Vermont Casting 1640 manual

Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada SAFETY NO TICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NO T PR OPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAINT AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLO W THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE T O FOLLO W INSTR UCTIONS MA Y RESUL T IN PROPER TY D AMA GE, B[...]

2 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Intrepid to meet your heating needs. We're confident you will find the Intrepid to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage. The[...]

3 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Specifications Intrepid, Model 1640 Maximum Heat Output ........... 8,200 - 19,500 Btu’s/hr . 3 Maximum Heat Output ......................... 22,00 Btu’s/hr . 1 Area Heated .................... Up to 1000 sq. ft.(92 sq. m) 2 Fuel Size / T ype .............................. 16” (410 mm) logs EP A Emis[...]

4 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND IN µ . Before you begin an installation, review your plans to be ce[...]

5 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Masonry Chimneys, cont'd. • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa- per are a hazard and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement. In[...]

6 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Intrepid is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory . Follow the instructions for assembling and installing double-w[...]

7 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Connection Abo ve the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the fireplace flue though a thimble located above the fireplace. The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney . Follow all the guidelines for instal[...]

8 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fig. 13 CSA approved Wall Pass-through. 24 ga.Sheet Steel Support 24 ga. Sheet Steel Support (one side only) Min. 18" (460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2" (51mm) Min. Chimney Flue Chimney Connector Masonry Chimney constructed to CAN/ CSA-B365 Min. 18" (460mm)[...]

9 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 In Canada, the floor protector required under the stove must extend 18” (457mm) to the front (‘E’, Fig. 14), and 8” (203mm) from the sides and rear . (‘D’ ,Fig. 14) To meet Canadian requirements, a floor protector must be at least 43" (1092mm) wide and 48" (1219mm) deep. Floor protect[...]

10 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Reducing a stove clearance may require installation of a listed heat shield on the chimney connector as well. Clearances may be reduced only by means approved by the regulatory authority , or in accordance with the clearances listed in this manual. When determining clearance, always measure from the top p[...]

11 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fig. 17 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector , two wall shields. A. 36" (914mm) B. 30" (762mm) C. 1" (25mm) D. 35" (889mm) E. 44" (1 1 18mm) F. 40" (1016mm) IN T R E PI D II C C C C D F A B E D ST508a Fig. 18 Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, two[...]

12 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fireplace Clearances and Mantel Trim Shields A fireplace installation requires special clearance between the side of the stove and the right and left walls, between the side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of the stove and the mantel. Noncombustible shi[...]

13 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE INTREPID II I[...]

14 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces 1. Shielding for a top exit stove must include the stove rear heat shield insert to protect the area behind the flue collar. 2. Chimney connector heat shields, in an installation that goes through a combustible ceiling, must extend to 1[...]

15 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 D E F F C A B J K L L I I G H P Q M N C N/A N/A Top Exit No Chimney Connector Shields Rear Exit Top Exit with Chimney Connector Shields or Double-wall Chimney Connector Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner[...]

16 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Y ou will need the following tools to assemble the Intrepid: • 9/16" open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit Caution. The Intrepid is very heavy. Do not attempt to handle the stove without assistance. Unpack the Stove 1. Remov[...]

17 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Attach the Chimney Connector 1. Insert the crimped end of the first section of chimney connector into the flue collar . 2. Using the holes in the collar as guides, drill 1/8" (3mm) holes through the connector pipe. 3. Use the three #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws pro- vided to secure the chimney c[...]

18 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Operation You will enjoy the best results when burning wood that has been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning “green” wood that has not been properly seasoned. The wood should be no longer than 16" (410 mm) in length, however, you will find that shorter wood lengths ease refueling and promote the[...]

19 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 A more effective option for delivering ample combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from outdoors to the stove. In fact, in some areas, provisions for outside combustion air are required in all new construction. The optional Intrepid Outside Air Adaptor is available from your dealer. When you[...]

20 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 • During the break-in fires, don't let the stove get hotter than 500 ° F. (260 ° C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer . Adjust the air control lever as necessary to control the fire. • Some odor from the stove’s hot metal, the paint, and the cement is normal for the first few f[...]

21 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Smoke Detectors The use of smoke detectors throughout the home is strongly advised, if not required by building codes or insurance regulations. It is a good idea to install a smoke detector in the living areas and each bedroom. Y ou may not, however , wish to install a detector in the immediate vicinity o[...]

22 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Maintenance 4. Install the Glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket with the coated side down (toward the outside of the door). T ighten the screws snugly , but loose enough to allow for a little movement of the glass when the stove is in operation. Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cause [...]

23 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 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 wist the ends slightly to discour- age the gasket from unraveling. 5. Lay an unbroken 1/8" (3 mm) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel. 6. Starting at one end[...]

24 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Annual Maintenance Perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair each Spring, at the end of the heating season. • Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connec- tor . • Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration. Replace weak sections of prefabricated chimney . Have a mason make repairs t[...]

25 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Y our stove is only one part of a system that 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 stove works well. W ood stove operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. [...]

26 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 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. Use double-wall stove pipe for longer runs. Single V enting Y our stove requires a dedicated flue. Do not connect the stove to a f[...]

27 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney cannot pull more air than is available. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the stove and other appliances tha[...]

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29 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Intrepid NC W oodburning Sto ve Model 1640 (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 33. Firebrick, Bottom - Left & Right (2) 30000971 34. Brick Bracket (3) 30000986 35. 1/4-20 x 1/4” Phillips Flt Hd Screw Blk (3) 1200897 36. Front See Chart Pg. 29 37. 1/4-20x1” Flat Hd[...]

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31 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty CFM Specialty Home Products 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 gasketin[...]

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