Vermont Casting 1640 Introduction, Table of Contents, Installation Accessories

Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Intrepid to meet your heating needs. We're confident you will find the Intrepid to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage.

The Intrepid achieves high-efficiency through precisely calibrated delivery of primary and secondary air into a refractory-insulated firebox. Properly operated and maintained according to the guidelines in this manual, your Intrepid will provide safe, dependable, and economical heating for years to come.

The Intrepid Model 1640 series has been tested and is listed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 for the United States and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA B366.2 for Canada.

The Intrepid Model 1640 is listed for burning wood fuel only. Do not burn other fuels.

CUS The Intrepid Model 1640 is approved for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes in the United States only using the optional Mobile Home Kit #1881 in accordance with the instructions in that kit

and any local codes.

The Intrepid Model 1640 complies with the standards set forth by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b)(2), as stated on the permanent label attached to each stove.

We recommend that you hire a professional, solid-fuel stove technician to install your Intrepid, or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself. Consult the authority having local jurisdiction (such as a municipal building department, fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc.) before installation to determine the need for a building permit. Also, consult your insurance agent to be sure your installation complies with specific requirements that may vary locally.

In addition to directions on installation and operation, this manual includes directions on maintenance and assembly. Please read this entire manual before you install or operate your new room heater.

Save These Instructions For Future Reference.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

Table of Contents
Specifications	3
Installation Requirements	4
Clearances	14
Assembly	16
Operation	18
Maintenance	22
Appendix - Draft Management	25
Parts List	28

Installation Accessories

#1878 Outside Air Kit

#1881 Mobile Home Kit

#0307 Bottom Heat Shield

#0868 Short Legs - Classic Black

#1515 Short Legs - Red

#1512 Short Legs - Sand

#1520 Short Legs - Moonlight Blue

#1510 Short Legs - Green

#0136 Sparkscreen

#0098 Warming Shelf - Classic Black

#1355 Warming Shelf - Red

#1362 Warming Shelf - Sand

#1363 Warming Shelf - Moonlight Blue

#1365 Warming Shelf - Forest Green

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