Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield
Many installations will require the use of the supplied ash door heat shield. Refer to the “Floor Protection” sections starting on Page 9 to determine if your installa- tion requires the use of the ash door heat shield.
1.Remove the two Phillips pan head screws from the ash door.
2.Insert the screws through the ash door heat shield (from the painted side), place the 8 mm (5/16”) spacers over the screws, and carefully thread them back into the original holes. (Fig. 21) The curved lip should be upward, under the ashlip of the stove.
3.Tighten securely.
Spacers | ST538 |
Fig. 21 Install the ashdoor heat shield.
Adjust the Leg Levellers
Lift the stove slightly so there is no weight on the leg while making the adjustment.
Reverse the Flue Collar (If necessary)
Reverse the flue collar by removing the two screws that attach it to the back of the stove. Be sure the gasket around the flue collar opening is in position when you screw the collar back onto the stove.
Attach the Damper Handle
Use the 1/4”
Attach the Primary Air Thermostat Handle
The primary air thermostat handle is the smaller of the two black handles. Secure the handle to the stub on the right side of the stove with an
Assemble the Removable Insert Handle
The ceramic removable insert handle opens and closes the front doors. Remove after each use, and store it in the handle holder behind the right front leg. Assemble the handle by passing the 86 mm (3³⁄₈") screw through the ceramic shaft and into the bright metal nub. (Fig. 23) Tighten carefully until snug.
Defiant 1610CE
ST539
Fig. 22 Attach the thermostat handle.
ST540
Fig. 23 Assemble the front door handle.
Fan Kit Installation
1.Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the inner back with two (2)
2.Attach snapstat to the mounting holes on the underside of the bottom with two (2)
3.Attach the rheostat holder (provided with the stove) under the right front wing of the bottom heat shield with two (2) #10 sheet metal screws.
4.Attach the rheostat to its holder by inserting the rheo- stat control shaft through the holder hole. Install the retaining ring and rheostat knob onto the shaft.
5.Secure the rheostat cable to the underside of the bot- tom heat shield using the wire tie provided and the hole at the right rear edge of the heat shield.
6.Fan will not operate until stove reaches approximately 43° C (109° F).
Hole for Wire
Tie to Secure
Cable
Rheostat
Knob
Rheostat |
Holder |
Rheostat | Snapstat | Screws | ST848 |
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Fig. 24 Fan installation (Kit # 2767).
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