Vermont Castings Defiant Operation Manual page 9

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THE INTREPID
The Intrepid is designed with several features that differ from our Flow
three larger parlor stoves. Air flow patterns, ash removal
and maintenance procedures specific to the Inttepid are described
here. Basic combustion principles remain the same for all four stoves,
so the operation and installation sections of the manual apply
equally well to the Intrepid.
Air Flow
Glass doors for fire-viewing are a standard feature in the
Inttepid. Air flow through the stove is designed so pre-heated
air washes past the glass to prevent carbon deposits from forming.
Combustion air enters through the air inlet in the back of the
stove, passes forward through the air tubes at the left and
right sides of the bottom of the stove and flows past the glass.
Some of the air goes directly back through the fire mass and
provides air for combustion in the primary combustion zone.
Excess air flows over the fire mass and conttibutes to further com- THE INTREPID
bustion.
1. Thermostat 5. Reversible Flue Collar
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2. D~per 6. Bottom GTate
3. AIr Potts 7. Ash Pan
When the damper is open (handle pointed forward) the stove is in 4. Firebrick.Lined Secondary
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the updraft mode. Fire an smo e eavmg t e primary com-
bustion zone go directly to the flue collar and chimney con-
nector. These exhaust gases carry heat to the flue. A warm
flue is helpful in establishing and maintaining good draft. Updraft
operation will be used when starting a fire, loading your stove, or When you replace the ash pan in the Inttepid, be sure it is seated
enlivening the fire after a long bum. It may also be used any- properly and pushed all the way to the rear of the stove
time a warmer flue will provide better performance. so it does not block the front ends of the air tubes. Too much
ash on the bottom of the stove may prevent proper seating
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of the ash pan.
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When the damper is closed (handle pointed down) the stove is
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in the side-draft mode. Fire and smoke leaving the primary Flrep ace peratlon
combustion zone are directed through the louvers in the Upper With the stove damper in the open position, and
Fireback, down through the firebrick-lined secondary chamber the front doors open, a wood stove may be used as a fireplace.
then to the flue collar and chimney connector. The high It is ideally suited for those times when you do not require a great
temperatures maintained in the secondary combustion chamber deal of heat output such as in the spring and fall, or when you
encourage further burning of volatile gases in the smoke. want to enjoy the romance of a crackling fire. Always keep the
Side-draft operation will usually be used during extended bums. sparkscreen in place when the doors are open.
Ash Handling Thermostat Function
Slots in the bottom grate allow ash to fall through into the ash Whenever the front doors are closed, all air entering the stove
pan. Slicing the ashes on the bottom grate with the slicer/poker is regulated by the air intake shutter which is linked to a bimetallic
will help the ashes fall through the slots. thermostat coil and lever at the right side of the flue collar. Push
Empty the ash pan once a day or as necessary to keep the the lever back to admit maximum air for hotter fires. Pull the lever
ash pan from overflowing. Use the hook on the end of the slicer/ forward to reduce air and slow the combustion rate. The bimetallic
poker to pull the ash pan part way out of the stove. Wear coil and, consequently, the air intake shutter, continually open and
heavy gloves as you draw the pan out of the stove and dispose of close in relation to temperature fluctuations within the stove to main-
the ashes properly. Your metal ash container must have a tight- tain an even heat output. Generally, the lever should be kept in
fitting lid and be located outdoors, away from any combustible medium to high setting. Very long, smouldering wood fires should
material. be avoided.
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