Vermont Casting 1920 - Manual

Page 2 - Aspen Woodburning Stove; Introduction; Save These Instructions For Future Reference.; Table of Contents; Proposition 65 WARNING:

2 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Aspen to meet your heating needs. We’re conﬁdent you will ﬁnd the Aspen to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its ...

Page 3 - Specifications; This value can vary depending on how the stove is op-

3 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Speciﬁcations Aspen, Model 1920 EPA Emissions rating ............... 4.3 (g/h, non-catalytic)*Maximum heat output .......................... 18,000 Btu’s/hr. 1 Area heated ....................... Up to 600 sq. ft. (56 sq. m) 2 Fuel size/type ..........................

Page 4 - Chimneys; Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough; Installation; Masonry Chimneys

4 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Chimneys Your stove must be connected either to a sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whichever of those types you use, the chimney and chimney connec-tor ...

Page 5 - Prefabricated Chimneys; Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serv-

5 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 ST242 Chimney connector 12/13/99 djt Masonry Chimneys, cont’d. • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa-per...

Page 6 - Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form

6 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 ST243 thinble connection 12/13/99 djt Double-wall Chimney Connectors The Aspen is approved for installation in the U.S. and Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testin...

Page 7 - Connection Above the Fireplace; Double-check connector clearance to the ceiling.; Connection Through the Fireplace; If your fireplace opening height is at least 21

7 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Connection Above the Fireplace In this installation, the chimney connector enters the ﬁreplace ﬂue though a thimble located above the ﬁre-place. The liner of the ﬁreplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney....

Page 8 - Alternate methods approved by the NFPA:; Canadian Requirements:; single wall; CSA approved wall; nfpa

8 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 ST275 wall with ventilated steel thimble Fig. 12 Wall Pass-through with ventilated steel thimble. 24 ga. Sheet Steel Supports 24 ga. Sheet Steel Supports 2” (51mm) Min. Chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2” (51mm) Min. Chimney Flue 2” (51mm)...

Page 9 - Floor Protection; Floor Protection Requirements; Canada; Rear exit floor dgrm

9 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of your Aspen. The ﬂoor area directly under and around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape the ﬁrebox.Heat protection ...

Page 10 - Clearance to Surrounding; Keep; Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances; stove has no listed heat shield; Mobile Home Installation

10 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Clearance to Surrounding Combustible Materials When the stove is operating, both the stoveplate and the chimney connector radiate heat in all directions. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and nearby combustible ma...

Page 11 - Wall Shields; shields MUST meet at corner.

11 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Wall Shields Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate-rial such as 1/2” (13mm) insulation board or common brick “laid on ﬂat,” with the 3 ¹⁄₂ " (90mm) side down. Shields must be spaced out from the c...

Page 12 - mantel clrncs; Fireplace Clearances; alcove clearances; Unprotected

12 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 ST252a mantel clrncs 12/14/99 djt When: A = 9” (229 mm) Max. B = 22 ¹⁄₂ " (572 mm) Min. A = 7 ¹⁄₂ " (191 mm) Max. B = 21” (533 mm) Min. A = 6” (152 mm) Max. B = 19 ¹⁄₂ " (495 mm) Min. A = 4 ¹⁄₂ " (114 mm) Max. B = 18” (457 mm) Min. A = 3” (76 mm) M...

Page 13 - Aspen Clearance Chart

13 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Aspen Clearance Chart Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the required clearance for your particu-lar installation. Stove clearances are measured from the top plate to the combustible surface. Chimney connector clearances a...

Page 14 - exit diagram; UNPROTECTED SURFACES

14 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 ST255 exit diagram 12/15/99 djt S B C C D E F J K NA NA O R N M Q A H I U P V T S G Top Exit, No Heat Shields Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield only Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield only Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield and single-wall connector w/ shields, or double-wall connector...

Page 15 - install ashlip; Unpack the Stove; Hardware Bag contents:; Install Stove Legs; CAUTION: Overtighening; With your assistant, lift the stove up onto its legs and; Install the Ashlip; Remove the phillips head screw located just above; Assembly

15 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 ST257 install ashlip 12/99 1/4-20 x ⁵ / ₈ ” hex head screws with washers Fig. 23 Attach the Ashlip to the bottom plate. ST257 2. Locate the hex bolt (Fig. 23) located in the center rear edge of the stove bottom plate. Loosen this bolt just enough to engage the Ada...

Page 16 - Install the Rear Heat Shield; install bottom heat shield; install rear

16 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Install the Rear Heat Shield The #1896 Rear Heat Shield reﬂects radiant heat away from combustible materials located behind the stove. Its use enables you to install the stove at a reduced clear-ance to combustible materials in accordance with the speciﬁcations in...

Page 17 - How the Aspen Works; , located at the left rear; Burn Only High-Quality Wood; Operation

17 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 How the Aspen Works Combustion control is achieved in the Aspen through two separate air delivery systems. The primary air control lever , located at the left rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming pri-mary air for starting, maintaining, and rev...

Page 18 - Aspen Control Settings; Starting and Maintaining a Fire; air inlet settings; If this is one of the first

18 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufﬁcient air in the house. In such cases, a slightly opened window or door, near the stove on the windward side of the house will provide the fresh air needed. A more effective...

Page 19 - Once the draft is established, open the front door; After the stove has been broken-in; using; Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; Step 3. Use a fireplace tool to break up the charcoal; starting a fire

19 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel bed at the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney be-gins drawing. Step 4. After the stove has been broken-in using Steps 1-3, continue to build the ﬁre graduall...

Page 20 - Ash Disposal; CAUTION: AVOID SLAMMING THE STOVE; ash pan

20 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Ash Disposal Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each re-fueling. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the stove by its handle. Remove the ash pan and properly dispose of the ashes. Be sure to...

Page 21 - Care of the Cast Iron Surface; Aspen; Maintenance

21 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 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 Aspen looking new. The stove’s paint can b...

Page 22 - Gasket Replacement; Flue Collar Gasket; Adjust the Door; The Chimney System; Creosote; door latch; door latch detail

22 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Gasket Replacement Your Aspen uses rope-type ﬁberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their effective-ness. These will need periodic ...

Page 23 - Annual Maintenance; Check door handle for tightness. Adjust if needed.; Clean the Primary Air Outlet; Remove the phillips head screw that retains the; cleaning

23 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ﬂue. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ﬂue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes ...

Page 24 - Masonry Chimney; Draft Management

24 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Your stove is only one part of a system that 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 stove works well.Wood stove operation ...

Page 26 - Negative Pressure

26 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Negative Pressure Good draft also depends on a sufﬁcient supply of air to the stove. The chimney cannot pull more air than is available. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is tight enough to prevent the ready ﬂow of air to the stove, or by competition be...

Page 28 - Item Description

28 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Aspen Woodburning Stove Model 1920 (continued) 1. Top See Chart Pg. 28 2. Right Side See Chart Pg. 28 3. Secondary Air Channel, Right 30000606 4. Left Side See Chart Pg. 28 5. Secondary Air Channel, Left 30000607 6. Secondary Air Tube 30000368 7. Bottom 30000343 8...

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

31 Aspen Woodburning Stove 30000369 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door p...

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