Maintenance - Vermont Castings Intrepid II 1990 Installation & Operating Manual

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. First, clean
the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Then, touch up
the stove with high temperature stove paint. Apply the paint
sparingly, and keep in mind that two light coats of paint are
better than a single heavy one.
Care of Porcelain Enamel Finish
Use a dry or slightly damp rag or a soft brush to remove spills
or stains. For difficult jobs that require a cleaning agent, use
only a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish recommended for
use on enamel surfaces.
Cleaning the Glass
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off during
hot fires. However, the ash residue that accumulates on the
glass surface should be removed regularly to prevent etching.
Follow this procedure to clean the glass:
• Be sure the glass is completely cool.
• Clean the glass with water or a cleaner made especially
for this purpose. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• Rinse the glass thoroughly.
• Dry the glass completely.
Glass Replacement
Replace glass only with Part no. 140-1156 right side and
140-1157 left side glass panels. The glass panel rests on a
cushion provided by a rope gasket part no 1203556, and is
held in place by clips. (Figure 28) The glass is IR coated on
one side which is marked "THIS SIDE OUT".
1. Remove the door from the stove and place it on a sturdy,
level work surface. Use a towel to protect the porcelain
enamel finish.
2. Remove the retainer clips. (Two phillips head screws on
each clip.)
3. Inspect the gasket. If the window gasket is in good
condition, you can leave it in place. If you replace it, use
only Part No. 1203556. Be sure the channel around the
window opening is clean, and free of dust.
4. Install the glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket with the
coated side down (toward the outside of the door). Tighten
the screws snugly, but loose enough to allow for a little
movement of the glass when the stove is in operation.
Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cause
it to crack if it is unable to expand when hot.
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Rope
Gasket
Figure 28 - Door glass installation.
Check the Operation of the Primary Air Shutter
The primary air shutter is visible from the back of the stove.
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The shutter must open and close freely when you move the
Intrepid
thermostat lever. If it does not, check for any obstruction, or
glass replacement
for a bound or stretched chain needing adjustment. (Figure
addendum
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On a cold stove the shutter should be open no more than 1/8
(3mm) when the primary air control lever is pushed completely
to the left (closed), as seen from the back of the stove. When
the lever is pushed completely to the right (open), the shutter
should be open to an angle of approximately 70° from the
stove back.
The ball chain should measure 216 mm (81⁄2") from
connection to the thermostat coil to connection on the primary
air flap.
If setting is incorrect, the thermostat coil may be bent or
broken. Call your Vermont Castings Dealer for assistance.
How to Adjust the Door Latch
Over time, the gasketing around the doors will compress, and
the latch may need adjustment. To adjust the latch, loosen
the small locking nut, extend the striker screw one turn while
keeping the striker screw from turning. (Figure 30) Keep
making adjustments a little at a time until the setting is right.
The front doors of the stove should close securely and tightly,
when the handle is in the closed position. When the latch is
properly adjusted there should be a slight resistance as the
doors are moved to the completely closed position.
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