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Defiant Woodburning Stove

30003841

7. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal 

mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its chan-
nel. Close and latch the door to do this, or tap other 
parts with the rubber mallet (or hammer/block of 
wood). 

8. Clean any excess cement from around the channel, 

then let the cement that holds the new gasket dry 
thoroughly.

Adjust the Door Latch If Necessary

The stove’s doors may need adjustment after you have 
regasketed them. Initially, it may require loosening 
the latch to accommodate the new gasket; after a few 
weeks, it may need tightening to compensate for com-
pression of the new gasket. The directions for adjusting 
the latches are on Page 24. 

Permanent Defiant Gaskets

Other gaskets form seals between non-moving parts, 
but these are not subject to the same wear and dete-
rioration 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.
5/16” diameter gasket seals the following parts: 

• 

The lower fireback to the back panel

• 

The left and right air plates (inner sides)

The Chimney System

Creosote 

Your Defiant is designed to reduce creosote build-up 
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 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 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 of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creo-
sote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignit-
ed, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire within the 
flue system that can damage the chimney and overheat 
adjacent combustible material. If a significant layer of 
creosote has accumulated —3 mm (1/8”) or more — it 
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
If you do experience a chimney fire, act promptly to:

 Close the damper and thermostat lever.

 Get everyone out of the house.

 Call the Fire Department.

Inspect the system every two weeks during the heat-
ing 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 you cannot in-
spect the flue system in this fashion, the stove must be 
disconnected to provide better viewing access. 
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. 
Clean the chimney connector 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 joints between 
individual sections with sheet metal screws.
If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, 
contact your local Vermont Castings dealer or a profes-
sional 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 and include the following:

  Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connector.

  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 dam-

aged sections.

  Check gasketing for wear or compression, and replace 

if necessary.

  Inspect and clean the catalytic element. Lightly clean 

the refractory assembly that houses the element but be 
careful not to damage the refractory material, which is 
very fragile.

  Clean the glass. Ash left on the glass can etch it, result-

ing in a chalky appearance. Also check for cracking; 
replace if needed.

  Check door and damper handles for tightness. Adjust if 

needed.

  Check heat shield screws. Tighten as necessary.

  Clean dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear and 

connector heat shields.

  Use a clean, dry, fine-bristle wire brush to remove any 

built-up accumulation on the top of the griddle. It is 
normal for the griddle to darken with use, and this is not 
treatable.

  Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with 

moisture absorbing material (such as cat litter) to keep 
the stove interior dry.

  Touch up the paint on black stoves.

Summary of Contents for Defiant 1945CE

Page 1: ...INSTALLED OPERATED AND MAINTAINED 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...

Page 2: ...of warmth beauty and comfort in your home At CFM Corporation we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth We assure you that your cast iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost c...

Page 3: ...rior using new technologies for ef cient combustion Americans purchased over a quarter million De ants as they rediscovered the common sense of heating with wood a home grown fuel with none of the pol...

Page 4: ...N T 826 mm 32 724 mm 28 788 mm 31 96 mm 3 546 mm 21 489 mm 19 464 mm 18 546 mm 21 3841 Defiant EU dimensions 7 06 768 mm 30 D E F I A N T 591 mm 23 489 mm 19 654 mm 25 C L 737 mm 29 Flue exit position...

Page 5: ...ng a chimney or house re Follow all instruc tions exactly and do not allow makeshift compro mises to endanger property and personal safety All local regulations including those referring to national a...

Page 6: ...t be operated with the front doors open Whatever the ue collar size an De ant may be vented into larger chimneys as well However chimneys with liners larger than 203 x 305 mm 8 x 12 may experience rap...

Page 7: ...Flue Gas Direction Toward Stove ST242 Fig 4 Chimney connector ue collar with three 10 x 1 2 sheet metal screws Lift off the griddle and shield the stove s surface between the griddle opening and the...

Page 8: ...above the replace opening Seal This Off ST243 thinble connection 12 13 99 djt Thimble Sleeve Chimney Connector Flue Keep sleeve end ush with ue tile ST243 Fig 6 The thimble made of either ceramic or...

Page 9: ...NOT CONNECT THE DEFIANT TO ANY AIR DIS TRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM ST245 fireplace flex connector 12 99 Flexible Connector Mantel Shield Fireplace Adapter Kit Positive Connection ST245 Fig 8 Through the...

Page 10: ...De ant Costructional Hearth Dimensions as below At least 300 mm At least 150 mm or to a suitable heat resistant wall At least 150 mm Hearth Surface Free of Com bustible Material Perimeter should be c...

Page 11: ...A Minimum distance from stove to movable combus tible materials e g furniture drying clothes etc 1220 mm 48 ST486a Defiant EU Clearance Diagrams 10 06 A B ST486a Fig 11 Minimum clearances D at least 3...

Page 12: ...g the stove especially across rough surfaces can cause the legs to loosen or even break Storing the Handle Use the removable handle to open or close the doors After using it remove the handle so it wi...

Page 13: ...ew to attach the damper handle to the damper stub on the left side Attach the Primary Air Thermostat Handle The primary air thermostat handle is the smaller of the two black handles Secure the handle...

Page 14: ...e stove controls the amount of incoming air for starting maintaining and reviving a re More air entering the stove makes the re burn hotter and faster while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat...

Page 15: ...nd air dried outside under cover for at least one year If hardwood is not available you can burn softwoods that include tamarack yellow pine white pine East ern red cedar r and redwood These should al...

Page 16: ...to get quite hot within a few minutes after a re is started the combus tor may stop working or the re may go out if the re dies down immediately as a result of the damper being closed Once the combus...

Page 17: ...e it is in use 3 Light the newspaper and close the door Gradually build up the re by adding a few 76 127 mm 3 5 di ameter splits If this is one of the rst few break in res let the re burn brightly and...

Page 18: ...sn t working Note that the catalyst is most likely to glow at its higher temperatures which it reaches when the rebox is in its lower range the catalyst is an after burner and the more waste fuel ther...

Page 19: ...erial Return the ash pan to its original position in the stove and close and latch the ash door Fig 31 Do not operate the stove with the ash door open This will result in over ring and could cause dam...

Page 20: ...the home An indoor chimney won t lose its heat to the outdoors so it takes less heat from the stove to heat it up and keep it warm Chimney Height The common wisdom tells us that a taller ue draws bet...

Page 21: ...sture meters available for rewood you can also judge your wood by its appearance and weight If you get it green lift a piece and get a sense of its weight it can lose a third or more of its weight as...

Page 22: ...crack a nearby window or door to enable the chimney to pull well that s a sign that you should install an outside air intake to bring combustion air directly to the stove An outside air adapter will a...

Page 23: ...ss with water or a cleaner made espe cially for this purpose Do not use abrasive cleaners Use cleaning agents sparingly and be sure to keep them off the outer surfaces of the stove Rinse the glass tho...

Page 24: ...he pressure screw from turning as you tighten the nut Re test the damper Tighten the Damper Handle as Needed A handle on the left side of the stove controls the damper The handle attaches to the dampe...

Page 25: ...he stove damper and once again check the smoke leaving the chimney You should see signi cantly more smoke when the stove damper is open and exhaust does not pass through the combustor However be caref...

Page 26: ...ing its effectiveness ST558 Inspect Catalytic element 4 11 00 Catalytic Ele ment Catalytic Access Panel ST558 Fig 38 Remove and inspect the catalytic element 5 Inspect the element for damage or degrad...

Page 27: ...need periodic replacement The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below along with their applications Gasket Diameter And the Parts it Seals 5 16 The griddle to the stove top wire reinforced gaske...

Page 28: ...everyone out of the house Call the Fire Department Inspect the system every two weeks during the heat ing season as part of a regular maintenance schedule To inspect the chimney let the stove cool com...

Page 29: ...alyst is still there it is covered or masked by the contaminant and cannot function To avoid this situation it is important not to burn any thing in your De ant that is a source of these contami nants...

Page 30: ...roper clearance between chimney and nearby combustibles less than 51 mm 2 check local codes K Loose or leaky cleanout door For a replace F Improper clearance between smoke chamber and framing material...

Page 31: ...9 85 86 87 70 78 71 88 59 90 52 91 91 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design materials speci cations prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice De ant...

Page 32: ...rt 1300642 58 Ashpan Bracket 30001908 59 Primary Air Valve Assy 5000024 60 Primary Air Frame3 1307411 61 Primary Air Rod3 1600058 62 Primary Air Valve3 1307412 63 Thermostat Handle Wood 1600660 64 Air...

Page 33: ...0001612 1320621 30001616 Suede Brown 30002578 30002574 30002573 30002575 30002583 30002580 Vermont Classic Green 30002997 30002993 30002992 30002994 30002991 30002998 Shell Enamel Parts De ant Enamel...

Page 34: ...34 Defiant Woodburning Stove 30003841...

Page 35: ...te 3 Date of failure of catalyst 4 Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determina tion of failure 5 In addition the owner must return the failed catalyst Exclusions Limitations 1 This w...

Page 36: ...CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 8A3 800 668 5323 www cfmcorp com CFM Corporation...

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