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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 intrepid
multi-fuel heater
model cS1b0
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For use in Europe
iii
®
30003891 1/10 Rev. 5
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- Page 1 ® multi-fuel heater model cS1b0 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate your stove. At Vermont Castings, we are 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 customer service, our dealers are factory-trained and know each Vermont Castings products in detail. -
Page 3: Specifications
Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® Specifications intrepid iii multi-fuel, model cS1b0 Wood Smokeless Fuel Weight ..........131 kg (89 lbs.) Width (leg-to-leg) ........546 mm (1¹⁄₂”) Nominal heat output 10.7 kW 6.4kW Depth (leg-to-leg)........349 mm (13³⁄₄”) (36,900 BTU/hr) (1,800 BTU/hr) -
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 shows the two chimney been tested to current standards. The test standards types. - Page 5 Vermont Castings Intrepid III 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 Intrepid III 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 Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place. fireplace chimney installations - Additional pieces of connector are then attached with through a fireplace sheet metal screws. If your fireplace height is at least 635 mm (5”), you...
- Page 8 Vermont Castings Intrepid III 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 Intrepid III 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 Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® connecting flue pipe - clearances Single wall connecting fluepipes can reach extremely high temperatures; therefore, clearances from the con- necting fluepipe (chimney connector) must comply with the requirements of Part J of Building Regulations 000 (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems).
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Page 11: Assembly
Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® assembly unpacking the Stove Carefully remove the outer packaging carton from the stove and pallet . Remove the loose items from inside the stove. Check the contents as listed, see diagrams below : packing check list Contained inside polythene bag:... - Page 12 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® If you have a stone or brick built chimney with an integral clay flue liner, the stove may be installed using a vertical fluepipe connector and a suitable steel or non-combustible register plate to close off the base of the chimney, sealed around the fluepipe connector.
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Page 13: Operation
Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® Remove Screws Replace Screws ST895 fig. 16 Remove screws securing flue collar. install the fluepipe connector Flue Connector Hole Locations The fluepipe connector should be secured to the stove ST894 flue collar using the three self-tapping screws provided, fig. - Page 14 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® primary air control The primary air control lever, located at the top right rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incom- ing combustion air for starting, maintaining and reviving a fire. More air entering the stove makes the fire burn...
- Page 15 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® adding fuel Most applications do not require large amounts of combustion air, especially if adequate draft is available. There are two ways to add fuel to the Intrepid multifuel For this reason it is not advisable to use the very high stove.
- Page 16 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® lighting the Stove for the first time During the break-in fires do not allow the stove temperature to exceed 60° C (500° F) as measured conditioning your Stove on the optional stove top thermometer. Adjust the air Cast iron is a superior material for stove construction, control to regulate the fire accordingly.
- Page 17 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® ash disposal creosote Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Creosote is a by-product of wood burning at lower tem- Check the level at least once a day, and before each peratures.
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Page 18: Draft Management
Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® draft management serves an airtight stove, more is not better; in fact, it can A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, be a disadvantage. Hot gases cool off through expansion;... - Page 19 Also look at the ends of a log; as it dries it shrinks stove. Vermont Castings dealers carry adapters to attach and often cracks. The more weathered and cracked a to the stove to connect an air duct for outdoor combustion piece is, the drier it is.
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Page 20: Maintenance
If setting is incorrect, the thermostat coil may be bent Remove the clips and the broken glass; set them or broken. Call your Vermont Castings Dealer for help. aside. . Inspect the Gasket. If the window gasket is in good condition, you can leave it in place. - Page 21 ST970 If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri- press, and the latch may need adjustment. To adjust the ate replacement from your Vermont Castings Dealer. Intrepid II latch, loosen the small locking nut, extend the striker Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled.
- Page 22 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® 5. Lay an unbroken 3 mm (1/8”) bead of gasket cement adjust the door if Necessary in the newly-cleaned channel. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel. Ensure a good The door latch or damper mechanism may need adjust- joint where the gasket meets before trimming any ment after you have regasketed them.
- Page 23 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® the chimney System annual maintenance creosote Every spring, at the end of the heating season, perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair. The stove Your Intrepid Multi-fuel is designed to reduce creosote and chimney system should be inspected and main- buildup significantly.
- Page 24 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® disassembly of the Stove and grate components disassembly Sequence 1. Carefully lift up and remove the three front grate bars from the retaining channel. . Lift up and remove the lower front grate bar.
- Page 25 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® 3. Carefully remove the damper plate. removal of the Secondary combustion chamber firebricks and damper assembly 4. Remove the outer firebrick followed by the inner firebrick. 1. The damper assembly is retained by two tab bolts.
- Page 26 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® 18 22 21 28 27 26 33 36 32 23 24 29 25 31 30 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice.
- Page 27 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® intrepid multi-fuel heater model cS1b0 (continued) ref. description part Number Flue Collar 1306561 Back Panel 30004301 Damper Rod 160085 Damper 1306367 Upper Fireback 1306381 Weld Screw 101583 Lower Fireback 3000418 Thermostat Cover 1306399 Handle Stub...
- Page 28 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® 10 10 9 3 14 7 6 8 1 13 4 12 11 15 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice.
- Page 29 Vermont Castings Intrepid III Multi-Fuel ® intrepid multi-fuel heater model cS1b0 (continued) 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. . The glass panels have a heat-reflective coating on the outside and are not interchangeable.
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Page 31: 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 32 mhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...