Vermont Casting 2310 manual

0898 Vigilant Cover 8/6/01 djt V igilant II Coal Stove Model #2310 Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Instructions For Use in North America Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 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, F[...]

2 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 W elcome Congratulations on your choice of a V ermont Castings Vigilant II Coal Stove. With this purchase, you have made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At V ermont Castings, we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth, and we show it in all our cast-ir[...]

3 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Specifications Vigilant II Coal Stove Model #2310 Coal type ................................ Anthracite or bituminous Coal size ....................................................... Pea or nut Maximum heat output .......................... 50,000 Btu’ s/hr* Maximum area heated ............................[...]

4 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Installation Codes and Listings Conforming to local building codes will be an important part of your planning. Local authorities make the final decision on whether or not an installation will be ap- proved. They need to know that your installation is safe and meets local codes. The metal label permanently att[...]

5 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Weak draft situations are characterized by smoking and odor problems in the house, low heat output, and difficulty maintaining a fire, especially at low thermostat settings. The reverse situation, overdraft, is rare, but can be recognized by short burn time, poor response when trying to slow down the fire, [...]

6 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 A B C E D F G H I J H ST562 Chimney hazards 12/14/00 djt ST562 Fig. 6 Existing chimney . D. Blockage within flue; remove. E. Improper clearance between chimney and com- bustible materials. Generally , a clearance of 2” (50 mm.) is required to all combustible walls and framing members; check local code[...]

7 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Clearances Y our stove and chimney connector will radiate energy in all directions when in operation. An important part of planning a safe installation is to be sure combustible materials near your stove do not overheat due to inad- equate clearance. Clearance is the distance between your stove (or chim- ney c[...]

8 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 If the Vigilant is installed in a corner (corner installation) and no shields are used, the corners of the stove must be at least 16” (410 mm) from nearby walls. (Fig. 6) Measure these distances from the edge of the top plate of the stove nearest the wall to the combustible part of the wall. Unshielded singl[...]

9 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 VIGILANT 24"  (610mm) Max. ST687 chimney connector 8/7/01 djt Prefabricated Chimney Single-wall Chimney Connector Chimney Connector Heat Shield Bottom Heat Shield ST687 Fig. 9 Chimney connector heat shields may be used to re- duce clearances when single-wall connectors are used. Clearances Wit[...]

10 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 V igilant II Clearance Chart Unprotected Surfaces Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners Stove in Corner Stove Installed Par- allel to W all Stove in Corner Stove Installed Par- allel to W all Stove Clearance Protected Surfaces Chimney Connector Clearance Single-wall connector No heat shields Single-wall connect[...]

1 1 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Floor Protection Freestanding Installations A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of a Vigilant Coal Stove, and the floor beneath re- quires special protection. A Vigilant Coal Stove Bottom Heat Shield (be sure to install the included shield insert when the shorter 7 ⁷⁄₈ (197 mm) [...]

12 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 An unprotected mantel must have a minimum clear- ance of 36”, measured from the stove’s top plate; with a ventilated shield the clearance may safely be reduced to 18”. Unprotected top trim must be a minimum of 36” from the stove’s top surface; with a ventilated trim shield the clearance may be safel[...]

13 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Horizontal runs of chimney connectors should slope upward 1/4” per foot going from the stove toward the chimney . The recommended maximum length of a horizontal run is 3 feet. The total length of chimney connector should be no longer than 8 feet to prevent the cooling of flue gases. In cathedral ceiling in[...]

14 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Securing the Connector to a Prefabricated Chimney Follow the installation instructions of the chimney manufacturer exactly as you install the chimney . The manufacturer of the chimney will supply the accesso- ries to support the chimney , either from the roof of the house or at the ceiling of the room where t[...]

15 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 connector enters the chimney . Follow all the guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney , and watch these additional points: ST695 Vigilant above fireplace 8/8/01 VIGILANT� Thimble Sleeve Mantel Bottom Heat Shield Damper - closed and locked ST695 Fig. 20 In this in[...]

16 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Operation The Vigilant Controls The Thermostat Lever Adjust the thermostat lever to control the heat level. Move the thermostat lever to the left to make the fire burn hotter . Move it to the right for less heat. The thermostat regulates the heat level when the stove is operating by controlling the amount of[...]

17 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 3. Continue building up the fire until there is a thick bed of hot embers on the grates. IMPORT ANT : Don’t hurry this part of the burn. Inad- equate preheating of the chimney system is the most common cause of poor coal stove performance. NOTE: The cast iron plates in your V igilant will “sea- son” as[...]

18 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Reloading the Stove Put on a small layer of fresh coal and allow it to catch before clearing the grates of ash. Once the new coal is ignited, shake the grates with full, steady strokes of the shaker handle. Stop shaking when red coals cover the ashpan or when you feel resistance. Using the slicer , clear ash [...]

19 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Maintenance The fire must be out and the stove no longer hot before you work on the stove. We suggest you wear gloves and safety goggles when working on your stove. Cleaning Cast Iron An occasional dusting with a dry rag is usually all that is necessary to keep your Vigilant looking new . From time to time, [...]

20 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 • Select the appropriate gasket. Y our V ermont Cast- ings Authorized Dealer carries a complete line of gaskets. Cut to the recommended length plus a 1” - 2” excess. • Place an unbroken 1/8” bead of gasket cement in the channel or groove. • Starting at one end, press the gasket into the chan- nel.[...]

21 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Because access to the areas behind the side plates and lower fireback is possible through the three clean- out access covers, it usually will not be necessary to remove any other interior parts. Contact your local V ermont Castings Authorized Dealer for instructions if it is necessary to remove the remaining[...]

22 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Adjust the Chain Length 1. Make the initial chain adjustment when the stove is cold. With the lever pointing straight up, connect the ball chain to the air intake shutter so the shutter is half open. This setting will work well for most instal- lations. 2. Replace the back heat shield if there was one in- sta[...]

23 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 The Maintenance Guidelines given below will help you develop a schedule that works for you. Once you have developed a maintenance schedule, stick to it. Daily: • Ashes should be removed before the ashes reach the top of the ashpan. Check at least once a day . A build up of ashes under the grates will not on[...]

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25 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 V igilant Coal II Model 2310 (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 13. T riangle Firebrick 1600906 14. Right Inner Side 1305002 15. T ie Rod (1) 1601629 T ie Rod Set (4) 5007497 16. Rear Grate Support 130501 1 17. High Grate Bar 1305040 18. Low Grate Bar 1305039 19. Front Grate[...]

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27 V er mont Castings V igilant 2000898 Limited Three Y ear W arranty CFM Corporation warrants that this Vigilant II Coal Stove will be free of defects in material and work- manship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the thermostat assembly , coal grates, handles, glass door panels, cement, and gasketing shall be [...]

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