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Dauntless FlexBurn
Catalytic / Non-Catalytic
Wood Stove
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
3-90-586000c
Owner's Manual
Operation & Care
®
Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner's Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20
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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.
•
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.
NOTE
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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- 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 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
- Page 2 Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate and maintain your stove. At Vermont Castings, we are committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain an exclusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service. Feel free to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its performance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C. Contact Information ..........28 E. Ash Disposal ............12 F. Opacity (Visible Smoke) .......... 13 G. Negative Pressure ........... 13 = Contains updated information H. Important Information ..........14 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... -
Page 4: Warranty Policy
(engine, inner cover,access cover and fireback) None 1 Year All replacement parts beyond warranty period See conditions, exclusions and limitations on the next page Page 1 of 2 4021-645K 1/20 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c... - Page 5 OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFICED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4021-645K 1/20 Page 2 of 2 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
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Page 6: Product Listing And Important Safety Information
• Do NOT Overfire - If appliance or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring. The Vermont Castings Dauntless FlexBurn ® Wood Appliance meets the U.S. Environmental Any such action that may cause a fire hazard. Protection Agency Certified to comply with the 2020 particulate emission standards using cord wood. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... - Page 7 NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice. Vermont Castings is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
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Page 8: Operating Instructions
It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c... -
Page 9: Conditioning Your Stove
With the bypass damper open and the primary air set to its highest position, light the newspaper. Leave the front door cracked until the kindling ignites, then close the doors. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... - Page 10 Smoke, gases and particulates that are not fully combusted during the secondary combustion process pass through the catalyst, creating a tertiary burn. This results in higher efficiency and lower emissions. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c...
- Page 11 An optional surface thermometer tells you when to adjust connector joints or low heat output. the air control, and when to refuel, Figure 2.7. Figure 2.7 - Take temperature readings with a thermometer located in the middle of the griddle. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
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Page 12: Ash Disposal
Do not operate the stove with the ash door open. This will result in over-firing, and could cause damage to the stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a house fire. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c... -
Page 13: Opacity (Visible Smoke)
• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A taped or sealed FIRE IN THIS Appliance. • Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance while it is in use. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... -
Page 14: Important Information
Back-puffing results when the fire produces volatile gases faster than the chimney draft pulls them out of the firebox. The gases back up in the firebox until they are concentrated enough and hot enough to ignite. If your stove back-puffs, the stove needs to cool down. You should open the damper to let the smoke rise to the flue more quickly, allow more air into the firebox, avoid big loads of firewood and check that the wood moisture is not too low. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c... -
Page 15: Maintenance
Do not operate your stove if the glass in the doors is damaged. Figure 3.2 - Exploded view of the glass assembly for the right door. If you need to replace the glass, use only the high temperature 5 mm ceramic glass supplied by Vermont Castings. Do not use substitutes. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... -
Page 16: Damper Adjustment
Pack more cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket so the main gasket is raised and Figure 3.5 - Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush. makes contact with the door frame. If this procedure doesn’t solve the problem, replace the gasket. Instructions for gasket replacement are given later in this section. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c... -
Page 17: The Chimney System
Refer to the service parts list for gasket replacement. If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact your local Vermont Castings dealer or a professional chimney sweep. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... -
Page 18: The Catalytic Element
Figure 3.7 - Inspect and clean out ash accumulation behind the combustion system. amount of wood burned). However, it is important to monitor the combustor periodically to ensure that it is functioning properly, as well as to determine when it needs to be replaced. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... - Page 19 Be sure to protect any surface you use for setting the stove parts aside. Inspecting the Combustor Remove access door and inner firebrick. Remove the catalytic combustor by lifting up and pulling towards you, Figure 3.8. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Reduce burn rate and allow coals to Excessive Coal Bed Operating on high for extended periods burn down before reloading. Contact your dealer for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting. Visit www.vermontcastings.com to locate a dealer. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... -
Page 21: Reference Material
Reference Materials A. Service & Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20... -
Page 22: Service Parts List
Beginning Manufacturing Date: May 2020 0002235 (Classic Black) Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 0002236 (Biscuit) 0002237 (Majolica Brown) 0002238 (Bordeaux) 0002239 (Twilight) Part number list on following page. 05/20 Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c... - Page 23 Damper Frame 4-00-586184A Gasket, 3/8 Fiberglass Low (Inside) 15 Ft 1-00-1203589 Gasket, 3/8 Adhesive (Outside) 15 Ft 1-00-30002422 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
- Page 24 Ash Lip Majolica Brown 3-00-586144-31A Bordeaux 3-00-586144-33A Twilight 3-00-586144-30A TRS HD PH 10-24 x 1/2 Pkg of 10 1200998-10 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c...
- Page 25 Lower Mount Bracket, Ash Door SRV2-00-586143 Washer 5/16 Pkg of 10 7000-579/10 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4, Black Pkg of 10 1201374-10 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
- Page 26 (Replace during Engine, Fireback or SS Fireback replacement) Brick Clip, Rear Qty 2 req SRV2-00-586153 SS Fireback Plate SRV2-00-586188 Fireback, Refractory SRV3-40-586151 Additional service part numbers appear on following page. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c...
- Page 27 Finish Bag SRV1-00-586209 Touch-up Paint 3-42-19905 Catalyst Performance Package 0003406 (Catalyst, Temp Probe, Bracket, & Install Items) Catalyst Ceramic SRV8340-006 Cooking Grill 0003407 Fan Kit 0003410 3-90-586000c Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20...
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Page 28: Contact Information
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. Vermont Castings • Dauntless FlexBurn Owner’s Manual_R3 • 2020 - ___ • 05/20 3-90-586000c...
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