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Vermont Castings • Defiant® Model 1975-CAT-C Installation Manual_R8 • 02/21
1 Product Specific and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification
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B. California safety information
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C. BTU & Efficiency Specifications
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D. Stove Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Installation
A. Outside Air
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B. Types of Chimney to Use
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C. Chimney Size
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D. Chimney Connector Guidelines
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E. Fireplace Installations
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F. Floor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
G. Clearances to Combustibles
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3 Assembly
A. Setting up your Stove
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B. Install Bottom Heat Shield
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C. Adjust Leg Levelers
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20
D. Reverse Flue Collar
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20
E. Attached Damper Handle
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20
F. Installing Catalyst Temperature Probe
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20
G. Attach Primary Air Thermostat Handle
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20
H. Assemble the Removable Insert Handle
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20
I. Fan Kit Installation
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J. Installing/Removing Catalyst
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4 Smoke Alarm / Safety Tips
A. Smoke and CO Detectors
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B. Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 Operation
A. Air Controls
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B. Damper Adjustment
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C. Conditioning Your Stove
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D. Wood Burning Operation
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E. Adding Fuel
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F. Ash Disposal
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G. Draft Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6 Maintenance
A. Glass Maintenance
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B. Damper Adjustment
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C. Gasket Replacement
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D. The Chimney System
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E. The Catalytic Element
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7 Service Parts List
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8 Warranty
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Alert Key:
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DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided
will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided
could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE:
Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
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