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Vermont Castings The Aspen II 1405CE Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual
Vermont Castings The Aspen II 1405CE Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings The Aspen II 1405CE Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Multi-fuel heater

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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
multi-fuel heater
model 1405ce
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For use in Europe
ii
®
30003892 9/10 Rev. 4

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Summary of Contents for Vermont Castings The Aspen II 1405CE

  • Page 1 the aspen ® 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

    At Vermont Castings, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer and that is why we maintain an exclusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Chosen for their expertise and dedication to cus- tomer service, our dealers are factory-trained and know each Vermont Castings products in detail.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® Specifications aspen ii multi-fuel, model 1405ce Wood Smokeless Fuel Depth (leg-to-leg)........403 mm (15M\,”) Nominal heat output 5.8 kW 4.7 kW Height to top of flue collar: (19,700 BTU/hr) (16,000 BTU/hr) ..........579 mm (22C\v”) top exit...
  • Page 4: Installation

    The metal label permanently attached to the back of ev- chimney and chimney connector must be in good condi- ery Vermont Castings stove indicates that the stove has tion and kept clean. Figure 2 shows the two chimney been tested to current standards. The test standards types.
  • Page 5 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® connecting flue pipes masonry chimneys Connector pipes should meet the requirements of the An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has building regulations. This can be achieved by the use a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney...
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® These adaptors are designed so the top end will fit the stove and chimney. Using connectors and chim- outside the inner wall of the chimney, and the bottom neys from the same manufacturer makes the assembly end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector.
  • Page 7 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® fireplace chimney installations - Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws. through a fireplace fireplace chimney installations - If your fireplace height is at least 635 mm (25”), you above a fireplace may install an Aspen II Multi-fuel with standard legs through the fireplace opening using a 90°...
  • Page 8 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® Always adhere to local building codes when installing a wall pass-through. Figure 7 shows an alternate method of passig a con- nector through a wall. All combustible material in the wall is cut away to provide the required clearance that is three times the pipe diameter.
  • 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

    Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® connecting the flue pipe connector The flue pipe connector should be secured to the stove Hearth Plate (Install on grates for wood flue collar using the three (3) self-tapping screws pro- burning only) vided in the hardware bag. Secure the flue pipe through the holes in the flue outlet of the stove.
  • Page 13 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® For maximum air supply and greatest heat output the the glass door panel lever should be moved to the right of the appliance, this will also give the shortest burn time as the high air sup- The glass panel used in the door of this stove features ply will consume the fuel more quickly.
  • 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

    Then, touch up the 1. Remove the Retainer Clips. (One phillips head screw stove with Vermont Castings high temperature stove on each clip). paint. Apply the paint sparingly, and keep in mind that 2.
  • Page 20 Vermont Castings Aspen II Multi-Fuel ® gasket replacement The 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...
  • 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.
  • 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

    If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should purchaser must provide the following information in order to receive a contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or MHSC if the purchase replacement catalyst under the terms of this limited warranty: was direct with the following information: 1.
  • Page 28 mhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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