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CANADIAN OPERATION
MANUAL UPDATE
SaveTheseInstructions
for Future Reference
#22671
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Safety, and the enjoymentof your stove, are closely tied together. Your understandingand observanceof safe installation,
operationand maintenanceprocedureswill help you gain the greatestpossiblesatisfactionfrom your stove.
This information sheetwill help you review some important safety considerations.
1. Savethe instructionsand keepthem availablefor
reference.If yousellyourstove,deliverthe manualwith the
5. DO NOT BURN GARBAGEOR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE,NAPTHA OR ENGINE
stove.Please
readall of the informationin the Vermont
CastingsCanadianOperationManualand the instructionsheets
which camewith accessories.
They are importantpartsof your
stove.
OIL. Hardwoodwhich hasbeencut to length,split and stored
undercoverfor a year is a very goodfuel. Properlyseasoned
softwoodalsobums well, but is lessdenseand will provideless
heatper full load of wood. Unseasoned
woodwill bum but
morestovetendingand chimneymaintenance
may be required.
2. Do not makeunauthorizedchangesto your stove.
Your stoveis testedand listedby Underwriters'Laboratories
of
Canada.Any modificationnot authorizedby ULC and the factory couldresultin your havingan untestedstove,and could
resultin a hazardous
condition.
3. Do not take short cuts with your installation. "Makeshift" compromises
may resultin a hazardous
condition.The
clearance
reductionsusingrear stoveand stovepipe
heatshields
shownin the CanadianOperationManualhavebeencarefully
tested.They are includedin our listingwith Underwriters'
Laboratories
of Canada(ULC). Do not makeany clearance
reductionsnot approvedby ULC.
Your manualgivesstep-by-step
instructionsfor installingyour
stoveand the chimneyconnector(the pipewhich connectsthe
flue outletof your stoveto the chimney).Paycarefulattention
to all the details.
4. DO NOT USE CHEMICALSOR FLUIDS TO
START OR RE-ESTABLISH THE FIRE. Your manual
givesinstructionsfor startingand maintaininga fire. Especially
whenusinggreenor unseasoned
wood,you maybe temptedto
takeshortcuts in gettingthe fire started,or buildingthe fire up
after it hasburnedlow. ~!!
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Do not bum othermaterialin yourstove.
6. Operate your woodbumingstovewith the doorsopen
or closed, but do not operate it with the doors part way
open. As you becomemoreexperienced
burningyour stoveyou
will probablybe ableto enjoy longerand moreefficientfires
with lessstovetending.However,continueto pay attentionto
safeoperatingpractices.
7. Store fuel where it will be safe and out of the way.
Storingfuel closeto the stoveis convenientbut be sureit is at
leastas far from the stoveas the requiredclearance
distance
shownin the Chart of Clearances
in the operationmanual.
Storeit whereit will not interferewith loadingthe stoveor
removingashes.
8. Load the right amount of wood in your stoveto provide the stove performance you want. For a long bum with
high heatoutput, you may load woodto the top of the fireback
but be surethe wooddoesnot interferewith closingthe griddle
or closingthe damper.Removewoodwhich is in the way.
Whenheatingneedsare light, bum smallhot fireswith
modestloadsof woodand leavethe damperopen.This technique can providea goodcombinationof moderateheat in the
roomand sufficientheat in the flu\: to keepthe draft strong
and minimizecreosoteaccumulation.
More frequentloadingwill
be required.Avoid slow,smoldering
bums as they may leadto
rapid creosote
build-up.
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9. Dispose of ashesproperly.
Ashes removed from an
operating stove may give off heat and gases for several days.
Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
Place the metal container outside the house on a noncombustible floor away from all combustible material.
*
Directions for installing glass may be found in glass replacement
kits, or in glassaccessorykits. If you have questions, call your local
authorized dealer.
* Do not operate your stove if glass in the doors is broken as your
control of the air supply and combustion rate may be reduced.
10. Be sure the fire can get enough air for good combus-
tion. Draft in the stoveand chimneydraws air from the room
to the fire. In mostolder homes,enough air leaks into the
houseso that the draft hasno troubledrawingroom air into
LOOK FOR AND REPAIR THESEDEFECTS:
the stove. However, in some new, very well insulated homes, it
may
be necessary
,
, to
, provide an air duct to bring outside air
A. Improper chImney
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hel.ght androof cIearance. Check IocaI bUI.Idmg
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directly to the air Inlet of the stove or to the room where the
stove is installed. Bringing in outside air will ensure that draft is
not affected by varying pressures in the home. Poor stove per-
codes for proper construction.
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B. Chimney capdetenoranon:should be rebuilt.
formancemay indicatethe needfor outsidecombustion
air.
Exceptin the caseof a chimney fire, the air inlet shutter
shouldalwaysbe a little way opento allow someair into the
C. Creosote
stainsindicateflue damage:
inspect
andrepair.
D. Blockage
withinflue:mustbe
removed.
B
A
stove.
E, Improperclearancebetweenchim-
II. Provide
your stove with
a proper
chimney
system.
The chimney
connector for the Defiant and Vigilant should
be 8" in diameter. The chimney connector for the Resolute and
Intrepid should be 6" in diameter. The chimney connector must
not pass through a floor or ceiling or pass through any conceal-
ney and combustiblematerials.
Generally,a clearanceof 2" is required to all combustible walls
and framing members.Check
local codes.
F. Improperclearancebetweensmoke
ed spacesuchas a closet.Do not passthe connectorthrough a
chamberand adjacentframing
combustible wall if it can be avoided. For approved methods of
passing a connector through a combustible wall, refer to the Installation Code for Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances and Equip-
members.Check local building
codes.
G. Creosoteaccumulation: chimney
ment,CSA-B365.
Theconnector mustalwaysbe visible and accessiblefor inspectionand cleaning.
Thechimney for the Defiant and Vigilant shouldhavea liner at
needs
thorough
cleaning.
H. Structural
deterioration
of the
fireplace:
mustberepaired
before
for the Resolute
or Intrepid should
havea linerat least6"
or 8" x 8" (nominal measurements).
least8" in diameter
or 8" x 8" (nominalmeasurements).
Thechimney
in diameter
I. Looseor brokenbricksor mor-
Chimneyslarger than 8" x 12" may allowrapidcoolingof flue
gasesand lesseningof draft. Whena smallstoveis ventedinto a
J. Looseor brokenclean-Qutdoor:
use.
tarj replaceand remortar.
repairor replace.
large chimney, especially a large exterior masonry chimney, the stove
may have to be operated with the damper open much of the time
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to directheatto the flue,or the chimneymayneedto be insulated
or re-lined.
12. If your stove has glasspanesin the doors:
* The glass will need to be cleaned. Be sure the glass is completely
cool. Use a glasscleaner formulated for cleaning stove glass. Do
not useabrasives.Remove all tracesof the cleaner before re-firing
the stove.
* Vermont Castings uses high temperature ceramic glass. Treat it
with care.Although it is very durable,it can be damagedif it
is dropped or struck with a hard object, or if stove doors are slammed
shut. If it needs to be replace, use only Vermont Castings high
temperature ceramic glass. Do not use substitutes.
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Buying a wood stove,especiallya highly sophisticated
one like ours, is a commit,
ment.Asan owner of one of the finest stovesmade,you make a commitmenttoward a
lifestylefoundedon the notion that one technologydoesnot replaceanother, but allows uSto
becomereconnectedto the natural systemswhich supportus, In doingso we acquirea new
vocabulary.This operationsbooklet summarizes
our knowledge,Combined with your effort, it
will provide the tools you need to reach your goals,We at Vermont Castingsfeel that your
commitmentto your new stove,in somecasesa very new experience,will be amply rewarded,
We encourageyou to familiarizeyourselfwith this manual beforesettingup your stove,
Becomefamiliar with th-eparts of the stoveand their functions, so that it will be easierto
follow the advicein the sectionsof the manual which follow, The clear chapterheadings
should facilitateyour task. Read the chapters in order, If you have already completed your
plans and the work necessaryfor installation,you might like to move aheadto the chapter
on settingup the stove,Once again we caution you pleaseto read through the materialat
leastonce beforeyou make the final installationconnectionand build your first fire.
This operationmanual is an important part of your stoveand should alwaysbe kept on
hand for future reference.We suggestthat you read it againafter the stovehas beenin ser,
vicefor a while.Also,besureto transferthis manual with any saleof the stove,
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SAFETYNOTICE:
IF YOUR DEFIANT, VIGILANT, RESOLUTE OR IN.
TREPlDISNOT PROPERLY
INSTALLED,
A HOUSE
FIRE MAY RESULT,FOR YOUR SAFETY,FOLLOW
THEINSTALLATION
DIRECTIONS,
CONTACTLO.
CAL BUILDINGOR FIREOFFICIALS
ABOUTRE.
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Economics & Efficient Combustion
FuelLimiting:
The How & Why
The Ultimate Control System
SAVINGS
are one of the benefits that you can expectfrom your
stove.To gain maximumsavingsand pleasurefrom your stove,
you must understandits efficiencies
and inner workings.This
knowledgeis as importantfor installationas for daily use.That is
why thissectionon the efficiency
andcombustion
principle~
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operatIon
the
of
flames
our
move
wood
stoves.
horizontally
In
as
d f
smoke.
which
flames
rise
up
through
the
fuel
load.
magazIne
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II
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system
uses
no
more
than
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creating t ICk
the
amount
0
designed.
wood
loaded
flamepathallowsonly the bottom of the wood load to bum. The
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In
order
to
slow
the
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fire
below
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these
points,
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oxygen
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oxygen.
Air
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Systems
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Pnmary AIT Systems
In our stoves,oxygen entersat the thermostaticallycontrolled
logson top aredriedby heatandfall into the flameareaas
thosebelowareconsumed.
Thus,a full woodloadcanprovide
InletAir Shutter
andtravelsthrough passageswhere it is
heat all night long.
The useof sidedraft combustionallowsus to placethe fuel
in a magazine
wherethe fuelingof the fire is automatically
accomplished
by gravity. All of our stoves,
both woodandcoal,
Air Ports.When a fuel is heated and burns, the com-
ar~ ~agazineb,umersprovidingmaximumefficiencywith
mInimumtending.
Sidedraftcombustion
heatedbeforebeingfed to the fire massthroughthe Primary
bustible gasesnaturally locked in it are driven off.
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SecondaryAir Systems
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Our stovesfacilitatethe burning of thesevolatilesin two
ways.By usingside draft combustion,the gasesare forcedto pass
closeto hot coalswhich maintain a high temperaturefor ignition.
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Our stovesalso employ a sophisticatedsystemwhich introduces
anothersourceof preheatedair (secondary air) at the properplace
to encouragecombustion of these volatile gases.
The
secondary com-
unableto ignitewithinthe primary combustionzoneare encouraged
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to release
their heat.
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bustion
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limiting with an automatIct ermostat w IC provi es t e Ire
the
into an updraftstoveimmediately becomespart of the fire mass
unlessoxygenis restrictedto a verylow level.Our horizontal
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primary combustion zone. Most stoves employ utxfraft combustion,
in
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up ra t stove, t e
Wit
side
they
An updraft stove places the entire fuel supply In the combus'
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tlon zone at once. In order to control the combustionm an
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There are two waysto control the volumeof poweroutput in
a combustiondevice:fuel limiting and oxygenlimiting. An automobileis fuel-limited.If you needmore power,you supplythe
enginewith more fuel.
of
gases
that,
of
because
an
insufficient
oxygen
supply,
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The Damper
The damper
is the lastof the importantinternalparts.In
its vertical or up position, the damper is closedand flamesexit
from the stoveby way of the long flamepathdescribed, allowing the side draft combustion mode. When lowered flat, the
damperis open and the stove is convertedto an updraft combustion
Updraft
device,
allowing
flue
gases
to
escape
directly
from
the
combustion
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Secondarycombustion
chamber.
~llows.unburnedgases
.t~ combmewith oxygen,providIng
additionalheat.
Heat-regulatingThermostat.
Automaticallycontrolsair intaketo assuresteady,even
heatall day, all night long.
Two-Position Damper.
Lowered,permitsuseas
fireplace;raised,helpsprovide
maximumheatingefficiency.
The baffle.
Creates
a longer
flamepath
for
maximum
heat transfer.
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Smoke Shelf.
Directsexhaustgasesinto upper
chamber,wherethey release
additionalheat beforerising up
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nmary air entry ports.
Disperse
preheated
air evenly
into combustionzone. ...
Secondary air tube.
Feedspreheatedoxygen to
secondarycombustionchamber.
flue.
The InternaI ni-artS& HOWThey
Contribute To Efficient Operation
magazine
into the chimneyconnector.(The variousrequirements
of the two functionsareexplainedin the section
titled "Operation.")It is importantto notethe relationof the
handleto the damper.On the Defiant,Vigilant, and Intrepid,
whenthe damperis closed,both it and the handleare vertical. On the Resolute,
the spirallyboundwire handleis down
whenthe damperis closed,and up whenit is open.
Smokewill comeout of any openedloadingdoor if the
damperis closed.The interlockwith the damperhandleand
the loadingdoor on the Defiantis designed
to preventopen-
ingthedoorwhilethed~mper
is closed.
Thegriddleof the
Vigilantwill not openall the wayshouldyou forgetto lower
tfle damper
first.Theseserveasreminders
that youcanonly
loadwoodsmokelessly
whenyourstoveisin anupdraftconfiguration.
Secondary Combusti()n
Secondary
air entersthe Defiant,Vigilant and Resolute
at
the lowerleft-handend of the stovethroughthe circular
Secondary
Air Entrance
Port.
Undernormalconditions,
this remains
openall the wayat all
times.This air passes
downthe Secondary
Air Tubewherethe
oxygenis preheated.
The oxygensource
is thendirected
into the
Secondary
Combustion
Chamberthroughnumerous
air ports,ensuringa thoroughmixingof preheated
oxygenwith the combustiblegases.
Thismixtureis thenignitedby flames
asit leaves
the primary
combustion
chamber.
A Secondary
Combustion
Chamber
allowsthe
gases
to expandastheyarefurtherheatedby theirowncombu&tion.A largeportionof the stove's
exteriorsurface
encloses
this
chamber,
thusallowing
fortransfer
of themaximum
possible
amountof heatto the room.
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and designwork that went
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Into our stoves,we do not want to misleadyou about combustIon
efficiency
and secondary
Complete
combustion
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combustion.
AIR
INTAKE
AIR
INTAKE
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
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of wood is a relatively
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HALF OPEN
THERMOST
our, were air,
LEVER
moisture content, and draft are consistently controlled. This is
how large commercialinstallationsoperate.With non-uniform
logs,variablemoisturecontent, and an unknown draft quotient,
attention
to properlypre-heating
the stove
andflue
before
closIng
compl~tecombustion
is more,difficult
to attain.
Your
careful,
THER~8VAT
the damper,to burning seasonedwood, and to maintaining a
BALLCHAIN
clean,tightinstallation
will helpachieve
highcombusiton
efficiency.
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c,Ashealoutput
consistof a senesof Baffleswhich conductthe flue gasesm a ser-
wellestablished, intensifies,
airintake lowers,
airintake
pentinemannerbackandforth across
thelengthof thestove.The
sl~ ~~~[r~dSlal
gasesare channeledcloseto the thermostatcoil in order to giveit
maximumsensitivityto the changingfire conditionswithin the
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healoutput,
TH~RMOSTAT
OPERATION
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is decreased,
increases,
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V,ew of thermostat for Defiant and VIgilant IS wIth thermostat cover removed
Resolutebimetallic coil is reversed
,
stove.The backof the VIgilantandthebackandSIdes
of the
Resolutehave been deeplyconvolutedlike old Victorian steam
I~trepidleveris pushedbackto openair shutter,puUedforwardto close
air shutter.
,
radiators, to provide a larger surfaceof cast iron.
The Thermostat
The
Flame
Path
The heat output of the stovecan be regulatedto accommodateindividual heatingrequirements
by settingthe thermostat
The Secondary
Combustion
Chamber,takentogetherwith the
smokepassages,
makeup the flamepath.
The Defiant'ssixty inch flamepathis one of the longestof any
castiron stovecurrentlyon the market.The Vigilant flamepath
measures
fifty-fiveinches;the Resolutefifty inches.A long flamepath is importantto the heatingcapabilityfor two reasons.
The
considerable
heat of the flue gasesis transferredto the surfaceof
the stove,wherein turn it is givenoff to the room, rather than
beinglost up the chimney.Secondly,because
the passages
are adjacent to the combustionchamber,highertemperatures
are encouragedwithin the fire massitself,which aidsin the burningof the
volatiles.It can easilybe seenthat unlessthe flamepathis concentratedtightly within the stove,the heatof the flue gaseswill not
contributeto the temperature
of the primaryfire mass,nor will the
gasesmaintaintheir necessary
high temperatures
in orderto ensure
combustionof the volatiles.
lever(a). The bimetalliccoil to which the leveris attachedwill
contractor expandin response
to the heat from the stove.Consequently,through connectionto the coil by the ball chain, the
air intake shutterwill open or close,thus regulatingthe flow of
incomingcombustionair. The resultis that as heat output intensifies,the air supplyis decreased
(b). The combustionrate slows.
heat output drops,and the air supplyis againallowedto increase
as the bimetalliccoil reopensthe air intakeshutter(c). The overall
heat output throughoutthe bum periodis determinedby the
initial leversetting.
The length of bum periodis similarlyrelatedto the leversetting as a high heat output will necessarily
allow fasterfuel consumptionthan will a lower heat output setting.You will gain the
mostefficientuseof your stoveand fuel by settingthe thermostat
to allow a moderatelyhot fire. Long,smolderingbum periods
shouldbe avoided.
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2, Damper
3, Secondary
Air EntrancePort
4, PrimaryAir Ports
5, Secondary
CombustionChamber
6. Secondary
Air Tube
7. The Baffles
8, ReversibleFlueCollar
9. Top or RearExit Model
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THE INTREPID
The Intrepid is designedwith severalfeaturesthat differ from our
three larger parlor stoves.Air flow patterns, ash removal
and maintenanceproceduresspecificto the Inttepid are described
here.Basiccombustionprinciplesremainthe samefor all four stoves,
so the operation and installation sectionsof the manual apply
equally well to the Intrepid.
Flow
Air Flow
Glassdoors for fire-viewingare a standardfeature in the
Inttepid. Air flow through the stove is designedso pre-heated
air washespast the glassto preventcarbon depositsfrom forming.
Combustionair entersthrough the air inlet in the back of the
stove,passesforward through the air tubes at the left and
right sidesof the bottom of the stoveand flows past the glass.
Someof the air goesdirectly back through the fire massand
providesair for combustionin the primary combustionzone.
Excessair flows over the fire massand conttibutesto further combustion.
U pdraft Operation
When the damper is open (handle pointed forward) the stove is in
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the updraft mode. Fire an smo e eavmgt e primary combustion zone go directly to the flue collar and chimney connector. Theseexhaustgasescarry heat to the flue. A warm
flue is helpful in establishingand maintaininggooddraft. Updraft
operationwill be usedwhen startinga fire, loadingyour stove,or
enliveningthe fire after a long bum. It may also be usedanytime a warmer flue will provide better performance.
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peratlon
THEINTREPID
1. Thermostat
5. Reversible
FlueCollar
2. D~per
3. AIr Potts
4. Firebrick.Lined Secondary
6. Bottom GTate
7. Ash Pan
Combustion
Chamber
When you replacethe ashpan in the Inttepid, be sureit is seated
properly and pushedall the way to the rear of the stove
so it doesnot block the front ends of the air tubes. Too much
ash on the bottom of the stove may prevent proper seating
of the ashpan.
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When the damperis closed(handlepointed down) the stoveis
in the side-draftmode. Fire and smokeleaving the primary
Flrep
combustionzone are directedthrough the louversin the Upper
Fireback,down through the firebrick-linedsecondarychamber
then to the flue collar and chimney connector.The high
temperaturesmaintainedin the secondarycombustionchamber
encouragefurther burning of volatile gasesin the smoke.
Side-draftoperationwill usually be usedduring extendedbums.
With the stove damperin the open position, and
the front doors open, a wood stove may be used as a fireplace.
It is ideallysuitedfor thosetimeswhen you do not requirea great
deal of heat output such as in the spring and fall, or when you
want to enjoy the romanceof a cracklingfire. Always keepthe
sparkscreenin place when the doors are open.
Ash Handling
Thermostat Function
Slotsin the bottom grateallow ash to fall through into the ash
pan. Slicing the asheson the bottom grate with the slicer/poker
will help the ashesfall through the slots.
Empty the ash pan once a day or as necessaryto keep the
ash pan from overflowing.Use the hook on the end of the slicer/
poker to pull the ash pan part way out of the stove. Wear
heavy glovesas you draw the pan out of the stoveand disposeof
the ashesproperly. Your metal ash containermust have a tightfitting lid and be locatedoutdoors, away from any combustible
material.
Wheneverthe front doors are closed,all air enteringthe stove
is regulatedby the air intake shutterwhich is linked to a bimetallic
thermostatcoil and lever at the right sideof the flue collar. Push
the leverback to admit maximumair for hotter fires.Pull the lever
forward to reduceair and slowthe combustionrate.The bimetallic
coil and, consequently,the air intakeshutter,continuallyopenand
closein relationto temperature
fluctuationswithin the stoveto maintain an even heat output. Generally,the lever should be kept in
mediumto high setting.Very long, smoulderingwood fires should
be avoided.
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INSTALLATION
SetUp
Installing the Bottom Heat Shield and Legs
Our stovesarequite heavy and require at least two people
to moveand setthemup. You maywant to removethe ac-
BOTTOM
HEATSHIELD
DETAIL
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b) C
B.bracke
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cessoriesthat come with the stove, the front doors, and the
c)Washer
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closeto its finalpositionbeforeinstalling
thebottomheat-
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Leg
f) WingNul
shieldand legs. DO NOT TRYTO MOVETHESTOVE
ALONE AS IT CAN BE DAMAGED BY MISHANDLING.
The bottom heatshieldhas been designedto reducethe
degreeof radiant heat to the area directly beneath the stove.
The shieldmountsbetweenthe legsusingthe 4 C-brackets
and wing nuts provided.
Bottom Heat ShieldInstallation
* Close the damper.
* For the Defiant, Vigilant, and Resolute,gentlytilt the stove
forward until the top plate and ashlip are resting on the
floor. For the Intrepid, tip the stove onto it's back.
Removethe temporary1/2;'boltsfrom the leg bolt
holes and discard them.
* Fastenthe legslooselyto the stovebottomusingthe leg
bolts that are provided with your stove. Use one washer
on each leg.
'or
* The shield will be mounted with the reflectiveside
clrc,ulatlon,t~ disperse,
Its heat, a central location in the house
~n the hvmg area IS b,e~t.However"y?ur installation may
be,~nfluencedby the posItIon,of an exIstIngchimney flue, by
towardthe stovebottom,and paintedsidetowardthe
cntl~alclearances
to combustible
wallsor by accessibility
to the
fl
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oor. the C-brackets
onto the shieldby insertingthe
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* Lift the shield into position with the long taperedpor-
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tion of the shield facing downward (this will extend
under the ashlip).
Rotatethe two front C-brackets
on the shieldsso that
they will slide into place betweenthe washerand the
legs.
* Rotate one of the rear C-bracketsinto position, hold
the correspondinglegin position,then insert and
tightenthe leg bolt. Repeatthis procedurefor the other
rearleg. Snug up all four legbolts.
* CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTENTHE LEG
We areprepare
d to helpyou with questi?ns
concerning
placement.You are welcometo contact us dIrectly at the factory With floor pIan sketches,or you can contact our authorned stove deaIers.
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!he Chartof Clearances,
page7, listsrecommended
mInImumclearances
to combustibles.
In additionto walls,
ceilings,and floors,it is importantto keepall combustible
room furnishings, such as draperiesand sofas,at least 36"
a,wayfro~ the sidesof the stove and48" fromanyfrontor
side loa~mg door.
Thedistance
fromtherear of thestoveto combustiblewallscan
be reduced,as shownin the chart, through the use of our
arespaced
abouttwo inchesfrom the backof the stoveandactas
a barrier to radiantenergy,reflecting
heat forward into the room.
Yigilant owners,coverthe bottomof the stovewith
the refractorycementsuPRliedwith the stove.
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y?ur h~me.Sin,cea radiantstovedepends
uponefficientair
stove andstovepipe
heatshields.
Thestovepipe
andrearheatshields
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BOLTS, AS THIS MAY STRIP THETHREADED
* Lift the stove carefully into the upright position on the
hearth.Werecommendthat youcleanthe bottomheat shield
whennecessary,
to maintainits heat reflectivevalue.
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Stove placementIScrucIal for even heat distribution in
CASTING.
* Handtightenthe shield wing nuts.
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Placement
The heat shieldsare painted black on the outside with
VermontCastingshigh temperaturestovepaint in orderto
match the stove. Hardware and completeinstructions
aresuppliedwith the heatshieldsso that they can be easilyinstalled
before the stoveis connected
to the chimney.
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The choicebetween
a free-standinginstallation
or oneinstalledinto a fireplaceflue will dependupon what you have
available,the conditionof the chimneyand how the stovewill
look in place. A masonry chimney must conform to provincial
regulationsor, in their absence,the requirementsof the National
Building Code. An existingfireplaceflue can make an excellent
chimneyprovidedit is in soundcondition and the stoveis installed
accordingto the provisionsof CSA-B365. We recommendthat,
prior to installing your stove into any masonry chimney, you
havethe chimneyinspectedby a qualifiedmason.Thechimneyand
installation will have to be inspectedand approvedby your
local building inspector. If your chimney is unlined, we
cannot recommendthat you us it in its existing state with
any wood or coal-burning device. If you have any questions
FIG.I-TopExitDefiant-Comer
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tact your oca Ul mg 0 lcla or your ermont astingsstove
dealer. If a prefabricatedchimney is being used, it must be a
solid-fuel type Underwriters' Laboratoriesof Canada Labelled
DoorEndtowall
b=Min.36"(915
mrn)
fromRear
Comer
towall
FactoryBuilt Chimney, installedin accordancewith the manufacturer's instructions.
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RearHeatShield& PipeHeal
Shield-Combustible
Wall
a=Min. 36" (915mrn)clearance
fromside10wall
b=Min. 14" (356mm)clearance
fromrear10wall
c=Min. 48" (1,220mrn)clearance
fromloador fronl doors10
anycombustible
materials,
ie,
furniture
CHART
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FIG. 3- Top Exit Defianl-Side
InstallationNo Protection-Combustible
Wall
a=Min. 36" (915mmlclearance
to
wall from,ide & rear
b=Min. 48" (1,220mm)clearance
fromloador front doors10
anycombu'tiblematerial"i.e.,
furniture
Defiant,Vigilant,Resolute
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CLEARANCESRearHeatShields
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With
RearHeatShields
-
Intrepid
Without
RearHeat Shields
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FRONT
48" 122cm
48" 122cm
48" 122cm
REAR
36"-92cm
14"- 36cm
30" 76cm
SIDE
36" 92cm2
-
36" 92cm2
-92cm
24 61cm'
-
12" 3Ocm
CORNER
Di,rancemeasured
fromrear
36"
With
RearHeatShields
-
48" 122cm
-
16"
-
24" 61cm
-
20" SOcm
-
12" 3Ocm
-
24" 61cm
-
20" SOcm
-4Ocm
-
corners of stove to wall.
STOVEPWE
18" 46cm
-
18" 46cm
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, 48" required on loading door sideof Defiant.
, Stovepipeheat shieldsnor required.
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a top-eXlt
. model or a rear-exit
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TOP.EXIT
INSTALLED
THROUGH
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL IbdJ~
model. The Vigilant, Resoluteand Intrepid have reversible
flue collars to easily accomodatetop or rear-exit installations.
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use with the Defiant and Vigilant is eight
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the Defiant and Vigilant oval flue collars, are
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availablefrom Vermont Castings.Resoluteand
Intrepid flue collarsacceptstandardsix inch sto~epipe. Stovepipesectionsshould be arra~gedwith
crimpedendsdown so any creosotefaIling down
will stay inside the pipe.
When enamelpipe is used with Vigilants and
Resolutes,the first section will be a special
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starter piece.
Three 3/16" holes have been drilled
a)Tile-linedmasonrychimneybuilt to or in complianceof NationalBuildingCode
into. thefluecollarto secure
thechimneycon.
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Packa
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screws mc u e me.t h Le
b) Th,mble
c) Stovepipeshouldnot projectinto flue
d)(Alternative
Min. 18" (460
mm)clearance
between
stovepipe
and combustiblematerials.
methods
mustmeet
C,S.A,
codeB-365)
All stovepipeshould be made from .53 mm
(24gauge)sheetsteel(or heavier)to provide
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e) Min. z" (51 mm)clearancebetweenchimneyand combustiblematerials
f)Min,
1/,"(6,55
mm)rise
per I foottee
(305mm)horizontalrun
g)
Stovepipe
inspection
& clean-out
h)
3 sheet metal
screws
at
each IZ"
stovepipe
joint clearance
i) Stovepipe
heat
shield
allows
(305 mm)
to combustiblematerials
j) Rearheatshieldallows14"(356mm)clearance
to combustible
materials
k) Bottomheatshield& 3/8" noncombustible
materialprovideshearthprotection
I)Cleanoutaccess
& tightdoor
ensure the maxim~m flexibility in
designingyour syst~m.
* Single wall stovepipecannot serveas a chimney and
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ampers
Stovepipedampersare not necessaryin our stoves.Not
only is this an unnecessaryrestriction in the flue, but it is an
additi?nal surface direct~y in the path ,of flue ?asesupo~ which
depositscan for!:n, creatIngthe potential for either a chimney
fire or draft blockage.An airtight stove controls oxygen introduction at the source by its inlet air shutter system,so no
flue damper is required.
Chimney Connector
The seriesof stovepipe sectionsused to connect the stove
to the chimney is called a chimney connector. Care must be
taken
in designingyour chimney connector to minimize poten,
tlaI halards.
The following points should be observed:
* The connectionshouldbe as shon and direct as possible
to effectivelyduct the exhaustgasesand smokeinto the
chimney.Do not usemore than two elbowsas additional
turns will tend to reduce
the draft.
* Secureeachstovepipejoint with three sheetmetal
screws. Keepin mind that you will have to remove the
stovepipefrom time to time for periodicinspectionand
cleaning.
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thereforeit must never passthrough a combustibleceiling. Such passages
are seriousfire hazards.
* Single wall stovepipecan only passthrough a combustible wall with adequateclearances.Clearancesare 18"
.
,
from combustiblematenals.SeeChan on Clearances.
Refer to the Installation Code for Solid-FuelBurning
Appliancesand Equipment, CSA-B365, for approved
methods of passing.stovepi.pe through a combustible wall.
Also, referto the illustrationabove for one method.
Vermont Castingsoffersa Connector Pipe for Prefrabricated
Metal Chimneys for forming a telescoping joint between a
double-wall insulated chimney and single-wallsmokepipe.The
Connector Pipe is securedto the double-wallchimney. A section
of standard stovepipeslidesup and do~n on t~e Conn~ctor
Pipe.The easy.
telescopingjoint makesconnectIngor disconnectIngthe
stovepipe
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Even though temperatures
underour stovesare significantly lower than thoseto the sidesof the stoves due to the
effectiveness
of the Bottom Heat Shield,no stoveshouldeverbe
instaUedon a combustiblesurfacebecause
of the possibility of
fallingembers.Our stoveshave generousprotectiveashlips,but
somecoalsmay escapefrom time to time.
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in compliance of National Building Code
standards
b) Thimble
c) Stovepipe should not project into l1ue
d) Horizontal pipe heat shield allows min. IZ" (305 mm) clearance to combustible
ceiling
e) Vertical pipe heat shield allows min, IZ" (305 mm) clearance to combustible
mantle
t) Damper closed and sealed
g) Bottom heat shield protects combustibles beneath hearth
h) Hearth extension provides 1100rprotection min, 18" (460 mm) from stove front
load door and 8" from side of stove
Approved floor protectorsconsistof a layer of noncom-
b bl
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usti e materia at east
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sheetmetal. This protector must extend at least 18" in front
and 8" to the sidesand rear. In the caseof the Defiant allow
18" on the loading door side of the floor protector.
With legsinstalled, the hearth in place, the flue connecti?~s made, and.the stovepipeconnections~ecure,th~ ?nly addltlonal preparatIonthat needsto be done ISthe additIon of a
1Vz" layer of sand or ashesin the bottom of the ~efian.t
or Resolute,or the layer of refractory cement(supplied wIth the
Vigilant) in the bottom of the Vigilant. The Intrepid doesnot
require an insulating layer on the bottom.
a) Tile-lined masonry chimney built to or in compliance of National Building Code
standards
b) Vermont CastingsStove-to-FirePlaeeFlex Connector System
0) Combustible mantle protected by custom fabricated heat shield-allows 18" (460
mm) clearance to stove top
d) Bottom heat shield.
e) Hearth extension to provide min, 18" (460 mm) 1100rprotection from stove front
load door and 8" from side of stove
Defiant Smoke Shelf
The Defiant Smoke Shelf is
packedinside the stove for safe
shipment. Before installing the
stovepipe,insert the smokeshelf
through the flue collar opening
(damper handle must be pointing down) so that it rests in a
horizt>ntalposition betweenthe
backof the stoveand the fireback
as shown.
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Ash Fettles
The ash fettle servesas a log
and ash barrier at the baseof
thepulling
front door.
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beand
removed
by
oneItend
out;
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for the Vigilant pull upward on
the RIGHT end, for the Resolute
pull upward on the LEFT end.
DEFIANT FLOORPROTECTION
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b = 8" or Z04mm.
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WARNING:
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To build
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the first fire m ignorace
of or to disregard the information contained in
this section can cause serious permanent damage
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to your stove, and void your
warranty.
During thesefirst fires,keepthe combustionrate at a modest
leveland avoid a largeupdraftfire. Only after a dozensuchfires,
can you operatethe stoveat its maximumsettingin the updraft
mode,and then only if the iron hasfirst beenwarmed.Remember
this procedureevenafter your sea&Jning
is complete.This warning
appliesto all castiron stovesand can easilybe summedup this
way:NEVERBUILD A ROARINGFIREIN A ~OLD STOVE.
Never fire the stove &J ~ot that a~y part beginS to ~Iow red.
Damageto the stove,StOVepipe
and chimneycan occurIf the stove
is overfired.
Reduce
the stovetemperature
by closing
the air intake
shutter in the event that ovemring should occur.
Cast iron, despiteits superiorcharacteristicsas a material
for wood stoves,must be treated with respect.It can be.
broken by a sharp blow from a hammeror from a large rapid
temperaturechange.The cast iron in your new sto~ehas ~een
developedthrough test,ingin ~etallurgicallabor~~one~~nd IS
am~ngthe .best stove Iron available:In compositionIt IS not
unlIke the Iron usedlong ago to createstovesth~t ~ave.endured a ce~tur.yor more of hard use. In the be.glnru~gIt. muSt
be brok~n m lIke the old Mod,elA. T~e break-In perIod IS a
small prIce to ensurethe stoves longevIty.
Daily Use
Kindle the fire in the samefashionas the break-inperiod.
When the logsare burning well (afterabout 30-45minutes)close
the damper.After a few minut~, when the fire hasadjustedto
burning in the side draft modewith the damperclosed,turn the
thermostatfrom the openpositionto the desiredheatoutput setting. To refill the stove,openthe damperand the loadingdoor (or
griddleon the Vigilant or Re&Jlute),
and fill the firebox.Allow the
fire to bum long enoughin updraftto establishthe draft and to
return to full heatoutput. Then closethe damper.If the fire dies
down completelyafterthe damperhas beenclosed,reopenit and
allow the fire to bum morevigorouslybeforereclosingthe damper.
Somedrop-offin heat output is normal when the damperis first
closed.Finally,adjustthe thermostatfor the heatoutputyoudesire.
The stovewill continue to produceeven heat for many hours.
Temperaturesmeasuredby placing a surfacethermometeron the
griddle of your stove can give an indication of your stove's.
performance.When first starting a fire, after re-fueling,or when
enliveningthe fire after a long bum, leavethe damperopen until
the griddle reaches260°C (SOO°F).
Usual operatingtemperatures
range from not lower than ISO°C (302°F) to 370°C (698°F).
Remember: The stove is hot while in operation. Keep children,
clothing and furniture
The First Fire
Fireplace Use
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If
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the
stove
has
been
m
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use
as
a
heater,
an
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you
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to
When your installation is complete,the chimney connector
firmly in place and the bottom of the stove insulatedwith
sand or ashesfor Defiants or Resolutes,or refractory cementfor
Vigilants, you are ready to kindle your first fire. Set the.
damperin the updraft position,openthe fireplacedoors,and build
... a small fire using paper and dry kindling. Light the paper,
securelylatch the fireplacedoors and loading doors (closethe
griddle in the caseof the Vigilant and Resolute)and set the
thermostatat the highestposition. After a few minutes,when the
fire has establisheda good draft in the .flue,.place two or three
small logs (three inches to four inches m diameter)on the
open the doors to view the fire, first open the damper.Then
make certain that the magazineis not too full. The great
amountsof air admitted when the doors are openedwill cause
the preheatedlogs in the magazineto bum quickly and hot.
Fires should not be permitted to overheat, thus causingpossible thermal stressto the iron. Check through the loading door
or griddle and removeany wood or coalsleaning againstthe
front doors before opening them.
When the front doors are openedor removed,and the
damper is open, the stove can be usedlike any other open
fireplace.The thermostatand air controls have no function
burning kindling.
After the logshavebegunto bum strongly,the thermostat
shouldbe adjustedto keepa modestfire goingin the updraftmode.
and require no adjustment.If you are only going to view the
fire for a short period,you may wish just to open the doors.
For longer periodsyou may want ~o removethem. ~h,e double
doors on all four stoves are easily removed by lIftIng
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away.
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them straight up. The door of the singledoor Resoluteslides
off to the left. Caution:If yourstovehasbeenoperating
the doors
will be hot. Do not touch them unlessyou are wearingprotective fireplacesgloves.
Open burning capability is a major feature of Vermont
Castingsstovesand we've tried to make it as practical and
hI
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easyas possIble.There IS a generousas IP to catc any spar s
I dd h h
or coalsthat might
fall out. The
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weatheryou need more heat, simply switch to an updraft
mode.All the woodin the magazine
can now be incorpo~ated
into the primary fire mass,thus producingmore heat. KeepIn
mind that the trade off madefor this greatlyincreased
output is
increasedwood consumptionand shorterbum times.
Try to Iet t he stove run £aIr
. Iy hot at Ieast some 0f
the tlIne.
. If you find that your room seemstoo sma11to require
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solidly
on
the
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and
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strong
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can
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a a
Ig eve
WI for
just a couple
of sticks
wood and
will not
become
too hot
the room. Thesepracticeswill preventtoo many depositsfrom
building up insidethe magazine.Largeaccumulations
of black
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may be usedwl~h the doors eIther open or remove.
Unlessyou are In the room, you shou!d not leaveyour stQve
open a~d unatten,ded.Always check first to make sure your
screenIS securelyIn place.
stove
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try
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stpve
as
a
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insidethe magazine
area signthat the stove
would be happier at higher temperatures and should occasionally
RECOMMENDATIONS
be ru;h~nu=r~:~igned
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All s~ovesbehave.dlfferently; even a single sto~ewill.
react differently to different typesof wood and chimney,s.It will
take time to acc,ustom
yo~~lf to your new stoveand to ItS
re~nses to vanouscondluo~s.Remember,our Customer
ServicePersonnelor AuthonzedDeale.rs
are always~phonecall
somecast iron heater and fireplaceunit. Although they will
consumeany combustiblematerial, we do not really think of
them as trash incinerators.Excessiveamountsof paper and
greasyor plastic materialsmay burn too hot, ignite a chimney
fire, or createa rapid build-up of ash. When using the stove
or
res
let~er
LIsted
away
below
If
you
encounter
a ~artlcularly
~rplexlng
are
a number
of
WIll
Ideas
that
help
to dispose
of wastematerials,treat it with commonsenseand
problem.
you
get
the
of
what
the
stove
was
designed
to
do.
a cord of greenwood, or more than 250 gallons.)This lost heat
is not recoverable.
and lowersintenal temperatures,
reducingthe
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likelihood of secondary combustion. Split lengths of dense hard-
woodsshouldbe dried under coverfor at leasteight months,
though a year is preferable.
Wood growsoutward from the center in a seriesof concentric cylindersor rings. When wood dries, water movesin
the spacesbetweenthe cylindersten times faster than it does
acrossor through the cylinder walls. This meansthat unsplit
wood dries only through the ends of the logs. Largeand long
10 s should be split to exposethe spacesbetweenthe rings in
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or er to al
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rea y
much to cut t he wood and Iet It dry llor a summerand then
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he,atsource.Although thesesuggesuons
are aimedpnmanly at
this usage,they shouldbe helpful to all.
ffi "
mode. It only takes a short ume, and the Increasede clency IS
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be
Wood: The drier the better. It takesheatto boil off the
waterin a pieceof green wood.(Therecanbe overa ton of it in
.
.
and
maximum
benefits
fromyourstove.The mostexacting
situation
occurswhenthe stoveis usedarou~dthe cl~k ast~e p~mary
Firmly establi~h a strong fire, bef?re closmg the.
damper and changingthe stove
to ItS side
draft combusuon
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Do not add large amounts of fuel to a slow fire and
leave the setting low. This may smotherthe fire. Adding large
quantiti~s~f co~dfuel to a slowfire is li~easkingan aut~mobileto go
up a hili In high gear from a standingstart. The .blggerth.e
hill, t~e longer t~e running ~tart you need. Allowing the fire
to build up heat IS the running start.
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these stoves we had in mind a hand-
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giVinga tter ga~oxygenmIX an a oWIng amesto IC un er
the baffle, therebyassistingsecondarycombustion.
A goodbed of coalsis necessary
to keepthe volatileshot as
they leavethe primary combustionchamber.When you want to
shut the stovedown beforegoingto bed or leavingthe housein
the morning, try to let the tempe.rature.
build up first. Ide~lly,you
shouldload most of the wood thirty minutesbeforeshuttingthe
damper.Then, top off the magazinejust beforeshutti~gdown
Wood should not be cut too ~all, as this speedsup
the gasificationprocessand causesit to burn too quickly. If
you are having trouble getting the stove to hold a fire for as
long as you would like, perhapsyour wood is too small.
Anything over twelve inche,slong and four inchesmeasur~d
acrossthe end of the log will do. The stoveswork well with
aslargea pieceof woodascanbe fit in. Irregularshapes
with
the stoveandadjusting
yourthermostat.
YourstoveWIll bum
stubsof branchesthat hold the logsapartarenot good,and
cleanerand give you more heat if you follow thesesteps.
rotten wood is the worst. Burning and rotting are similar
If you need more heat, rememberthat your stove is
truly a combination stove and will operateeither in an updraft
or side draft combustionmode. In its horizontal configuration,
only a limited amount of wood can actually becomepart of
the primary fire massat any given time. This obviously
reducesthe amount of heat generated.If in extremelybitter
chemically;so, in effect, rotten wood is partially consumedand
has alreadygiven up some,if not most, of its heat value.
Under no circumstancesshould a pieceof wood with ice or
snow on it ever be put into any stove. The suddenthermal
shock can crack the iron. Leaning an ice-coveredpieceagainst
the stove to melt the ice is also likely to ca.usedamage.We do
not warrant our stovesagainstsuch abuse.
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IENANCE
MAIN!'
ASH REMOVAL
STOVECLEANING
During constant use, ashesshould be removedevery few
days, or when they have built up around the air distribution
ports to noticeably affect operation. This is easilydone when
the stove has died down with only a log or so left; as in the
morning.
To empty the ashes,a few shovel scoopsis all that is required. They may be taken from any door which allows good
access,even with a log or two still left within the firebox.
In order to achievethe high efficiencieswhich side draft
combustionoffers, it is necessaryto burn the primary fire mass
in as compactand hot a manner as possible.Burning logs
lying directly on a good bed of hot coals,which in turn are
insulatedfrom the cooling iron of the bottom, is the best way
to do this. Grates with relatively cool air circulating
underneath,tend to dispersethe high temperaturesrequired by
allowing coals to fall from the fire zone. Grates make it more
difficult to control oxygen flow to the fire mass.
Somecreosoteproduction often occursin air-controlledstoves
like the Defiant, Vigilant, Resoluteand Intrepid preciselybecause
they are such efficient heat transfer devices.You must learn to
watch for creosote,to control it, and to get rid of it.
Improperly seasonedwood and excessiveoperation with
low, smolderingfires are two major causesof creosoteproduction. Choosing the proper sizestove for the spaceto be heated
is your best defenseagainstcreosote.
If the stove is oversizedfor its heating area, it will not
have the opportunity to burn at a sufficiently high combustion
rate. As mentioned earlier, the lower end burning ratesare
lessefficient, therefore more chimney depositswill be formed.
A smallerstove operating at a higher bum rate will give better
heat .distribution, control. and efficienciesthan a larger stove
burnmg at too Iowa settmg.
NOTE: In the event that you should have a chimney fire, close
all the doors, the damper and the air intake shutter. Then call
your local fire departmentfor help.
Somecreosotedepositsin the firebox of a side draft combustion burner are normal and require no attention as they
burn off when the stove is used as a fireplaceor in updraft
configuration. During each heating seasonit is a good idea to
removethe chimney connector periodicallyand inspectthe
stovepipeand chimney for abnormal build-up. At this time it
is also a good idea to touch the Vacuumcleanernozzleto each
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With a normal draft-unless the ashesm ~hefirebox have
been allowed to build up too high around the ports-these
ports will be self-cleaningand require only an annual check.
C,HIMNEYCLEANING
A wood-firedheating systemrequiresmaintenanceof the
whole system.Inspectionof the chimney and flues should be
performedpripr to every heating seasonand twice monthly
while the stove is in use. The flaky, crusty lining of creosote
depositsmust be removedperiodically.We recommendyou
cleanyour chimneywheneverinspectionrevealsthe build-up
NEW STOVES
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New stovessh?uld be carefully checkedwlthm the first
month of service.
8 Be sure leg bolts are snug.
8 Ne.wgasketingmay compressquickly at first. Handle
of creosote.Becausethis build-up is governedby the type of
wood burned, the manner in which you burn it, and the
characteristicsof the chimney itself, there are no hard and fast
rules as to how the chimney should be cleaned.Generally
adjustmentmay be necessary.
8 Inspect chimney connector and flue for signs of creosote
build-up. Rapid accumulationof depositsin the stove of
chimn~y systemmay indicate a need for changesin stove
speaking,outsidechimneyswill require more cleaningmore
often. Large flue sizeswill require more attention than smaller
operation.
8 Inspect the ~hole chimney systemto ensureall joints are
ones. Check the safetyof your chimney during each inspection
and repairor replacedamaged
or worn chimneypartswhen
necessary.
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are secure.Snug up retammg screwsIf necessary.
If you clean your chimneysyourself, proper cleaning tools
and safety equipment are essential. If you are at all unsure of your
ability to dp the job, we stronglyrecommend
that you hire
a trained chimney sweep.
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Sinceeach stove,installationand operationhasits' own individual
GUIDELINES
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characteristics,
n? maintenancesche~ule.
can ap~ly to all situations.
These suggestions
can serveas guidelineswhile you developyour
maintenanceprogram.
CHThANEY& CHThANEYCONNECTOR
STOVE
Checkthe ash level in the bottom of the stove. Clear the primary air ports in the fireback
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and left sideof the stoveif they are blocked.Restrictionsto the flow of combustionair may result
in a slow, inefficient bum.
Be sure Air Inlet Shutter moves freely as you adjust the thermostat lever.
Clean the area around your stove and be sure all tools and equipment are readily available.
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. Cleanthe glasspanesin doors if necessary.Be sure glassis cool. Wipe up spills immediately.
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Check to be sure doors are closing securely.Gasketingbecomescompresse~over time.
Handle adjusrmentmay be necessary.Preventing air from leaking into your stove will help
in giving you close control over the bum rate.
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Thoroughlycleanstoveinterior.
Checkthat aUcontrolswork freely.
. Removechimneyconnectorand cleanbafflesystembetweenfirebackand backof stove.
. Replacegasketingand firebricks(Intrepidonly) asneeded.
Removeashesfrom bottomof stoveand placea dryingagentin the stoveto absorbmoisture
from the air.
. Cleandust off aUheat shields.
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Clean chimney connector, giving extra attention to
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elbows and horizontal runs.
Inspect chimney connector.
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Thoroughlybrushthe chimneyand connectorto
removeaU ash.
Inspectthe chimneyand chimneyconnectorfor
any signsof deterioration.
Havea professional
mason
repairthe chimney.Replace
chimneyconnectorsections if any appearto be corroded.
Check stove seams, and re-cement if necessary.
Re-paintthe stove.
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Lubricate handle shafts.
INTREPIDMAINTENANCE
Under normal firing conditions,soot or fly ash may accumulate
in the bottom of the secondarycombustionchamber.These
depositsshould be removedperiodicallyto insure proper air flow
through the stove. Clean the chamberwhen you clean your
chimneyflue and stovepipe.We suggestyou inspectthe chamber
onceper month until you determinehow quickly build-up occurs.
Accessto the secondarycombustionchamberis gainedfrom
the inside of the stove with removal of the upper fireback.
Loosenthe two 5/8" acornnutson the outsideof the backplate.
Thefireback
weldscrews
canthenbeturnedandthefireback
removed.
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Disengagethe damperfrom the damperrod and removethe
two vertical firebricks. Be CertainThe StoveIs Com.
pletely Cold Before Removing Ashes.
Whenyou replacethe two vertical firebricks,be sure they are
positioned
as shown.
Engagethe damperwith the damperrod and set the damper
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flat on the firebricks.Tilt the upper firebackinto position, keeping the brick retainer bar behind the front firebrick. As you push
the upper fireback against the rear plate of the stove, the back
edgeof the damper must be above the stop on the back of the stove.
Turn the weld screws back over the fireback tabs and retighten
the acorn nuts on the back of the stove only until snug.
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HANDLES & LATCHES
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was mentIoned earlier, and the charge IS Just burnIng too quIckly.
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Did you remember
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urnmg hard wood
to cIose t he damper and adJust t he t her'
mostat? It is very easy to forget these two things.
Check the gasketing. Perhaps a piece of charcoal has dislodged
or compressedthe gasketing so that the door has lost its seal. In
time the door latches will need to be tightened.
LARGELOCK!
HANDLE
It is possible(though it happens rarely) that you have excessivedraft. This usually occurs with a tall interior masonry
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c Imney t at IS ocate so t at preval mg breezesconstantIy blow
acrossthe top, as in the case of a house located high on a hill or
SHAFT
near the shore. Should this prove to be the case, first experiment
with closing down the secondary air control slightly. Easy does it
SETSCREW
here. A 30 percent closing is probably all that it will require. In
A large Allen wrench (5/32 inches) is included in the Defiant and Vigilant to allow you to tighten the damper handle
extreme cases,try installing a flue damper to partially restrict the
draft.
should it work loose after extended use.
The stove smokes as a fireplace:
Chimney deposits may have built up in the stovepipe or
GASKETS
Gasketsin goodconditionprovidea sealaroundthe doors
andgrlddle op nl ng f th t
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gaskets.
chimneyandarerestricting
the draft.Remove
the pipeandclean.
Is there,another
stoveor heatingdeviceon the ~me ~ue?An oil
furnaceISopenventedandthe draftmaybepullingair fromthe
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basement rather than through the stove. If your stove IS con,
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nected to a chimney wIth a fireplace on the same flue, make sure
h fi I d
I d h
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arecose or t e openIng
blocked0ff to ensure a strong draft.
GLASSDOORS
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Depending
uponthe modeof burningandrateof bum, carbon
depositsmay form on the insideof.the glass.Hot, updraftfires
help keepglassclean,while slowsidedraft fires arelikely to
causesootto form. It is importantthat the glassbe completely
cooledasany cleaningagentappliedto hot glassmaypermanentlyetchit. Onte the glassis cool,any commonglass
cleanerwill do the job. Removeall tracesof cleanerand dry
the glassbeforefiring the stove.If the glassis everdamaged,
replaceit immediately
with VermontCastingshigh temperature
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How tight ISyour house?
Sometimes
new homesareconstructedand insulatedso effectively
that a sufficientvolumeof
oxygenis not availablefor the burningprocess.
Try openinga
windowa crack.If this solvesyour problem,then you know
your houseis too tight and outsideair will haveto be introduced.
In moderate
weatherestablish
a strongfire with the front
doorsclosed,thenopenthe front doorsto the fireplace
mode.
This will primethe chimneyto maximize
the draft.
Back Pumg:
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tlons, thIs usually means that you have temporarily lost the
chimney draft. To regain a positive draft open the damper and
adjust the thermostat to the open position. This condition can
be prevented by closing the secondary air control and leaving
the stoveon updra~.Cold weatherba~kpuffin~usuallyis a
resultof gustsof wInd and can be partIallyavoIdedby the use
of a chimney
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The following elevations provide dimensions which will enable you to plan your installation as accurately as possible. Be sure
to plan your stove placement so that top-loading access is not restricted in the Vigilant, Resolute, and Intrepid.
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W ARRANTY FOR USE IN CANADA
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LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY
Vemlont Castings,Inc. warrants that your stovewill be free of defectsin materialsand workmanshipfor a period of three yearsfrom
the date received except that the catalyst, themlostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, gasketing, coal grates, coal linkages, and coal
magazine throat which are subject to nomlal wear and tear shall be warranted as described below.
Vemlont Castings, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective when the stove is returned with shipping
charges prepaid to an authorized Vemlont Castings service center. If upon inspection the defect is found to be the fault of the manufacturer,
repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer for parts, and/or labor.
Any stove or stove part, other than the catalyst, that is repaired or replaced during the limited warranty will be warranted for a period
not to exceed the remaining teml of the original limited warranty or six (6) months, whichever is longer.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Parts subject to no17nalwear & use.
Parts of the stovewhich are subjectto normal wear and tear are warrantedto be free of defectsin materialand workmanshipfor a
period of one yearfrom the dateyou receiveit. Thesepartsare the themlostatassembly,handles,glassdoor panels,gasketing,coal grates,
coal linkages,and the coal magazinethroat. Any of theseitemsfound to be defectivewill be repairedor replacedat no charge,upon the
return of said part to an authorizedVemlont Castingsservicecenter with postageprepaid.
CATALYSTWARRANTY
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(For Defiant EncoreTMonly)
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The catalyst, which is subject to nomlal wear and tear, will be warranted for a six year period as follows:
If the original catalyst or a replacement catalyst proves defective within 24 months from the date the stove is received, the catalyst will
be replaced free. From 25-72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst. The purchaser will be liable for the
difference in cost between the credit and the retail price of the catalyst at the time of replacement.
AMOUNT OF TIME
CREDIT TOWARD
SINCE PURCHASE
REPLACEMENT COST
0-24 months
100%
25-36 months
50%
37-48 months
30%
49-60 months
20%
61-72 months
10%
Any replacementcatalystwill be warrantedunder the temls of the catalystwarrantyfor the remainingteml of the original warranty.
The purchasermustprovide the following infomlation in order to receivea replacementcatalystunder the temls of this limited warranty.
1. Name,addressand telephonenumber
2. Proof of original purchasedate.
3. Date
of failureinfomlation
of catalystor circumstances
4.
Any relevant
regardingdetemlinationof failure.
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In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. The warranty is transferable. However, proof of original retail purchase is required.
2. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from overfiring the stove. Overfiring will result if the stove is used in such a manner
as to cause one or more of the stove plates to glow red. Overfiring can later be identified by warped plates and areas where the paint
pigment has burned off. Overfiring in enamel stoves is identified by bubbling, cracking, chipping, and discoloration of the porcelain
enamel finish.
3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as described in the Operation Manual, nor does it cover a stove which has been modified
unless authorized by a Vemlont Castings representative in writing.
4. Porcelain enamel parts are subject to bubbling, chipping, cracking, crazing and discoloration when subjected to abnormally high temperatures
or themlal shock. Vemlont Castings offers no warranty on porcelain enamel surfaces subjected to these conditions.
5. Damage to stove while in transit is not covered by this warranty but is subject to a claim against the carrier. (Do not bum the stove
as this may negate the claim with the carrier.)
6. Claims are not valid where installation does not confoml to local building and fire codes or, in their absence, to the recommendations
in our Operation Manual.
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shallhaveno obligationto enhance
or updateanyunit oncemanufactured.
IN NO EVENTSHALLVERMONTCASTINGS
BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTALDAMAGES.ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTlES,INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
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OFMERCHANT
ABILITYANDFITNESS
ARELIMITEDTOTHEDURATlONOFTHISWRITTENWARRANTY.
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OR OTHER
WRITfEN
WARRANTY
IS ENFORCEABLE.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
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If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the purchasershould contactthe nearestVemlont CastmgsAuthorizedDealerwith the
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following infomlation:
1. Name, address and telephone number of purchaser.
2. Date of delivery, and place of purchase.
3. Serial number from the back of the stove.
4. Nature of defect or damage.
5. Any relevant infomlation or circumstances, i.e. insulation, mode of operation when defect was noted.
Vemlont Castings reserves the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual inspection of the defect by authorized
representatives.
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We are proud of our stoves and proud of the heritage of cast iron stoveswhich have
warmed so many Vermont farm housesover so many generations.We have tried to
maintain that tradition while furthering the art of home heating. The design of our
stoves, inspired by the architectural history that surrounds us in these small northern
communities, depicts the Federal period of the early 19th century, the sameperiod which
contributed so many of the graceful churches that overlook our town greens.
Should you have any questions on the use and maintenance of your stove, please
contact your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer. He will continue to provide
assistanceand advice to you for as long as you own your Vermont Castings stove.
Finally we would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
We recognizethat the
purchaseof a wood or coal burning stove is a seriousinvestment,one that warrants careful
considerationand the comparisonof other stoveswith ours. We hope in your searchyou
found, as we did, the need for stoveslike the Defiant, the Vigilant, the Resoluteand the
Intrepid long overdue.
The Defiant8, Vigilant~, Resolute8 and Intrepid8 have betn teSled to Underwriters' Laboratory of Canada (ULO Standard 627.1979.
ImIKJrtam information such as the serial number of the stove is located on a metal plate affixed to the back of the stove.
For additional inSlaliation information, consult the Canadian Standard A_iarion
(CSA) Bulletin 8-365.
MANUFACTURER'S
UMITED WARRANTY:
Your Vermom CastingsParlor Stoveis carefullyinspectedbeforeleavingthe factory, and is guarameed
to be free of defects
in material or workmanship for three years. However, those parts that come in comact with the coal lire shall be warramed for one year. We will tepair or correct any parts
found to be defective when returned to us ar our designated warramy sration. You must pay shipping charges. This Warramy does not cov'r damage caused by abuse, improper
use comrary to inSlructions ~t forth in our Operation Manua!, overllring, norma! wear and tear, or damage incurred in transit. See your Warramy RegiSlration Card for a full
copy Qf tbe terms of our warramy coverage.
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The unique appearance
of the Defiant and Vigi-
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lantl including the graceful curve of the stove
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front with its classically
arched doors is your
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of original
Castings
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design
and a trademark of
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VERMONTCASTINGS,INC.@
Prince Street, Randolph, Vennont 05060
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