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Defiant
Non-catalytic / catalytic
woodburning Stove
Model 1975
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
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- Page 1 Defiant Flexburn ® ™ Non-catalytic / catalytic woodburning Stove Model 1975 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada 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.
- Page 2 At MHSC, we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost care and will provide you with many years of service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thirteen years later, in 1988, Vermont Castings ‘retired’ the Defiant, replacing it with modern wood-burners such as the En- core. A decade later the Defiant was resurrected and updated with aesthetics and features that again led the industry. -
Page 4: Specifications
Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Specifications Defiant, Model 1975 EPA Emissions rating - Noncatalytic 2.3 g/hr* *Under specific conditions during EPA emissions testing. Range of heat output - Noncatalytic 8,200 - 33,000 ** This value can vary depending on how the stove is EPA Emissions rating - Catalytic 1.1 g/hr* operated, the type and moisture content of the fuel used,... -
Page 5: Installation
The metal label permanently attached to the back of every performance often results. An Outside Air Kit for the Defi- Vermont Castings’ stove indicates that the stove has been ant is available from your local dealer. tested to current UL and ULC standards, and gives the chimney height name of the testing laboratory. - Page 6 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove what kind of chimney to Use Masonry chimneys You must connect the Defiant to a code-approved masonry An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has a lin- chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonry chimney that ing.
- Page 7 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ Accessories to help make the connection between stain- • Fasten the chimney connector to the chimney. Instruc- less steel chimney liners and your Defiant are available tions for various installations follow. Figure 6 illustrates through your local dealer.
- Page 8 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Fireplace installations Chimney Flue The chimney connector may be connected to the chimney above the fireplace opening or through the fireplace. Elbow Flue In- above the Fireplace The Defiant may be connected to a chimney above a Slip Pipe fireplace opening.
- Page 9 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ Figure 10 shows one NFPA-recommended method. All Through the Fireplace combustible material in the wall is cut away from the If your fireplace opening height is at least 29" (737 mm), you single-wall connector to provide the required 12”...
- Page 10 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove noncombustible hearth pad with k = 0.84 Btu/in ft hr °F 18” (460mm) clear- or an equivalent material with an R-value of at least 1.18. ance between pipe and (Refer to “How to Determine if alternate Floor Protection sides/top/bottom of opening Materials are Acceptable”...
- Page 11 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ Floor protection for Fireplace installation how to Determine if alternate Floor protection Materials are acceptable Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible. Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the All floor protection must be noncombustible (i.e.
- Page 12 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove • When the wall has a heat shield mounted on it. Air Flow • When the wall and stove pipe have heat shields. In general, the greatest clearance is required when you Screen place a stove and its connector near a wall with no heat shield.
- Page 13 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ side edge. If the trim extends more than 3/4” (19 mm), it is Side Wall subject to the requirements for wall clearance. The charts and sample installations that follow list all the clearances required for the various installation configurations of the Defiant.
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Page 14: Clearance Charts
Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant clearance chart for 6” and 8” connections oNly Stove clearance Unprotected Surface protected Surfaces No connector heat Shields with connector heat Shields Stove Stove Stove installed parallel to wall Stove installed parallel to wall corner corner... - Page 15 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ Defiant clearance Diagrams for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection protected Surfaces Unprotected Surfaces with connector heat Shield No connector heat Shield Stove installed Stove installed parallel Stove in corner Stove in corner parallel to wall...
- Page 16 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Distance from the center of the Flue collar to the wall Single wall - No connector heat Shields Unprotected Surfaces protected Surfaces parallel installations corner parallel installations corner installations installations Side (a) Rear (b) corner (c)
- Page 17 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ 48" 48" (1220 mm) (1220 mm) 48" 48" (1220 mm) (1220 mm) 48" 48" 48" (1220 mm) (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm) (1220 mm) ST499 ST497 Fig. 16 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall Fig.
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Page 18: Assembly
Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove assembly Storing the handle Set Up your Stove Use the removable handle to open or close the doors. After Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people using it, remove the handle so it will not get hot. - Page 19 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ adjust the leg levellers attach the Damper handle Lift the stove slightly so there is no weight on the leg while Use the 1/4” -20 x 3” screw to attach the damper handle making the adjustment.
- Page 20 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Fan kit installation Access Cover 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 underside of the bottom with two (2) 1/4-20 pan head screws.
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Page 21: Operation
Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ operation The Defiant controls air control positions Two controls regulate the performance of the Defiant: a pri- mary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a damper D E F I A N T directs air flow within the stove to activate and deactivate Low Heat Range... - Page 22 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Avoid using a full load of very dry wood in the firebox. This high-efficiency wood burning may result in continuous very high temperatures in the with catalytic combustion secondary combustion area and damage the combustor. Wood which has been split, and stored under cover for A Defiant leaves the factory with the combustor packaged more than 18 months may be considered very dry.
- Page 23 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ To reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking the that can damage the inside surfaces of the stove and pol- glass or slamming the doors. lute the air. Do not burn ocean driftwood; when it burns, the salt it contains will attack the cast iron.
- Page 24 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Use the air control Settings Defiant control Settings that work best for you (Refer to Figure 29, Page 19) No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each burn Rate primary air control installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, From far right to 1/3 the distance...
- Page 25 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ 5. Close the damper when the griddle temperature reaches 450°F (230°C). 6. Adjust the air control for your desired heat output. NoTe: Stove installations vary widely, and the operating guidance given here is only a starting point . The draft man- agement information on Page 27 will explain in detail how the features of your installation may help or hinder good draft, and how you may need to vary your firing technique...
- Page 26 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove NoTe: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick (2-3”/51-75 mm) and if your fuel is well seasoned, it is possible to add fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset the primary air control for the desired heat output within five minutes.
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Page 27: Draft Management
Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ Draft Management A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, chimney height the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When The common wisdom tells us that a taller flue draws better there is a good match between all the parts, the system than a short one. - Page 28 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove system. If you hear a rumbling or roaring noise (like a can cool the exhaust enough to cause draft and creosote propane torch) from the stove, that is a sign that the stove problems.
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Page 29: Maintenance
2. Remove the screws that hold the glass retainer clips in fine-bristle wire brush, or steel wool. place, and remove the clips. Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings’ high 3. Carefully lift the broken glass panel from the door. temperature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly; two light coats of paint are better than a single heavy one. - Page 30 If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri- 2. Loosen the set screw with a 1/8” Allen wrench. 11/00 ate replacement from your Vermont Castings’ Authorized 3. Rotate the pawl 180°. Replace the lock nut. Tighten the Dealer.
- Page 31 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / 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. It is unlikely that you will ever need to replace these gaskets unless the involved parts are disassembled and then put back together.
- Page 32 If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, con- Two MoNThS: tact your local Vermont Castings dealer or a professional • Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay chimney sweep. particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and the elbows.
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Page 33: The Catalytic Element
If the element acceptable performance using green or wet wood. is broken in pieces or has sections missing, it should be replaced. Call your local Vermont Castings Authorized Also, consider any changes in your operating routine. Dealer for a replacement element. - Page 34 Contact your nearest Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer for informa- tion about a replacement element. NoTe: Use only the replacement catalyst supplied by a Vermont Castings dealer.
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Page 35: Replacement Parts
Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ 5220 Defiant 2N1 parts MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Defiant woodburning Stove 30005220... - Page 36 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant woodburning Stove Model 1975 (continued) item Description part Number item Description part Number 1. Brick Support Bracket 30005279 48. Ashdoor Handle Shaft 30005301 2. Griddle Gasket 1203668 49. Pawl Assy 3/4 short adj 30005157 3.
- Page 37 Defiant FlexBurn 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove ® ™ Defiant woodburning Stove Model 1975 (continued) Shell enamel parts - Defiant Model 1975 brown part Name classic biscuit bordeaux ebony Majolica 30002834 30002874 30002915 30002894 30004837 Left Side 30002832 30002872 30002913 30002892 30004834...
- Page 38 Defiant ® FlexBurn ™ 1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30005220...
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Page 39: Warranty
Credit Towards If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should con- Since Purchase Replacement Cost tact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or MHSC if the purchase was 0 - 24 months 100% direct with the following information: 25 - 36 months 1. - Page 40 MhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...