Vermont Castings Intrepid
Maintenance
Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure.
Care of the Cast Iron Surface
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new.
The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed. First, clean the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Re- move the griddle and set it aside. Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings high temperature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly, and keep in mind that two light coats of paint are better than a single heavy one.
Care of Porcelain Enamel Finish
Use a dry or slightly damp rag or a soft brush to remove spills or stains. For difficult jobs that require a cleaning agent, use only a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish recommended for use on enamel surfaces.
Cleaning the Glass
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off during hot fires. However, the ash residue that accumu- lates on the glass surface should be removed regularly to prevent etching. Follow this procedure to clean the glass:
•Be sure the glass is completely cool.
•Clean the glass with water or a cleaner made espe- cially for this purpose. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
•Rinse the glass thoroughly.
•Dry the glass completely.
Glass Replacement
The panes of glass in the doors of the Intrepid rest on a cushion of gasket, and are held in place by four clips. The glass is coated on one side. The coated side is slightly colored and is further identified with white labels marked “CV+”. Remove the doors from the stove and place them on a sturdy, level work surface. To install the glass, follow this procedure:
1.Remove the door. Swing the door back and forth while lifting it, to remove its hinges from the stove front. Set the door down on a flat, padded surface. Remove the clips and the broken glass; set them aside.
2.Inspect the Gasket. If the window gasket is in good condition, you can leave it in place. If you replace it, use only a Vermont Castings gasket, part no. 1203556. Be sure the channel around the window opening is clean and free of dust.
Place the gasket in its channel; make sure that its outer edge fits against the cast iron surround ridge.
3.Install the glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket with the coated side down (toward the outside of the door). Tighten the screws snugly, but loose enough to allow for a little movement of the glass when the stove is in operation. Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cause it to crack if it is unable to expand when hot.
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Check the Operation of the
Primary Air Shutter
The primary air shutter is visible from the back of the stove. The shutter must open and close freely when you move the thermostat lever. If it does not, check for any obstruction, or for a bound or stretched chain need- ing adjustment. (Fig. 40)
On a cold stove the shutter should be open no more than 1/8” (3mm) when the primary air control lever is pushed completely to the left (closed), as seen from the back of the stove. When the lever is pushed completely to the right (open), the shutter should be open to an angle of approximately 70 degrees from the stove back.
The ball chain should measure 8¹⁄₂” (216 mm) from connection to the thermostat coil to connection on the primary air flap.
If setting is incorrect, the thermostat coil may be bent or broken. Call you Vermont Castings Dealer for help.
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