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Aspen C3 Wood Stove
For use in the United States and Canada
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.vermontcastings.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il
vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.
vermontcastings.com
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Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
NOTE
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If the information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over firing. Over firing will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
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HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
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Do not touch glass until it is cooled
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NEVER allow children to touch glass
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Keep children away
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CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
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Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures
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High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
flammable materials away.
WARNING
WARNING
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- Page 1 To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact your dealer or visit www.vermontcastings.com Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www. vermontcastings.com Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A. Appliance Dimensions ..........8 B. Hearth Protection Requirements ......9 C. Clearances to Combustibles ........10 D. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney ......12 E. Chimney Termination Requirements ......12 F. Chimney Location (2-10-3 Rule) ......13 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
This single burn rate wood heater is not approved for use with a flue damper. This wood appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual. Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... -
Page 4: Non-Combustible Materials
This product and the fuels used to operate this product (wood), and the products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to chemicals including carbon black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is know to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... -
Page 5: Getting Started
- Duct leaks to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly. 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... -
Page 6: Tools And Supplies Needed
• Reciprocating saw • Framing material • Pliers • High temp caulking material • Hammer • Gloves • Phillips screwdriver • Framing square • Flat blade screwdriver • Electric drill and bits • Plumb line • Safety glasses • Level • Tape measure • Misc. screws and nails • 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling screws Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... -
Page 7: Install Checklist
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following: • Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your fi le. • That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete. Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed: Comments communicated to party responsible (Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date) 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... -
Page 8: Dimensions And Clearances
(637 mm) 24-1/4" (616 mm) 16" 24-1/4" (406 mm) (616 mm) Figure 3.2 - Side View Aspen C3 Specs 01/04/19 ts Aspen C3 Specs 01/04/19 ts Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... -
Page 9: Hearth Protection Requirements
Figure 3.5 - Supporting timbers under fireplace hearths are 25-1/2" 31" (787 mm) considered to be combustible. Comb Floor Dia 01/07/19 ts Figure 3.4 - These dimensions are minimum requirements only. Use greater dimensions whenever possible. Floor Protection 05/21/19 ts 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... -
Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles
Figure 3.7 Vertical Vent, Corner Configuration Location Single-Wall Pipe Corner to Wall 6" / 152 mm Vent Pipe to Wall 12-3/4" / 324 mm Location Double-Wall Pipe Corner to Wall 3" / 76 mm Vent Pipe to Wall 9" / 229 mm Figure 3.8 Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... - Page 11 This clearance may not be reduced by shielding. For every 1-1/2" (38 mm) increment that the trim or mantel extends in depth, the clearance from the stove top must also be increased by 1-1/2" (38 mm). Side Trim must have a minimum clearance of 8" (203 mm), measured from the stove's top edge. (D, Figure 3.11) 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19...
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Page 12: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney
• Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... -
Page 13: Chimney Location (2-10-3 Rule)
Less than 10 ft. (305 cm) Wall or Parapet 2 ft. (61 cm) Minimum 3 ft. (91 cm) Minimum 3 ft. (91 cm) Minimum Flat Roof Figure 3.14 Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... -
Page 14: Venting & Draft Management
Aspen C3. draft. The stove’s air inlets are passive; they regulate how much air can enter the stove, but they don’t move air into it. -
Page 15: Venting Components
Insulated " T " Ceiling Support Chimney Wall Support Connector Chimney Connector Thimble Floor Protection Floor Protector Figure 4.1 - Prefabricated Exterior Chimney Figure 4.2 - Prefabricated Interior Chimney 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... - Page 16 Constructed to NFPA 211 with the wall band to the masonry chimney. Figure 4.4 8. Insert a section of chimney connector into the chimney. Make sure it does not protrude past the edge of the clay chimney liner inside the chimney. 9. Seal the end of the chimney connector to the clay liner with refractory mortar. 10. Install trim collar around the sold pack chimney section. Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i...
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Page 17: Installing Chimney Components
Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles Where passage through the wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired in Canada, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... -
Page 18: Appliance Set-Up
Any such action that may cause a fire hazard. Then tilt the stove up on those legs to install the remaining two. Figure 5.1 - Install legs on one side of stove then the other. Adjust the Leg Levelers Lift the stove slightly so there is no weight on the leg while making the adjustment. Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19 8390-950i... -
Page 19: Mobile Home Installation
4. The chimney must be attached directly to the stove and must extend at least 3’ (914mm( above the part of the roof through which it passes. The top of the chimney must extend at least 2’ (610 mm) above the highest point of any part of the mobile home structure within 10’ (3 m) of the chimney. 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19... - Page 20 We recommend that you record the following pertinent information for your heating appliance. Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on appliance: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 5341794, 5263471, 6688302, 7216645, 7047962 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. 8390-950i Vermont Castings • Apsen C3 Installation Manual_R2 • 2019 - ___ • 07/19...
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What is the chimney outlet pipe diameter of a Aspen C3
The chimney outlet pipe diameter of the Vermont Castings Aspen C3 is 6 inches.
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