Vermont Castings Defiant Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Vermont Castings@ CANADIAN OPERATION MANUAL ///ooo~~noo~~~o~OOOOO~OOO~OOOOO~OOOO~OOO~Q~ V~OI~ [=:J Forthe Defiant@ Vigilant@ Resolute@ Intrepid@ Wood Parlor Stoves --C><~~=>oO--...
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- Page 3 More frequent loading will be required. Avoid slow, smoldering bums as they may lead to rapid creosote build-up. @ 1986, Vermont Castings, Inc. Prinred in U.S.A.
- Page 4 Although it is very durable, it can be if it damaged is dropped or struck with a hard object, or if stove doors are slammed shut. If it needs to be replace, use only Vermont Castings high temperature ceramic glass. Do not use substitutes. VERMONT CASTINGS,...
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Page 5: Safety Notice
This operations booklet summarizes our knowledge, Combined with your effort, it will provide the tools you need to reach your goals, We at Vermont Castings feel that your commitment to your new stove, in some cases a very new experience, will be amply rewarded,... - Page 6 ,,-, "'"'. lliE INSIDE STORY Economics & Efficient Combustion Fuel Limiting: The How & Why The Ultimate Control System SAVINGS are one of the that you can expect from your There are two ways to control the volume of power output in benefits stove.
- Page 7 The interlock with the damper handle and ble gases. the loading door on the Defiant is designed to prevent open- This mixture is then ignited by flames as it leaves the primary ing the door while the d~mper is closed. The griddle of the combustion chamber.
- Page 8 TH~RMOSTAT OPERATION V,ew of thermostat for Defiant and VIgilant IS wIth thermostat cover removed stove. The back of the VIgilant and the back and SIdes of the Resolute bimetallic coil is reversed...
- Page 9 THE INTREPID The Intrepid is designed with several features that differ from our Flow three larger parlor stoves. Air flow patterns, ash removal and maintenance procedures specific to the Inttepid are described here. Basic combustion principles remain the same for all four stoves, so the operation and installation sections of the manual apply equally well to the Intrepid.
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Page 10: Installation
Bottom Heat Shield Installation * Close the damper. * For the Defiant, Vigilant, and Resolute, gently tilt the stove forward until the top plate and ashlip are resting on the floor. For the Intrepid, tip the stove onto it's back. - Page 11 18" 46cm 12" 46cm 12" 3Ocm 3Ocm 18" I Establisbed in accordance with Underwriters' uboratories of Canada Standard ULC-S627 by Underwriters' uboratoriesofCanada, Scarborough, Ontario. , 48" required on loading door side of Defiant. , Stovepipe heat shields nor required. ./"",c!"'::...
- Page 12 Stovepipe The Defiant is available as either a top-eXlt model or a rear-exit TOP.EXIT INSTALLED THROUGH COMBUSTIBLE WALL IbdJ model. The Vigilant, Resolute and Intrepid have reversible flue collars to easily accomodate top or rear-exit installations. The minimum stovepipe size recommended for use with the Defiant and Vigilant is eight inches.
- Page 13 This protector must extend at least 18" in front packed inside the stove for safe and 8" to the sides and rear. In the case of the Defiant allow shipment. Before installing the 18" on the loading door side of the floor protector.
- Page 14 n"'CD ArT ~ During these first fires, keep the combustion rate at a modest CI\li.ll 'l ~ level and avoid a large updraft fire. Only after a dozen such fires, can you operate the stove at its maximum setting in the updraft mode, and then only if the iron has first been warmed.
- Page 15 them straight up. The door of the single door Resolute slides weather you need more heat, simply switch to an updraft off to the left. If your stove has been operating the doors mode. All the wood in the magazine can now be incorpo~ated Caution: will be hot.
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Page 16: Ash Removal
Some creosote production often occurs in air-controlled stoves days, or when they have built up around the air distribution like the Defiant, Vigilant, Resolute and Intrepid precisely because ports to noticeably affect operation. This is easily done when they are such efficient heat transfer devices. You must learn to the stove has died down with only a log or so left;... -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTEN AN CE Since stove, installation and operation has its' own individual each GUIDELINES characteristics, n? maintenance sche~ule. can ap~ly to all situations. These suggestions can serve as guidelines while you develop your maintenance program. & STOVE CHThANEY CHThANEY CONNECTOR Check the ash level in the bottom of the stove. -
Page 18: Questions And Answers
If the glass is ever damaged, This will prime the chimney to maximize the draft. replace it immediately with Vermont Castings high temperature B k P if umg: g ass w IC IS specla y eslgne lor sale stove operation. -
Page 19: Stove Dimensions
The following elevations provide dimensions which will enable you to plan your installation as accurately as possible. Be sure to plan your stove placement so that top-loading access is not restricted in the Vigilant, Resolute, and Intrepid. 22" 341/2" 56cm " 88cm Defiant~ 330/," 5/8" "' ExIt 2Ocm 8~;;... -
Page 20: Limited 1 Year Warranty
6. Claims are not valid where installation does not confoml to local building and fire codes or, in their absence, to the recommendations in our Operation Manual. 7. Vemlont Castings shall have no obligation to enhance or update any unit once manufactured. IN NO EVENT SHALL VERMONT CASTINGS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTlES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED ..-~... - Page 21 We hope in your search you found, as we did, the need for stoves like the Defiant, the Vigilant, the Resolute and the Intrepid long overdue.
- Page 22 The unique appearance of the Defiant and Vigi- lantl including the grace- ful curve of the stove F!J~. front with its classically is your arched doors symbol of original Ver- mont Castings design and a trademark of Vermont Castings Inc.