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VSW40 Wood Stove

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LIMITEd LIFETIME WARRANTY

The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: 
Firebox weldment and baffle supports.

FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

The following components are warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical or handling 
damage for 5 years to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Stainless steel secondary air 
tubes and secondary ceramic baffle material.

ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Vermont Castings warrants the components and materials in your wood stove to be free from manufac-
turing and material defects for a period of one year from date of purchase. After installation, if any of the 
components manufactured by Vermont Castings in the appliance are found to be defective in materials 
or workmanship, Vermont Castings will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no 
charge to the original owner. Vermont Castings will also pay for reasonable labor costs incurred in replac-
ing or repairing such components for a period of one year from the date of installation. Any products 
presented for warranty repair must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase.

This Limited Lifetime Warranty will be void if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer in accor-
dance with the installation instructions. The Limited Lifetime Warranty 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, alteration, negligence of others, including the installation thereof by unqualified installers, (2) the 
costs of removal, reinstallation or transportation of defective parts on the appliance, or (3) incidental or 
consequential damage. All service work must be performed by an authorized service representative.

This  warranty  is  expressly  in  lieu  of  other  warranties,  express  or  implied,  including  the  warranty  of 
merchantability of fitness for purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities. Vermont Castings does 
not assume for it any other obligations or liability in connection with the sale or use of the appliance. 
In states that do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow exclusion 
of indirect damage, those limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have additional 
rights not covered in this Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Vermont Castings reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against the Limited Lifetime War-
ranty and decide upon method of settlement.

IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEdEd...

1.  Contact your supplier. Make sure you have your warranty, your sales receipt and the model/serial 

number of your MHSC product.

2.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ANY SERVICE WORK YOURSELF.

Vermont Castings Wood Stove

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY

Summary of Contents for Challenger VSW40

Page 1: ...ly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact lo...

Page 2: ...NSTALLER Please leave these instructions with the appliance OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Fuels used in gas woodburning or oil fired applia...

Page 3: ...n 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 o...

Page 4: ...icipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire In the event of a chimney fire turn air control to closed po...

Page 5: ...recommended wood load is level with the top of the firebricks Overloading may prevent sufficient air entering the heater to properly fuel the fire Important For optimum heater performance at low burn...

Page 6: ...th 45 or 90 degree bends A bend requires the pipe to be removed for cleaning The stove baffle must be removed when cleaning the chimney see page 15 Chimney sweepings will build up on top of baffle cau...

Page 7: ...fy maintenance If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney locate the elbow about midway between the stovetop and the chimney thimble This configuration lets the smoke speed up before it must turn...

Page 8: ...pe Installation Full Vertical A B C D E F G H I Single Wall Pipe 15 10 26 15 8 20 50 18 8 Flat top model 381 mm 254 mm 660 mm 381 mm 203 mm 508 mm 1270 mm 457 mm 203 mm Double Wall Pipe 13 8 23 12 Fla...

Page 9: ...ng 1 25 mm or more of insulation and maintaining a minimum 2 inch air space between the outer wall of the chimney and combustibles ST1009 wall pass thru Chimney Connector 12 305 mm 12 305 mm ST1009 Fi...

Page 10: ...oint where it passes through the roof and at least 2 610 mm higher than any portion of a building within 10 3 m Figure 5 4 The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic roof space closet conce...

Page 11: ...can generate a chimney fire All of the installation characteristics that adversely affect chimney draft also promote creosote condensation Consequently you can minimize creosote accumulation with an...

Page 12: ...r control 10 08 Low Burn High Burn Figure 6 Air Control Layout ST1013 MAINTENANCE Removing firebrick To remove firebrick liftup from bottom and rotate o u t w a r d Figure 7 ST1018 remove firebrick Fi...

Page 13: ...e c cast baffle is slid back against the steel non removable baffle Replace the rear bricks 1 Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled 2 Remove door and place on a protected flat...

Page 14: ...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 not to over fire unit This removes the slight fi...

Page 15: ...6 Handle Assy Ash Pan Door 1 63D0313 7 Ash Pan Door Cast Iron 1 63D0188 8 Fettle 1 63D3002 9 Airwash Cast Iron 1 63D3001 10 Shroud Left 1 63D3117 11 Tube Secondary Top 1 63D3006 12 Tube Air Bottom 4 6...

Page 16: ...ient space in the firebox Adjust the air control setting to desired setting Page 12 i Note The lower the air control setting the longer the burn time of your firewood 2 What type of wood is best to us...

Page 17: ...r or not there is sufficient air in your home for your stove curtail from using those appliances known to consume the air where possible or open a window or door to allow air to enter the home b Envir...

Page 18: ...VSW40 Wood Stove 18 20300060...

Page 19: ...e Warranty 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...

Page 20: ...VSW40 Wood Stove 20 20300060 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...

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