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SAFETY NOTICE: REAd ThIS ENTIRE MANuAl bEFORE YOu INSTAll ANd uSE YOuR
ApplIANCE. IF NOT pROpERlY INSTAllEd, 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, FIRE OFFICIAlS OR AuThORITIES hAvINg juRISdICTION
AbOuT pERMITS, RESTRICTIONS ANd INSTAllATION INSpECTION REquIREMENTS IN
YOuR AREA.
Savannah Wood Insert
For Residential Installation
203061
VSI30 cover
Owners Manual
Model: SSI30
6" (152 mm) Flue Required
63D4004 12/11 Rev. 9
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- Page 1 Savannah Wood Insert For Residential Installation Owners Manual Model: SSI30 6" (152 mm) Flue Required SAFETY NOTICE: REAd ThIS ENTIRE MANuAl bEFORE YOu INSTAll ANd uSE YOuR 203061 ApplIANCE. IF NOT pROpERlY INSTAllEd, A hOuSE FIRE MAY RESulT. TO REduCE VSI30 cover ThE RISk OF FIRE, FOllOW ThE INSTAllATION INSTRuCTIONS.
- Page 2 At Vermont Castings, we share that joy and appreciation of the hearth, and we show it in all our cast iron inserts and fireplaces.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ANd OThER REpROduCTIvE hARM. CAlIFORNIA hEAlTh ANd SAFETY COdE SEC. 25249.6 NEEd TO ASk quESTIONS? REquIRE pARTS INFORMATION? First, contact the Vermont Castings Dealer from whom you purchased your insert, for parts and service. Have the following information ready: • Date of purchase •... -
Page 4: Safety Information
1. Check with the building inspector’s office for compliance with local codes; a permit may be required. Vermont Castings warranty will be voided by and Vermont Castings disclaims any responsibility for the following ac- 2. This appliance requires a masonry or prefabricated... -
Page 5: Installation Information
If your chimney is too large, the heating uSE ONlY AuThORIZEd REplACEMENT pARTS FROM YOuR vermont Castings dEAlER. dO NOT appliance will have a difficult time to raise the “chimney flue” temperature to give adequate draft, therefore causing INSTAll ANY OThER COMpONENTS. -
Page 6: Insert Dimensions And Specifications
Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home. 3. Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions testing. -
Page 7: Pre-Installation Instructions
INSTRuCTIONS SSI30 Wood Insert ThIS hEATER IS EXTREMElY hOT AFTER REAdINg ThESE INSTRuCTIONS, WhIlE IN OpERATION. IF YOu hAvE ANY dOubT AbOuT YOuR AbIlITY TO COMplETE YOuR SERIOuS buRNS CAN RESulT FROM INSTAllATION IN A pROFESSIONAl CONTACT. MANNER, YOu ShOuld ObTAIN ThE... -
Page 8: Clearances
ClEARANCES SSI30 Wood Insert CAlCulATINg ACCEpTAblE AlTERNATE FlOOR MATERIAlS Mantel All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e. metal, brick, stone, mineral fiber, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e. plastics, wood or paper products, etc.) are combustible and Fascia or Trim must not be used. The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R-value (thermal resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity). -
Page 9: Chimney Clearances
ChIMNEY ClEARANCES SSI30 Wood Insert The conditions for a chimney fire develop as follows: When ChIMNEY wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic Refer to chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form instructions. - Page 10 ChIMNEY ClEARANCES SSI30 Wood Insert It is common for a masonry flue to be oversized for the pipe and Chimney layout insert. Such a chimney can take quite a while to warm up, Every bend in the flue will act as a brake on the exhaust and the insert performance will likely be disappointing.
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Page 11: Installation
INSTAllATION SSI30 Wood Insert uNpACkINg ANd INSTAllATION INSTRuC- TIONS NOTE: The insert is extremely heavy. Do not attempt to move it without assistance. • Please read all instructions carefully before beginning. To remove the insert from the pallet you will need a 7/16" wrench or socket. - Page 12 SSI30 Wood Insert INSTAllATION Secondary Air Tubes C-Cast Baffle Figure 12 ST1073 4. Remove the bricks from the rear of the insert. This will ST1073 ST1071 make turning the flue collar with the chimney liner much Figure 10 remove rear baffle easier.
- Page 13 SSI30 Wood Insert INSTAllATION FAN WIRINg CONvERSION FROM RIghT TO lEFT 1. Remove ash lip and shroud by lifting straight up. NOTE: The ash lip and shroud are held in place by a keyhole slot and bolt system. Lifting up on the ash lip allows the bolt head to slip through the keyhole.
- Page 14 SSI30 Wood Insert INSTAllATION blOWER ANd ASh lIp ASSEMblY 1. Attach the wires as shown in Figure 20 making sure you push all connections together tightly 2. Insert the snapstat into its holder as shown in Figure 19, making sure that the connectors are not touching the insert.
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Page 15: Surround Installation
INSTAllATION SSI30 Wood Insert The chimney should be inspected for cracks, loose mortar SuRROuNd INSTAllATION and any other signs of deterioration or blockage. Always To install the surround on the insert, make sure the check with your local building code agency before you ratcheting brackets are in their forward most position. -
Page 16: Operation
Offset flue collars are available in two sizes (3" and 6") from burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to your Vermont Castings dealer for your Savannah insert. softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Only use When installing an offset flue collar it is important that the dry seasoned wood. -
Page 17: Negative Pressure
Vermont Castings dealers carry 2. Burn insert with draft control wide open for several adapters to attach to the insert to connect an air duct for minutes every time you apply fresh wood. - Page 18 ClEANINg YOuR ChIMNEY CAuTION: TO REduCE ThE RISk OF glASS The Savannah SSI30 insert has a removable baffle which bREAkAgE, AvOId lOCATINg WOOd FuEl ClOSE allows the chimney to be cleaned without removing the TO, OR TOuChINg ThE dOOR glASS.
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SSI30 Wood Insert far enough forward so the chimney brush will not damage frayed or worn, replace immediately. Contact your dealer it when cleaning. Figure 26. There is no need to remove for approved replacement parts. Refer to replacement parts the secondary air tubes for cleaning. -
Page 20: Replacement Parts
SSI30 Wood Insert REplACEMENT pARTS SSI30 Wood Insert Insert Ref. description SSI30 Blower Cord 26D0619 203061 VSI30 parts Blower Thermo Disc 49D0130 Secondary Air Tube, Middle 63D0026 Secondary Air Tube, Rear 63D0028 Leveler Bolt 63D0065 Secondary Air Tube, Front 63D0112 Spring Handle... -
Page 21: Replacement Parts
REplACEMENT pARTS SSI30 Wood Insert SSI30 Wood Insert Insert (continued) Ref. description SSI30 Fall-Away Handle Assy. 63D2085 Adjustment Slide Plate 63D2090 Right Side Shroud 63D2100 Left Side Shroud 63D2102 Blower Enclosure Assy. 63D2105 Flue Collar Assy. 63D2111 Air Wash Assy. -
Page 22: Faqs
SSI30 Wood Insert FAqS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What is the correct way to start a fire? a) You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling) and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has not been coated or had unknown materials glued or applied to it. Never use coated (typically advertising flyers) or colored paper. - Page 23 FAqS SSI30 Wood Insert 8. What is draft? Draft is the ability of the chimney to exhaust by-products produced during the normal combustion process. 9. What can cause a poor draft? The most common factors for poor draft are: a. Atmospheric pressure and air supply b.
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Page 24: Warranty
Castings Wood Insert SSI30 Wood Insert LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY lIMITEd lIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Firebox weldment and baffle supports. FIvE YEAR WARRANTY The following components are warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical or handling damage for 5 years to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Stainless steel secondary air tubes and secondary ceramic baffle material.