Vermont Castings Aspen C3 Owner's Manual page 2

Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Aspen
C3 Wood Stove. At Vermont Castings we take American
craftsmanship seriously. 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.
Also, Vermont Castings products are among the cleanest-
burning wood stoves available today. However, clean burning
depends on both the manufacturer and the operator. Please
read this manual carefully to understand how to properly
operate and maintain your stove.
At Vermont Castings, we are committed to your satisfaction
as a customer. That is why we maintain an exclusive network
of the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen
for their expertise and dedication to customer service. Feel
free to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer
anytime you have a particular question about your stove or
its performance.
This manual contains valuable instructions on the operation
of your Vermont Castings Aspen C3 Wood Stove. It also
contains useful information on maintenance. Please read the
manual thoroughly and keep it as a reference.
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2020 US particulate emissions
standard using crib wood at 1.99 g/hr., Certified to comply
with 2020 particulate emission standards for single burn rate
heaters. This single burn rate wood heater is not approved
for use with a flue damper. It is against federal regulations
to operate this wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in this manual.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use
your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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This Label is located on the rear of the appliance. It contains
important safety test information as well as the clearances
to combustible materials. The label also contains the
appliance serial number. For your records, copy your serial
number and purchase date here.
Date of Purchase: ________________________
Serial #: ________________________
MODEL / MODÈLE: "Aspen C3"
LISTED SOLID FUEL ROOM HEATER BURNING FIREPLACE STOVE
HOMOLOGUE POELE A COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDES
SUITABLE FOR MOBILE-HOME INSTALLATION
Serial No.
HF
N de série:
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Report #/Rapport #0135WS044S / 0135WS044E
Tested to / Testé à: ASTM E2515, ASTM E2780, UL 1482-
2011 (R2015), ULC-S627-00, CSA B415.1
Install and Use Only In Accordance With Vermont
Castings Installation and Operation Instructions.
Contact Local Building or Fire Officials About Restrictions
and Installation Inspection In Your Area.
Install only with legs provided in accordance with installation
instructions. Do not obstruct the space under the heater.
Fuel: For use with solid wood fuel ONLY . Do not burn
other fuels.
Build fire directly on grate. Do not elevate fire. Keep door fully
closed while operating. Do Not Overfire. If Heater or Chimney
Connector Glows, You Are Overfiring. Keep combustible
materials and furnishings well away from the stove.
Chimney: Use a minimum 6" or 8" diameter, factory-built
high temperature (H.T.) chimney which is listed to UL-
103-1985 (2100°F) or 8'X8" nominal or larger approved
masonry chimney with flue liner. Do Not Connect This Unit
To A Chimney Flue Serving Another Appliance. Inspect and
Clean Chimney Frequently- Under Certain Conditions of Use,
Creosote Buildup May Occur Rapidly.
Chimney Connector: Use a minimum 6" or 8" diameter 24
gauge chimney connector. Install chimney connector at least
24" from ceiling. Refer to local building codes and Vermont
Castings Owner's Guide for special precautions for passing
a chimney or chimney connector through a combustible wall
or ceiling.
Floor Protection U.S.: Use a noncombustible
floor protector such as 1/4" non-asbestos mineral
board or equivalent or 24 gauge sheet metal. The
floor protector is required under the stove and must
extend 16" from the front, 8" from the sides and rear.
lt must extend under the chimney connector and 2"
to either side. The floor protector may be covered
with a noncombustible decorative material if desired.
Floor Protection Canada: When installed on a combustible
floor, a noncombustible floor protector is required under the
heater. The floor protector must extend 460 mm (18 in.) to the
front and 200 mm (8 in.) to the sides and rear.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION / MINIMUM DE DEGAGEMENT
JUSQU'A LA CONSTRUCTION COMBUSTIBLE
CAUTION:
TOUCH - KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY - CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS - SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS A
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE
ATTENTION:
FONCTIONNEMENT - NE TOUCHEZ PAS L'APPAREIL
- GARDEZ LES ENFANTS ET LES VÊTEMENTS
ÉLOIGNÉS - TOUT CONTACT PEUT ENTRAÎNER DES
BRÛLURES DE LA PEAU. RÉFÉREZ - VOUS À LA
PLAQUE SIGNALÉTIQUE ET AU MODE D'EMPLOI. GARDEZ LE
MOBILIER ET LES AUTRES MATÉRIAUX COMBUSTIBLES BIEN À
L'ÉCART DE L'APPAREIL.
Made in U.S.A. of US and imported parts. / Fabriqué aux États-Unis-
d'Amérique par des pièces d'origine américaine et pièces importées.
Date of Manufacture / Date de fabrication:
2019 2020 2021 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Manufactured by / Fabriqué par: Hearth and Home Technologies 352 Mountain House Road, Halifax PA 17032
8390-950_R1
ECO: 89741
PART # / REV: 8390-950
ORIGINATOR: Spidlet
DATE: 05/21/19
ALL CAUTION LITERATURE IN RED
(2) Slot = .156 x .250, (2) Hole = Ø.625, Corners .062
Barcode label must have the serial number on it. The barcode label must be able to read Code 39 Full ASCII.
BARCODE LABEL
Replace glass only with Vermont Castings glass, No. SRV3-
40-950144.
Veillez a n'installer votre poele et a n'utiliser que conformement
aux directives d'installation et de fonctionne ment du fabricant
Installer seulement avec les pattes fournies, en conformite
avec les instructions du fabricant. Ne pas encombre l'espace
sous le poele.
Combustible: Utiliser seulement du bois Ne brulez
pas d'autres combustibles. Faire le feu directment sur Ia
grille. Veillez a ce que les portes soient fermees pendant le
fonctionnement.
Remplacer les vitres de ceramique par celles de Vermont
Castings seulement, (No. de pièce SRV3-40-950144).
Protege Planchar Canada: Utilise seulement avec le kit du
deflecteur de chaleur de bas du Vermont Castings (No.de
pillce1895). Lorsqu'installe sur un plancher combustible, une
protection non-combustible est requise.
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2020 US particulate emissions
standard using crib wood at 1.99 g/hr., Certified to comply
with 2020 particulate emission standards for single burn rate
heaters. This single burn rate wood heater is not approved
for use with a flue damper. It is against Federal Regulations
to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in the Owner's Manual.
G
C
E
F
8" 8"
A
16"
FLOOR PROTECTION
G C
H
A
G
H
Single-Wall Vent Pipe
A Side Wall to Appliance 14" / 356mm
B Back Wall to Appliance 8" / 203mm
C Side Wall to Vent Pipe 18-1/2" / 470mm
D Back Wall to Vent Pipe 11" / 279mm
E Minimum Vertical Vent 0" / 0mm
F Minimum Floor to Ceiling 84" / 2134mm
G Corner to Wall 6" / 152mm
H Vent Pipe to Wall 21-3/4" / 552mm
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION - DO NOT
CHAUD LORS DU
LABEL TICKET
LABEL SIZE: 13.25 in. x 4.375 in.
ADHESIVE:
MATERIAL: 24 Gauge Aluminum
INK: Screened Red and Black as Shown
8390-950c