Vermont Casting 0968, 1910 installation instructions Defiant

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Vermont Castings Defiant

Defiant
Woodburning Stove
Model 1910
	Homeowner’s
	Installation and
	Operating
	Manual
	For use in the
0968	United States and Canada
	United States and Canada

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

2000968 1/02 Rev. 4

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Contents Defiant Save These Instructions for Future Reference WelcomeStory of the Defiant Table of ContentsDefiant, Model SpecificationsOutside Air InstallationChimney Height Masonry Chimneys What Kind of Chimney to UsePrefabricated Chimneys Chimney SizeSingle-wall Chimney Connectors Chimney Connector GuidelinesFreestanding Installations Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry ChimneyFireplace Installations Above the FireplaceWall pass-Throughs Through the FireplaceFloor Protection Floor Protection for Fireplace InstallationSafe Ways to Reduce Clearances Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding MaterialsWall Shields Stove Clearance Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Defiant Clearance ChartUnprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Defiant Clearance DiagramsStove Heat Shields Rear heat shield installed on the Defiant StoveDefiant With Rear Heat Shield only Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the WallAssembly Defiant Controls OperationAssemble the Removable Insert Handle Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn TimeDamper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove Two Ways to Add FuelAndirons Help Protect the Glass Infra-Red Reflective Glass Panels For Clear Fire ViewingBurn Only High-Quality Wood Surface Thermometer is a Valuable Guide to OperationDefiant Control Settings Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for YouHigh-Efficiency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Conditioning Your StoveAdd larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn Refuel While the Embers Are Still HotAsh Disposal Steel Chimney Masonry ChimneyIndoor/Outdoor Location Flue SizingSingle Venting Draft TestingCreosote FuelConclusion Negative PressureKeep Your Stove Looking New Working Its Best MaintenanceHow to Adjust the Door Latches Adjust the Damper as NeededCheck the Operation Primary Air Shutter Tighten the Damper Handle as NeededWhen To Suspect a Combustor Problem Inspection and CleaningRemoving and Cleaning the Combustor Catalytic ElementRemove the bricks and the brick retainer Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed Adjust the Door Latch If Necessary Annual MaintenanceChimney System Permanent Defiant GasketsMasking and Poisoning BlockageFlame Impingement OverfiringFor a fireplace Appendix Chimney and Fireplace HazardsDefiant Woodburning Stove Defiant Warranty Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company

Defiant

Woodburning Stove

Manual

United States and Canada