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Vermont Castings Intrepid 1695 Installation And Operating Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND
MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
0970
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
Intrepid Multi Cover
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
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DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
*The models outlined in these installation instructions are for export outside of North America.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
The Intrepid
Multi-Fuel Heater*
Model 1695
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
2000970 2/06 Rev. 5

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  • Page 1 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. *The models outlined in these installation instructions are for export outside of North America. Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use The Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater* Model 1695 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual 2000970 2/06 Rev. 5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater. With this purchase, you 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, and we show it in all our cast-iron stoves and fire- places.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Intrepid Multi-Fuel, Model 1695, 1696, 1697 Range of heat output ...2.42 kw - 7.83 kw Maximum heat output ... 7.3 kw Area heated ... Up to 1000 sq. ft. (92 sq. m) Fuel size/type ...16” (406 mm) logs Loading ...Front or Top Chimney Connector ...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC- TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE- MENTS IN YOUR AREA.
  • Page 5 If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed. Your local professional chimney sweep, building inspector, or fire department official will be able to inspect the chimney or provide a referral to someone who can.
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Double-wall Chimney Connector Information on assembling and installing double-wall connector is provided by the manufacturer of the dou- ble-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to the stove and chimney. Using connectors and chim- neys from the same manufacturer makes the assembly and installation straightforward.
  • Page 7 Thimble Thimble Sleeve Chimney Connector 45° Elbow Max. Flue Fig. 5 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented securely in place. Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney con- nector can be extended through the breach to the inner face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place.
  • Page 8 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Flexible Con- nector Mantel Shield Fireplace Adap- tor Kit Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fire- place opening. ST245 Wall Pass-Throughs fireplace Whenever possible, design your installation so that the flex connector 12/99 connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you are considering a wall pass-through in your instal- lation, check with your building inspector before you begin.
  • Page 9 Floor Protection Specifications herein are primarily for common timber frame construction. The floor beneath the stove requires protection from radiant heat and direct contact with sparks or embers. Heat protection is provided by a Vermont Castings Bot- tom Heat Shield, part #0307. Spark and ember protection is provided by a floor protector, which may be any noncombustible material.
  • Page 10 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 48” (1220 mm) must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as dry- ing clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc.
  • Page 11 Air Flow Metal Screening Wall Shield Stud Wall Framing Noncombus- tible spacers and fasteners Drywall Air Flow Fig. 12 Approved wall shield construction. In top-exiting installations in which the single-wall con- ST248 nector extends to the ceiling and connects to a prefab- wall shield construction ricated insulated metal chimney, the connector shield 12/14/99 djt...
  • Page 12 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel 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. Construction Requirements The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sions for alcove construction.

  • Page 13: Clearance Charts

    Intrepid Multi-Fuel Clearance Chart See Pages 14 and 16 for illustrations of these clearances. Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Side (A) 24” No stove heat shields (610 mm) (G) 24” Top exit, rear stove h.s., single-wall chimney (610 mm) connector with connector heat shields Rear exit, rear stove (M) 24”...
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-fuel Clearance Diagrams See the chart on Page 13 for dimensions indicated by letter in the diagrams below. Unprotected Surfaces Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Top Exit Installations, no heat shields Top Exit Installations, rear heat shield, and chimney connector heat shields or double-wall connector Rear Exit Installations, rear heat shields.
  • Page 15 Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations Fig. 20 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall shields. Reduced clearances for both rear and side walls. ST508 Wall shields may meet at corner if desired. Shielding for con- Intrepid II IN TR E PID nector is centered behind connector.
  • Page 16 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall in Top-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. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances must adhere to the guidelines stated in the clearance charts on Page 13.

  • Page 17: Assembly

    Clean the Griddle Before Use At the factory we coat the griddle 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. Set Up the Stove Remove the griddle, front grate bar, the bottom grate, the side bricks, and the ash pan from inside the stove.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Flue Collar Screws Fig. 29 Reversing the flue collar. ST515 reverse flue collar 11/17/00 djt Fig. 30 Attaching the griddle handle. ST516 Griddle Primary Air Con- Attach Handle trol Lever griddle handle 11/17/00 djt Ash Pan Door Handle Holder (Behind Leg)
  • Page 19 The Damper The damper handle, located on the right side of the stove, is used to open and close the damper plate. Use the removable door/damper handle to operate the handle shaft. (Fig. 33) The damper is open when the handle points to the floor. (Fig.
  • Page 20 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel When you’re not using the door handle, store it in the holder behind the right front leg of the stove. Open Position Closed Position Fig. 35 To open the front doors, turn handle clockwise. ST522a Use the Air Control Settings Intrepid Multi-fuel that Work Best for You close doors...
  • Page 21 Fig. 36 Start the fire with newspaper and dry kindling. During the break-in fires, keep the stove temperature under 500°F (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as ST263 necessary to control the fire. starting a fire Some odor from the stove’s hot metal, the paint and the 12/99...

  • Page 22: Draft Management

    Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Ash Disposal Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each refueling. If the ash is close to the top edge of the pan, empty it according to this procedure: 1.
  • Page 23 Pipe & Chimney Layout Every turn the smoke must take in its travel from the stove to the chimney top will slow it down. The ideal pipe and chimney layout is straight up from the stove, to a completely straight chimney. If you’re starting from scratch, use this layout if possible.
  • Page 24 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Draft Testing An easy way to test your chimney draft is to close the stove’s damper, wait a few minutes to let the airflow stabilize, then see whether you can vary the strength of the fire by swinging the air control open and closed. Re- sults are not always instant;...

  • Page 25: 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. The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed.
  • Page 26 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel I N T R E P I D II Primary Air Shutter Fig. 40 The primary air shutter must move freely. How to Adjust the Door Latch ST524 Over time, the gasketing around the doors will com- Intrepid II press, and the latch may need adjustment.
  • Page 27 Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask. The procedure for replacing the gaskets is the same, regardless of the gasket location.
  • Page 28 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel The Chimney System Creosote Your Intrepid Multi-fuel is designed to reduce creosote buildup significantly. However, regular chimney inspec- tion and maintenance must still be performed. For safety, good stove performance, and to protect your chimney and chimney connector, inspect the chimney and chimney connector on a regular schedule.

  • Page 29: Parts List

    CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1695 Item Description 1. Rear Cover (Sec. Air Cover) 2. Flue Collar 3. Back Panel 4.
  • Page 30 Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1695 (continued) Item Description 52. Right Insert 53. Ashpan 54.
  • Page 31 Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1695 (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Intrepid Multi-Fuel Model 1695 Part Name Classic 1308657 2318657 Bottom 1306764 2316764 Left Side 1308656 2318656 Front 1308647 2318647 Left Door 1308649 2318649 Right Door 1308648 2318648 Single Leg 1306333...
  • Page 32 Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, cement, and gasketing shall be warranted as described below.