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Vermont Castings Defiant 1610 Installation And Operating Manual

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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.
0968
Defiant cover
11/00
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
Defiant
Non-Catalytic
Woodburning Stove
Model 1610
Homeowner's

Operating Manual

For use in the
United States and Canada
30002850 7/06 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. 0968 Defiant cover 11/00 Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use Defiant Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Model 1610 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada 30002850 7/06 Rev. 2...
  • Page 2 9,700 to 26,600 Btu/hr. The Defiant Model #1610 has been tested and is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories of Beaverton, Oregon. The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 for Canada. The Defiant is listed for burning wood only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    With its 1998 return, a new Defiant incorporated all the finest aesthetic, convenience, and performance features to be found on any wood stove. After continued development, this Defiant model 1610 non-catalytic model continues the tradition of the original Defiant while incorporating the very latest combustion technology. In a sense, the new Defiant has been 23 years in the making.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant, Model 1610 EPA Emissions rating ... 0.75 g/hr* Range of heat output ... 10,000 to 30,300 BTU/hr.* Maximum heat output ... 60,000 BTU/hr.** Area heated ...Up to 2,400 Square feet*** Fuel length ...24” Fuel capacity ... 50 pounds, hardwood Loading ...Front and top...

  • Page 5: Installation

    fire. Follow all instruc- tions exactly, and do not allow makeshift compro- mises to endanger property and personal safety. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Installation In some modern, super-insulated homes, there may be inadequate air supply for combustion because of insuf- ficient air infiltration into the building.
  • Page 6 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove What Kind of Chimney to Use You must connect the Defiant to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to a prefabricated metal chimney that complies with the requirements...
  • Page 7 (3) sheet metal screws. The pre-drilled holes in the top of each section of chimney connector serve 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove as guides when you drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bot- tom of the next section.
  • Page 8 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Chimney Elbow Slip Pipe Standard Connector Oval to Round Adapter Flue Collar Fig. 6 An exploded view of the chimney connection in a free- standing masonry installation. ST492 Defiant securely in place. Most chimney breeches incorporate freestanding thimbles, but the fit must be snug and the joint between...
  • Page 9 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Figure 10 shows one NFPA-recommended method. All combustible material in the wall is cut away from the single-wall connector to provide the required 12” (305 mm) clearance.
  • Page 10 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 18” (460mm) clear- ance between pipe and sides/top/bottom of opening F IA N Fig. 11 An approved wall pass-through for Canada. Your local dealer or your local building inspector can provide details for other approved methods of passing...
  • Page 11 = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231 total brick mineralboard 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Step c: Compare proposed system Rtotal of 1.231 to specified R of 0.59. Since proposed system Rtotal is greater than required, the system is acceptable. Definitions Floor Protection for Fireplace Installation Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely...
  • Page 12 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keep- ing those clearance areas empty assures that nearby surfaces and objects will not overheat. Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances Clearance requirements are established to meet every installation possibility, and they involve the combination of these variables: •...
  • Page 13 The charts and sample installations that follow list all the clearances required for the various installation configurations of the Defiant. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances Unprotected A. Mantel 41” (1041 mm) ST253b B.

  • Page 14: Clearance Charts

    Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 6” Connections ONLY Top exit with no connector heat shields. (660 mm) Flue collar shield installed Top exit with heat shields on connector. Flue collar (660 mm) shield installed. Top exit double-wall chim- ney connector*.
  • Page 15 Chimney Connector Clearance 29¹⁄₂” (749 mm) 11¹⁄₂” (292 mm) 16¹⁄₂” (419 mm) 30” (762 mm) Clearance to Combustibles in Front of Stove All Installations Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Protected Surfaces Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Side Rear (D) 11”...
  • Page 16 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection Unprotected Surfaces Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Top Exit Installations, flue collar shield installed, no shields on single-wall connector Top Exit Installations, flue collar shield installed, heat shields on single-wall connector Top Exit Installations, double-wall chimney connector, flue collar shield installed...
  • Page 17 Wall shields may meet at corner if desired. Wall pass-through must comply with codes. ST498 Defiant Refer to “Special Installations.” Wall shield B 11/00 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Refer to IMPORTANT 48" Note on This Page 48" (1220 mm) ST497 Fig.
  • Page 18 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall for 6” Connections ONLY The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement, particularly in those installations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances must adhere to the guidelines in the clearance chart on Page 14 for 6”...
  • Page 19 * This distance, from the center of the flue collar to the front edge of the hearth, is the same for all installations on this page: 35” (889 mm) in the United States and 37” (340 mm) in Canada. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Corner Parallel Installations...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Set Up Your Stove Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people to move your Defiant into position. Wipe the protective coating of oil from the griddle with a clean dry rag or a paper towel.
  • Page 21 flue collar opening is in position when you screw the collar back onto the stove. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Attach the Damper Handle Use the 1/4” -20 x 3” screw to attach the damper handle to the damper stub on the left side.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Fan Kit Installation 1. Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the in- ner back with two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head screws. 2. Attach snapstat to the mounting holes on the un- derside of the bottom with two (2) 1/4-20 pan head screws.
  • Page 23 6” (152 mm) chimney connector or chimney. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 31) To close them, always close the left door first.
  • Page 24 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Infra-Red Reflective Glass Panels for Clear Fire Viewing The outer surfaces of the ceramic glass panels have an infrared-reflective coating which keeps the inner surfaces warm. This design, along with a pre-heated ‘airwash,’ makes clear fire viewing possible at most fir- ing levels.
  • Page 25 fires follow- ing Steps 1-3 below. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Burn only solid wood in the Defiant, and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not burn coal or other fuels.
  • Page 26 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial attempt is unsuccessful.
  • Page 27 ����� 30002850 ������ ������ ���� Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove • Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level. • To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash from falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan for- ward.

  • Page 28: Draft Management

    Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well.
  • Page 29 If you get it green, lift a piece and 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove get a sense of its weight; it can lose a third or more of its weight as it dries. Also look at the ends of a log; as it dries it shrinks and often cracks.
  • Page 30 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Conclusion Wood-burning is an art rather than a science. Once the stove and chimney system are in place, you can only vary your technique, mostly your timing, to achieve good results. If you keep track of your burning habits and relate them to their effects on the stove’s operation,...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Do not use substitutes. Be sure to specify left or right glass; the panels are not interchangeable, due to a heat-reflective coating on the side toward the room. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Maintenance Removing the Glass 1. Remove the right and left door assemblies by rais- ing the door until the lower hinge pin clears its hole;...
  • Page 32 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Adjust the Damper as Needed The tension on the Defiant’s damper is adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket that seals the damper to the upper fireback. To adjust the damper: 1. Remove the griddle. Loosen the lock nut at the cen- ter of the damper.
  • Page 33 The directions for adjusting the latches are on page 32. 30002850 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove All Gasketed Construction Gaskets Other gaskets form seals between all other non-moving parts, but these are not subject to the same wear and deterioration as gaskets on moving parts.
  • Page 34 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec- tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between individual sections with sheet metal screws.
  • Page 35 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Defiant Woodburning Stove Model 1610 30002850 2850 Defiant N parts 11/05 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 46 45...
  • Page 36 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant Woodburning Stove Item Description 1. Side Insulation 2. Right Side Brick 3. Left Side Refractory 4. Brick Support Bracket 5. Griddle Gasket 6. Back 7. Left Heat Deflector 8. Right Heat Deflector 9. Shoe Refractory 10.
  • Page 37 Defiant Woodburning Stove Shell Enamel Parts - Defiant Model 1610 Part Name Classic Biscuit 30002834 30002874 Left Side 30002832 30002872 Right Side 30002831 30002871 Flue Collar 30001576 30002947 Front 30002830 30002873 Ashlip 30002811 30002870 Left Door 30002854 30002879 Sub Assy...
  • Page 38 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    For Vermont Castings Defiant, Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or overloading of the woodstove for the lifetime of this product.
  • Page 40 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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