Vermont Casting 1990CE Adjust the Door if Necessary, Permanent Gaskets, Annual Maintenance

Intrepid II Woodburning Stove

5.Lay an unbroken 3 mm (1/8”) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel. Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges.

6.Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its chan- nel.

7.For doors, replace the doors and close them on a piece of waxed paper to keep the cement from migrating onto the stove front, or tap other parts with the rubber mallet (or hammer/block of wood).

8.Clean excess cement from around the channel. Let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly.

Adjust the Door if Necessary

The door latch or damper mechanism may need adjust- ment after you have regasketed them. Initially, it may require loosening to accommodate the new gasket; af- ter a few weeks, it may need tightening to compensate for compression of the new gasket. The directions for adjusting the latch and damper are on Page 26.

Permanent Gaskets

Other gaskets seal between non-moving parts, but these are not subject to the same wear and deteriora- tion as gaskets on moving parts. It is unlikely that you will ever need to replace these gaskets unless the involved parts are disassembled and then put back together. If this is the case, the job should be done only by a qualified service technician. The diameter of the gasket that seals these non-moving parts is 5/16”, and the areas sealed are the flue collar to the stove back; and the lower fireback to the sides. The glass panels use a special die-cut flat gasket; refer to Page 23 for information on these.

The Chimney System

Creosote

Your Intrepid II is designed to reduce creosote buildup significantly. However, regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed. For safety, good stove performance, and to protect your chimney and chimney connector, inspect the chimney and chimney connector on a regular schedule. Clean the system if necessary. Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious chimney fire.

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an

extremely hot fire within the flue system that can dam- age the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material.

If you do have a chimney fire, act promptly to:

•Close the damper and thermostat lever.

•Get everyone out of the house.

•Call the Fire department.

You should inspect the system every two weeks during the heating season as part of a regular maintenance schedule. To inspect the chimney, let the stove cool completely. Then, using a mirror and a strong light, sight up through the flue collar into the chimney flue. If it is not possible to inspect the flue system in this fashion the stove must be disconnected to provide better view- ing access.

If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated -3 mm (1/8”) or more - remove it to reduce the risk of a chim- ney fire.

Clean the chimney using a brush the same size and shape as the flue liner. Flexible fiberglass rods are used to run the brush up and down the liner, causing any deposits to fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed through the clean out door.

The chimney connector should be cleaned by discon- necting the sections, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the con- nector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the individual sections with sheet metal screws.

If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact your local Vermont Castings authorized dealer or hire a professional chimney sweep.

Annual Maintenance

Every spring, at the end of the heating season, perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair. The stove and chimney system should be inspected and main- tained by a qualified engineer.

•Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connec- tor.

•Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration. Replace weak sections of prefabricated chimney. Have a mason make repairs to a masonry chimney.

•Inspect the chimney connector and replace any damaged sections.

•Check gasketing for wear or compression, and replace if necessary. A ‘paper test’ will guide you on this. Close and lock the door or damper on a slip of paper and then try to pull the paper out. If the paper pulls out with little or no resistance, the gasket is not snug enough at that spot. If adjusting the damper or latch does not result in a seal that makes it hard to pull the paper out, replace the gasketing.

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