Vermont Casting 1640 Clearance to Surrounding Combustible Materials, Wall Shields

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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove

6.If the chimney exits the mobile home through a wall at a point 7’ (2.1m) or less above the ground level on which the mobile home is located, a guard or other noncombustible enclosure must be fitted at the point of exit and extend up to a height of 7’ (2.1m). Any openings in this guard must be smaller than 3/4” (19mm).

7.Check all local building codes, specifically those related to mobile homes. Other requirements may be applicable to chimney system removal for trans- portation of the mobile home.

WARNING: Do not install the Intrepid in a sleeping room or hallway.

CAUTION: The structural integrity of the mobile home roof, floor, walls and ceiling must be main- tained.

Clearance to Surrounding

Combustible Materials

When the stove is operating, both the stoveplate and the chimney connector radiate heat in all directions. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensure that those materials do not overheat.

Clearance is the distance between either your stove or chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the ceiling, and any other fixed combustible surface. Keep furnishings and other combustible materials away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 48" (1219mm) must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keep this area empty of any combustible material.

Safe Ways To Reduce Clearances

The Intrepid clearance requirements, listed and diagramed on Pages 14-15, have been established through testing to UL and ULC standards to meet most installation configurations. These involve four basic variables:

•When the stove has no listed heat shield in- stalled.

•When the stove does have a listed heat shield mounted on it.

•When the wall has no listed heat shield installed.

•When the wall does have a listed heat shield mounted on it.

In general, the greatest clearance is required when the stove will be positioned with no heat shield near a wall with no heat shield. The least clearance is required when both the stove and the wall have heat shields.

Reducing a stove clearance may require installation of a listed heat shield on the chimney connector as well.

Clearances may be reduced only by means approved by the regulatory authority, or in accordance with the clearances listed in this manual.

When determining clearance, always measure from the top plate of the stove, or, from the chimney connector itself, to the adjacent combustible surface. Do not measure from the heat shields of the stove or connec- tor to the combustible surface.

Wall Shields

Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate- rial such as 1/2" (13mm) insulation board or common brick "laid on flat," with the 3¹⁄₂" (89mm) side down.

Shields must be spaced out from the combustible surface 1" (25mm) on noncombustible spacers. The spacers should not be directly behind the stove or chimney connector. (Fig. 16)

Air must be able to flow between the wall and the shield. At least 50% of the bottom 1" (25mm) of the shield should be open and the shield must be open at the top.

Air flow

 

Screen

 

wall Stud

 

framing

 

Wall shield

 

Noncombustible

 

spacers and

Shield

fasteners

 

 

Metal Spacer

Drywall

 

Air flow

 

 

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Fig. 16 Approved Wall shield construction

The following examples of wall shield construction illustrate common designs used to safely achieve reduced clearances to combustible wall materials.

Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall shields. Fig. 17: Reduced clearances for both rear and side walls. Wall shields may meet at corner if desired. Shielding for connector is centered behind connector.

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Contents Intrepid Installation Accessories Table of ContentsIntroduction Specifications Intrepid, ModelChimneys InstallationMasonry Chimneys Chimney Size Chimney Connector GuidelinesPrefabricated Chimneys Masonry Chimneys, contdSecuring the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry Chimney Double-wall Chimney ConnectorsSingle-wall Chimney Connectors Freestanding InstallationsWall Pass-throughs Connection Above the FireplaceRequirements Floor Protection Canadian RequirementsMobile Home Installation Fireplace Hearth ProtectionSafe Ways To Reduce Clearances Clearance to Surrounding Combustible MaterialsWall Shields 25mm Fireplace Clearances Mantel Trim Shields Custom-formed mantel shieldAlcove Installations Construction RequirementsIntrepid 1640 Clearance Chart CornerUnprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Rear ExitInstall the Bottom Heat Shield AssemblyInstall Stove Legs Unpack the StoveAttach the Chimney Connector Install Smokeshelf / FirebricksInstall the Outside Air Adaptor Flue Collar ReversalHow the Intrepid Works Use the Air Control Setting that Works Best for YouOperation Burn Only High-Quality WoodStarting and Maintaining a Fire Conditioning Your StoveRefuel While the Embers Are Still Hot Ash Disposal Smoke DetectorsMaintenance Adjust the Door Latch Chimney System CreosoteAnnual Maintenance Inside/Outside Location Draft ManagementSteel Chimney Flue SizingFuel Draft TestingSingle Venting BackpuffingNegative Pressure ConclusionIntrepid NC Woodburning Stove Shell Enamel Parts Intrepid NC Model Suede Classic Green Moonlight Sand Red Blue BrownIntrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Warranty CFM Specialty Home Products

1640 specifications

Vermont Castings has long been synonymous with quality in the realm of wood stoves, and the Vermont Castings 1640 model exemplifies this reputation with its blend of craftsmanship and modern technology. The 1640 is designed to offer an efficient heating solution while delivering an aesthetically pleasing presence in any home.

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The Vermont Castings 1640 is constructed with robust cast iron, offering durability and excellent heat retention. The cast iron body not only enhances the stove's lifespan but also helps distribute heat uniformly throughout the room. The aesthetic appeal of the Vermont Castings 1640 is augmented by its classic design, which can seamlessly fit into various home styles, from traditional to contemporary.

Equipped with advanced clean-burning technologies, the 1640 excels in efficiency and environmental responsibility. It features a secondary combustion system that maximizes fuel usage and minimizes emissions, resulting in a lower carbon footprint. The air wash system keeps the glass door clean, providing an unobstructed view of the beautiful flames while reducing maintenance efforts.

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