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Installation & Operating Manual
Installation and Appliance Setup - Care and Operation
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
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Defiant
Model 1975-CAT-C
®
Wood Burning Stove
For use in the
United States and Canada
Nous recommandons que nos appareils de chauffage
au bois soient installés et entretenus apr des
professionnels qui ont été accrédités aux É.-U. par le
National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) comme étant des
spécialistes du NFI en matière d'appareilsde chauffage
au ois, ou qui sont accrédités au Canada
dans le cadre du Programme
de formation technique
en énergie du bois (WETT)
The French language version of this manual is available online: www.vermontcastings.com
La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne : www.vermontcastings.com
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Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21
2425
Encore NC Cover
5/05
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
P R O P E R LY I N S TA L L E D , O P E R AT E D A N D
MAINTAINED, 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.
!
Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this wood-burning
room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in property damage, bodily injury
or even death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you
are overfiring. Close air controls. Overfiring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause a house fire.
!
Tested and approved for use with dry, seasoned cordwood
only. Do Not Burn Wet or Green Wood. Burning any other
type of fuel will void your warranty.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
WARNING
CAUTION
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  • Page 1 énergie du bois (WETT) The French language version of this manual is available online: www.vermontcastings.com La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne : www.vermontcastings.com Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 2 B = Entre le mur arriereet l’appareil 381mm 30” from ceiling. Refer to local building codes and Vermont Castings Owner’s Guide for special precautions for passing a vous aux codes du bâtiment locaux et au Guide du propriétaire de Vermont Castings pour connaître les précautions particulières à...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B. Safety Tips ....... 22 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21...

  • Page 4: Product Specific And Important Safety Information

    State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 5: Stove Dimensions

    Rear Venting 31-1/2” 23-5/8” 5-1/8” (800mm) (600mm) (130mm) 28-7/8” (733mm) 29-7/8” 28-7/8” (759mm) (733mm) 26” (660mm) 32-3/8” 19” 19” (822mm) (483mm) (483mm) Figure 1.1 1693 Defiant dimensions 1/02 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 6: Outside Air

    Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential Type and and do not allow makeshift compromises to endanger property and personal safety. Building Heating Appliance, UL 103. Figure 2 illustrates the two types. The chimney and chimney connector must be in good condition and kept clean. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 7: Chimney Size

    Wall Pass- unused thimbles. Throughs. Do not pass the connector through an attic, a closet or similar concealed space. The whole connector should be The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use. exposed and accessible for inspection and cleaning. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 8 (the “breech”) must the need to cut individual connector sections. Consult your be lined with either a ceramic or metal cylinder, called the local dealer about these special pieces. “thimble,” which is cemented securely in place. Most chimney breeches incorporate thimbles, but the fit must be snug and the joint between the thimble and the chimney wall must be cemented firmly. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 9: Fireplace Installations

    • Check the clearance between the chimney connector  and the ceiling. the clearance between the connector pipe and the ceiling should be at least 30" (762 mm). Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 10 Material Equipment. NOTE: Do not vent your appliance into a factory-built (zero- clearance) fireplace. These appliances and their chimneys are specifically designed as a unit for use as fireplaces. It Floor Protection may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them for any other use. Figure 2.8 - An approved wall pass-through for the United States. DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. ST493 Brick pass thru 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 11: Floor Protection

    6" (152 mm) connector, the protector must be 10" (254 mm) wide. The protector must be centered under the connector. To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be at least 39" wide and 45" deep. In Canada: A noncombustible floor protector is required under the stove as well. The floor protector must extend 18" (457 mm) to the front (“F,” Figure 2.10), and 8" (203 mm) from the sides and rear. (“D” and “E,” Figure 2.10) To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be at least 43" (1092 mm) wide and 49" (1245 mm) deep. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 12: Clearances To Combustibles

    Clearances may be reduced only by means approved by the Fireplace and Mantel Trim Shields regulatory authority, and in accordance with the clearances A fireplace installation requires special clearance between listed in this manual. Refer to the clearance chart for approved the side of the stove and the right and left walls, between the clearance reduction specifications. side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace NOTE: Installation of this appliance is not permitted in face, and between the top of the stove and the mantel. alcoves. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 13 Unprotected side trim (C) that protrudes 3/4" (19 mm) or less from the face of a fireplace must have a minimum clearance of 22" (554 mm), measured from the stove’s top side edge. If the trim extends more than 3/4" (19 mm), it is subject to the requirements for wall clearance. The charts and sample installations that follow list all the clearances required for the various installation configurations of this appliance. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 14 Top Trim 28" (711 mm) 21" (533 mm) 02/01 djt Side Trim 14" (356 mm) 14" (356 mm) Side Wall 21" (533 mm) 11" (280mm) Figure 2.13 - Maintain clearances to combustible components of the mantel piece. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 15 (229 mm) (51 mm) (P) 21" (Q) 10" (R) 16" Rear Exit (521 mm) (254 mm) (407 mm) The attached rear shroud must be used in all installations. The flue collar heat shield must be used in all vertical installations. 1. The connector pipe heat shield must extend 36" (914 mm) above the flue collar. 2. Using a listed double wall oval to round connector. 3. A minimum of 67” (170 cm) from the top of the stove to the ceiling is required for all installations of the Defiant®. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 16 Stove Installed Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Parallel to Wall Parallel to Wall Top Exit Installations, single-wall connector Top Exit Installations, double-wall chimney connector, flue collar shield installed Rear Exit Installations ST855a Defiant 2n1 Clearance Diagrams Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 17 Side (A) Rear (B) Corner (C) Side (D) Rear (E) Corner (F) 36-1/2" (927 mm) 21" (533 mm) 16" (406 mm) 20-1/2" (521 mm) 9" (229 mm) 16" (406 mm) * This distance, from the center of the flue collar to the front edge of the hearth, is the same for all installations on this page: 34" (865 mm) in the United States and 36" (914 mm) in Canada. ST511 Defiant Flue Centerline Diagrams 04/19 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 18 (1220 mm) 48" 48" (1220 mm) (1220 mm) Figure 2.15 - Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, two wall shields. Reduced clearances to both rear and side walls. Wall shields may meet at corner if desired. Wall pass-through must comply with codes. ST498 Defiant Wall shield B 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 19: Assembly

    Figure 3.2 - Attach the griddle handle. Move the handle to its final position while still holding the nut with the pliers. ST516 CAUTION Attach griddle handle Bottom Heat Shield Overtightening can strip tapped threads. 11/17/00 djt Figure 3.4 - Attach the bottom heat shield. ST857 abottom heat shield 12/05 1/10 ST564 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 20: Adjust Leg Levelers

    The wooden removable insert handle opens and closes the Encore front doors. Remove after each use, and store it in the handle To install the catalyst temperature probe, remove the hole Install thermostat holder behind the right front leg. Assemble the handle by plug from the cast iron wall behind the rear shield, Figure 3.6. handle passing the 3-3/8" screw through the wooden shaft and into Use two #10 sheet metal screws and bracket supplied, secure 2/01 the bright metal nub, Figure 3.8. Tighten carefully until snug. the bracket and probe to the back of your stove, Figure 3.6. Figure 3.8 - Assemble the front door handle. ST540 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975 Assembly handle...

  • Page 21: Fan Kit Installation

    3. Remove the catalyst by gently pulling it straight out, Figure 3.12 Place the catalyst where the catalyst’s ceramic components will not be damaged. Remove Catalyst Figure 3.12 - Remove catalyst. ST1189 remove catalyst Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 22: Smoke Alarm / Safety Tips

    • If the fire isn't too threatening, closing down the stove tight, (damper, primary air, all doors) will help to smother the fire. • Inspect your stove, stove pipe and chimney for any damage caused by the fire and correct any damage before using your stove again. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 23: Operation

    It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 24: Conditioning Your Stove

    During the break-in fires, do not let the 12/99 stove get hotter than 500°F. (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as necessary to control the fire. Some odor from the stove’s hot metal and the paint is normal for the first few fires. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 25: Adding Fuel

    Hairline cracks will not affect the performance of the combustor, but repeated thermal shocks can result in cells falling out, somewhat reducing the effectiveness of the combustor. ST544 door open 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 26 Store split wood under cover to keep it dry. Even for short- term storage, be sure to keep wood a safe distance from the heater and keep it out of the areas around the heater used for refueling and ash removal. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 27: Ash Disposal

    Stir the ash with a shovel or poker so that it falls tight-fitting lid. Store the container outdoors away from through the grate slots. all combustible material. • Return the ash pan to its original position in the stove, and close and latch the ash door. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 28 CAUTION Never use your household or shop vacuum cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ash properly. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 29: Draft Management

    With prefabricated chimney, bring it down to six to eight feet from the stove. With a masonry chimney, arrange the pipe so that it turns into the chimney within eight feet of the stove. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 30 ‘gas out’ from the wood quickly and densely enough to overload the combustion system. If you hear a rumbling or roaring noise (like a propane torch) from the stove, that is a sign that the stove is over-firing. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    • Dry the glass completely. Replace Broken Glass Immediately Do not operate your stove if the glass in the doors is damaged. If you need to replace the glass, use only the high temperature 5 mm ceramic glass supplied by Vermont Castings. Do not ST547 use substitutes. door install 11/00 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 32: Damper Adjustment

    Pack more cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket so the main gasket is raised and makes contact with the door frame. If this procedure doesn’t solve the problem, replace the gasket. Instructions for gasket replacement are given later in this section. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 33: The Chimney System

    Initially, it may require loosening the latch to accommodate the new gasket; after a few weeks, it may need tightening to compensate for compression of the new gasket. See Figure 6.3 for directions on adjusting the latches. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 34 This should be done in conjunction with annual cleaning of the chimney connector. Inspect the passage behind the combustion package (a mirror will be helpful) and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacuum hose inserted in the passage, Figure 6.6. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 35: The Catalytic Element

    Also, consider any changes in your operating routine. Once you have ruled out any other possible causes for a decline in performance, inspect and clean the combustor if necessary. Be sure to protect any surface you use for setting the stove parts aside. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 36 If you continue to find a significant creosote buildup or if you continue to see excessive smoke from the chimney, the catalytic element will need to be replaced. Contact your nearest Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer for information about a replacement element. NOTE: Use only the replacement catalyst supplied by a Vermont Castings dealer. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 37: Service Parts List

    Beginning Manufacturing Date: Oct 2019 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 1975-CAT-C (Classic Black) 1976-CAT-C (Biscuit) 1977-CAT-C (Majolica Brown) 1979-CAT-C (Bordeaux) 1980-CAT-C (Twilight) 1975T-CAT-C (Classic Black w/Transition Doors) Part number list on following page. 05/20 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 38 Classic Black 30002832A Biscuit SRV30002872 Left Side Bordeaux SRV30006697 Majolica Brown SRV30004834 Twilight SRV30007126 Left Air Manifold 30002818 Right Air Manifold 30005243 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 39 Ashdoor Bottom Hinge Support Must order Set SRV30002810 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 Pkg of 12 27887/12 Nut, 5/16-18 x Pkg of 12 SRV8787-007/12 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 40 Majolica Brown SRV30004837 Twilight SRV30007129 Glass Clip 30001715 Glass Clip ( Right Door Only ) 30001716 Front Door Handle and Shaft 30002717 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 41 Pkg of 10 1201243-10 Ash Pan Assembly 30001690 Classic Black 30001576A Biscuit SRV30002947 Flue Collar Bordeaux SRV30006701 Majolica Brown SRV30004815 Twilight SRV30007130 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 42 SRV30002900 Shelf Bordeaux SRV30006704 Majolica Brown SRV30004844 Twilight SRV30007135 Classic Black 1302220A Biscuit SRV30002948 Dragon Bracket Bordeaux 30006690A Majolica Brown SRV30004818 Twilight SRV30007075 Bracket, Left 30002478A Bracket, Right 30002479A Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Firebox and heat exchanger, FlexBurn® System 3 years Lifetime (engine, inner cover, access cover and fireback) None 1 Year All purchased replacement parts Page 1 of 2 4021-645L 10/20 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 44 EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Page 2 of 2 4021-645L 10/20 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 45 Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...
  • Page 46 352 Mountain House Road • Halifax, Pa 17032 www.vermontcastings.com Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21 8390-975...

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