Vermont Casting 0968 manual

1 Vermont Castings Defiant Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAINT AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MA Y RESUL T IN P[...]

2 Vermont Castings Defiant This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the V ermont Castings Defiant Model 1910 catalytic-equipped wood burning heater . This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater h[...]

3 Vermont Castings Defiant T able of Contents Specifications .................................... 4 Installation ......................................... 5 Clearance Charts ............................ 12 Assembly ......................................... 16 Operation ........................................ 17 Maintenance ........................[...]

4 Vermont Castings Defiant Specifications Defiant, Model 1910 Range of heat output .......... 10,600 to 44,400 Btu’s/hr .* Maximum heat output ........................ 55,000 Btu’s/hr .** Area heated ............................ Up to 2,400 Square feet Fuel Size/type ................................. 22 - 24” hardwood Fuel capacity ..........[...]

5 Vermont Castings Defiant Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DEFIANT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. Before you begin an installation, be sure that[...]

6 Vermont Castings Defiant What Kind of Chimney to Use You must connect the Defiant to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to a prefabricated metal chimney that complies with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential Type and [...]

7 Vermont Castings Defiant Accessories to help make the connection between stainless steel chimney liners and your Defiant are available through your local dealer . Chimney Connector Guidelines A chimney connector is the single-wall pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney itself is the masonry or prefabricated structure that enclos[...]

8 Vermont Castings Defiant Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry Chimney Both freestanding masonry chimneys and fireplace masonry chimneys may be used for your installation. Freestanding Installations If the chimney connector must pass through a combus- tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommen- dations in the Wall Pass-Through[...]

9 Vermont Castings Defiant If the chimney connector in your installation enters the chimney above a fireplace, follow all the guidelines mentioned above for freestanding installations. In addition, give special consideration to the following points: • Check the clearance between the stove and the chimney connector, and any combustible trim or the[...]

10 Vermont Castings Defiant NOTE: Do not vent your Defiant into a factory-built (zero-clearance) fireplace. These appliances and their chimneys are specifically designed as a unit for use as fireplaces. It may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them for any other use. DO NOT CONNECT A DEFIANT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. Floor Pro[...]

11 Vermont Castings Defiant Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating, and nearby combustible materials can overheat dangerously if they are too close to the heat source. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the[...]

12 Vermont Castings Defiant Defiant Clearance Chart for use with either a 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connection Stove Clearance Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners No stove heat shields Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected V ertical Surfaces Protected V ertical Surfac[...]

13 Vermont Castings Defiant T op Exit Installations, no heat shields Defiant Clearance Diagrams for use with either a 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connection Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove in Corner D E F F C C A B J K L L I G H I P Q R R O O M N V [...]

14 Vermont Castings Defiant DE F I A NT 48" (1220mm) 48" (1220mm) 48" (1220mm) Fig. 13 Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, two wall shields. Reduced clearances to both rear and side walls. W all shields may meet at corner if desired. W all pass-through must comply with codes. Refer to “Special Installations.” ST498[...]

15 Vermont Castings Defiant Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the W all The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement, particularly in those installations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances must adhere to the guidelines in the clearance chart[...]

16 Vermont Castings Defiant Set Up Your Stove Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people to move your Defiant into position. Wipe the protective coating of oil from the griddle with a clean dry rag or a paper towel. Install the handle on the griddle. Slip the bolt through a nylon bushing, then through the handle and the other b[...]

17 Vermont Castings Defiant Assemble the Removable Insert Handle The white removable insert handle opens and closes the front doors. Remove after each use, and store it in the handle holder behind the left front leg. Assemble the handle by passing the 3 ³⁄₈ " screw through the ceramic shaft and into the bright metal nub. (Fig. 20) Tighten[...]

18 Vermont Castings Defiant A Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove The damper handle on the left side of the stove operates the damper to direct air flow within the stove. The damper is open when the handle points to the rear , enabling smoke to pass directly into the chimney . The damper must be open when starting or reviving a fire, and whene[...]

19 Vermont Castings Defiant WARNING: FIREPLACE STOVES EQUIPPED WITH DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH DOORS FULLY OPEN OR DOORS FULLY CLOSED. IF DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIREPLACE STOVE OPENING, CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. The Defiant may be used as a fireplace with the front doors open or remo[...]

20 Vermont Castings Defiant Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn; outdoor air temperature and pressure also affect draft. The control setting al[...]

21 Vermont Castings Defiant In general, the fire must be sufficiently well- established to ensure that catalytic activity is initiated. When first starting a fire, a medium- to high- firing rate must be maintained until the stove, catalyst, and fuel are all stabilized at the proper operating temperatures, and the chimney is warmed. Even though it i[...]

22 Vermont Castings Defiant 5. Close the damper when the griddle temperature reaches 450 ° F (230˚C). 6. Adjust the air control for your desired heat output. ST264 Fig. 28 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn well. NOTE: Stove installations vary widely , and the operating guidance given here is only a starting point . The draft ma[...]

23 Vermont Castings Defiant likely to glow at its higher temperatures, which it reaches when the firebox is in its lower range - the catalyst is an afterburner , and the more waste fuel there is in the smoke, the hotter the catalyst gets. We strongly advise the use of a stove-top thermom- eter as a guide to stove performance. Normal operating tempe[...]

24 Vermont Castings Defiant DRAFT MANAGEMENT A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well. W ood stove or insert operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. [...]

25 Vermont Castings Defiant There should be no more than eight feet of single- wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney; longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems. With prefabricated chimney , bring it down to six to eight feet from the stove. With a masonry chimney , arrange the pipe layout to elbow into the[...]

26 Vermont Castings Defiant Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a supply of air to the stove; a chimney can’t pull in more air than is available to it. Sluggish draft results when a house is tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the stove and other equipment that sends indoor air outside - [...]

27 Vermont Castings Defiant Keep Y our Stove Looking New and W orking Its Best Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Defiant looking new. The stove’s paint can be [...]

28 Vermont Castings Defiant Check the Operation of the Primary Air Shutter The primary air shutter is at the back of the ash drop and is visible from the back of the stove. (Fig. 33) The shutter must open and close freely when you move the thermostat lever. If it doesn’t, remove any obstruction. If you need assistance, consult your local Vermont [...]

29 Vermont Castings Defiant The Catalytic Element This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. In the United States it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsis- tent with the operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deac[...]

30 Vermont Castings Defiant Alignment Notches Left Wedge Brick Guide Brick Clip Bricks ST556 Fig. 37 Remove the bricks and the brick retainer . Right Wedge Lower Fireback ST557 Fig. 38 Remove the lower fireback. 3. Carefully remove the catalytic combustor ’s refractory access cover , then remove the combustor . The refractory material is brittle;[...]

31 Vermont Castings Defiant 6. If the element is in good condition and clean, re- install it in the stove and replace the refractory access cover . 7. Replace the fireback, the five bricks and their clip, the left and right wedges, and the baffle. When you install the lower fireback, be sure to align the two slight recesses in its bottom forward ed[...]

32 Vermont Castings Defiant 7. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. Close and latch the door to do this, or tap other parts with the rubber mallet (or hammer/block of wood). 8. Clean any excess cement from around the channel, then let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thor[...]

33 Vermont Castings Defiant Appendix: Catalytic Combustor In any chemical reaction, including the combustion process, there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place. For example, a reaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain concentration of the reactants (the combustion gases and oxygen), or a certai[...]

34 Vermont Castings Defiant Appendix: Chimney and Fireplace Hazards General - A. Improper chimney height. The top of the chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the spot where it passes through or past the roof, or two feet higher than everything else within ten feet horizontally, whichever is higher. B. Deteriorated chimney cap C. Structural d[...]

35 Vermont Castings Defiant 85 13 29 1 2 3 6 4 8 16 26 17 18 5 14 46 47 49 64 66 7 28 34 36 37 40 41 48 27 11 30 31 33 84 10 67 42 44 57 58 43 66 52 85 35 65 59 61 73 81 80 83 74 76 45 70 71 54 56 79 80 82 53 51 55 88 78 12 20 23 25 39 50 24 24 87 86 21 54 72 22 19 77 68 89 38 75 74 83 9 90 91 0968 The V ermont Castings Majestic Products Company re[...]

36 Vermont Castings Defiant Item/Model Number Part Number Defiant (continued) 13. Left Griddle Quadrant 1301807 14. Right Griddle Quadrant 1301832 16. Griddle 1301641 17. Griddle Handle 1600657 18. Griddle Handle Spacer 1600070 19. Griddle Handle Bolt 1201308 20. Upper Firebrick Assy 5000030 21. Damper Ramp 1 1300643 22. Upper Firebrick 1 1300633 2[...]

37 Vermont Castings Defiant W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, cement, and gaske[...]

38 Vermont Castings Defiant 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7885 www .majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com The V ermont Castings Majestic Products Company © The V ermont Castings Majestic Products Company[...]