Vermont Casting 1910, 0968 Appendix Chimney and Fireplace Hazards, For a fireplace

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Vermont Castings Defiant

Appendix: Chimney and Fireplace Hazards

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A.Improper chimney height. The top of the chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the spot where it passes through or past the roof, or two feet higher than everything else within ten feet horizontally, whichever is higher.

B.Deteriorated chimney cap

C.Structural defects indicated by creosote stains on outside of chimney

D.Blockage within chimney

E.Improper clearance between chimney and nearby combustibles (less than 2" - check local codes)

K. Loose or leaky cleanout door

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F.Improper clearance between smoke chamber and framing materials - (less than 2" - check local codes)

G.Creosote buildup on smoke shelf

H.Structural deterioration

I.Loose or broken bricks or mortar

J.Insufficient hearth depth. The hearth must extend 16" (18"/460mm in Canada) beyond the fireplace opening. With a fireplace insert, or a free-standing stove vented through a fireplace, the hearth must extend 16" (18"/460mm in Canada) beyond the front door opening of the stove or insert.

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Contents Defiant Welcome Save These Instructions for Future ReferenceTable of Contents Story of the DefiantSpecifications Defiant, ModelOutside Air InstallationChimney Height 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 ProtectionSafe Ways to Reduce Clearances Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding MaterialsWall Shields 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 OperationDefiant Control Settings Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for YouHigh-Efficiency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion 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