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Defiant
®
1975 Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Woodburning Stove
30005220
The Defiant controls
Two controls regulate the performance of the Defiant: a
primary air control
supplies oxygen for the fire, and a
damper
directs air flow within the stove to activate and
deactivate the combustion system. (Fig. 31)
Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the correct
directions for using the controls. The words ‘Left’ and
‘right’ in these directions are
facing the stove
.
operation
ST541
Defiant
front view
controls
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Griddle Handle
Door Handle
Air
Control
Lever
Ash Door Handle
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Door Handle
Holder
(Behind
Leg)
Andiron
Damper
Handle
Fig. 31
The Defiant’s controls are conveniently located and
easy to operate.
a Single air control Regulates
heat output and burn Time
The
primary air control lever
, on the right side of the
stove, controls the amount of incoming air for starting,
maintaining, and reviving a fire.
More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter
and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower
heat output level. (Fig. 32)
For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output
(but the shortest burn time), move the lever toward the
front of the stove. For a fire that will last longer with
less heat, move the lever toward the rear of the stove.
a Damper Directs air Flow
within the Stove
The
damper handle
on the left side of the stove oper-
ates the damper to direct air flow within the stove.
The damper is
open
when the handle points to the
rear
, enabling smoke to pass directly into the chimney.
The damper must be open when starting or reviving a
fire, and whenever the griddle or doors are opened.
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ST541
thermostat
settings
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Low Heat
Range
air control positions
Medium Heat
Range
High Heat
Range
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Fig. 32
The handle also may be positioned anywhere be-
tween the two extremes for different heat levels.
The damper is
closed
when the handle points
forward.
Smoke travels through the non-catalytic combustion
system where it can be further burned, before passing
up the chimney. (Fig. 33)
The damper should always be either fully open or
fully closed. There are no intermediate positions.
when closing the damper, be sure to pull firmly
enough to snap the handle into the locked position.
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ST543
Damper
positions
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Damper positions
Open
(Updraft Mode)
Closed
(Efficient Mode)
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Fig. 33
The Defiant’s damper operating positions.
