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Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove

Welcome

Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Defiant stove. With this purchase you have made a commit- ment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At CFM Corporation, we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost care and will provide you with many years of service.

As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find that its appearance is matched by its functionality, due to cast iron’s unique ability to absorb and radiate heat.

Also, CFM Corporation products are among the cleanest-burning wood stoves and fireplaces available today. As an owner of a Vermont Castings stove, you make a strong statement for pollution-free energy. However, clean burning depends on both the manufacturer and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate and maintain your stove.

At CFM Corporation, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain an ex- clusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service. They are factory-trained and knowledgeable about every CFM Corporation product. Feel free to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its performance.

This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings Defiant. It also contains useful information on maintenance. Please read the manual thoroughly and keep it as a reference.

Sincerely,

All of Us at CFM Corporation

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 on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 9,700 to 26,600 Btu/hr.

The Defiant Model #1610 has been tested and is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories of Beaverton, Oregon. The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 for Canada. The Defiant is listed for burning wood only. Do not burn other fuels. The Defiant is not approved for use in manufactured (mobile) homes.

We recommend that you hire a professional installer certified by the Wood Heat Education and Research Foundation (WHERF) or the Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) to install your stove, or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself.

Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

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Contents Defiant Welcome Save These Instructions for Future ReferenceStory of the Defiant Table of ContentsInstallation Accessories Specifications Defiant, ModelChimney Height InstallationOutside Air Prefabricated Chimneys What Kind of Chimney to UseMasonry Chimneys Chimney SizeSecuring the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry Chimney Chimney Connector GuidelinesSingle-wall Chimney Connectors Freestanding InstallationsFireplace Installations Above the FireplaceThrough the Fireplace Wall Pass-ThroughsFloor Protection An approved wall pass-through for CanadaFloor Protection for Fireplace Installation Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding MaterialsFireplace and Mantel Trim Shields Safe Ways to Reduce ClearancesWall Shields Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 6 Connections only Stove Clearance Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces1Defiant NC Clearance Chart for 8 Connections only Stove Clearance1 Unprotected Surfaces Protected SurfacesDefiant NC Clearance Diagrams Unprotected Surfaces Protected SurfacesRefer to Important 1220 mm Note on This Installations Defiant With Flue Collar Heat Shield Only34³⁄₈ Install Stove Legs AssemblySet Up Your Stove Install the Bottom Heat ShieldReverse the Flue Collar If necessary Install the Optional Ash Door Heat ShieldAdjust the Leg Levellers Attach the Damper HandleDefiant Controls Fan Kit InstallationOperation Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn TimeDamper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove Two Ways to Add FuelAndirons Help Protect the Glass Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for YouInfra-Red Reflective Glass Panels For Clear Fire Viewing Burn Only High-Quality WoodStarting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Defiant Control SettingsConditioning Your Stove Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burnAsh Disposal Indoor/Outdoor Location Draft ManagementSteel Chimney Flue SizingCreosote Draft TestingSingle Venting FuelConclusion Maintenance Tighten the Damper Handle as Needed Adjust the Damper as NeededHow to Adjust the Door Latches Replace the Stove Gaskets as NeededChimney System All Gasketed Construction GasketsMaintenance Schedule Stove Chimney ConnectorDefiant Woodburning Stove Defiant Woodburning Stove Model Shell Enamel Parts Defiant Model Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation
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