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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove
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Maintenance
4. Install the Glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket
with the coated side down (toward the outside of the
door). Tighten the screws snugly, but loose enough
to allow for a little movement of the glass when the
stove is in operation. Overtightening can crack the
glass immediately or cause it to crack if it is unable
to expand when hot.
Gasket Replacement
Your Intrepid uses 5/16” dia. rope-type fiberglass
gaskets to make a tight seal at the Front Doors and the
Flue Collar. With use, particularly on those parts that
move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed and
may require replacement.
Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be
sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working
with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust
mask.
1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and
pulling firmly.
2. Use a wire brush or a screwdriver to clean the
channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.
Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a cold
chisel if necessary.
3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-
sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow
an extra 1-2” (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be
cut.
Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to
cool completely before beginning any maintenance
procedure.
Care of the Cast Iron Surface
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the
painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new.
The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed. First,
clean the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Then,
touch up the stove with Vermont Castings high tem-
perature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly, and
keep in mind that two light coats of paint are better than
a single heavy one.
Care of Porcelain Enamel Finish
Use a dry or slightly damp rag or a soft brush to remove
spills or stains. For difficult jobs that require a cleaning
agent, use only a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish
recommended for use on enamel surfaces.
Cleaning the Glass
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off
during hot fires. However, the ash residue that accumu-
lates on the glass surface should be removed regularly
to prevent etching. Follow this procedure to clean the
glass:
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Be sure the glass is completely cool.
•
Clean the glass with water or a cleaner made
especially for this purpose. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
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Rinse the glass thoroughly.
•
Dry the glass completely.
Glass Replacement
Replace glass only with Vermont Castings part no.
1401156 Right Side and 1401157 Left Side Glass
Panels. The glass panel rests on a cushion provided
by 3/16” rope gasket, #1203556 and is held in place
by clips. (Fig. 35) The glass is IR coated on one side
which is marked
THIS SIDE OUT
.
1. Remove the door from the stove and place it on a
sturdy, level work surface. Use a towel to protect the
porcelain enamel finish.
2. Remove phillips head screws and retainer clips.
3. Inspect the Gasket. If the window gasket is in good
condition, you can leave it in place. If you replace it,
use only #1203556. Be sure the channel around the
window opening is clean, and free of dust.
KT160
Intrepid
glass replacement
addendum
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Fig. 35
Door glass installation.
Gasket
KT160
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