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Vermont Castings • Intrepid II Installation & Operating Manual_R48 • 11/17

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DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

SAFETY NOTICE

IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,

OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY

RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY

DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT

RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

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For use in the

United States and Canada

Installation & Operating Manual

Installation and Appliance Setup

Intrepid

Wood Burning Stove

Model 1990

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this entire manual before

installation and use of this wood-burning

room heater.

Failure to follow these instructions could

result in property damage, bodily injury

or even death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to glow, you

are overfiring. Close air controls. Overfiring will void

your warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles

as specified. Failure to comply may cause a house fire.

WARNING

Tested and approved for use with dry, seasoned cordwood

only. Do Not Burn Wet or Green Wood. Burning any other

type of fuel will void your warranty.

CAUTION

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Page 1: ...ting Manual Installation and Appliance Setup Intrepid II Wood Burning Stove Model 1990 INSTALLER Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation OWNER Retain this manual for future reference NOTICE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this wood burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bo...

Page 2: ...r Vermont Castings Intrepid II with the utmost care With normal use and proper care it will provide you with many years of service This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings stove You will also find useful information on assembly and maintenance procedures We urge you to read the manual thoroughly and to keep it as a reference Sincerely Ve...

Page 3: ...defects and other reproductive harm California Health Safety Code Sec 25249 6 Specifications 4 Dimensions 5 Installation 6 Outside Air 6 Masonry Chimneys 7 Chimney Size 7 Chimney Connector Guidlines 7 Single Wall chimney Connector 8 Freestanding Chimney Installations 8 Fireplace Chimney Installations 9 Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations 11 Reducing Clearances 12 Alcove Installations 14 C...

Page 4: ...during EPA emission test Weighted average HHV High Heating Value efficiency using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emission test A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency and the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber A peak BTU out of the appliance calculated using the maximum first hour burn rate from the High EPA ...

Page 5: ...1 4 640 mm Top exit flue collar height 21 1 4 540 mm 24 610 mm 7 1 8 180 mm 21 1 2 545 mm 0966 Intrepid II specifications 11 00 21 1 4 545 mm 14 356 mm C L 22 1 2 540 mm 18 460 mm 1 1 4 31 mm 20 1 2 520 mm 13 3 4 350mm Figure 1 Intrepid II 1990 dimensions Drawings not to Scale Dimensions ...

Page 6: ...d by most local authorities Your local dealer or your local building official may have a copy of these regulations IMPORTANT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION INCLUDING A CHIMNEY OR HOUSE FIRE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AND DO NOT ALLOW MAKESHIFT COMPROMISES TO ENDANGER PROPERTY AND PERSONAL SAFETY ST241 chimney types 12 13 99 djt A prefabri...

Page 7: ...runs of connector upward 1 4 per foot 20 mm per m going from the stove toward the chimney The recommended maximum length of a horizontal run is 3 914 mm The recommended total length of chimney connector is 8 2 4 m In cathedral ceiling installations extend the prefabricated chimney down to within 8 2 4 m of the stove SAFETY NOTE ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR WHEN DRILLING CUTTING OR JO...

Page 8: ... the stove is installed or from an exterior wall ST242 Chimney connector 12 13 99 djt Figure 4 The crimped end of the connector points toward stove ST243 thinble connection 12 13 99 djt Thimble Sleeve Chimney Connector Flue Keep sleeve end flush with flue tile Figure 5 The thimble made of either ceramic or metal must be cemented securely in place Freestanding Chimney Installations If the chimney c...

Page 9: ... begin Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer for any specific requirements Accessories are available for use as wall pass throughs If using one of these make sure it has been tested and listed for use as a wall pass through Fireplace Chimney Installations Above a Fireplace TheIntrepidIImaybeconnectedtoachimneyaboveafireplace opening also In such installations the stove is positioned o...

Page 10: ...ial Placingasectionofchimneyconnectorinsideasectionof9 230 mm diameter solid insulated factory built chimney with 2 50 mm of air space between the chimney section and combustibles In Canada The Canadian Standards Association has established installation guidelines The following illustration shows one method in which all combustible material in the walliscutawaytoprovidetherequired18 460mm clearanc...

Page 11: ... II the protector must be a minimumof10 254mm wide centeredundertheconnector Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations Do not assume your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the completely noncombustible requirement because the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is supported by heavy wood framing as in Figure 12 Because heat passe...

Page 12: ...e and its connector and nearby combustibles Clearance is the distance between either your stove measured from the back edge of the stove s top plate or chimney connector and nearby walls floors the ceiling and any other fixed combustible surface Your stove has special clearance requirements that have been established after careful research and testing to UL and ULC standards These clearance requir...

Page 13: ...nector clearances may be reduced by using heat shields on single wall connector or by using double wall connector One of these methods should be used whenever the rear heat shield is used in top exit installations or in any other situation when it is necessary to protect nearby combustibles from the heat of the chimney connector The ceiling above horizontal runs of chimney connector must be protec...

Page 14: ...ure 20 Front view 65 minimum clearance form hearth to combustibles on front face Combustible facing may overlap metal studs by only 1 It should not extend below the height of the noncombustible ceiling 65 62 Min to Alcove Ceiling ST506 Alcove front view 11 00 Ceiling support package extends 2 below Durock or equivalent ceiling 1 air gap top bottom on both sides and back wall NOTE From 62 to 65 mus...

Page 15: ...e wall protector 5 In top exit installations this clearance requires the use of the rear heat shield with the shield insert installed See the folloing pages for illustrations of these clearances Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Clearances Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners No stove heat ...

Page 16: ...lled Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner D E F F C C A B J K L L I I G H ST507 Intrepid Clearance Diagrams 11 00 P Q M N Top Exit Installations no heat shields Top Exit Installations rear heat shield and chimney connector heat shields or double wall connector Rear Exit Installations rear heat shields N A N A See the chart on the previous page for dimensions indicated by letter in the diagrams below ...

Page 17: ...with rear stove connector and wall shields Wall shields MUST meet at corner Connector heat shield extends 28 710mm above flue collar A 24 610mm diameter ceiling heat shield must surround the chimney and be suspended 1 25mm from ceiling INT REPID II C C C C D F A B E D ST508 Intrepid II wall shield 11 00 A 36 914 mm B 30 762 mm C 1 25 mm D 35 889 mm E 44 1118 mm F 40 1016 mm Figure 24 Parallel inst...

Page 18: ... 4 426mm To locate center of flue collar for corner installation add 7 180mm to the clearance distance form stove corner to wall Mark off the resulting distance from the corner along both walls Next measure the same distance form these two points out from the walls These last two measurements will meet at a point representing the center of the flue collar Refer to the diagrams above ST511a Intrepi...

Page 19: ...tective pad on the floor arrange some sections of 4 x 4 lumber on the pad for support and carefully tip the stove onto them on its back Remove and discard the four 3 8 hex bolts and shipping brackets from the stove bottom Use the handle holder and a 3 8 bolt to install the front right leg Position the holder so the hole to accept the handle nub faces out from the right side of the stove Use the re...

Page 20: ...way from the stove as possible Safety Tips Conveniently locate a Class A fire extinguisher to contend with small fires Be sure the fire extinguisher works and is clearly visible All occupants of the house should know where it is and how it operates Have heavy stove gloves available near the stove Have special safety accessories e g Child Guard Screen available for use if small children will be in ...

Page 21: ...stat senses the heating and cooling of the stove surface and adjusts the air shutter accordingly ST519 Intrepid II damper 11 20 00 djt Open Updraft Mode Closed Catalytic Mode Figure 34 The damper is either open or closed There are no intermediate positions Side View When closing the damper push firmly and snap it into the locked position to ensure that the stove remains in the catalytic mode Glass...

Page 22: ...to a fire Figure 36 Andirons Your stove has andirons to keep logs away from the glass panels The andirons are important to maintain clear fire viewing and should be removed only while reloading through the front doors Wear heavy stove gloves when removing the andirons and placethemonanoncombustiblesurfaceuntilyoureplacethem in the stove Most stove owners will prefer the convenience of top loading ...

Page 23: ...use back puffing into the room and or the plugging of the chimney or combustor How do you know if your draft is excessively high or low Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove part A sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking into the room through the stove or chimney connector joints low heat and dirty glass Burn Only High Quality Wood The Intrepid II is de...

Page 24: ...e damper is activated and when it is not Conditioning Your Stove Castironisextremelystrong butitcanbebrokenwithasharp blow from a hammer or from the thermal shock of rapid and extreme temperature change The cast plates expand and contract with changes in temperature When you first begin using your Intrepid II minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjust gradually during three or four i...

Page 25: ... NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE DONOTBURNGARBAGEORFLAMMABLEFLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL Also never use gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire Keep all such liquids well away from the Intrepid II while it is in use 3 Light the newspaper and close the door Gradually build up the fire by adding a few ...

Page 26: ...our fuel is well seasoned it is possible to add fresh fuel smaller pieces first close the door and damper and reset the primary air thermostat for the desired heat output Do not break the charcoal into very small pieces or pound or compress the charcoal bed It is important that air can circulate under the wood for the fire to be quickly revived WARNING Operate your Intrepid II only with the doors ...

Page 27: ...ne if the flue is more than three times bigger in square area than the outlet on the stove or insert Some localities enforce the NFPAguidelines as part of their building codes Masonry Chimney Masonry is a traditional material for chimneys but it can perform poorly when it serves an airtight stove Masonry is a very effective heat sink it absorbs a lot of heat It can cool the smoke enough to diminis...

Page 28: ...weight as it dries Also look at the ends of a log as it dries it shrinks and often cracks The more weathered and cracked a piece is the drier it is Dry wood burns readily with a good chimney draft But with modern stoves especially catalytic ones the wood can be too dry While extra dry wood has little creosote in it the remainder can gas out from the wood quickly and densely enoughtooverloadthecata...

Page 29: ...ure 42 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 the retainer clips Two phillips head screws on each clip 3 Inspect the gasket If the window gasket is in good condition you can leave it in place If you replace it use only Part No 1203556 Be...

Page 30: ... unless a more detailed inspection is warranted because of diminished performance as outlined below or to inspect the probe thermostat The refractory package that houses the catalytic combustor should be inspected annually for a buildup of flay ash and cleaned if necessary This may be done during examination of the combustor The probe thermostat should be inspected annually or more often if decrea...

Page 31: ...uild up as quickly as before it is likely that the performance change was caused by fly ash deposits on the catalytic element However monitor the chimney system for a few weeks to ensure that proper performance continues If you continue to find a significant creosote buildup or if you continue to see excessive smoke from the chimney the catalytic element will need to be replaced Call your dealer f...

Page 32: ...o Glass Replacement for information on these Replace Refractory Package Refer to Figure 46 1 Remove andirons 2 Reach inside the stove with pair of pliers and turn the two clamps that hold the fireback 90 Turn the let clamp clockwise and the right clamp counterclockwise The bolts that hold these clamps are tapped into the back as well as capped by chrome acorn nuts in the back 3 Grasp the upper fir...

Page 33: ...fety good stove performance and to protect your chimney and chimney connector inspect the chimney and chimney connector on a regular schedule Clean the system if necessary Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious chimney fire When wood is burned slowly it produces tar organic vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the...

Page 34: ...nature Place the element in a plastic bag and package it with a generous amount of shock absorbing material In any chemical reaction including the combustion process there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place For example a reaction may require a certain temperature or a certain concentration of the reactants the combustion gases and oxygen or a certain amount...

Page 35: ...Doors End Manufacturing Date March 2017 0001987 Majolica Brown 0001987T Majolica Brown w Transition Doors End Manufacturing Date March 2017 0001991 Bordeaux 0001991T Bordeaux w Transition Doors End Manufacturing Date March 2017 0001990T Classic Black w Transition Doors 45 46 47 48 49 50 57 52 53 54 60a 57 59 68 65 64 63 62 44 55 56 66 67 61 58a 51 72 58b 60b 74 71 71 70 70 69 69 76 76 75 75 1 2 3 ...

Page 36: ...306763 Y 9 Weld Screw Pkg of 10 1201583 10 10 Upper Fireback 1306703 Y 11 Firebrick Clamp 1306724 Y 12 Hex Bolt 3 8 16x1 1 2 Pkg of 10 1201456 10 13 Lower Fireback 1306704 15 Rear Air Tube 1308658 16 Thermostat Cover 1306711 17 Damper Handle Assembly 5004265 Y 18 Friction Spring Pkg of 10 1201846 10 20 Thermostat Clip 1601408 21 Ball Chain Fitting Qty 2 req Pkg of 10 1201972 10 22 Ball Chain 12019...

Page 37: ...shpan Handle 30000973 43 Damper Tab Pkg of 10 1601488 10 44 Griddle 1306356A Y 45 Right Griddle Quad Pre 2010 1301832A Y Post 2010 30005119 46 Leftt Griddle Quad Pre 2010 1301807A Post 2010 30005118 47 Top Classic Black 1308657A Biscuit 30003180 Bordeaux 30006712 Majolica Brown 30004824 48 Right Side Classic Black 1308655 Biscuit 30003175 Bordeaux 30006709 Majolica Brown 30004821 49 Bottom Classic...

Page 38: ...nsition Door Enamel Classic Black 30007099 Biscuit 30007101 Bordeaux 30007105 Majolica Brown 30007103 59 Left Glass Panel 1401157 Y 60a Right Door Shell Enamel Classic Black 30006914 Biscuit 30006982 Bordeaux 30006980 Majolica Brown 30006984 60b Right Transition Door Enamel Classic Black 30007098 Biscuit 30007100 Bordeaux 30007104 Majolica Brown 30007102 61 Right Glass Panel 1401156 Y 62 Handle Bo...

Page 39: ...tor Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 76 Door Pins 1600535 77 Temperature Probe 30007275 78 Bracket Temperature Probe 30007279 Bottom Heat Shield Assembly 30004020 C Clip 1204015 Wing Screw 1201621 Glass Clip Scre...

Page 40: ...cupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized HHT dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier However the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table ...

Page 41: ...pliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty Damage to printed plated or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints accidents misuse scratches melted items or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes Repair or replacement of parts that are sub...

Page 42: ...eather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney or venting installation LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY The owner s exclusive remedy and HHT s sole obligation under this warranty under any other warranty express or implied or in contract tort or otherwise shall be limited to replacement repair or refund as specified above In no event will HHT be liable for any incidental or conse...

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