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Vermont Castings • Montpelier Medium Insert Installation & Operating Manual_R26 • 05/19
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Installing the Montpelier Medium Insert
1.
Remove or Disable the Fireplace Damper.
If codes
allow, remove the damper. Many dampers can be removed
simply by removing a cotter pin and/or a set screw.
If it is not permissible or possible to remove the damper,
secure the damper in the fully open position.
~ NOTE: CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS ~
In accordance with CAN/CSA B365-M91, you must
permanently secure the Fireplace Modification Tag to
the rear of the fireplace cavity
if you have modified the
fireplace in any way to accommodate installation of a
fireplace insert.
This tag is in the hardware bag included
with your Insert.
2.
Install the Floor Protector.
Make sure the floor protector
satisfies the requirements discussed on Page 6. The
finished height of the floor protector or raised hearth needs
to be considered before installing the venting system.
3.
Flue collar orientation:
The flue collar may be oriented
in the vertical position or rotated 180 degrees on the top
of the stove resulting in a 26 degree backward angle. If
possible, determine beforehand which orientation will work
best for your application.
In most applications, cleaning of the chimney system will
be easiest from the top (chimney cap) down. If this is the
planned method for your application, the center iron pull
down handle on the flue collar serves as protection to keep
prevent a chimney brush from damaging the baffle inside
the stove. If cleaning can only take place from inside the
home, the center bar may be cut out of the flue collar using
a hack saw or reciprocating metal cutting saw.
4.
Install the venting system:
Again, depending on your
application it may be easiest to install the connector or
stainless steel flue liner in the chimney first. Refer to
Figure 6 for the components of the venting system.
• Carefully remove the fiber baffle by first removing the
front air tube. If necessary, removing the remaining air
tubes will allow easier access.
• Remove the iron flue collar from the stove and fasten
either the adapter pipe or flue liner to it by drilling three
holes using the holes in the iron collar as a guide.
• Secure the flexible pipe to the pipe adaptor using the
same method.
• Install the connector pipe or liner so that the height
measured from the finished hearth surface to the center
bar of the flue collar is 19" (483 mm). (Figure 7) This
will allow an easy connection once the stove is rolled
into place.
Figure 6 -
Components of the venting system.
ST1002
Vent system components
3/08
Flexible Flue Liner
Flex Liner Adapter
(if required)
Adjustable (26" or vertical)
Flue Collar w/Integrated
Draw-Down Bar
Top of the Insert
Around Flue Opening
Washers 1/4 Diameter
1/4-20 Hex Nuts
Figure 7
- Measured height from the finished hearth surface to the
center bar of the flue collar.
19’
(483 mm)
Ref. 26”
ST1003
finished height
3/08
Twist on Wood
Handle
5.
Route the blower power cord.
Run the power cord out
the left or right side of the insert. Remove the cover plate
and insert the provided grommet into the slot. Reattach
the cover plate.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD UNDER OR IN
FRONT OF THE UNIT.
6.
Install the Optional Surround Kit.
Follow the instructions
provided with the kit.
7.
Roll the Firebox into Position.
At least two people
will be needed to move the firebox. Lift the front of the
stove slightly to put weight on the rear wheels to ease
installation. Position the firebox so the flue collar lines up
with the connector. Use the leveling screws at the front
of the Insert to adjust the level. Route the power cord to
the side nearest the power supply and test the fans.
