Vermont Casting 1695CE Welcome, Table of Contents, Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel

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Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel

Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel

Welcome

Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater. With this purchase, you made a commitment 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, and we show it in all our cast-iron stoves and fire- places.

As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find the aesthetic appeal of cast iron is matched by its superb capacity to absorb and radiate heat.

Also, Vermont Castings products are among the cleanest-burning wood stoves and fireplaces available today. And, as an owner of a Vermont Castings stove, you are making a strong statement for pollution-free energy. But clean burning depends on both the manufacturer and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate your stove.

At Vermont Castings, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer and that is why we maintain an exclusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Chosen for their expertise and dedication to cus- tomer service, our dealers are factory-trained and know each Vermont Castings products in detail. Feel free to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have question about your stove or its perfor- mance.

We have built your Intrepid Multi-fuel stove with the utmost care. With normal use and proper care, it will pro- vide you with many years of service.

This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings stove. You will also find useful information on assembly and maintenance procedures. We urge you to read the manual thoroughly and to keep it as a reference.

Sincerely,

All of us at CFM Corporation

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Table of Contents

Specifications

3

Installation

4

Assembly

11

Operation

12

Draft Management

16

Maintenance

18

Replacement Parts

22

Warranty

27

Ask your Vermont Castings dealer how these installation accessories can enhance the versatility, appearance, and safety of your Intrepid Stove.

Bottom Heat Shield

Rear Heat Shield

Chimney connector heat shields

Heavy-gauge enamel pipe to match the stove’s color

Warming shelves, in plain black or matching enamel colors

Short legs

Outside air kit

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Contents Installation Multi-FuelHeaterModel 1695CE The IntrepidVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Table of ContentsWelcome All of us at CFM CorporationVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel SpecificationsIntrepid Multi-Fuel,Model 1695CE, 1696CE, 1697CE 2000970What Kind of Chimney to Use InstallationOutside Air Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-FuelMasonry Chimneys Chimney Connector GuidelinesDouble-wallChimney Connector Prefabricated ChimneysFreestanding Chimney Installations Single-wallChimney ConnectorSecuring the Single-wallConnector to a Prefabricated ChimneyThrough a Fireplace Fireplace Chimney Installations Above a FireplaceFireplace Chimney Installations Wall Pass-ThroughsVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Floor Protection for Fireplace InstallationsHearths 2000970Clearances Keep the Stove a Safe Distancefrom Surrounding Materials Summary of Clearances2000970 Connecting Flue Pipe - ClearancesVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Set Up the Stove AssemblyClean the Griddle Before Use Install the Bottom Heat ShieldIntrepid Multi-fuel’sControls OperationAttach the Griddle Handle Primary Air ControlTwo Ways to Add Fuel Glass Door PanelsFront Grate Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-FuelIntrepid Multi-FuelControl Settings How to Build a Wood Fire and Keep It GoingConditioning Your Stove Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-FuelVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Refuel While the Embers Are Still HotAsh Disposal 2000970Indoor/Outdoor location Draft ManagementSteel Chimney Flue sizingBackpuffing Draft TestingFuel Negative PressureGlass Replacement MaintenanceCleaning the Glass Care of the Cast Iron SurfaceTighten the Damper Handle as Needed How to Adjust the Door LatchDamper Adjustment Replace the Stove Gaskets as NeededVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Adjust the Door if NecessaryPermanent Gaskets 2000970Creosote Annual MaintenanceThe Chimney System Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-FuelVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-FuelHeaterModel 1695CE 2000970Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-FuelHeaterModel 1695CE continued 2000970Model 1695CE continued Intrepid Multi-FuelHeaterVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Shell Enamel Parts - Intrepid Multi-FuelVermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel 2000970Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel 2000970Limited 1 Year Warranty WarrantyLimited 3 Year Warranty Limited Catalyst WarrantyCFM Corporation