Vermont Casting 1610 manual

Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 30002850 7/06 Rev . 2 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. F A[...]

2 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the V ermont Castings Defiant Model 1610 non-catalytic 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 [...]

3 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 T able of Contents Specifications ................................................. 4 Installation ...................................................... 5 Clearance Charts ......................................... 14 Assembly ...................................................... 20 Opera[...]

4 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Specifications Defiant, Model 1610 EP A Emissions rating ................................... 0.75 g/hr* Range of heat output ........... 10,000 to 30,300 BTU/hr .* Maximum heat output ......................... 60,000 BTU/hr .** Area heated .........................Up to 2,400 Square feet*[...]

5 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DEFIANT IS NOT PROP- ERL Y INST ALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. CONT ACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC- TIONS AND INST ALLA TION INSPECTION REQUIRE- MENTS IN YOUR AREA[...]

6 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 What Kind of Chimney to Use Y ou 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 T ype HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys,[...]

7 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 as guides when you drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bot- tom of the next section. • Fasten the chimney connector to the chimney . Instructions for various installations follow . Figure 6 illustrates the general layout of chimney connector parts. • Be sure the installed stove and chimney [...]

8 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney con- nector can be extended through the breech to the inner face of the flue liner , and cemented securely in place. Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws. Fireplace Installations The chimney connector may b[...]

9 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 ST245 fireplace flex connector 12/99 Flexible Connector Mantel Shield Fireplace Adapter Kit “Positive Connection” ST245 Fig. 9 Through the fireplace installation. D E F I A N ST493 Brick pass thru 1 1/00 W all Stud Chimney Connector Floor Protec- tion 12” of Noncombustible Material S[...]

10 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 D E F I A N T ST494 steel wall pass thru 1 1/00 18” (460mm) clear- ance between pipe and sides/top/bottom of opening ST494 Fig. 1 1 An approved wall pass-through for Canada. Y our local dealer or your local building inspector can provide details for other approved methods of passing a ch[...]

1 1 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Procedure: 1. Convert specifications to R-value: i. R-value given - no conversion needed. ii. k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: iii. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: iv . r-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = r x[...]

12 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 ST248 wall shield construction 12/14/99 djt Stud W all Framing W all Shield Noncombus- tible Spacers and Fasteners Drywall Air Flow Air Flow Screen Shield Metal Spacer ST248 Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction. Fireplace and Mantel T rim Shields A fireplace installation requir[...]

13 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 An unprotected mantel (“A”, Fig. 15) cannot be more than 9” (230 mm) deep and must have a minimum clearance of 41” (1041 mm), measured from the stove’s top plate. With a ventilated shield, this clearance may be reduced safely to 29” (737 mm). Unprotected top trim (B) protruding[...]

14 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 6” Connections ONL Y Stove Clearance Stove Installed Parallel to W all Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces 1 Side Rear Corners Side Rear 3 Corners Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected V ertical Surfaces Protected V ertical Surfaces Single-wall conne[...]

15 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 8” Connections ONL Y Stove Clearance 1 Stove Installed Parallel to W all Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Side Rear Corners Side Rear 2 Corners Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected V ertical Surfaces Protected V ertical Surfaces Single-wall conne[...]

16 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 D E F F C ST486a Defiant Clearance Diagrams 1 1/00 C A B J K L L I I G H P Q R R O M O N U V S T N/A N/A Defiant NC Clearance Diagrams for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection Stove Installed Parallel to W all Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to W all Unprotected Surf[...]

17 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 48" (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm) ST498 Defiant Wall shield B 1 1/00 Fig. 17 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 comp[...]

18 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the W all for 6” Connections ONL Y 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 cle[...]

19 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the W all for 8” Connections ONL Y 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 cle[...]

20 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Set Up Y our 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 washer , a nylon bu[...]

21 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield Many installations will require the use of the supplied ash door heat shield. Refer to the “Floor Protection” sections starting on Page 10 to determine if your instal- lation requires the use of the ash door heat shield. 1. Remove the two Phill[...]

22 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 The Defiant Controls T wo controls regulate the performance of the Defiant: a primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a damper directs air flow within the stove to activate and deactivate the catalytic combustor . (Fig. 27) Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the[...]

23 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850        DEFIANT        DEFIANT ST543 Damper positions 1 1/00 Damper Positions Open (Updraft Mode) Closed (Efficient Mode) ST543 Fig. 29 The Defiant’ s damper operating positions. T wo W ays to Add Fuel The Defiant’s griddle lifts for convenie[...]

24 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Infra-Red Reflective Glass Panels for Clear Fire Viewing The outer surfaces of the ceramic glass panels have an infrared-reflective coating which keeps the inner surfaces warm. This design, along with a pre-heated ‘airwash,’ makes clear fire viewing possible at most fir- ing levels[...]

25 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Burn only solid wood in the Defiant, and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not burn coal or other fuels. The bypass damper must be open when starting a fire or when refueling. Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire[...]

26 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial attempt is unsuccessful. 4. If your Defiant has been broken-[...]

27 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Ash Disposal Routine ash removal is important for ease of main- tenance, and is important for the stove’s durability . Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day . Every few days, clear any ash from the outer edges of the firebox. Most of th[...]

28 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 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. Wood stove or insert operation depends on natural (u[...]

29 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 transfer , and it gives you long-term flexibility for install- ing a different stove without relocating the thimble. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney; longer runs can cool the exhaust enough to cause draft and creosote probl[...]

30 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Conclusion Wood-burning is an art rather than a science. Once the stove and chimney system are in place, you can only vary your technique, mostly your timing, to achieve good results. If you keep track of your burning habits and relate them to their effects on the stove’ s operation, you[...]

31 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Keep Y our Stove Looking New and Working 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[...]

32 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Adjust the Damper as Needed The tension on the Defiant’s damper is adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket that seals the damper to the upper fireback. T o adjust the damper: 1. Remove the griddle. Loosen the lock nut at the cen - ter of the damper . (Fig. 39) 2. Turn th[...]

33 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 1-2” (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be cut. 4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a utility knife. T w[...]

34 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec- tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between individual sections with sheet metal screws. If you cannot inspect o[...]

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36 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Defiant W oodburning Stove Model 1610 (continued) 1. Side Insulation 30002846 2. Right Side Brick 30002847 3. Left Side Refractory 30002848 4. Brick Support Bracket 30002480 5. Griddle Gasket 1203668 6. Back 30002833 7. Left Heat Deflector 30002442 8. Right Heat Defl ector 30002441 9. S[...]

37 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 Defiant W oodburning Stove Model 1610 (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Defiant Model 1610 Part Name Classic Biscuit Bordeaux Chestnut Ebony Midnight V ermont Brown Blue Green T op 30002834 30002874 30002915 30002926 30002894 30002884 30002937 Left Side 30002832 30002872 30002913 30002924[...]

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39 Defiant 1610 Non-Catal ytic W oodbur ning Stove 30002850 L I M I T E D L I F E T I M E W arranty For V ermont Castings Defiant, Non-Catalytic W ood Stove Limited Lifetime W arranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or ov[...]

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