Gasket Replacement; Inspect The Vent System Annually; Check The Gas Flame Regularly; Stove Disassembly - Vermont Castings Intrepid INDVRCB Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater
NOTE: Shown with-
out top for clarity.
Fig. 82 Release the latches to release the glass frame.

Gasket Replacement

The Intrepid Gas Heater uses a 'tadpole' type gasket to
seal between the glass panel and the frame. In time, this
gasket can become brittle and compressed and should be
replaced. New gasket is available from your dealer.
Shut off the gas supply and allow the stove to cool. Wear
safety goggles and a dust mask.
1. Remove the Front, Glass Frame and Glass Panel. (Figs.
81, 82) Remove the old gasket. Use a razor blade to
separate the glass and gasket from the frame, and
to clean the glass of any remaining cement or bits of
gasket. Use a cold chisel if necessary.
2. Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it out
around the edge of the glass. Allow an extra 1 - 2" (25-
50 mm). Mark the spot to be cut. Use a utility knife.
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3. Starting on a long edge, remove about 6" of the protec-
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tive paper strip and apply the flat adhesive face of the
gasket around the outside-facing edge of the panel. release latches
Continue around the panel, applying about 6" at a time
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and being careful to not stretch the material. Do not
overlap the gasket ends. (Fig. 83)
4. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone rubber
sealant along the inside corner of the glass frame, all
around the perimeter. Place the flat gasketed side of
the glass panel back into the steel frame. Pinch the
rounded inside-facing gasket material to bulk it up.
5. Replace the glass frame and front panel as previously
described.
Fig. 83 Wrap the gasket material around the outside edge of
the glass.
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Inspect the Vent System Annually

Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified
technician. Shut off the main gas supply before inspect-
ing the system. Both the inner exhaust pipe and the outer
combustion supply pipe must be checked to confirm that
they are unblocked and in good condition.

Check the Gas Flame Regularly

To ensure the stove is operating properly, check the flames
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periodically to confirm they match Page 31, Figure 65. The
flames will be blue during the first 15-20 minutes of opera-
tion, and will gradually turn to yellow after that.
Do not use your stove if the flame pattern differs from that
shown here. Contact your Vermont Castings dealer or a
qualified technician for help.
If there is ever a need to remove the firebox assembly from
the stove shell, support the firebox with solid stands about
6" (152 mm) tall under the left and right outer edges of the
firebox base. Do not set the firebox assembly directly on
the floor; this can damage the control valve and/or the gas
lines from the valve to the firebox.
Before removing the firebox from the shell, disconnect the
on/off switch wires from the valve. If the assembly includes
the optional fan, disconnect the fan rheostat. If the installa-
tion includes a wall thermostat, disconnect the thermostat
leads from valve.
Disconnection and reconnection to the gas line should only
be done by a qualified gas service technician.
Upon reinstallation, the vent system must be sealed to the
firebox as discussed in the venting section. Also be sure
the logs are placed in the firebox correctly, as shown on
Page 29, Figures 58-61.
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Stove Disassembly

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