Vermont Casting 1640 - Manuals

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 thechimney wall, and the chimney liner should berepaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa-per are a hazard and should be sea...

7 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Connection Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters thefireplace flue though a thimble located above thefireplace. The liner of the fireplace chimney shouldextend at least to the point at which the chimneyconnector enters the c...

8 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fig. 13 CSA approved Wall Pass-through. 24 ga.SheetSteel Support 24 ga. SheetSteel Support(one side only) Min. 18"(460mm) Chimney clearance to sheet steelsupports and combustibles 2" (51mm) Min. Chimney Flue ChimneyConnector Masonry Chimneyconstruct...

9 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 In Canada, the floor protector required under the stovemust extend 18” (457mm) to the front (‘E’, Fig. 14), and8” (203mm) from the sides and rear. (‘D’ ,Fig. 14) To meet Canadian requirements, a floor protector mustbe at least 43" (1092mm) wide and 48&#...

10 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Reducing a stove clearance may require installation ofa listed heat shield on the chimney connector as well. Clearances may be reduced only by means approvedby the regulatory authority, or in accordance with theclearances listed in this manual. When determ...

12 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Fireplace Clearances and Mantel Trim Shields A fireplace installation requires special clearancebetween the side of the stove and the right and leftwalls, between the side of the stove and the decorativeside trim on the fireplace face, and between the top ...

13 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retentioncharacteristics, specific construction requirements andspecial clearances apply to installations into alcoves.No stove or chimney connector heat shields are usedin alcove installat...

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 go...

16 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 You 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 attemptto handle the stove without a...

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 ...

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

19 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 A more effective option for delivering amplecombustion air to the stove is to duct air directly fromoutdoors to the stove. In fact, in some areas,provisions for outside combustion air are required in allnew construction. The optional Intrepid Outside AirAd...

20 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 • During the break-in fires, don't let the stove gethotter than 500 ° F. (260 ° C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the aircontrol lever as necessary to control the fire. • Some odor from the stove’s hot metal, the paint,and the cem...

21 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Smoke Detectors The use of smoke detectors throughout the home isstrongly advised, if not required by building codes orinsurance regulations. It is a good idea to install asmoke detector in the living areas and each bedroom. You may not, however, wish to i...

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 thedoor). Tighten the screws snugly, but loose enoughto allow for a little movement of the glass when thestove is in operation. Overtighten...

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 spotwith a utility knife. Twist the ends slightly to discour-age the gasket from unraveling. 5. Lay an unbroken 1/8" (3 mm) bead of gasket cement in the...

24 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Annual Maintenance Perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repaireach 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 prefabr...

25 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Your stove is only one part of a system that includes thechimney, the operator, the fuel and the home. The otherparts of the system will affect how well the stove works.When there is a good match between all the parts, thestove works well. Wood stove opera...

26 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 There should be no more than eight feet of single-wallstove pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longerruns can cool the smoke enough to cause draft andcreosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe forlonger runs. Single Venting Your stove requires a dedi...

27 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air tothe stove. The chimney cannot pull more air than isavailable. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house thatis tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to thestove, or by competit...

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31 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Specialty Home Products warrants that this woodburning stove willbe free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three yearsfrom the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostatassembly, hand...

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