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Challenger Large Wood Stove
634001
SAFETY NOTICE: Read this entire manual before you install and use your appliance. If not prop-
SSW20 cover
erly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact
local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about permits, restrictions and instal-
lation inspection requirements in your area.
These units are mobile home approved for U.S. and Canada
For Residential Installation
Owners Manual
Model: VSW40
6" (152 mm) Flue Required
20300060 7/09 Rev. 1
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- Page 1 Challenger Large Wood Stove For Residential Installation Owners Manual Model: VSW40 6" (152 mm) Flue Required 634001 SAFETY NOTICE: Read this entire manual before you install and use your appliance. If not prop- SSW20 cover erly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VSW40 Wood Stove CONTENTS INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operating this woodburning appliance. ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Variable Speed Blower BLOTWS Specifications .............. -
Page 3: Specifications
U.S. If your home is of nonstandard construction (e.g. unusually well-insulated, not insulated, built underground, or if you live in a more severe and more temperate climate), these figures may not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home. -
Page 4: Questions
VSW40 Wood Stove QUESTIONS? NEEd TO ASk QUESTIONS? REQUIRE PARTS INFORMATION? First, contact the Vermont Castings Dealer from whom you purchased your stove, for parts and service. Have the following information ready: • Date of purchase • Serial number (from the back of your stove) •... -
Page 5: Pre-Installation Instructions
Important: For optimum heater performance at “low” burn rate, operate the fan at low speed. An outside air kit is available from your Vermont Castings dealer. Optional Blower: 110v 130 CFM Model: BLOTWS •... -
Page 6: Stove Set-Up
VSW40 Wood Stove STOVE SET-UP STOVE SET-UP NOTES ON ChIMNEY ANd STOVEPIPE INSU- LATION: 1. Check that all brick and tubes are in place. 2. Select the proper location for the stove. These Maintaining a clean chimney is important. Chimneys appliances must not be installed any closer than the should be inspected regularly for creosote buildup. - Page 7 VSW40 Wood Stove STOVE SET-UP Masonry Chimney Single Venting Although masonry is the traditional material used for Your stove requires a dedicated flue. Do not connect the chimney construction, it can have distinct performance stove to a flue used by any other appliance. Chimney draft disadvantages when used to vent a controlled combustion is a natural form of energy and follows the path of least wood stove.
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Page 8: Clearances
VSW40 Wood Stove CLEARANCES CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES (UL-1482 ANd ULC-S627) Minimum clearance to combustible materials in inches. Note: All “A,” “C,” and “F” dimensions are to the stove pipe. Installation: Full Vertical Single Wall Pipe 15" 10" 26" 15" 8" 20"... -
Page 9: Installation
1" pass-throughs. If using one of these, make sure it has been (25 mm) clear of the wall. Your Vermont Castings dealer tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through. or your local building inspector can provide details of other... - Page 10 VSW40 Wood Stove INSTALLATION FLOOR PROTECTOR 3. The chimney should extend at least 3' (914 mm) above the highest point where it passes through the roof, and Installation on a Concrete Floor at least 2' (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building An appliance mounted on a concrete floor does not require within 10' (3 m).
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Page 11: Operation
VSW40 Wood Stove OPERATION OPERATION Inspect your chimney frequently and clean it whenever accumulation exceeds 1/4". Do not use a grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on firebrick. When the stove is used for the first time the dO NOT BURN: Treated Wood, Solvents, Trash, Coal, solvents in the paint will smoke off. -
Page 12: Maintenance
VSW40 Wood Stove OPERATION & MAINTENANCE BUILdING A FIRE MAINTENANCE 1. Open inlet air control fully. REMOVING FIREBRICk 2. Place a small amount of crumpled paper in the To r e m o v e stove. firebrick, lift up 3. Cover the paper with a generous amount of kindling from bottom wood in a teepee fashion and a few small pieces of a n d r o t a t e... - Page 13 VSW40 Wood Stove MAINTENANCE REMOVING ThE BAFFLE 1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled To r e m o v e t h e Secondary Air 2. Remove door and place on a protected flat surface. b a f f l e y o u w i l l Tubes C-Cast Baffle...
- Page 14 VSW40 Wood Stove MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR ChIMNEY The Challenger VSW40 stove has a removable baffle which allows the chimney to be cleaned without removing the connector from the stove. Make sure the stove is cool before proceeding To remove the rear of the baffle,...
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Page 15: Replacement Parts
VSW40 Wood Stove REPLACEMENT PARTS Ref. description Qty. VSW40 Door, Cast Iron 63D2078 Glass 63D0111 634002 SSW40 parts Glass Clip 63D0174 10/08 Handle Assy, Fall-away 63D2084 Grate, Cast Iron 63D0068 Handle Assy. Ash Pan Door 63D0313 Ash Pan Door, Cast Iron 63D0188 Fettle 63D3002... -
Page 16: Faqs
VSW40 Wood Stove FAQS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What is the correct way to start a fire? a) You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling) and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has not been coated or had unknown materials glued or applied to it. Never use coated (typically advertising flyers) or colored paper. - Page 17 VSW40 Wood Stove FAQS 8. What is draft? Draft is the ability of the chimney to exhaust by-products produced during the normal combustion process. 9. What can cause a poor draft? The most common factors for poor draft are: a. Atmospheric pressure and air supply b.
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Page 19: Warranty
Vermont Castings will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner. Vermont Castings will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replac- ing or repairing such components for a period of one year from the date of installation. Any products presented for warranty repair must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase. - Page 20 VSW40 Wood Stove MhSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com 20300060...
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