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Vermont Castings Montpelier Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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Montpelier Medium Insert
Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual
For Use in North America
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.
259-S-13-2
The French language version of this manual is available online:www.vermontcastings.com
La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne : www.vermontcastings.com
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
4403
Montpelier cover
1/08
30004403 0515 Rev. 17

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  • Page 1 Montpelier Medium Insert Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For Use in North America SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN- TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. 4403 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For more complete details on stove performance and specifications, please refer to Page 3. The Montpelier Medium Insert is designed, tested and listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels. Installation or service of the Montpelier Medium Insert should be performed only by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    26³⁄₄” (680 mm) 14¹⁄₄” (362 mm) 22¹⁄₄” (564 mm) 11¹⁄₂” (292 mm) 30¹⁄₂” (774 mm) 17¹⁄₄” (434 mm) 28³⁄₄” (730 mm) 22¹⁄₄” 21¹⁄₂” (565 mm) (548 mm) Fig. 1 Montpelier Medium Insert dimensions. 30004403 4403 Montpelier dims 1/08...

  • Page 4: Installation

    While not required in most jurisdictions in the U.S., compliance of the fireplace with local building codes. Vermont Castings Group strongly recommends The Montpelier Medium Insert is not listed for instal- that a full stainless steel chimney liner be installed lation in factory-built fireplaces.
  • Page 5 Minimum Fireplace Dimensions damper and a section of chimney connector that passes through the plate into the chimney. The Montpelier Medium Insert will fit most fireplaces. To • The chimney connector must be a minimum equiva- confirm that it will fit yours, measure the lintel depth, plus lent to a 6"...
  • Page 6 21 (540 mm) 2. Though the Montpelier Medium Insert will fit into larger fireplaces, in front of and to the sides of the door as protection against the decorative optional Vermont Castings Group Surround Panels will...
  • Page 7 FP1095 Vermont Castings Group offers both steel and cast iron Fig. 5 Unless your fireplace and hearth are constructed over a Surround panel kits, each in two sizes. dirt floor (or unpainted concrete over dirt), you must use a floor protector that satisfies the above requirements.
  • Page 8 Montpelier Medium Insert Installing the Montpelier Medium Insert 1. Remove or Disable the Fireplace Damper. If codes al- low, remove the damper. Many dampers can be removed Flexible Flue Liner simply by removing a cotter pin and/or a set screw.
  • Page 9 You may not, however, wish to install a detector in the immediate vicinity of the Montpelier insert. Depending on the sensitivity of the unit, the alarm can be set off while you are tending the fire or emptying the ashes. If you in- stall a detector in the same room, locate it as far away from the insert as possible.

  • Page 10: Smoke Alarm/Safety Tip

    Montpelier Medium Insert Operation The Montpelier Medium Insert’s air supply is increased Your Insert’s Controls and What They Do when the control lever is moved to the left, and decreased All Montpelier Medium Insert controls are conveniently when moved to the right. It may be set anywhere between located on the front.
  • Page 11 Medium 1" from Turn clockwise full right Your Montpelier Medium Insert will accept wood up to 18" Fully right Turn counterclockwise (460mm). Longer wood pieces work better than short ones. Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dryness.
  • Page 12 3-4" (76 - 102 mm) deep. This may take an hour or burn coals that become buried in the ash. Push coals longer, particularly when the Montpelier Medium Insert is away from the three bottom air jets. Creating this “void”...
  • Page 13 Montpelier Medium Insert located centrally in an open floor plan, will be easier to heat than a drafty home in the far north in which a Montpelier Medium Insert is installed on an exterior wall at the end of a long house.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Large Locking must remove spills or stains from porcelain surfaces, make sure the fire is out and the Montpelier Medium Insert has cooled completely before cleaning. Use a kitchen ap- pliance cleaner and/or polish specifically formulated for enamel surfaces. Apply the cleaner sparingly with a soft Set Screw cloth, and buff away all traces.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT NOTES frame. If necessary, replace this with gasket obtained • from your local Vermont Castings’ authorized dealer. Do not operate the Montpelier Medium Insert if the Directions for replacing gaskets are given below. glass is damaged or broken. •...
  • Page 16 (such as kitty litter) to ule. To inspect the chimney, let the Montpelier Medium keep the interior of the stove dry. Insert cool completely. Then, using a strong light, sight •...

  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    • Thoroughly clean the chimney. For parts and information about your insert, contact your Vermont Castings authorized dealer. For the name of the dealer nearest you, contact: Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris, KY 40361...

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Montpelier Medium Insert Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Montpelier Medium Insert 4403 Montpelier parts 1/08 Ref. Description Part Number Ref. Description Part Number 1.
  • Page 19 59. Hinge Spacers 30004708 NOTES: Use if wire assembly is attached to firebox - Pre 2/24/11 Use if bracket is attached to firebox - Pre 2/24/11 Shell Enamel Parts - Montpelier Medium Insert Part Name Classic Black Brown Majolica Front...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED TO THE be defective will be repaired or replaced at no charge, upon the DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY return of the part with postage prepaid to a Vermont Castings SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES. Authorized Dealer.