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Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21
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remove access cover
I. Fan Kit Installation
1. Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the inner
back with two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4" hex head screws.
2. Attach snapstat to the mounting holes on the underside
of the bottom with two (2) 1/4-20 pan head screws.
3. Attach the rheostat holder under the right front wing
of the bottom heat shield with two (2) #10 sheet metal
screws.
4. Attach the rheostat to its holder by inserting the rheostat
control shaft through the holder hole. Install the retaining
ring and rheostat knob onto the shaft.
5. Secure the rheostat cable to the underside of the bottom
heat shield using the wire tie provided and the hole at the
right rear edge of the heat shield.
6. Fan will not operate until stove reaches approximately
109°F.
7. Plug blower cord into a grounded outlet. Do not remove
ground prong from plug. Route power cord to avoid heat
from the stove or other damage. Do not route cord under
or in front of appliance.
Figure 3.9
- Fan installation
J. Installing/Removing Catalyst
1. Remove the access cover by gently lifting up and pulling
out from the bottom edge, Figure 3.10.
2. Remove the inner cover by pulling it straight out, Figure
3.11.
3. Remove the catalyst by gently pulling it straight out,
Figure 3.12 Place the catalyst where the catalyst’s
ceramic components will not be damaged.
Access
Cover
Figure 3.10
- Remove access cover.
ST1188
remove inner cover
Inner Cover
Figure 3.11
- Remove inner cover.
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remove catalyst
Remove Catalyst
Figure 3.12
- Remove catalyst.
ST848
fan install
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Rheostat
Knob
Rheostat
Snapstat
Screws
Hole for Wire
Tie to Secure
Cable
Rheostat
Holder
