Vermont Casting 1945 manual

Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in the United States and Canada Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 30001693 1/07 Rev . 17 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 [...]

2 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the V ermont Castings Defiant Model 1945 cata- lytic-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 conditio[...]

3 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 T able of Contents Specifications ................................................. 4 Installation ...................................................... 5 Clearance Charts ......................................... 14 Assembly ...................................................... 18 Operation ...............[...]

4 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Specifications Defiant, Model 1945 EP A Emissions rating ....................................... .8 GPH* 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/[...]

5 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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. Before you begin a[...]

6 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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, Factory-Built, Resi[...]

7 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 • Fasten the chimney connector to the chimney . Instructions for various installations follow . Figure 5 illustrates the general layout of chimney connector parts. • Be sure the installed stove and chimney connector are correct distances from nearby combustible mate- rials. NOTE: Special slip pipes and thi[...]

8 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 be connected to the c[...]

9 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 ST493 Fig. 10 An appr[...]

10 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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. D E A B A E C ST500 Defiant floor protection 1/31/02 djt E F E F U.S. Canada A. 42” 46” (1 168 mm) B. 43” 47” (1 194 mm) C.[...]

1 1 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 For all fireplace installations, follow the floor protec- tion guidelines described above. Keep in mind that many raised hearths will extend less than the required clearance from the front of the heater . In such cases, sufficient floor protection as described above must be added in front of the hearth t[...]

12 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Fireplace and Mantel T rim 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 shields install[...]

13 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Defiant Clearance Chart for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection Stove Clearance Stove Installed Parallel to W all Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners No stove heat shields Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected V ertical Surfaces Protected V ertical Surf[...]

14 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 D E F F C C J K L L I ST486a Defiant Clearance Diagrams 1 1/00 A B I G H P Q R R O O M N V W X X U S U T AA BB Y Z N/A N/A T op Exit Installations, no heat shields Defiant Clearance Diagrams for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection Stove Installed Parallel to W all Stove in Corner Stove Installe[...]

15 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 48" (1220mm) 48" (1220mm) 48" (1220mm) 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 comply with codes. Refer to[...]

16 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 cl[...]

17 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 bushing, then through [...]

18 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield 1. Remove the two Phillips pan head screws from the ash door . 2. Insert the screws through the ash door heat shield (from the painted side), place the 5/16” spacers over the screws, and carefully thread them back into the original holes. (Fig. 24) The curved lip sh[...]

19 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 A Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove The damper handle on the left side of the stove oper- ates 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 [...]

20 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 ST544 door open 11/00 Clockwise to Open Counter- clockwise to Close ST544 Fig. 31 T o open the front doors, turn the handle clockwise. T o reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking the glass or slamming the doors. When you’re not using the door handle, store it in the holder behind the lef[...]

21 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Most installations do not require a large amount of combustion air , especially if adequate draft is available. Do not for any reason attempt to increase the firing of your heater by altering the air control adjustment range outlined in these directions. Use the following air control settings as a starting p[...]

22 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Never kindle a fire with colored paper or paper that has colored ink or a glossy surface, and never burn treated wood, garbage, solvents, or trash. All of these may poison the catalyst and prevent it from operating properly . Never burn cardboard or loose paper except for kindling purposes. Never burn coal; [...]

23 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 ST264 good fire 12/99 ST264 Fig. 34 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn well. ST264a add wood fire 11/00 ST264a Fig. 35 Add full size logs after the ember bed is 3” (75mm) deep. 4. If your Defiant has been broken-in previously us- ing Steps 1-3, continue to build the fire gra[...]

24 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 located below and behind the throat, can glow at high temperatures. This is also normal. However , the ele- ment can be active and operate properly without glow- ing. The lack of a glow does not indicate that the cata- lyst isn’t working. Note that the catalyst is most likely to glow at its higher temperatu[...]

25 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 (unforced) draft. Natu[...]

26 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 elb[...]

27 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a supply of air to the stove; a chimney can’t pull in more air than is avail- able 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[...]

28 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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 new . The stove’s[...]

29 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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. 39) 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 l[...]

30 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 T he 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 inconsistent with the operating instructions in this manual, or if the cata- lytic e[...]

31 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 St556 inspect  catalytic element 2 11/00 Alignment Notches Left Wedge Brick Guide Brick Clip Bricks ST556 Fig. 43 Remove the bricks and the brick retainer . Right Wedge St557 inspect  catalytic ele 3 11/00 Lower Fireback ST557 Fig. 44 Remove the lower fireback. 3. Carefully remove the[...]

32 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 6. If the element is in good condition and clean, re-in - stall 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 throat. When you install the lower fireback, be sure to align the two slight recesses in its [...]

33 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 7. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its chan- nel. 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 [...]

34 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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),[...]

35 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 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[...]

36 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 80 13 28 1 2 3 6 4 8 15 25 16 17 5 14 44 45 47 61 7 27 32 34 35 38 39 46 26 1 1 29 30 31 79 10 62 40 42 55 56 41 66 50 80 33 60 57 58 67 76 75 78 68 70 43 64 65 54 74 75 77 51 49 53 83 73 12 19 22 24 37 48 23 23 82 81 20 52 66 21 18 72 63 84 36 69 68 78 1693 Defiant 1945 parts 8/02 9 85 86 87 70 78 71 88 59 9[...]

37 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Defiant W oodburning Stove Model 1945 (continued) 9. Refractory Assy (Body only) 1602512 10. Catalytic Combustor (Boxed) 30001 152 1 1. Refractory Access Panel 160251 1 12. Thermostat Friction Spring 1201846 13. Left Griddle Quadrant 1301807 14. Right Griddle Quadrant 1301832 15. Griddle 1301641 16. Griddle [...]

38 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 Defiant W oodburning Stove Model 1945 (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Defiant Enamel Color T op Left Side Right Side Front Ashlip Leg Classic 30001582 30001580 30001579 30001578 1300621 30001583 Biscuit 30002967 30002963 30002962 30002964 30002961 30002968 Bordeaux 30002957 30002953 30002952 30002954 30002[...]

39 Defiant W oodbur ning Stove 30001693 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty CFM Corporation 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 gasketing shall be warr[...]

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