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Vermont Castings 1920 Installation & Operating Manual

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Call your dealer for questions on Installation, Operation, or Service.
NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model:
Aspen
Non-Catalytic
®
Model 1920
For use in the United States and Canada
!
Tested and approved for use with dry, seasoned
cordwood only. Do Not Burn Wet or Green Wood.
Burning any other type of fuel will void your warranty.
The French language version of this manual is available online:www.vermontcastings.com
La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne: www.vermontcastings.com
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CAUTION
Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17
!
HOT SURFACES!
GLASS AND OTHER SURFACES ARE
HOT DURING OPERATION AND COOL
DOWN.
HOT, WILL CAUSE BURNS.
•
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL IT IS COOLED
•
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS
•
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
•
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE CHILDREN IN SAME ROOM
AS FIREPLACE.
•
ALERT CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO HAZARDS OF HIGH
TEMPERATURES.
HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY IGNITE CLOTHING OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
•
KEEP CLOTHING, FURNITURE, DRAPERIES AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY.
!
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF
THIS WOOD-BURNING ROOM HEATER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY
OR EVEN DEATH.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT OVERFIRE - IF ANY EXTERNAL PART
STARTS TO GLOW, YOU ARE OVERFIRING.
CLOSE AIR CONTROLS. OVERFIRING WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
• COMPLY WITH ALL MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES AS SPECIFIED. FAILURE TO
COMPLY MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
WARNING
WARNING
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  • Page 1 Burning any other type of fuel will void your warranty. The French language version of this manual is available online:www.vermontcastings.com La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne: www.vermontcastings.com Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 3-90-30000369...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Aspen to meet your heating needs. We’re confident you will find the Aspen to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    F. Install Bottom Heat Shield ......22 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 4: Listing And Code Approvals

    • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • Consult local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 5: Special Warnings And Notes

    Periodic cleaning is required throughout the heating season and at the end of each winter for the stove to work efficiently. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. appliance should be performed by FAILURE TO OPERATE PROPERLY MAY qualified personnel. Hearth & Home CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. Technologies recommends Factory Trained or NFI Certified professionals. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 7: Pre-Use Checklist

    • OPERATING APPLIANCE WITHOUT LEGS ATTACHED. • OPERATING APPLIANCE WITHOUT FULLY ASSEMBLING ALL COMPONENTS. • DO NOT OVERFIRE. OR ANY SUCH ACTION THAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 8: Dimensions & Clearances

    Top Exit 18" Flue Collar (457 mm) Height 7¹⁄₄" (184 mm) 16" 23" (406 mm) (584 mm) Figure 4.1 - Aspen 1920 specifications. 3069 Aspen Specs 2/15/00 djt Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles

    24" (610 mm). The unshielded chimney connector above the 24" (610 mm) point must be 13" (330 mm) from an unprotected wall. In top exit installations, this clearance requires the use of the rear stove heat shield with the flue collar cover plate installed. Figure 4.2 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 10 Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield only Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield only Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield and single-wall connector w/ shields, or double-wall connector ST255 Figure 4.3 exit diagram 12/15/99 djt Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 11 (1020mm) 1” 1 ” (25mm) ( 2 5 m m ) Figure 4.7 - Corner installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall shields. ST251a corner install vertical 12/14/99 djt Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 12 12" (305 mm) Side Trim 8" (203 mm) ST253a *Material is less than 1-1/2" (38 mm) Thick aspen trim clearances Figure 4.9 - Mantel and trim clearances. 12/15/99 djt Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 13: Floor Protection

    31" (787 mm) ST247 Rear exit floor dgrm 12/14/99 djt Figure 4.11 - These dimensions are minimum requirements only. Use greater dimensions whenever possible. ST246 floor protection 12/99 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 14: Chimneys And Venting

    Whenever possible, avoid passing the connector through a combustible wall; if you must, use an approved wall pass-through, described later in this section. Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 15: The Chimney

    A tile-lined exactly and do not allow makeshift compromises to masonry endanger property and personal safety. chimney Figure 5.2 - Standard Chimney Types ST241 chimney types 12/13/99 djt Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...
  • Page 16 NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to those listed in the clearance chart in Section B - Figure 4.2 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 17 However, it must be possible Wall Pass-Through construction in Figures 5.6 thru 5.10 to reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney. from this section. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...
  • Page 18 Figure 5.6 - Masonry Wall Pass-through with single wall chimney pass-through. connector. ST272 masonry wall pass through w/ single wall connector 12/99 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 19 24 ga. Sheet Steel Supports Steel Supports Masonry Chimney constructed to NFPA 211 Figure 5.9 - Wall Pass-through with ventilated steel thimble. ST275 wall with ventilated steel thimble Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 20: Mobile Home (Us Only)

    Other requirements may be applicable to chimney system removal for transportation of the mobile home. WARNING INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH MANUFACTURED HOME AND SAFETY STANDARD (HUD), CFR 3280, PART 24. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 21: Appliance Set-Up

    Loosen this bolt just enough to engage the Adapter clevis tab under the washer and then retighten. ST258 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions install outside adapter...

  • Page 22: Flue Collar Reversal

    2. Mount the bottom heat shield to the stove bottom using the same phillips head screw previously removed. The shield will butt against the cast bosses in the bottom of the ashlip at the front of the stove. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE. USE ONLY APPROVED FUELS AND FOLLOW ONLY THESE OPERATION GUIDELINES. CAUTION ALWAYS WEAR FIRE RETARDANT GLOVES WHEN OPERATING THE STOVE. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 24: Draft Management

    Since an interior chimney does not continuously lose its heat to the outdoors, it takes less heat from the stove to get it warm and keep it warm. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...
  • Page 25 The effect is similar to that of a vacuum cleaner with a hole in the hose. In some extreme instances, the other appliance can even impose a negative draft and result in a dangerous draft reversal. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 26: Combustion Process

    Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 27: Building And Maintaining A Fire

    BURN COAL OR OTHER FUELS. WARNING OPERATE THIS STOVE ONLY WITH THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED. Figure 8.2 - Start a fire with small, dry kindling. ST263 starting a fire 12/99 Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...
  • Page 28 Reset the primary air control for the desired heat output after the fire is re-established. Figure 8.4 - Primary air outlet - keep clear of ash and charcoal accumulation. ST265 ash pan 12/99 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 29: Service And Maintenance

    • Rinse the glass thoroughly. • Dry the glass completely. Glass Clip Door Manifold Vertical Gasket Horizontal Gasket Glass Panel Figure 9.1 - Door glass installation. Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 ST348 Save These Instructions Aspen...
  • Page 30 12/99 Step 8 - Clean excess cement from around the channel. Let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly. Save These Instructions Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17...

  • Page 31: The Chimney System

    Replace weak sections of prefabricated chimney. Have a mason make repairs to a masonry chimney. KT351 • Inspect the chimney connector and replace any damaged cleaning sections. primary air 11/02 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 32: Service Parts List

    D. Service Parts List Aspen Woodburning Stove - Model 1920 Vermont Castings reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. 0369 Aspen 1920 parts 8/02 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 33 30006805 Flue Collar 30000353 30006804 Flue Cover 30000351 30006800 Front 30000348 30006801 Ashlip 30000352 30006808 Door 300003350 30006802 Leg Set of Four 30000502 30006810 Single Leg 30000360 30006807 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Firebox and heat exchanger, Grate and Stainless Limited 3 years Steel Burners, FlexBurn® System (engine, inner Lifetime cover,access cover and fireback) 90 Days All replacement parts beyond warranty period 4021-645J • 08-03-17 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 35 Consideration must be given to the appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of the structure. Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 36 EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions 4021-645J • 08-03-17...
  • Page 37 Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...
  • Page 38 352 Mountain House Road • Halifax, PA 17032 www.vermontcastings.com Vermont Castings • Aspen 1920 Owner's Manual_R32 • 08/17 Save These Instructions...

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