Vermont Casting 1640 Assembly, Unpack the Stove, Install Stove Legs, 10³⁄₄, 9³⁄₄, 273mm, 248mm

Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove

Assembly

You will need the following tools to assemble the Intrepid:

• 9/16" open end wrench	• safety glasses & gloves
• flat head screwdriver	• power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit

Caution. The Intrepid is very heavy. Do not attempt to handle the stove without assistance.

Unpack the Stove

1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap.

2. Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage

or missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer of

any damage. Do not install this stove if any damage

is evident or any parts are missing.

Firebox Contents:

C-Clip

Wingbolt

Door Handle

Holder

•	Smokeshelf Plate
•	Upper Firebricks, 3
• Hardware Bag

Hardware Bag contents:

•Stove Legs, 4

•Hex Head Leg bolts with washers, 4

•#10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws, 3

•Door Handle Holder

•5/32” Allen Wrench

•1/8” Allen Wrench

•Furnace Cement, 3 oz. Tube

•Owner's Registration Card

•Touch-up Paint (Porcelain enamel stoves only)

3.Remove any wooden or cardboard packing material from the stove.

Install Stove Legs

Remove and discard the four slot-head screws from the stove bottom. Have an assistant tilt the stove while you install first the back and then the front legs using the four 3/8-16 x 1” hex head bolts with 3/8” washers from the parts bag. The shoulder of the legs should seat within the locator tabs cast into the stove bottom at each corner. Tighten the bolts with the 9/16” wrench. CAUTION: Overtighening can strip tapped threads.

Install the Door Handle Holder between the Right Front leg and the stove. (Fig. 27)

Bottom Heat Shield

ST568

Fig. 27 Install Legs and optional Bottom Heat Shield. The Handle Holder should be at the right front.

	10³⁄₄"
	(273mm)
	9³⁄₄"
	(248mm)
	ST512
Fig. 28	Bottom Heat Shield orientation.

Install the Bottom Heat Shield

The optional # 0307 Bottom Heat Shield must be used in the U.S. and Canada in any installation on a floor that is not comprised of unpainted cement on earth.

1.Loosen each leg bolt enough to slip the shield C- Clips onto the bolt.

2.Orient the Bottom Heat Shield so that the longer edge is at the front. Refer to Figure 28. Attach the Bottom Heat Shield to the C-Clips using the wingbolts

3.Re-tighten the leg bolts

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