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Vermont Castings 1920 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings 1920 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont castings woodburning stove home owner's installation and operating manual 1920
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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 PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
3069
aspen cover
2/10/00
The Aspen
Woodburning Stove
Model 1920
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
30000369 2/07 Rev. 13

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  • Page 1 2/10/00 DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use The Aspen Woodburning Stove Model 1920 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Aspen Model 1920 is listed for burning wood fuel only. Do not burn other fuels. The Aspen Model 1920 is approved for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes in the United States only using the optional Mobile Home Kit #1898 in accordance with the instructions in that kit and any local codes.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Height to top of rear exit flue collar ... 21” (533 mm) (381 mm) 7���" (184 mm) (406 mm) Fig. 1 Aspen 1920 specifications. 30000369 Specifications This value can vary depending on how the stove is op- erated, the type and moisture content of the fuel used, as well as the design, construction and climatic location of your home.
  • Page 4 SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTE- NANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTAL- LATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
  • Page 5 Masonry Chimneys, cont’d. • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa- per are a hazard and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement.
  • Page 6 Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Aspen is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Follow the instructions for assembling and installing double-wall connectors provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall chimney.
  • Page 7 Connection Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the fireplace flue though a thimble located above the fire- place. The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney.
  • Page 8 U.S. Requirements: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established guidelines for use in the United States for passing chimney connectors through combustible walls. Many building code inspectors follow these guidelines. Figure 9 shows one NFPA-approved method. All com- bustible material in the wall is cut away to provide 12” (305 mm) clearance to the connector.
  • Page 9 Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of your Aspen. The floor area directly under and around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape the firebox.

  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    Mobile Home Installation The Aspen is approved for use in manufactured (mo- bile) homes when installed with the optional Mobile Home Kit #1898 in accordance with the instructions provided with that kit and any local codes. This approv- al applies only in the United States. In addition to the standard installation requirements described in this manual, the following guidelines apply to mobile home installations:...
  • Page 11 Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate- rial such as 1/2” (13mm) insulation board or common brick “laid on flat,” with the 3¹⁄₂" (90mm) side down. Shields must be spaced out from the combustible sur- face 1"...

  • Page 12: Clearances

    When: A = 9” (229 mm) Max. B = 22¹⁄₂" (572 mm) Min. A = 7¹⁄₂" (191 mm) Max. B = 21” (533 mm) Min. A = 6” (152 mm) Max. B = 19¹⁄₂" (495 mm) Min. A = 4¹⁄₂" (114 mm) Max. B = 18”...
  • Page 13 Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the required clearance for your particu- lar installation. Stove clearances are measured from the top plate to the combustible surface. Chimney connector clearances are measured from the connector surface and take into account flue collar offset. Stove Clearance No Heat Shields Top Exit, Rear Heat...
  • Page 14 UNPROTECTED SURFACES Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Top Exit, No Heat Shields Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield only Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield only Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield and single-wall connector w/ shields, or double-wall connector Stove Installed Stove in Corner Parallel to Wall ST255 exit diagram...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    You will need the following tools to assemble the Aspen: • 9/16” open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8” (3mm) bit • stub handle phillips screwdriver • 7/16” open end wrench (for Ashlip & Outside Air Adapter) Unpack the Stove 1.
  • Page 16 3. If you are not installing a Rear Heat Shield, use the phillips head screw to secure the upper flange of the Adapter to the stove at the hole from which the screw was removed in Step 1. (Fig. 24) Otherwise, a heat shield spacer will be used here.

  • Page 17: Operation

    How the Aspen Works Combustion control is achieved in the Aspen through two separate air delivery systems. The primary air control lever, located at the left rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming pri- mary air for starting, maintaining, and reviving the fire. More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level.
  • Page 18 In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather- tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the house. In such cases, a slightly opened window or door, near the stove on the windward side of the house will provide the fresh air needed. A more effective option for delivering ample combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from outdoors to the stove.
  • Page 19 Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel bed at the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney be- gins drawing. Step 4. After the stove has been broken-in using Steps 1-3, continue to build the fire gradually.
  • Page 20 Ash Disposal Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each re- fueling. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the stove by its handle. Remove the ash pan and properly dispose of the ashes.

  • Page 21: 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 Aspen looking new. The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed.
  • Page 22 Gasket Replacement Your Aspen uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their effective- ness. These will need periodic replacement. The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along with their applications.
  • Page 23 When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire within the flue system that can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material.

  • Page 24: Appendix - Draft Management

    Your stove is only one part of a system that 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 stove works well.
  • Page 25 Pipe & Chimney Layout Every bend in the flue will act as a brake on the exhaust as it flows from the firebox to the chimney cap. The ideal pipe and chimney layout is straight up from the stove through a completely straight chimney. Use this layout if at all possible as it will promote optimum stove performance and simplify maintenance.
  • Page 26 Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney cannot pull more air than is available. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the stove and other appliances that vent indoor air to the outside;...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any tme, without notice. Aspen Woodburning Stove Model 1920 30000369 0369 Aspen 1920 parts 8/02 3069...
  • Page 28 30000352 Door 30000350 Leg Set of Four 30000502 Single Leg 30000360 Model 1920 (continued) Part Number Item Description 29. Glass Gasket, horizontal (8¹⁄₄") See Chart Pg. 28 30. Glass Gasket, vertical (2) See Chart Pg. 28 31. Glass Panel 30000606 32.
  • Page 29 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369...
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  • Page 31: Warranty

    Warranty 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.
  • Page 32 CFM Corporation 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com © CFM Corporation...

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