromises to endanger property and personal safety. ST491 Defiant chimney height 11/2/00 djt Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 6 These large chimneys may Reference need to be insulated or have their flues relined for proper Point stove performance. Figure 4 - The 2’-3’10’ Chimney Rule. Accessories to help make the connection between stainless steel chimney liners and your Defiant are available through ® AC617 your local dealer. RLTSKC8 2/11/98 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 7 Chimney connector 12/13/99 djt griddle opening and the front of the flue collar to protect the finish when you drill the front hole. • Fasten each joint between sections of chimney connector, including telescoping joints, with at least three (3) sheet metal screws. The pre-drilled holes in the top of each section of chimney connector serve as guides when you drill 1/8" (3 mm) holes in the bottom of the next section. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 8 Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney connector Plymouth can be extended through the breech to the inner face of the fplc over mantel 12/99 flue liner, and cemented securely in place. Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 9 The resulting space must remain connectors through combustible walls. Many building empty. A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may be used on code inspectors follow these guidelines when approving one side only. If covers must be used on both sides, each installations. cover must be mounted on noncombustible spacers at least 1" (25 mm) clear of the wall. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 10 Do not obstruct the space 10" ST500 10" (250 mm) 6" Connector under the heater. Defiant 6" 8" (203 mm) floor protection 6" 8" (203 mm) 1/31/02 djt 16" 18" (460 mm) Figure 12 - Required floor protection dimensions. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 11 = x 0.125 = 0.431 0.29 objects will not overheat. mineralboard = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231 total brick mineralboard Step c: Compare proposed system Rtotal of 1.231 to specified R of 0.59. Since proposed system Rtotal is greater than required, the system is acceptable. Definitions: (Btu)(in) )(hr)(°F) k = = K x 12 )(hr)(°F) (Btu)(ft) )(hr)(°F) )(hr)(°F) (Btu)(in) Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 12 With 8" connections and chimneys, because of potentially higher pipe temperatures, the shield must extend the full height of the wall (up to 9’ (2.7 m)) and stop 1" (25 mm) below the ceiling. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 13 41" (1041 mm) 29" (737 mm) B. Top Trim 28" (711 mm) 21" (533 mm) ST253b C. Side Trim 14" (356 mm) 14" (356 mm) Encore D. Side Wall trim clearances 21" (533 mm) 11" (280 mm) 02/01 djt Figure 15 - Maintain clearances to combustible components of the mantelpiece. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 14: Clearance Charts

    A ceiling heat shield, 24" (610 mm) in diameter and suspended 1" (25 mm) from the ceiling must surround the pipe in installations where the chimney penetrates the ceiling. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 15 Door open with fire screen, damper open, 8" chimney only, 1" floor protection Top Exit Installations, double-wall chimney connector, flue collar shield installed Rear Exit Installations ST855a Defiant 2n1 Clearance Diagrams Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 16 Double Wall Connector Side (A) Rear (B) Corner (C) Side (D) Rear (E) Corner (F) 36-1/2" (927 mm) 21" (533 mm) 16" (406 mm) 20-1/2" (521 mm) 9" (229 mm) 16" (406 mm) * This distance, from the center of the flue collar to the front edge of the hearth, is the same for all installations on this page: 34" (865 mm) in the United States and 36" (914 mm) in Canada. ST511 Intrepid flue centerline Diagrams 11/16/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 17 Reduced clearances to both rear and side walls. Wall shields may meet at corner if desired. Wall pass-through must comply with codes. ST498 Defiant Wall shield B Refer to "Special Installations." 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Figure 20 - Attach the griddle handle. holding the nut with the pliers. ST516 Attach CAUTION griddle handle Bottom Heat Shield 11/17/00 djt Figure 22 - Attach the bottom heat shield. Overtightening can strip tapped threads. ST857 abottom heat shield 12/05 1/10 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 19 Fold bracket strap over handle catalyst probe shaft 11/00 and secure with screw. Insert catalyst probe through sheetmetal and cast iron back and twist & push through fiber panel. Remove hold plug from cast iron back. Figure 24 - Install the Catalyst Temperature Probe Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 20 3. Remove the catalyst by gently pulling it straight out. (Figure 30) Place the catalyst where the catalyst’s ceramic components will not be damaged. Remove Catalyst Figure 30 - Remove catalyst. ST1189 remove catalyst Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 21 • If the fire isn't too threatening, closing down the stove tight, (damper, primary air, all doors) will help to smother the fire. • Inspect your stove, stove pipe and chimney for any damage caused by the fire and correct any damage before using your stove again. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Open (Updraft Mode) Closed (Efficient Mode) Figure 33 - The Defiant ’s damper operating positions. ® ST543 Damper Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220 positions 11/00...
  • Page 23 12/99 stove get hotter than 500°F. (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as necessary to control the fire. Some odor from the stove’s hot metal and the paint is normal for the first few fires. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 24 ST544 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220 door open...
  • Page 25 Use this sequence as a guide to successful refueling: 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 26 No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn; outdoor air temperature and pressure also affect draft. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 27 • Slide the cover onto the pan, making sure it is securely closed. (Figure 40) ST545 CAUTION ashdoor 11/00 Never use your household or shop vacuum cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ash properly. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 28: Draft Management

    With prefabricated chimney, bring it down to six to eight feet from the stove. With a masonry chimney, arrange the pipe so that it turns into the chimney within eight feet of the stove. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 29 ‘gas out’ from the wood quickly and densely enough to overload the combustion system. If you hear a rumbling or roaring noise (like a propane torch) from the stove, that is a sign that the stove is overfiring. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    • Rinse the glass thoroughly. Glass Gasket • Dry the glass completely. Glass Panel Retainer Clip Retainer Clip Figure 42 - An exploded view of the glass assembly. ST547 door install 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 31 Pack more cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket so the main gasket is raised and makes contact with the door frame. If this procedure doesn’t solve the problem, replace the gasket. Instructions for gasket replacement are given later in this section. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 32 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 33: The Catalytic Element

    This may be done when you examine the Two Months: combustor. • Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if necessary. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 34 Such abrasion can scrape the thin coating of platinum (the catalyst) off the ceramic base, shortening the catalyst’s life and reducing its effectiveness. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 35: Service Parts List

    0001979T (Bordeaux w/Transition Doors) (End Manufacturing Date: March 2017 ) 0001980 (Twilight) 0001980T (Twilight w/Transition Doors) (End Manufacturing Date: March 2017) 0001975T (Classic Black w/Transition Doors) Part number list on following page. 04/17 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 36: Service Parts

    Classic Black 30002832 Biscuit 30002872 Bordeaux 30006697 Left Side Ebony 30002892 Majolica Brown 30004834 Twilight 30007126 Left Air Manifold 30002818 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 37 Ashdoor Hinge Rod Pre 0081391652 30002826 Hinge Hardware Post 0081391652 1-00-2826 Cotter Pin, Ashdoor ( Pkg of 50 ) Pre 0081391652 30001749PK Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 38 Biscuit 30007177 Left Door Sub Assembly (Transition Door Enamel) Bordeaux 30007179 Majolica Brown 30007181 Twilight 30007183 Door Hinge Strip 1300645 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 39 30005247 Right Door Glass 30005247 Lower Door Hinge Pin 30002727 Spacer ( For Damper Rod ) Pkg of 50 1201779PK Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 40 30005275 Heat Plate Vertical Flue 30005265 Catalyst, Ceramic 30006623 Thermostat Handle Assembly 30007067 Primary Air Cover 30007069 Primary Air Base 30007071 Temperature Probe 30007274 Braket, Temperature Probe 30007278 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Molded refractory panels 3 years Firepots and burnpots 5 years 1 year Castings and baffles Manifold tubes, 7 years 3 years HHT chimney and termination 1 year Burners, logs and refractory years Limited 3 years Firebox and heat exchanger Lifetime All replacement parts 90 Days beyond warranty period See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page. 4021-645F 02-18-13 Page 1 of 2 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 42 • The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation. • There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: • The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4021-645F 02-18-13 Page 2 of 2 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 43 Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...
  • Page 44 352 Mountain House Road • Halifax, Pa 17032 www.vermontcastings.com Vermont Castings • Defiant Flexburn Installation & Operating Manual_R32 • 04/17 3-90-30005220...

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