Page 2 - Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove; Save These Instructions for Future Reference; Welcome; All of Us at CFM Corporation
2 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Defiant Model 1610 non-catalytic wood burning heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters sold o...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; The Story of the Defiant; Installation Accessories; Proposition 65 Warning:
3 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Table of Contents Specifications ................................................. 4Installation ...................................................... 5Clearance Charts ......................................... 14Assembly .........................
Page 4 - Specifications
4 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Specifications Defiant, Model 1610 EPA Emissions rating ................................... 0.75 g/hr*Range of heat output ........... 10,000 to 30,300 BTU/hr.*Maximum heat output ......................... 60,000 BTU/hr.**Area heated ...............
Page 5 - Installation; Before you begin an installation, be sure that:; Outside Air
5 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DEFIANT IS NOT PROP-ERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-TIONS AND INSTALLATION INS...
Page 6 - What Kind of Chimney to Use; Masonry Chimneys
6 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 What Kind of Chimney to Use You 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 Type H...
Page 7 - Special slip
7 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 as guides when you drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bot-tom of the next section. • Fasten the chimney connector to the chimney. Instructions for various installations follow. Figure 6 illustrates the general layout of chimney connector parts. • Be...
Page 8 - Fireplace Installations
8 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 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. Fireplac...
Page 9 - Through the Fireplace; Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA:
9 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 ST245fireplace flex connector12/99 Flexible Connector Mantel Shield Fireplace Adapter Kit “Positive Connection” ST245 Fig. 9 Through the fireplace installation. DEFIA N ST493Brick pass thru11/00 Wall Stud Chimney Connector Floor Protec- tion 12”...
Page 10 - Do not vent your Defiant into a factory-built; Floor Protection; hr °F or an equivalent; How to Determine if Alternate Floor
10 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 DEFIA N T ST494 steel wall pass thru 11/00 18” (460mm) clear- ance between pipe and sides/top/bottom of opening ST494 Fig. 11 An approved wall pass-through for Canada. Your local dealer or your local building inspector can provide details for ...
Page 11 - Canada; Floor Protection for Fireplace Installation
11 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Procedure: 1. Convert specifications to R-value: i. R-value given - no conversion needed.ii. k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: iii. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: iv. r-factor is given with a...
Page 12 - Fireplace and Mantel Trim Shields; Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances
12 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 ST248 wall shield construction 12/14/99 djt Stud Wall Framing Wall Shield Noncombus- tible Spacers and Fasteners Drywall Air Flow Air Flow Screen Shield Metal Spacer ST248 Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction. Fireplace and Mantel Trim Sh...
Page 13 - Unprotected; Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances
13 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 An unprotected mantel (“A”, Fig. 15) cannot be more than 9” (230 mm) deep and must have a minimum clearance of 41” (1041 mm), measured from the stove’s top plate. With a ventilated shield, this clearance may be reduced safely to 29” (737 mm).U...
Page 14 - Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 6” Connections ONLY; All Installations
14 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 6” Connections ONLY Stove Clearance Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces 1 Side Rear Corners Side Rear 3 Corners Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected Vertical Surfaces Protec...
Page 15 - Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 8” Connections ONLY
15 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 8” Connections ONLY Stove Clearance 1 Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Side Rear Corners Side Rear 2 Corners Chimney Connector Clearance Unprotected Vertical Surfaces Protec...
Page 16 - Defiant NC Clearance Diagrams; for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection; Unprotected Surfaces
16 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 D E F F C ST486a Defiant Clearance Diagrams 11/00 C A B J K L L I I G H P Q R R O M O N U V S T N/A N/A Defiant NC Clearance Diagrams for use with either a 6” or 8” chimney connection Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove Insta...
Page 17 - when the stove is installed with 8” con-
17 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 48" (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm) 48" (1220 mm) ST498 Defiant Wall shield B 11/00 Fig. 17 Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, two wall shields. Reduced clearances to both rear and side walls. Wall shields may meet at corne...
Page 18 - Defiant With Flue Collar Heat Shield Only; Defiant With Flue Collar Heat Shield and Shielded Connector:; Intrepid
18 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall for 6” Connections ONLY The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement, particularly in those installations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this...
Page 20 - Set Up Your Stove; Assembly; Install Stove Legs; Attach; Storing the Handle
20 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Set Up Your 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. S...
Page 21 - Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield; Insert the screws through the ash door heat shield; Adjust the Leg Levellers; Attach the Damper Handle
21 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield Many installations will require the use of the supplied ash door heat shield. Refer to the “Floor Protection” sections starting on Page 10 to determine if your instal-lation requires the use of the ash...
Page 22 - The Defiant Controls; primary air control; facing the stove; Operation; A Single Air Control Regulates; primary air control lever; thermostat; Air Control Positions; Fan Kit Installation
22 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 The Defiant Controls Two controls regulate the performance of the Defiant: a primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a damper directs air flow within the stove to activate and deactivate the catalytic combustor. (Fig. 27)Symbols cast...
Page 23 - Damper Positions; Two Ways to Add Fuel; A Damper Directs Air Flow; damper handle; on the left side of the stove oper-; open; when the handle points to the; rear; , enabling smoke to pass directly into the chimney.; closed; when the handle points; The; door open
23 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 � ���� � � D E F I A N T � ���� � � D E F I A N T ST543Damperpositions11/00 Damper Positions Open (Updraft Mode) Closed(Efficient Mode) ST543 Fig. 29 The Defiant’s damper operating positions. Two Ways to Add Fuel The Defiant’s griddle lifts for c...
Page 24 - Do not; they often contain; Use the following temperature ranges as a guide:
24 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Infra-Red Reflective Glass Panels for Clear Fire Viewing The outer surfaces of the ceramic glass panels have an infrared-reflective coating which keeps the inner surfaces warm. This design, along with a pre-heated ‘airwash,’ makes clear fire view...
Page 25 - Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire; Burn Rate; Conditioning Your Stove; starting a fire; If this is one of the
25 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Burn only solid wood in the Defiant, and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not burn coal or other fuels. The bypass damper must be open when starting a fire or when refueling. Do not ...
Page 26 - If your Defiant has been broken-in previously; Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick; Contact may cause skin burns.; good fire; Close the damper when the griddle temperature; add wood fire; DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER.; Overfiring may
26 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial attempt is uns...
Page 27 - Ash Disposal; ashdoor
27 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Ash Disposal Routine ash removal is important for ease of main-tenance, and is important for the stove’s durability. Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day. Every few days, clear any ash from t...
Page 28 - Draft Management
28 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 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 st...
Page 29 - Single Venting
29 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 transfer, and it gives you long-term flexibility for install-ing a different stove without relocating the thimble. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney; longer runs can cool the exhau...
Page 30 - Conclusion
30 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Conclusion Wood-burning is an art rather than a science. Once the stove and chimney system are in place, you can only vary your technique, mostly your timing, to achieve good results. If you keep track of your burning habits and relate them to...
Page 31 - Maintenance; Left Door
31 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Keep Your 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 th...
Page 32 - Adjust the Damper as Needed; Door Pawl; Damper adjustment
32 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Adjust the Damper as Needed The tension on the Defiant’s damper is adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket that seals the damper to the upper fireback. To adjust the damper:1. Remove the griddle. Loosen the lock nut at the cen- te...
Page 33 - All Gasketed Construction Gaskets; The lower fireback to the back panel; The Chimney System; Creosote
33 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 1-2” (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be cut.4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it ...
Page 34 - Maintenance Schedule; Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and; Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.; The Chimney Connector; ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING:; Thoroughly clean the chimney.
34 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec-tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between individual sections wi...
Page 35 - Defiant Woodburning Stove
35 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 12 87 24 23 20 22 19 21 13 14 5 16 17 18 25 69 64 35 65 6 7 8 39 32 88 42 43 50 41 15 48 38 40 34 2 53 54 55 58 76 75 70 74 68 80 78 67 77 75 71 73 80 78 68 33 2850Defiant Nparts11/05 66 62 37 62 11 28 62 59 45 23 45 23 56 46 45 61 60 47 4 1 6...
Page 36 - Item Description
36 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Defiant Woodburning Stove Model 1610 (continued) 1. Side Insulation 30002846 2. Right Side Brick 30002847 3. Left Side Refractory 30002848 4. Brick Support Bracket 30002480 5. Griddle Gasket 1203668 6. Back 30002833 7. Left Heat Deflector 300024...
Page 37 - Shell Enamel Parts - Defiant Model 1610
37 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 Defiant Woodburning Stove Model 1610 (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Defiant Model 1610 Part Name Classic Biscuit Bordeaux Chestnut Ebony Midnight Vermont Brown Blue Green Top 30002834 30002874 30002915 30002926 30002894 30002884 30002937 Left ...
Page 39 - LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty; Limited Lifetime Warranty
39 Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002850 LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty For Vermont Castings Defiant, Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resultin...
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