Vermont Casting 1610 installation instructions Maintenance Schedule Stove, Chimney Connector

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Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove

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 with sheet metal screws.

If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact your local Vermont Castings dealer or a profes- sional chimney sweep.

Maintenance Schedule

The Stove

DAILY:

•Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and combustion flow path in the lower fireback.

•Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day.

•Keep the area around the stove clear of any com- bustible materials such as wood, furniture or cloth- ing.

TWO MONTHS:

•Check door handle to be sure it is working properly. Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time. Adjust handle tightness if necessary.

•Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if necessary.

ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING:

•Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.

•Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep the interior of the stove dry.

•Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with them. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than dirty surfaces.

•Touch up the black paint.

•Inspect for and remove ash build-up behind the com- bustion package. This should be done in conjunction with annual cleaning of the chimney connector since this inspection is most conveniently done through the flue collar opening. Inspect the passages to either side of the combustion package (a mirror will be helpful) and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacu- um hose inserted into each passage. Care should be taken not to damage the white fibrous material in this rear chamber. (Fig. 43)

The Chimney Connector

TWO WEEKS:

•Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if necessary.

TWO MONTHS:

•Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if nec- essary.

ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING:

•Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of connector.

•Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Re- pairs to a masonry chimney should be made by a professional mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated chimney. Your local Dutchwest dealer or a chimney sweep can help determine when re- placement is necessary.

•Thoroughly clean the chimney.

Inspect and

Vacuum Both

Rear Corners

Ash Build-up

ST856

Fig. 43 Inspect and clean out ash accumulation on either side of the non-catalytic combustion system.

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Contents Defiant Welcome Save These Instructions for Future ReferenceInstallation Accessories Table of ContentsStory of the Defiant Specifications Defiant, ModelOutside Air InstallationChimney Height 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 MaterialsWall Shields Safe Ways to Reduce ClearancesFireplace and Mantel Trim 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 WoodConditioning Your Stove Defiant Control SettingsStarting and Maintaining a Wood Fire 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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