Vermont Castings Vigilant
KT448
Fig. 28 Hold the bar in place as you bend the new lever into position.
Adjust the Chain Length
1.Make the initial chain adjustment when the stove is cold. With the lever pointing straight up, connect the ball chain to the air intake shutter so the shutter is half open. This setting will work well for most instal- lations.
2.Replace the back heat shield if there was one in- stalled originally.
3.Check these three important points when the stove is hot:
•The chain should be long enough so the air in- take shutter can close all the way.
•The chain should be short enough so that even at high temperatures the air intake shutter can be opened a little.
•The lever should always be accessible over the stove top.
KT449
Fig. 29 On a cold stove, a properly adjusted thermostat assembly will draw the shutter half open when the lever is straight up.
The Chimney System
For safety, good stove performance, and to protect your chimney and chimney connector, inspect your 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 coal is burned, the products of combustion combine with moisture to form a soot residue which accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this soot makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two weeks during the heating season to determine if a soot buildup has occurred. If soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Fly ash, carried from the fuel bed by draft in the chim- ney, should also be removed from the chimney and chimney connector. While these particles are
To inspect the chimney, let the stove cool completely. Then, using a strong light, sight up through the flue col- lar into the chimney flue. If it is not possible to inspect the flue system in this fashion, the stove must be dis- connected to provide better viewing access.
Clean the chimney using a specially designed 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. The chimney connector should be cleaned by disconnecting the sec- tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the individual sec- tions with sheetmetal screws.
If you feel any uncertainties about chimney inspection, contact your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer, or engage a professional chimney sweep in your area
to perform the inspection and cleaning of the chimney.
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