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Vermont Castings Intrepid 1640 Homeowner's 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.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
CFM Specialty Home Products
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
The Intrepid
Woodburning Stove
Model 1640
Homeowner's
Operating
Manual
For use in the
0830
United States and Canada
30000830 10/04 Rev. 4

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    CFM Specialty Home Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use The Intrepid Woodburning Stove Model 1640 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    States only using the optional Mobile Home Kit #1881 in accordance with the instructions in that kit and any local codes. The Intrepid Model 1640 complies with the standards set forth by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b)(2), as stated on the permanent label attached to each stove.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    With optionalshort legs 21 ” (540mm) top exit ... 20” (510mm) rear exit 473 mm 356mm 482mm Fig. 1 Intrepid 1640 dimensions. 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Specifications This value can vary depending on how the stove is oper- ated, the type and moisture content of the fuel used, as well as the design, construction and climatic location of your home.
  • Page 4 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INµ. Before you begin an installation, review your plans to be certain that: •...
  • Page 5 Do not connect the STOVE to any air distribu- tion duct or system. 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Ask your dealer about components available for con- necting the stove to a steel chimney liner. Chimney Connector Guidelines A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall pipe that connects the stove to the chimney.
  • Page 6 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Intrepid is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Follow the instructions for assembling and installing double-wall connectors provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall chimney.
  • Page 7 Fig. 7 If the clearance between the chimney connector and either the ceiling or the mantel is inadequate, a protective heat shield is required. 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Wall Pass-throughs Whenever possible, design the installation so that the connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If...
  • Page 8 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Solid insulated, listed factory- built chimney length set flush Min. 9" with flue 230mm Masonry Chimney constructed to NFPA 211 Non-soluble Sheet Steel refractory cement Supports ST273 Fig. 10 Wall Pass-through using factory-built insulated chimney section.

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements

    2’ (610mm) above the highest point of any part of the mobile home struc- ture within 10’ (3m) of the chimney. Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove I N T R E P I D I I Mobile Home Installation...
  • Page 10 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 6. If the chimney exits the mobile home through a wall at a point 7’ (2.1m) or less above the ground level on which the mobile home is located, a guard or other noncombustible enclosure must be fitted at the point of exit and extend up to a height of 7’...
  • Page 11 ST508a Fig. 18 Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, two wall shields. Fig. 19 Corner installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall shields. Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove A. 36" (914mm) B. 13" (330mm) C. 35" (889mm) D. 1" E. 40" (1016mm) F.
  • Page 12 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Fireplace Clearances and Mantel Trim Shields A fireplace installation requires special clearance between the side of the stove and the right and left walls, between the side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of the stove and the mantel.
  • Page 13 Fig. 26 Front view: 65" minimum clearance from hearth to combustibles on front face. Combustible facing may overlap ST503 metal studs by only 1". It should not extend below the height of the non-combustible ceiling. Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Existing combustible framing 24" 14 "...

  • Page 14: Clearances

    Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Intrepid 1640 Clearance Chart Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the required clearance for your particular installation. Stove clearances are measured from the top plate to the combustible surface.
  • Page 15 Parallel to Wall Top Exit No Chimney Connector Shields Top Exit with Chimney Connector Shields or Double-wall Chimney Connector Rear Exit 30000830 Stove Installed Stove in Corner Parallel to Wall Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Protected Surfaces Stove in Corner ST507...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove You will need the following tools to assemble the Intrepid: • 9/16" open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit Caution. The Intrepid is very heavy. Do not attempt to handle the stove without assistance.
  • Page 17 If applicable, attach Chimney Connector Heat Shields following the instructions included with those parts. 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Cement Here Cement Along This Rib FRONT FACE Push plate against stove Back Fig.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove How the Intrepid Works Combustion control is achieved in the Intrepid through two separate air delivery systems. The Primary Air Control Lever, located at the left rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming primary air for starting, maintaining, and reviving the fire.
  • Page 19 1- 2" (25-50 mm) in diameter. (Fig. 28) 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Control Lever HIGH High Heat / Shorter Burn Time...
  • Page 20 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove • During the break-in fires, don't let the stove get hotter than 500°F. (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as necessary to control the fire. • Some odor from the stove’s hot metal, the paint, and the cement is normal for the first few fires.
  • Page 21 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove CAUTION: Avoid slamming the stove door or striking the glass panel. Do not operate the stove with the glass panel missing, damaged, or broken.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new.
  • Page 23 ST531 If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer or hire a professional chimney sweep. Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove The Chimney System Creosote...
  • Page 24 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Annual Maintenance Perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair each Spring, at the end of the heating season. • Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connec- tor. • Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration. Replace weak sections of prefabricated chimney.
  • Page 25 Although steel chimneys are not as attractive as their 30000830 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Draft Management masonry counterparts, they are very durable and generally outperform masonry.
  • Page 26 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe for longer runs.
  • Page 27 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney cannot pull more air than is available. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the stove and other appliances that vent indoor air to the outside;...
  • Page 28 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Intrepid NC Woodburning Stove Model 1640 Item Description 1. Top 2. Hex Nut, 1/4-20 (5) 3.
  • Page 29 48. Glass Panel, Right 49. Glass Panel, Left 50. Hinge Pin, Door (4) 51. Side Glass Clip (2) 52. Corner Glass Clips (2) 53. Bottom Glass Clips (2) Shell Enamel Parts - Intrepid NC Model 1640 Part Name Classic 30000824 Bottom 30000855...
  • Page 30 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830...
  • Page 31 A warranty claim will then start in process. CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual inspection of the defect by authorized representatives. Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove...
  • Page 32 CFM Specialty Home Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com © CFM Specialty Home Products...

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