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F. Maintenance Schedule
The Stove
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• Check damper ramp adjustment and damper tightness.
When closing the damper, there should be a distinct stop
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handle does not click over into the closed position or if
the damper falls open on its own after manually closing
the damper, the damper ramp needs to be tightened to
ensure damper sealing and positive engagement of the
damper system. Refer to page 16 for instructions on how
to adjust the damper ramp.
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• Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of
the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day.
• Keep the area around the stove clear of any combustible
materials such as wood, furniture or clothing.
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• Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time.
Adjust handle tightness if necessary.
• Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if
necessary.
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and physical damage. Clean the combustor as needed.
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• Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
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the interior of the stove dry.
• Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or pipe
heat shields if your stove is equipped with them. Clean
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• Touch up the black paint.
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package. This should be done in conjunction with annual
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combustion system.
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Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner's Manual_R17 • 2020 - ___ • 09/23
The Chimney Connector
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necessary.
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attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and
the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
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• Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors
for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of
connector.
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a masonry chimney should be made by a professional
mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated
chimney. Your local Vermont Castings dealer or a
chimney sweep can help determine when replacement
is necessary.
• Thoroughly clean the chimney.
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with the catalyst. The following section only applies if the
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and installed. The Dauntless FlexBurn
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either be replaced or removed completely.
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sluggishly and produce noticeable smoke at the outlet of
the venting system. The simplest situation in that case is to
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catalytic. The catalyst can then be replaced as time allows
without producing a smoky burn or low heat output.
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the combustor periodically to ensure that it is functioning
properly, as well as to determine when it needs to be replaced.
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