Vermont Castings 1990 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual page 2

Intrepid II Woodburning Stove
®
Welcome
Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Intrepid II. With this purchase, you made a commitment to make
the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At MHSC, we share that joy and appreciation of the
hearth, and we show it in all our cast iron stoves and fireplaces.
As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find the aesthetic appeal of cast iron is matched only by its
superb capacity to absorb and radiate heat.
Also, MHSC products are among the cleanest burning wood stoves and fireplaces available today. As an owner of a MHSC
stove, you are making a strong statement for pollution-free energy. But clean burning depends on both the manufacturer
and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate your stove.
At MHSC, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer and that is why we maintain an exclusive net-
work of the finest dealers in the industry. Chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service, our dealers are
factory-trained and know each MHSC product in detail. Feel free to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer
anytime you have a question about your stove or its performance.
We have built your Vermont Castings Intrepid II with the utmost care. With normal use and proper care, it will provide
you with many years of service.
This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings stove. You will
also find useful information on assembly and maintenance procedures. We urge you to read the manual thoroughly and
to keep it as a reference.
Sincerely,
All of us at MHSC
This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Intrepid II Model 1990
catalytic-equipped wood burning heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emission limits
for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat
at rates ranging from 8,200 to 26,700 Btu/hr.
The Intrepid II Model 1990 has been tested and is listed by Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The test standards
are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA-B366.2 for Canada. The Intrepid
II is listed for burning wood only. Do not burn other fuels. The Intrepid II is approved for use in manufactured (mobile)
homes only in the United States, and only when installed with Vermont Castings Mobile Home Kit No. 3248.
Installation or service of this woodburning stove should only be completed by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or
WETT (Canada) certified.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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