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Vermont Castings Defiant

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 Vermont Castings, 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, Vermont Castings 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 Vermont Castings, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain an exclusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service. They are factor-trained and knowledgeable about every Vermont Castings 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 Vermont Castings

This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Defiant Model 1910 catalytic-equipped 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 10,600 to 44,400 Btu/hr.

The Defiant Model #1910 has been tested and is listed by Warnock Hersey, Inc. The test stan- dards are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA- B366.2 for Canada. The Defiant is listed for burning wood only. Do not burn other fuels. The Defiant is approved for use in manufactured (mobile) homes only in the United States, and only when installed with Vermont Castings Mobile Home Kit No. 1902.

We recommend that you hire a professional installer certified by the Wood Heat Education and Research Foun- dation (WHERF) or the Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) to install your stove, or to advise you on the installa- tion 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 ReferenceTable of Contents Story of the DefiantSpecifications Defiant, ModelChimney Height InstallationOutside Air Prefabricated Chimneys What Kind of Chimney to UseMasonry Chimneys Chimney SizeChimney Connector Guidelines Single-wall Chimney ConnectorsFireplace Installations Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry ChimneyFreestanding Installations Above the FireplaceThrough the Fireplace Wall pass-ThroughsFloor Protection for Fireplace Installation Floor ProtectionWall Shields Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding MaterialsSafe Ways to Reduce Clearances Defiant Clearance Chart Stove Clearance Unprotected Surfaces Protected SurfacesDefiant Clearance Diagrams Unprotected Surfaces Protected SurfacesRear heat shield installed on the Defiant Stove Stove Heat ShieldsDistance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall Defiant With Rear Heat Shield onlyAssembly Assemble the Removable Insert Handle OperationDefiant Controls Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn TimeTwo Ways to Add Fuel Damper Directs Air Flow Within the StoveBurn Only High-Quality Wood Infra-Red Reflective Glass Panels For Clear Fire ViewingAndirons Help Protect the Glass Surface Thermometer is a Valuable Guide to OperationHigh-Efficiency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for YouDefiant Control Settings Conditioning Your Stove Starting and Maintaining a Wood FireRefuel While the Embers Are Still Hot Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burnAsh Disposal Indoor/Outdoor Location Masonry ChimneySteel Chimney Flue SizingCreosote Draft TestingSingle Venting FuelNegative Pressure ConclusionMaintenance Keep Your Stove Looking New Working Its BestCheck the Operation Primary Air Shutter Adjust the Damper as NeededHow to Adjust the Door Latches Tighten the Damper Handle as NeededRemoving and Cleaning the Combustor Inspection and CleaningWhen To Suspect a Combustor Problem Catalytic ElementRemove the bricks and the brick retainer Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed Chimney System Annual MaintenanceAdjust the Door Latch If Necessary Permanent Defiant GasketsFlame Impingement BlockageMasking and Poisoning OverfiringAppendix Chimney and Fireplace Hazards For a fireplaceDefiant Woodburning Stove Defiant Warranty Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company
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