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Defiant
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1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove
30005220
This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Defiant Model 1975 Non-
Catalytic / Catalytic wood burning heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission
limits for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to
deliver heat at rates ranging from 8,200 to 33,000 Btu/hr.
The Defiant Model #1975 has been tested and is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories of Portland, Oregon. The test
standards are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 for Canada. The Defiant is
listed for burning wood only. Do not burn other fuels. The Defiant is not approved for use in manufactured (mobile)
homes.
We recommend that you hire a professional installer certified by the Wood Heat Education and Research Foundation
(WHERF) or the Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) to install your stove, or to advise you on the installation
should you attempt to install it yourself.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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welcome
Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Defiant stove. With this purchase you have made a commit-
ment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At MHSC, we share that joy and appre-
ciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost care
and will provide you with many years of service.
As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find that its appearance is matched by its functionality, due to
cast iron’s unique ability to absorb and radiate heat.
Also, MHSC products are among the cleanest-burning wood stoves and fireplaces available today. As an owner of a
Vermont Castings stove, you make a strong statement for pollution-free energy. However, clean burning depends on
both the manufacturer and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate and
maintain your stove.
At MHSC, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain an exclusive network
of the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service.
They are factory-trained and knowledgeable about every MHSC product. Feel free to contact your Authorized Vermont
Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its performance.
This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings Defiant. It also
contains useful information on maintenance. Please read the manual thoroughly and keep it as a reference.
Sincerely,
All of Us at MHSC
