Vermont Casting 1990CE manual

Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual For use in Europe Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 30003840 2/08 Rev . 1 The Intrepid II W oodburning Stove Model 1990CE SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAIN- T AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST[...]

2 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 W elcome All of us at CFM Corporation Ask your V ermont Castings dealer how these instal- lation accessories can enhance the versatility , ap- pearance, and safety of your Intrepid Stove. 0307 Bottom Heat Shield 0172 Rear Heat Shield Chimney connector heat shields Heavy-gauge enamel pipe to match the stov[...]

3 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Specifications Intrepid II, Model 1990CE 545 mm (21  ") 510 mm (20") 640 mm (25  ") T op exit flue collar height 540 mm (21  ") 610 mm (24") 180 mm (7  ") 545 mm (21  ") C L 540 mm (21  ") 460 mm (18") 31 m[...]

4 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- ERL Y INST ALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST AL- LA TION INSTRUCTIONS. CONT ACT LOCAL BUILD- ING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INST ALLA TION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. Before you begi[...]

5 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Masonry Chimneys An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney . The chimney should have no cracks, loose mortar , other signs of deterioration, or blockage. Repair any defects before using the chimney with your stove. Seal any unused openings in an existin[...]

6 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Double-wall Chimney Connector Information on assembling and installing double-wall connector is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to the stove and chimney . Using connectors and chim- neys fro[...]

7 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly smaller in diameter than standard connector and most thimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney con- nector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble sleeves should be available from your local dealer . (Fig. 5) T o install a thimble sl[...]

8 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 T ST494 steel wall pass thru 1 1/00 I N T I P D R E I I 460 mm (18”) clearance all around the pipe Flush Mounted Sheet Metal Cover ST494a Fig. 8 An approved wall pass-through. ST245 fireplace flex connector 12/99 Flexible Connector Mantel Shield Fireplace Adaptor Kit ST245 Fig. 7 Chimney connector enter[...]

9 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Costructional Hearth Dimensions as below At least 300 mm At least 150 mm or to a suitable heat resistant wall At least 150 mm Hearth Surface Free of Com- bustible Material Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g. edge of superimposed hearth Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g. edge of superimposed heart[...]

10 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Summary of Clearances Minimum recommended side clearances to non- combustible surfaces 125 mm (5”). Minimum recommended rear clearance to noncom- bustible surfaces 50 mm (2”). NOTE: The minimum thickness of solid noncombus- tible materials is specified in section 2 of Document ‘J’, in relation t[...]

1 1 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Clean the Griddle Before Use At the factory the griddle is coated with vegetable oil to prevent rusting while the stove is in transit and storage. Remove the oil with a dry rag or paper towel before you use the stove. Set Up the Stove Remove any loose parts from inside the stove. Place a protective pad [...]

12 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 ST515 reverse flue collar 1 1/17/00 djt Flue Collar Screws ST515 Fig. 16 Reversing the flue collar . Attach the Griddle Handle Install the handle on the griddle. Place the griddle upside down at the edge of a flat surface and assemble the handle as shown. (Fig. 17) With the handle pointing 45° from[...]

13 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 A Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove The damper handle opens and closes the damper to direct air flow within the stove, and is next to, and to the right of, the primary air control lever on the right side of the stove. (Fig. 20) When the handle points to the floor , the damper is open, letting sm[...]

14 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 W ARNING: For safety and greatest efficiency , oper- ate your stove only with all doors/griddles fully closed. The test standard for your stove when it is operated in this mode is UL 1482. Y our stove may be used as a fireplace with the front doors open or removed only when the spark screen is placed c[...]

15 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for Y ou No single air control setting will fit every situation. Set- tings will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn. The control setting also depends on your particular installation?[...]

16 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 coat the combustor and cause smoke to spill into the room. Coal smoke also can poison the catalyst so that it won’t operate properly . In general, the fire must be sufficiently well-established to ensure catalytic activity is initiated. When first starting a fire, maintain a medium- to high- firin[...]

17 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Continue adding split logs of this size to the briskly- burning fire until there is a glowing ember bed at least 76 mm (3”) deep. A good ember bed is neces- sary for proper functioning of the catalytic system and may take an hour or more to establish. 5. Close the damper when the griddle temperature r[...]

18 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 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 operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. Natural d[...]

19 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Creosote Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s an organic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s dense in the smoke, and slow-moving, and cools off to less than 130° C (290° F). Condensed creosote is volatile, and can generate chimney fires if it gets hot enough. All the features[...]

20 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Maintenance 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 Intrepid looking new . The stove’s paint can be touched up as neede[...]

21 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 ST532 damper adj 11/00 Thermostat Cover D-plate Damper Actuator Rod Handle Damper Locking Nut Allen Head Ad - justment Screw ST532 Fig. 31 T ighten the damper adjustment screw for a snug seal. How to Adjust the Door Latch Over time, the gasketing around the doors will com- press, and the latch may [...]

22 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 The Catalytic Combustion System Inspection and Cleaning This wood heater includes 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 [...]

23 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 6. Remove the damper housing. It is held in place by two weld screws and two chrome acorn nuts in the back of the stove. Loosen the chrome acorn nuts and rotate the tabs to release the damper housing. Y ou may find it necessary to remove or loosen the thermostat cover to access the one of acorn nuts ins[...]

24 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 5. Lay an unbroken 3 mm (1/8”) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel. Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges. 6. Press the gasketed part ?[...]

25 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 • Inspect and clean the catalytic block, and vacuum out the ash at the bottom of the back plate after removing the lower fireback. Lightly clean the refrac- tory assembly that houses the element. Be careful not to damage the refractory material, which is very fragile. • Inspect the secondary probe t[...]

26 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 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 oxy[...]

27 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 16 17 18 20 9 21 22 25 26 24 23 21 36 37 38 39 40 41 15 1 1 12 9 42 43 43 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 34 0966 Intrepid II exploded view 1 1/00 22a 73 0966 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and pro[...]

28 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 45 46 47 48 49 50 57 52 53 54 60 57 59 68 65 64 63 62 44 55 56 66 67 61 58 51 0966 Intrepid II exploded view 8/02 72 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Item Description Part Numb[...]

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31 Intrepid II W oodb ur ning Stove 30003840 Exclusions & Limitations 1. This warranty is transferable; however , proof of original retail pur- chase is required. 2. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove. Misuse includes overfiring which will result if the stove is used in such a manner as to cause one or more of the plates to glow [...]

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