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OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Dauntless FlexBurn
Catalytic / Non-Catalytic
Wood Stove
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
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Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
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Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21
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If the information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over firing. Over firing will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
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HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
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Do not touch glass until it is cooled
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NEVER allow children to touch glass
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Keep children away
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CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures
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High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
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Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
flammable materials away.
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.vermontcastings.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il
vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.
vermontcastings.com
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- Page 1 To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact your dealer or visit www.vermontcastings.com Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www. vermontcastings.com Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
B. Hearth Protection Requirements ......9 C. Clearances to Combustibles ........10 D. Fireplace Installation ..........11 E. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney ......12 F. Chimney Termination Requirements ......12 G. Chimney Location (2-10-3 Rule) ......13 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 3: Product Listing And Important Safety Information
B415; these calculated efficiencies are then used to with it). calculate output BTU’s. • Do NOT Over fire - If appliance or chimney connector ****A peak BTU out of the appliance calculated using the glows, you are over firing. maximum first hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and Any such action that may cause a fire hazard. the BTU content of cord wood (8600) times the efficiency. The Vermont Castings Dauntless FlexBurn ® Wood Appliance meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certified to comply with the 2020 particulate emission standards using cord wood. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 4: Non-Combustible Materials
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace of 750° C. F. Combustible Materials Material made of/or surfaced with any of the following materials: - Wood - Compressed Paper - Plant Fibers - Plastic - Plywood/OSB - Sheet Rock (drywall) Any material that can ignite and burn: flame proofed or not, plastered or non-plastered. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 5: Getting Started
- Duct leaks to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly. 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 6: Tools And Supplies Needed
• Reciprocating saw • Framing material • Pliers • High temp caulking material • Hammer • Gloves • Phillips screwdriver • Framing square • Flat blade screwdriver • Electric drill and bits • Plumb line • Safety glasses • Level • Tape measure • Misc. screws and nails • 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling screws Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 7: Install Checklist
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following: • Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your fi le. • That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete. Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed: Comments communicated to party responsible (Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date) 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 8: Dimensions And Clearances
654 mm 654 mm 22-5/8” 22-5/8” 575 mm 575 mm 13-3/8” 340 mm 13-3/8” 340 mm 13-3/8” 13-3/8” 340 mm 340 mm Figure 3.2 - Side View - Top Vent Figure 3.4 - Side View - Rear Vent Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 9: Hearth Protection Requirements
Must extend 51mm beyond each side of pipe (shaded area) 1114mm minimum 203MM 1254mm minimum 203MM 457MM (FRONT DOOR OPENING) CANADA CANADA Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles
Corner Installation 10” 254 mm Appliance to Ceiling Clearance Figure 3.9 WARNING Fire Risk • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. • Failure to comply may cause house fire. Figure 3.10 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 11: Fireplace Installation
• Full insertion installation may not allow use of the top Shallow Install Shallow Installation load door depending on the fireplace height. 09/05/19 If the unit is not installed completely within the fireplace: Maximum projection of unit out of the fireplace is 12”. The minimum clearance to a mantle is shown in Figure 3.12. 12” 27-1/2” 12” Figure 3.12 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 12: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney
• Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 13: Chimney Location (2-10-3 Rule)
Less than 10 ft. (305 cm) Wall or Parapet 2 ft. (61 cm) Minimum 3 ft. (91 cm) Minimum 3 ft. (91 cm) Minimum Flat Roof Figure 3.16 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 14: Venting & Draft Management
(if possible) hot gases still must warm up the air around the liner. This prior to installation of this unit. makes the warm-up process take longer. 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 15: Venting Components
Trim Collar on Inside Wall Listed Chimney Insulated " T " Ceiling Support Chimney Wall Support Connector Chimney Connector Thimble Floor Protection Floor Protector Figure 4.1 - Prefabricated Exterior Chimney Figure 4.2 - Prefabricated Interior Chimney 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... - Page 16 Equivalent Connector 9. Seal the end of the chimney connector to the clay liner Chimney Section with refractory mortar. Trim Collar 10. Install trim collar around the sold pack chimney section. Wall Band Wall Spacer Masonry Chimney Constructed to NFPA 211 Figure 4.5 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i...
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Page 17: Installing Chimney Components
• Within the room, between appliance and ceiling or wall. Connector shall NOT pass through: • Attic or roof space • Closet or similar concealed space • Floor or ceiling Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... -
Page 18: Appliance Set-Up
Assemble the handle by passing the 3-3/8” screw through the wooden shaft and into CAUTION the bright metal nub, Figure 5.4. Tighten carefully until snug. Overtightening can strip tapped threads. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 19: Smoke And Co Detectors & Safety Tips
Have special safety accessories (e.g., Child Guard Screen) available for use if small children will be in the home. Figure 5.6 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 20: Outside Air Installation
Outside air inlet must be located to prevent blockage from Leaves, Snow or ice, Other debris. Blockage may cause combustion air starvation. • Fire will not burn properly • Smoke spillage occurs when door is opened due to air starvation Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21 3-90-586000i... -
Page 21: Mobile Home Installation
8. Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely. 9. Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure. 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21... - Page 22 We recommend that you record the following pertinent information for your heating appliance. Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on appliance: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 5341794, 5263471, 6688302, 7216645, 7047962 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. 3-90-586000i Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual_R8 • 2020 - ___ • 11/21...