Vermont Casting 1695CE Operation, Attach the Griddle Handle, Intrepid Multi-fuel’sControls

Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel

Attach the Griddle Handle

Install the handle on the griddle. Place the griddle upside down at the edge of a flat surface and assemble the handle as shown. (Fig. 16)

With the handle pointing 45° from its final position, tighten the nut as far as possible with pliers. Move the handle to its final position while still holding the nut with the pliers.

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Fig. 16 Attaching the griddle handle.

Operation

Intrepid Multi-fuel’s Controls

Two controls are used to regulate the performance of the Intrepid Multi-Fuel. A primary air control regulates the oxygen supply for the fire, and a damper directs combustion gases through a heat exchanger passage in the rear. (Fig. 17)

Griddle	Primary Air Con-
Handle	trol Lever

Damper Handle

Door Handle

Ash Pan	Door Handle
	Holder
	(Behind Leg)

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Fig. 17 The Intrepid Multi-fuel controls.

Primary Air Control

The primary air control lever, located at the right rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming air for starting, maintaining, and reviving a fire. More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level. (Fig. 18)

For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output (but the shortest burn time), move the lever to the left. For a fire that will last longer with less heat, move the lever to the right. You can set the lever anywhere in be- tween the left and right extremes, shown in Figure 18.

With some experimentation, you will soon discover the optimum setting that will provide the desired comfort/ performance level from the type of fuel you are using.

The Intrepid Multi-fuel also features an automatic thermostat that works in conjunction with the primary air control shutter to ensure an even heat output at any manual setting you select. The thermostat responds to the temperature of the cast iron, closing and opening the air inlet as the fire intensity rises and falls.

High Heat

Low Heat

Rear View

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Fig. 18 The thermostat handle may be positioned anywhere between the two extremes for different heat levels.

The Damper

The damper handle, located on the right side of the stove, is used to open and close the damper plate. Use the removable door/damper handle to operate the handle shaft. (Fig. 19)

The damper is open when the handle points to the floor. (Fig. 19) In this position, smoke passes directly into the chimney. the damper must be open when starting or reviving a fire, and whenever the griddle or doors are opened.

When the handle points to the front, the damper is closed. Smoke from the fire is directed through the rear heat exchanger before passing up the chimney.

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