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Vermont Castings 1920 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings 1920 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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Safety Notice: if thiS appliaNce iS Not properly iNStalled, operated aNd maiN-
taiNed, 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 officialS about reStrictioNS aNd iNStallatioN
iNSpectioN requiremeNtS iN your area.
do Not discard this manual: retain for future use
3069
aspen cover
2/10/00
the aspen
woodburning Stove
model 1920
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
®
30000369 8/13 Rev. 24

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  • Page 1 ® woodburning Stove model 1920 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 maiN- taiNed, a houSe fire may reSult. 3069 to reduce the riSk of fire, follow the iNStallatioN iNStructioNS. failure to...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Woodburning Stove introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Aspen to meet your heating needs. We’re confident you will find the Aspen to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aes- thetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    22 " (381 mm) (565 mm) 24" 22 " (610 mm) (570 mm) Top Exit 18" Flue Collar (457 mm) Height 7 " (184 mm) 16" 23" (406 mm) (584 mm) 3069 fig. 1 Aspen 1920 specifications. 30000369 3069 Aspen Specs...

  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove installation Safety Notice: if your Stove iS Not prop- chimneys erly iNStalled, operated aNd maiNtaiNed, a Your stove must be connected either to a sound masonry houSe fire may reSult. for Safety, follow chimney that meets local codes, to a relined masonry all iNStallatioN, operatioN aNd maiNteNaNce chimney that meets local codes, or to an approved pre- directioNS.
  • Page 5 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove masonry chimneys, cont’d. chimney connector guidelines • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall pipe be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney it- wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired.
  • Page 6 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove Note: for installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to those listed in Thimble Sleeve the clearance chart on page 13. Flue Chimney Single-wall chimney connectors Connector • Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the Keep sleeve end flush with chimney connector.
  • Page 7 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove Chimney Connector maintain required clearance. Heat Shield See page 13. Flex Connector Note clearance requirement on pages 13-14 Mantel Min. 15” (381mm) Fireplace Adapter w/ Clean-out Tee 16”US ST244 18” (460 mm)Canada ST245 fig. 7 If the clearance between the chimney connector and fig.
  • Page 8 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove canadian requirements: alternate methods approved by the Nfpa: • Using a section of double-wall chimney with a 9” (229 In Canada, the Canadian Standards Association has es- mm) clearance to combustibles. (Fig. 10) tablished specific guidelines regarding wall pass-though •...

  • Page 9: Floor Protection Requirements

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove Protection requirements vary somewhat between the fireplace hearth protection United States and Canada as follows: Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely U.S. Installations: The floor protector is required under the noncombustible. Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the stove and must extend at least 16”...
  • Page 10 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove clearance to Surrounding mobile home installation combustible materials The Aspen is approved for use in manufactured (mobile) homes when installed with the optional Mobile Home Kit When the stove is operating, both the stoveplate and the #1898 in accordance with the instructions provided with chimney connector radiate heat in all directions.
  • Page 11 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible material such as 1/2” (13 mm) insulation board or common brick “laid on flat,” with the 3¹⁄₂" (90mm) side down. 36”...

  • Page 12: Clearances

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove when: a = 9” (229 mm) Max. b = 22¹⁄₂" (572 mm) Min. a = 7¹⁄₂" (191 mm) Max. Max. 9” b = 21” (533 mm) Min. (229mm) a = 6” (152 mm) Max. b = 19¹⁄₂" (495 mm) Min. a = 4¹⁄₂"...
  • Page 13 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove aspen clearance chart Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the required clearance for your particu- lar installation. Stove clearances are measured from the top plate to the combustible surface. Chimney connector clearances are measured from the connector surface and take into account flue collar offset.
  • Page 14 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove uNprotected SurfaceS protected SurfaceS Stove installed Stove installed Stove in corner Stove in corner parallel to wall parallel to wall top exit, No heat Shields top exit, rear heat Shield only rear exit, rear heat Shield only top exit, rear heat Shield and single-wall connector w/ shields, or double-wall connector ST255 exit diagram...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove assembly You will need the following tools to assemble the Aspen: • 9/16” open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves Carefully tilt the stove • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8” (3mm) bit on the pallet to install •...
  • Page 16 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove 3. If you are not installing a Rear Heat Shield, use the phillips head screw to secure the upper flange of the Adapter to the stove at the hole from which the screw was removed in Step 1. (Fig. 24) Otherwise, a heat shield spacer will be used here.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove operation Another separate supply of oxygen is delivered to the upper how the aspen works area of the firebox to support combustion of gases released Combustion control is achieved in the Aspen through two from the main fuel bed. This Secondary air enters the separate air delivery systems.
  • Page 18 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the house. In such cases, a slightly opened window or door, near the High stove on the windward side of the house will provide the fresh air needed.
  • Page 19 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove Step 1. Open the thermostat lever. Step 3. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradu- ally build up the fire by adding a few 3-5” (80-120 mm) Step 2. Open the door and check the ash level in the ash diameter splits.
  • Page 20 Aspen ® Woodburning Stove cautioN: Never use your household or shop vacuum Smoke detectors cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ash properly. The use of smoke detectors throughout the home is strongly advised, if not required by building codes or insurance importaNt: a critical source of air into the aspen regulations.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Replace glass only with Vermont Castings Group part no. 30000362. The glass panel rests on a cushion provided care of the cast iron Surface by three flat gaskets, and is held in place by two clips.
  • Page 22 When a tight engagement can no longer be achieved with no shim washers in place, the entire door gasket should The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along be replaced. Use only Vermont Castings Group part no. with their applications. 700-0910.
  • Page 23 Head Screw sections with sheet metal screws. Primary If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact Air Plate your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer or hire a professional chimney sweep. Remove All annual maintenance Ash Debris from this...

  • Page 24: Appendix - Draft Management

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove draft management Your stove is only one part of a system that includes the inside/outside location chimney, the operator, the fuel and the home. The other Because the chimney’s function is to keep the smoke parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. warm, it is best to locate it inside the house.
  • Page 25 Con- unburned gases condense inside the flue system at sult your Vermont Castings’ dealer regarding an adapter temperatures below 290°F. Creosote is volatile and can to attach to the stove to connect an air duct for outdoor generate chimney fire.
  • Page 26 48  49  56  48  48  29  55  32  Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any tme, without notice. aspen woodburning Stove 0369  model 1920 Aspen 1920  parts ...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Aspen ® Woodburning Stove aspen woodburning Stove model 1920 (continued) item description part Number item description part Number 29. Glass Gasket, horizontal (8¹⁄₄") 30000382 1. Top See Chart Pg. 27 2. Right Side See Chart Pg. 27 30. Glass Gasket, vertical (2) 30000383 3.
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  • Page 31: Warranty

    Woodburning Stove warranty limited 3 year warranty Vermont Castings Group warrants that this woodburning stove will 4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three...
  • Page 32 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...

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