Appliance Set-Up; Removing Unit From Skid; Assembly - Vermont Castings Dauntless FlexBurn Installation Manual

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Appliance Set-Up

A. Removing Unit from Skid
(4) 1/4-20 Bolts
Figure 5.1 - Remove unit from shipping brackets.
Remove the unit from the shipping brackets by removing (2)
1/4-20 hex head bolts from each shipping bracket, leaving
brackets attached to the skid, Figure 5.1. (Save the 1/4-20
hex head bolts as they will be needed later to install heat
shield.)
NOTE: When moving the stove, lift the stove to take weight
off the legs whenever possible. Dragging or sliding the stove,
especially across rough surfaces can cause the legs to break.
B. Assembly
Set Up Your Stove
Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people
to move your Dauntless FlexBurn into position.
Wipe the protective coating of oil from the griddle with a clean
dry rag or a paper towel.
Install the handle on
the griddle. Open front
door and push up on
griddle and assemble
the handle, Figure 5.2.
With the handle pointing
45° from its final position,
tighten the nut as far as
possible with the pliers.
Move the handle to its
final position while still
holding the nut with the pliers.
!
Overtightening can strip tapped threads.
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Figure 5.2 - Attach the griddle handle.
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Install the Bottom Heat Shield
NOTE: The Bottom Heat Shield is required in most installations.
Refer to Floor Protection, in the Dimensions and Clearances
Section of this manual for further details.
1. Align the bottom heat shield holes with the four bolts
removed from the shipping brackets
2. Pass all four bolts through the large end of the keyholes
and then pulling the shield forward to engage the smaller
ends of the keyhole slots, Figure 5.3.
3. Attach the heat shield sides by passing the slots over the
bolt heads. Tighten the hex head bolts.
Figure 5.3 - Attach the bottom heat shield.
Adjust the Leg Levelers
Lift the stove slightly so there is no weight on the leg while
making the adjustment.
!
The flue collar heat shield must be installed in all
installations.
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.
Assemble the Removable Insert Handle
The wooden removable insert handle opens and closes the
front doors. Remove after each use, and store it in the handle
holder behind the left front leg. Assemble the handle by
passing the 3-3/8" screw through the wooden shaft and into
the bright metal nub, Figure 5.4. Tighten carefully until snug.
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