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Vermont Castings Concord 1660 Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings Concord 1660 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
1128
Madison
cover
11/00
the concord
woodburning Stove
models
1660, 1661
Homeowner's
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For Export Only
30005102 11/09 Rev. 1

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  • Page 1 Stove models 1660, 1661 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For Export Only 1128 Madison Safety Notice: if thiS appliaNce iS Not properly iNStalled, operated aNd maiN- cover taiNed, a houSe fire may reSult. to reduce the riSk of fire, follow the iNStallatioN iNStructioNS. failure to...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Concord Model 1660 Series has been tested to ANSI/UL-1482 for the United States and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA B366.2 for Canada. The Concord Model 1660 Series is for burning wood fuel only. Do not burn other fuels. We recommend that you hire a professional, solid-fuel stove technician to install your Concord, or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Glass panel......High-temperature Infra-red not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, Weight .............. 420 lbs. consult your Vermont Castings authorized dealer to Width (Left leg - Right leg) ....... 29” (737 mm) determine realistic expectations for your home. Depth (Front Plate - Flue Collar) ..... 25” (635 mm) Height ............28”...

  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    Vermont Castings Concord installation Safety Notice: if your stove is not properly in- chimneys stalled, operated and maintained, a house fire may result. for safety, follow all installation, operation Your stove must be connected either to a sound and maintenance directions. contact local building...
  • Page 5 Vermont Castings Concord masonry chimneys, cont’d. chimney connector guidelines • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chim-...
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings Concord double-wall chimney connectors Securing the Single-wall connector to a prefabricated chimney The Concord is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that Follow the installation instructions of the chimney have been tested and for use with solid-fuel burning manufacturer exactly.
  • Page 7 Vermont Castings Concord connection above the fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the fireplace flue through a thimble located above the Chimney Connector fireplace. (Fig. 6) The liner of the fireplace chimney Heat Shield should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney.
  • Page 8 Vermont Castings Concord • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of Min. 18” 9” (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factory-built (460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steel 2” (51mm) supports and combustibles Min. chimney, with two inches of air space between the chimney section and combustibles.

  • Page 9: Floor Protection Requirements

    Vermont Castings Concord To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be at least 54” (1372 mm) wide (“A”,Fig. 12) and 52” (1320 mm) deep (“B”, Fig. 12). fireplace hearth protection Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible.
  • Page 10 Vermont Castings Concord wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate- A = 48” (1219 mm) rial such as 1/2” (13 mm) insulation board (Fig. 14) or B = Max. - C common brick “laid on flat,”...
  • Page 11 Vermont Castings Concord alcove installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. alcove iNStallatioN of the coNcord iS Not permitted iN caNada.

  • Page 12: Clearances

    Vermont Castings Concord concord 1660 Series clearance chart Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the minimum clearance required for your particular installation. In any case, it is always advisable to locate the stove as far away from walls as possible in order to take full advantage of the radiant properties of cast iron.
  • Page 13 Vermont Castings Concord concord 1660 Series clearance diagram Top Exit, Bottom Heat Shield always used, floor protection, minimum 18” (457 mm) in front. uNprotected SurfaceS protected SurfaceS Stove installed Stove installed Stove in corner Stove in corner parallel to wall...
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings Concord concord 1660 Series clearance diagram Rear Exit Installations, Bottom Heat Shield, floor protec- tion, minimum 18” (457mm) in front. uNprotected SurfaceS protected SurfaceS Stove installed Stove installed Stove in corner Stove in corner parallel to wall parallel to wall...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    Shield handle holder Seville The #1892 Bottom Heat Shield must be used in the Models 1660, 1661. U.S. and Canada in any installation on a floor that is not Attach legs 12/13/00 Remove and retain the factory installed flue collar heat comprised of unpainted cement on earth.
  • Page 16 Vermont Castings Concord install the outside air adapter without rear heat Shield The optional #1891 Outside Air Adapter provides a collar to which a 3” diameter air duct may be attached Stove Back directly to the air inlet area at the back of the stove.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Vermont Castings Concord operation Another separate supply of oxygen is delivered to the how the concord works upper area of the firebox to support combustion of Combustion control is achieved in the Concord through gases released from the main fuel bed. This Second- two separate air delivery systems.
  • Page 18 Vermont Castings Concord In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather- the primary air inlet must be open when starting a tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the fire or when refueling. house. In such cases, a slightly opened window near Step 1.
  • Page 19 Vermont Castings Concord Note: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or ash disposal warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to sus- Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. tain a fire. To correct this situation, roll up a couple...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Then, fectiveness. These will need periodic replacement. touch up the stove with Vermont Castings high tem- perature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly, and The sizes of replaceable gasket are below, along with keep in mind that two light coats of paint are better than their applications.
  • Page 21 Reinstall the con- nector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the individual sections with sheet metal screws. If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer or hire a professional chimney sweep. 30005102...

  • Page 22: Draft Management

    Vermont Castings Concord 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 parts of the system will affect how well the stove works.
  • Page 23 Incomplete combustion bring combustion air directly to the stove. Consult your and cool flue temperatures promote creosote formation Vermont Castings dealer regarding an adapter to attach and weak draft. to the stove to connect an air duct for outdoor combus- tion air.
  • Page 24 1453 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without no- tice. concord woodburning Stove 1453 model 1660, 1661 Madison 1655 parts item description part Number item description...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    Vermont Castings Concord concord woodburning Stove model 1660, 1661 (continued) item description part Number 23. Brick Support 30000804 24. Secondary Air Tube (Rear) 30001493 25. Secondary Air Tube (Middle) 30001494 26. Secondary Air Tube (Front) 30001495 27. Friction Spring 1201846 28.
  • Page 26 Vermont Castings Concord Shell enamel parts - concord part Name classic 30004697 30004698 Left Side 30000797 30001181 Right Side 30001446 30001482 Flue Collar 7000969 2320969 Front 30000808 30001182 Ashlip 30000815 30001184 Left Door Subassembly* 30001173 30001229 Left Door Only 30000810...

  • Page 27: How To Obtain Service

    Vermont Castings Concord warranty limited 3 year warranty MHSC warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects 4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the other than a MHSC Authorized Dealer.
  • Page 28 mhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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