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VSW30 Series Wood Stove

INSTALLATION

kEEP ThE STOVE ANd CONNECTOR A 

SAFE dISTANCE FROM SuRROuNdING MATERIALS

Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating, and danger-

ous overheating of nearby combustible materials can occur if they are too close to the heat.  A safe 

installation requires that adequate clearance  be maintained between the hot stove and its connector 

and nearby combustibles.
Clearance is the distance between either your stove (measured from the back edge of the stove’s top 

plate) or chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the ceiling, and any other fixed combustible 

surface.  Your stove has special clearance requirements that have been established after careful 

research and testing to UL and ULC standards.  These clearance requirements must be strictly 

observed.
In addition, furnishings and other combustible  materials must be kept away from the stove as well.  

In general, a distance of 48” (1220 mm) must be maintained between the stove and moveable com-

bustible items such as drying clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those clearance 

areas empty assures that nearby surfaces and objects will not overheat.

f i r e - p a r t s . c o m

Summary of Contents for Vermont Castings VSW30FTAL

Page 1: ...l and use your appliance If not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instruc tions Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about permits restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area These units are m...

Page 2: ...use and proper care it will provide you with many years of service This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings stove You will also find useful information on assembly and maintenance procedures We urge you to read the manual thoroughly and to keep it as a reference Sincerely All of us at MHSC This manual describes the installation operation...

Page 3: ... SSW30CLGD Nickel SSW30CLN Mobile Home Insulation Kit SSWMHIK Outside Air Termination Kit SSWOATK Pedestal Ash Pan Door Handle Kit SSW30APHK Primary Air Module Kit SSW30PAM Seconday Air Tubes Kit SSW30SAT Trim Gold Door Trim SSW30GDTK Nickel Door Trim SSW30NDTK Variable Speed Blower BLOTWS WARNING HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS Need t...

Page 4: ...ood fuel The stove is intended for operation only with the door fully closed Do not install any products not specified for use with this stove SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLI ANCE 1 Check with the building inspector s office for compliance with local codes a permit may be required 2 This appliance requires a masonry or prefabricated chimney listed to ULC S629 Canada and UL 103...

Page 5: ... is obtained operate only with doors closed and open slowly when re fueling This will reduce or eliminate smoke from entering the room Attempts to achieve higher output rates that exceed heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater The recommended wood load is level with the top of the firebricks Overloading may prevent sufficient air entering the heater to properly fu...

Page 6: ... h non catalytic 2 5 gph Weight 520 lbs Loading Front Air Control Manual 1 Maximum burn times and heat outputs are based on laboratory testing using full loads of seasoned hardwoods and may vary in individual use depending on how the stove is operated type and moisture content of fuel and other factors Maximum burn times are achieved under different operating conditions than are maximum heat outpu...

Page 7: ...ire Followallinstructions exactly and do not allow makeshift compromises to endanger property and personal safety Outside Air Insomemodern super insulatedhomes thereisnotenough air for combustion because of insufficient air infiltration into the building Such air enters a home through unsealed cracks and openings Kitchen or bath exhaust fans can compete with the stove for available air and compoun...

Page 8: ...igure 4 ST1044 hold down bracket Hold Down Bracket FP1044 5 Swing hold down bracket out from stove just far enough to install rear leg Figure 4 6 Use the bolts provided to install the rear leg 7 16 wrench or socket Figure 5 7 With rear leg installed pivot the stove so the hold down bracket is off the pallet The stove should be resting on the installed leg on the floor one support bracket on the pa...

Page 9: ... cause smoke spillage 7 A damper is not required in this installation Remove any damper plate in the chimney or secure in the OPEN position 8 Single wall flue pipe assemblies must not exceed 10 feet 3 meters in overall length Notes on Chimneyand Stovepipe Insu lations Maintaining a clean chimney is important Chimneys should be inspected regularly for creosote buildup A straight chimney is easier t...

Page 10: ...he stove is vented to a flue that also serves open replace or another appliance the draft will also pull air through those avenues The additional airflow will lower the flue temperatures reduce draft strength and promote creosote development overall stove performance will suffer The effect is similar to that of a vacuum cleaner with a hole in the hose In some extreme instances the other appliances...

Page 11: ...nector is 8 2 4 m In cathedral ceiling installations extend the prefabricated chimney down to within 8 2 4 m of the stove SAFETY NOTE Always wear gloves and pro tective eyewear when drilling cutting or joining sections of chimney connector Double wall Chimney Connector The listing for the Challenger for the U S and Canada includes use of double wall chimney connectors that have been tested and lis...

Page 12: ...from your local dealer Figure 10 To install a thimble sleeve slide it into the breach until it is flush with the inner flue wall Do not extend it into the actual flue passage as this could interfere with the draft The thimble sleeve should protrude 1 2 25 50 mm into the room Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble Secure the chimney connector to the outer e...

Page 13: ...idering a wall pass through in your installation check with your building inspector before you begin Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer for any specific requirements ST1096 chimney thru fireplace Flexible Connector Mantel Shield Fireplace Adaptor Kit ST1096 Figure 13 Chimney Connector Through a Fireplace Accessories are available for use as wall pass throughs If using one of these ...

Page 14: ...der and around the stovewillrequireprotectionfromradiantheataswellasfrom stray sparks or embers that may escape the firebox Spark ember and thermal protection must be provided by a floor protector constructed with noncombustible material as specified Special protection for the floor beneath the stove must be provided Use an approved 1 25 mm noncombustible hearth pad with K 0 84 BTU in ft2 hr F or ...

Page 15: ...n for Fireplace In stallations Do not assume your fireplace hearth is completely non combustible Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the completely non combustible requirement because the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is supported by heavy wood framing as in Figure 17 Because heat passes through brick or concrete readily it can easily pass through to the wood As a result su...

Page 16: ...ed from the back edge of the stove s top plate or chimney connector and nearby walls floors the ceiling and any other fixed combustible surface Your stove has special clearance requirements that have been established after careful research and testing to UL and ULC standards These clearance requirements must be strictly observed In addition furnishings and other combustible materials must be kept ...

Page 17: ...26 mm 1295 mm 356 mm 178 mm Step Top Model 10Z x 7 17Z x 7 5Z x 15Z v 51 14 7 267 mm 178 mm 445 mm 178 mm0 140 mm 400 mm 1295 mm 356 mm 178 mm Installation 90 elbow off top of stove through back wall Single Wall Pipe Flat Top Model 14Z x 11 21Z x 11 n a n a 51 14 11 368 mm 279 mm 546 mm 279 mm 1295 mm 356 mm 279 mm Step Top Model 14Z x 11 21Z x 11 n a n a 51 14 8 368 mm 279 mm 546 mm 279 mm 1295 m...

Page 18: ...All of the installation characteristics that adversely affect chimney draft also promote creosote condensation Consequently you can minimize creosote accumulation with an effective chimney design and the use of operational techniques that encourage good draft and complete combustion Inspect your chimney frequently and clean it whenever accumulation exceeds 1 4 DO NOT BURN Treated Wood Solvents Tra...

Page 19: ...area An ideal coal bed of 1 25 mm to 2 51 mm should be established to achieve optimum performance 6 This unit is designed to function most effectively when air is allowed to circulate to all areas of the firebox An ideal means of achieving this is to rake a slight 1 to 2 wide trough in the center of the coal bed from front to back prior to loading the fuel CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF GLASS BREAK...

Page 20: ... glass When closing doors make sure that logs or other objects do not protrude to impact the glass 3 Do not clean the glass with materials which may scratch or otherwise damage the glass Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or breaks 4 Never attempt to clean the glass while unit is hot Light deposits are normal Heavier deposits may be removed with the use of a readily available oven clea...

Page 21: ...on to determine if a creosote build up has accumulated If this is the case the creosote should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire Warning Things to remember in case of chimney fire 1 CLOSE DRAFT CONTROL 2 CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT KEEP UNIT FREE OF CREOSOTE 1 Burn with air control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day during the heating season being careful no...

Page 22: ... 10 3 8 Rope Gasket 4 5 30002422 30002422 30002422 30002422 30002422 11 CS Hex hd 1 4 20 x 1 Gr blk 8 1201376 1201376 1201376 1201376 1201376 12 Cast Iron Primary Air Cover 1 63D0128 63D0128 63D0128 63D0128 63D0128 13 3 8 Rope Gasket 4 5 30002422 30002422 30002422 30002422 30002422 14 Primary Air Cover Tube Bracket 1 63D0019 63D0019 63D0019 63D0019 63D0019 15 Washer FL 1 4 Blk 10 1202473 1202473 1...

Page 23: ... 8 18 x 1 2 6 50961 50961 50961 50961 50961 39 Adjustable Rear Shield 1 63D0020 63D0020 63D0020 40 Soc button Hd 1 4 20 x 1 2 GRS 2 30004717 30004717 30004717 30004717 30004717 41 Cast Iron Legs 4 63D0186 63D0186 63D0186 42 6 mm x 25 mm Leveller 4 63D0330 63D0330 44 1 4 20 x 1 Std Hex Head Bolt 8 30002700 30002700 45 Weldment Ash Door Hinge Mtng Brckt 1 63D0089 63D0089 46 1 4 20 x 3 8 lg Button hd...

Page 24: ... 4 1202473 120473 57 Cast Iron Pedestal Ash Pan Door 1 63D0166 63D0166 58 1 2 Rope Gasket 3 5 63D0386 63D0386 59 10 24 x 1 4 Truss hd Cap Screw 4 1200996 1200996 60 Assy Pedestal Ash Pan Door Handle 1 63D0314 63D0314 61 Weldment Pedestal Ash Pan 1 63D0321 63D0321 30 28 5 32 11 29 19 24 31 33 38 35 40 46 630001 upper body hardware 44 15 43 42 55 45 47 51 52 53 56 59 60 VSW30 Hardware fire parts com...

Page 25: ... x 1Z v 1 30005319 1 3 5 4 3 2 630001 FTA sta brick VSW30 VSW30 VSW30 VSW30 Ref Description Qty FTAL FTAPB STAL STAPB 1 Brick 9 x 2Z x x 1Z v 1 30005331 30005331 30005331 30005331 2 Firebrick Split 9 x 4Z x x 1Z v 12 1601103 1601103 1601103 1601103 3 Brick 9 x 3Z x x 1Z v 2 30005332 30005332 30005332 30005332 4 Brick 4Z x x 2C v x 1Z v 1 30005319 30005319 30005319 30005319 5 Brick 4Z x x 4Z x x 1Z...

Page 26: ...inside of your stove and along the inside of your chimney 3 What does dry seasoned wood mean and what is considered hardwood Wood that has been dried for a period of one year in a well ventilated and sheltered area would be considered dry seasoned wood Hardwoods are generally from slow growth trees Example Oak and Fir Softwoods are generally from fast growth trees Example Pine and Spruce 4 Will fo...

Page 27: ...perature Avoid cold chimney temperatures by burning a hot fire for the first fifteen to forty minutes being careful not to over fire If any part of the chimney or parts of the stove start to glow you are over firing the stove Where possible install a temperature gauge on the chimney so temperature drops can be seen d Chimney Installation and Maintenance Avoid using too many elbows or long horizont...

Page 28: ...arranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by over firing over loading accident neglect misuse abuse altera tion negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or transport...

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