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Vermont Castings Aspen II Homeowner's Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND
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.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
The Aspen II
Multi-Fuel Heater
Model 1405CE
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For use in Europe
30003892 10/08 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 The Aspen II Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1405CE Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in Europe ���� ����� �� �� ����� ���� SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have question about your stove or its perfor- mance. We have built your Aspen II Multi-fuel stove with the utmost care. With normal use and proper care, it will pro- vide you with many years of service.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    14���” (375 mm) 16����" (414 mm) 22�����” (579 mm) Top Exit 21�����” Flue Collar (554 mm) Height 5���” (133 mm) 16����” (411 mm) 15�����” (403 mm) Fig. 1 Aspen II Multi-fuel Heater dimensions. 3892 Aspen II MF dims 30003892 6/07...

  • Page 4: Installation

    An Outside Air Adapter Kit #33258 for the Aspen II II is available from your local Vermont • The floor protector is large enough and is construct- Castings dealer.
  • Page 5 The whole connector should be exposed and accessible for inspection and cleaning. An Aspen II Multi-fuel is approved for venting into a masonry chimney with a nominal flue size of 203 x 203 In horizontal runs of single-wall chimney connector mm (8”...
  • Page 6 • Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble For masonry chimneys, both freestanding and fireplace the chimney connector. Insert the first crimped end chimneys may be used for installation of your Aspen II into the stove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end Multi-fuel.
  • Page 7 Aspen II Multi-fuel with standard legs through the fireplace opening using a 90° Tee kit avail- The Aspen II Multi-fuel may be connected to a chimney able from your local dealer. This positive connection kit above a fireplace opening also. In such installations, ensures a tight fit between the stove flue collar and the...
  • Page 8 If covers must be used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on noncom- bustible spacers at least 25 mm (1”) clear of the wall. DO NOT CONNECT AN ASPEN II MULTI-FUEL TO Wood framing requires pro- ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
  • Page 9 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel Costructional Hearth Dimensions as below At least 150 mm or to a suitable heat resistant wall Appliance Appliance Doors Doors Hearth Surface Free of Com- At least bustible Material 150 mm Perimeter should be Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g.
  • Page 10 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel at least at least at least 3 x D 3 x D 1.5 x D at least 1.5 x D Fluepipe at least 1.5 x D at least 1.5 x D Air space of at least 12 mm...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel Assembly Unpack the Stove Install Door Handle Carefully remove the outer packaging carton from the The door handle which comes with the stove is designed to be removable to prevent overheating during use. stove and pallet. Remove the loose items from inside To use the handle, simply slide the collar into the door the stove.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Bottom Plate Configure the Stove for your Fuel As shown in Figure 15, two adjustments are necessary depending on whether wood or coal is being burned in the Aspen II. It is important to configure your stove Tree Bucket Toward the...
  • Page 13 firmly closed. Grate ST883 Fig. 18 The front grates can be removed. Adding Fuel There are two ways to add fuel to the Aspen II multifuel Damper Closed ����� Damper Open stove. The top griddle opens and provides the most convenient way to add fuel, and, providing the damper �����...
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel For safety and greatest efficiency the stove should only to drive out the moisture from the wood before it can be operated with the door and griddle fully closed. burn. This lowers the temperature of the stove and flue,...
  • Page 15 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START Refuel While the Embers are Still Hot OR REVIVE THE FIRE. Refuel the stove whilst it is still hot and there are plenty NEVER USE PETROL, LIGHTER FLUID, PARAFFIN, of glowing embers to rekindle the fire.
  • Page 16 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel Ash Disposal can fail to retain sufficient heat to enable the coal to combust correctly (particularly with harder grades of Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. solid fuel) and can result in the fire going out during Check the level at least once a day, and before each longer low output burns (e.g.

  • Page 17: Draft Management

    Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel Draft Management A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, serves an airtight stove, more is not better; in fact, it can the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the be a disadvantage.
  • Page 18 Vermont Castings dealers carry adapters to attach Dry wood burns readily with a good chimney draft. But with to the stove to connect an air duct for outdoor combustion modern stoves, the wood can be too dry.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the Remove the door from the stove and place it on a painted cast iron of your Aspen II looking new. sturdy, level work surface. Use a towel to protect the The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed.
  • Page 20 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel 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.
  • Page 21 Replace if signs of serious corrosion or dete- If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, rioration are present. contact your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer • Inspect and thoroughly sweep entire flue / chimney. or hire a professional chimney sweep.
  • Page 22 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel 5. Remove the left hand and right hand vertical grate Firebrick inserts. Note that it may be necessary to gently tap these with a soft faced mallet to break out any residual beads of stove cement left from the original factory stove assembly that may be holding them in place.

  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Aspen II Multi-Fuel Heater 3892 Aspen II MF parts 6/07 Model 1405CE 30003892...
  • Page 24 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel Aspen II Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1405CE (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 1. Back 30002105 33. Brick Support, Left 30002119 2. Flue Collar 30002126 34. Grate Support 30002118 3. Griddle 30002109 35. Bracket 30002227 4.
  • Page 25 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel 1. In the diagrams and throughout this manual, ‘left’ and Please record the following information ‘right’ mean as you face the stove. for future reference. 2. The glass panels have a heat-reflective coating on the outside and are not interchangeable.
  • Page 26 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel 30003892...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the Aspen II. Misuse Authorized Dealer or pay for any Authorized Dealer in-home travel fees or includes overfiring which will result if the Aspen II is used in such a service charges for in-home repair work. It is the dealer’s option whether manner as to cause one or more of the plates to glow red.
  • Page 28 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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