Vermont Casting 1640 - Manual

Page 2 - Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove; Introduction; Save These Instructions For Future Reference.; Table of Contents; C US; Installation Accessories

2 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Intrepid to meet your heating needs. We're confident you will find theIntrepid to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with theclassic aesthetic ...

Page 3 - Specifications; With optionalshort legs 21

3 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 Specifications Intrepid, Model 1640 Maximum Heat Output ........... 8,200 - 19,500 Btu’s/hr. 3 Maximum Heat Output ......................... 22,00 Btu’s/hr. 1 Area Heated .................... Up to 1000 sq. ft.(92 sq. m) 2 Fuel Size / Type ....................

Page 4 - Installation; Chimneys

4 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP-ERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED,A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY,FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION ANDMAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCALBUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS ANDIN µ . Before you begin ...

Page 5 - Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney; Prefabricated Chimneys; High Temperature (650; Chimney Size; elbows. Slope horizontal runs of

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...

Page 7 - Connection Above the Fireplace; Double-check connector clearance to the ceiling.; Alternate Methods Approved by the NFPA:

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...

Page 8 - Canadian Requirements:; Floor Protection

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...

Page 9 - Floor Protection Requirements; Fireplace Hearth Protection; The stove must be permanently secured to the floor

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&#...

Page 10 - Clearance to Surrounding

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...

Page 12 - Fireplace Clearances and

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 ...

Page 13 - Alcove Installations

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...

Page 14 - Unprotected Surfaces; Protected Surfaces; Side Rear Corners; Intrepid 1640 Clearance Chart; Rear Exit

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...

Page 16 - Unpack the Stove; Remove any wooden or cardboard packing material; Install Stove Legs; Assembly; Install the Bottom Heat Shield; Loosen each leg bolt enough to slip the shield C-

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...

Page 17 - Attach the Chimney Connector; Insert the crimped end of the first section of chimney; Flue Collar Reversal

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 ...

Page 18 - Operation; Use the Air Control Setting that Works

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...

Page 19 - Starting and Maintaining a Fire; Conditioning Your Stove; Open the primary air control fully by placing the

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...

Page 20 - NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or; Adjust the Air Control Lever to maintain the desired; Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; position

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...

Page 21 - Smoke Detectors

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...

Page 22 - Maintenance; Gasket Replacement

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...

Page 23 - Adjust the Door Latch; Get everyone out of the house.

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...

Page 24 - Annual Maintenance

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...

Page 25 - Masonry Chimney; Draft Management

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...

Page 26 - Single Venting; Purchase your fuel from a reputable dealer.; Creosote; F. Creosote is volatile and; Backpuffing

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...

Page 27 - Negative Pressure

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...

Page 28 - Intrepid NC Woodburning Stove

28 Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 30000830 1 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 48 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 59 58 34 35 36 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 49 50 51 52 53 54 56 57 7 13 22 26 28 31 31 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 37 38 47 47 51 52 53...

Page 31 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty

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...

Page 32 - CFM Specialty Home Products