Deﬁant | Vermont Casting 1610 instruction

Deﬁant

Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove

Model 1610

Homeowner’s

Installation and

Operating Manual

For use in the

United States and Canada

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

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Vermont Casting 1610 installation instructions Deﬁant

Contents

Deﬁant Save These Instructions for Future Reference Welcome Installation Accessories Table of ContentsStory of the Deﬁant Deﬁant, Model Speciﬁcations Outside Air InstallationChimney Height Masonry Chimneys What Kind of Chimney to UsePrefabricated Chimneys Chimney Size Single-wall Chimney Connectors Chimney Connector GuidelinesSecuring the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry Chimney Freestanding Installations Above the Fireplace Fireplace Installations Wall Pass-Throughs Through the Fireplace An approved wall pass-through for Canada Floor Protection Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Floor Protection for Fireplace Installation Wall Shields Safe Ways to Reduce ClearancesFireplace and Mantel Trim Shields Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances Stove Clearance Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces1 Deﬁant NC Clearance Chart for 6 Connections only Stove Clearance1 Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Deﬁant NC Clearance Chart for 8 Connections only Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Deﬁant NC Clearance Diagrams Refer to Important 1220 mm Note on This Deﬁant With Flue Collar Heat Shield Only Installations 34³⁄₈ Set Up Your Stove AssemblyInstall Stove Legs Install the Bottom Heat Shield Adjust the Leg Levellers Install the Optional Ash Door Heat ShieldReverse the Flue Collar If necessary Attach the Damper Handle Operation Fan Kit InstallationDeﬁant Controls Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn Time Two Ways to Add Fuel Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove Infra-Red Reﬂective Glass Panels For Clear Fire Viewing Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for YouAndirons Help Protect the Glass Burn Only High-Quality Wood Conditioning Your Stove Deﬁant Control SettingsStarting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Add larger pieces of wood as the ﬁre begins to burn Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot Ash Disposal Steel Chimney Draft ManagementIndoor/Outdoor Location Flue Sizing Single Venting Draft TestingCreosote Fuel Conclusion Maintenance How to Adjust the Door Latches Adjust the Damper as NeededTighten the Damper Handle as Needed Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed All Gasketed Construction Gaskets Chimney System Chimney Connector Maintenance Schedule Stove Deﬁant Woodburning Stove Deﬁant Woodburning Stove Model Shell Enamel Parts Deﬁant Model Defiant 1610 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation