Table Of Contents - Vermont Castings Defiant Flexburn 1975 Installation Manual

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1 Product Listing and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification & Efficiency Specifications .. 3
B. Glass Specifications ................................................ 3
C. Non-Combustible Materials ..................................... 4
D. Combustible Materials ............................................. 4
2 Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations ................... 5
B. Fire Safety ............................................................... 5
C. Negative Pressure ................................................... 5
D. Tools And Supplies Needed . .................................... 6
E. Inspect Appliance and Components ........................ 6
F. Install Checklist . ....................................................... 7
3 Dimensions and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions ............................................. 8
B. Hearth Protection Requirements ............................. 9
C. Clearances to Combustibles . ................................... 9
D. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney . ....................... 11
E. Chimney Termination Requirements . ....................... 11
F. Chimney Location (2-10-3 Rule) . ............................. 12
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4 Chimney Systems
A. Venting & Draft Management . .................................. 13
B. Venting Components .............................................. 14
C. Chimney Systems . ................................................... 14
D. Installing Chimney Components .............................. 16
5 Appliance Set-Up
A. Setting up your Stove .............................................. 17
B. Assemble the Removable Insert Handle ................. 17
C. Installing the Bottom Heat Shield . ............................ 18
D. Adjust Leg Levelers ................................................. 18
E. Reverse Flue Collar ................................................. 18
F. Attach Damper Handle ............................................ 18
G. Install Catalyst Temperature Probe . ......................... 18
H. Attach Primary Air Thermostat Handle .................... 18
J. Installing/Removing Catalyst ................................... 19
K. Outside Air Kit Installation . ....................................... 19
L. Smoke and CO Detectors & Safety Tips . ................. 20
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