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Vigilant

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Vigilant

Coal Stove

Model #2310

Homeowner’s

Installation and

Operating

Instructions

For Use in North America

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

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Page 1: ...Use 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 2000898 5 13 Rev 12 ...

Page 2: ...stomer service They are factory trained to know the most minute detail of every Vermont Castings product Contact your Au thorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its performance Be assured that your cast iron Vermont Castings stove or fireplace has been made with the utmost care and will provide you with many years of service This manual contains ...

Page 3: ... on maximum fuel consumption obtained under laboratory conditions and on average efficiencies These values are based on operation in building code conforming homes under typical winter climate conditions in New England If your home is of nonstandard construc tion e g unusually well insulated not insulated built under ground etc or if you live in a more severe or more temperate climate these figure...

Page 4: ...ney weigh less than cool gases outside This weight difference creates the pressure necessary to produce and sustain draft As the lighter more buoyant gases rise up the chimney draft causes a flow of cooler air into the stove When starting a fire in a cold stove on an unheated chimney it may be necessary to provide some assistance by igniting several sheets of crumpled newspaper which have been pla...

Page 5: ... approved poured in place liner The chimney must have a tight seal ing clean out door A new prefabricated metal chimney should be one tested and listed for use with solid fuel burning appliances to the High Temperature H T Chimney Standard UL 103 1985 2100 F and have interior walls especially designed for use with coal burning stoves Be sure to follow the chim ney manufacturer s instructions exact...

Page 6: ...ner 8 inside dimension Masonry Square Liner 8 x 8 nominal Rectangular Liner 8 x 12 nominal Round Liner 8 inside dimensions Chimneys with liners larger than 8 x 12 mayexperiencerapidcoolingofcombustion gases and reduction in draft especially if they are located outside the home These large chimneys may need to be insulated or the flues re lined for good stove performance Vermont Cast ings offers ch...

Page 7: ...mbustible heat shields Air flowing between the stove and or chimney connector and nearby shields carries away heat Do not block the air flow by filling this empty space with any insulating material Clearance Reductions When no shields are used empty space alone provides protection against overheating When shields are used it is usually possible to reduce the required clearance as the shields offer...

Page 8: ... of the wall Side clearance remains the same 18 measured from the edge of the stove top to the side wall Fig 8 13 330mm 18 460mm ST686 Vigilant clearances parallel rear exit rear heat shield 8 7 01 djt ST686 Fig 8 Minimum clearance rear exit rear heat shield For corner instllations the clearance is 16 measured from the corners of the stove perpendicular to the wall Clearances With Double wall Conn...

Page 9: ... should be con structed of 24 gauge or heavier sheetmetal 1 2 noncombustible insulation board or common brick laid on flat 3 side down Shields must be spaced out from the combustible wall or ceiling 1 on noncombus tible spacers The spacers should not be directly be hind the stove or chimney connector Air must be able to flow between the wall and the shield At least one half 50 of the bottom 1 of t...

Page 10: ... mm Clearance to Combustibles in Front of Stove 1 A ceiling heat shield 24 610 mm in diameter and suspended 1 25 mm from the ceiling must surround the chimney connector in installations in which the chimney connector penetrates the ceiling The chimney connector shield extends only to 24 610 mm above the flue colllar 2 The ceiling heat shield required when the chimney connector shields are used sho...

Page 11: ...ilant floor protection 8 7 01 D D A 45 1143 mm B 48 1219 mm C 8 203 mm D 16 406 mm E 12 305 mm F 2 51 mm to either side of connector Fig 12 Minimum floor protection requirements ST689 Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations In many fireplaces the brick or concrete hearth in front of the fireplace opening is supported by heavy wooden fram ing Bricks and concrete are not good insulators so heat...

Page 12: ... pass throughs The National Fire ProtectionAssociation NFPA has estab lished guidelines for passing chimney connectors through combustible walls Many building code inspectors follow these guidelines when approving installations The illustration below shows one NFPA recommended method in which all combustible material in the wall is cut away from the single wall connector a sufficient distance to p...

Page 13: ...eaded screw through the ceramic shaft and into the bright metal insert Tighten until snug do not overtighten Chimney Connector Dampers Because of the draft requirements of our stoves we do not recommend the use of an in flue damper Not only is this an unnecessary restriction in the flue but it is an additional surface directly in the path of the flue gases upon which depositscanform creatingapoten...

Page 14: ...e inner face of the flue liner and securely cemented in place Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheetmetal screws Above a fireplace In this installation the chimney connector goes up from the stove turns 90 degrees and goes back into the fireplace chimney The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector en ters the chimney Fo...

Page 15: ... built zero clearance fireplace Zero clearance fireplacesandtheirchimneysarespecificallydesigned as a unit for use as fireplaces It may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them for any other use If there is a combustible mantel or trim check the stove and chimney connector clearances in the Clearance Chart Use the necessary combination of mantel trim and connector heat shields to provide the...

Page 16: ...e Vigilant II Coal Stove is designed to burn anthracite hard coal or bituminous coal soft coal Do not burn other fuels As shipped from the factory it is set up to burn bituminous coal If you wish to burn anthracite call your Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer and request that your stove be modified to burn anthracite The dealer will make the modification and attach a label to the top of the ash do...

Page 17: ...fire to avoid overfiring When starting a new fire or after re loading the stove leave the damper open until the surface temperature reaches at least 500 F Do not close the damper on a fire before it is well established If the surface temperature drops below 400 F revive the fire by one of the following Increase the air supply by moving the thermostat lever to the left Open the damper Clear ash fro...

Page 18: ... high If draft problems occur when the wind is blowing install a chimney cap designed to stabilize draft under windy conditions Remove Ash Regularly To avoid blocking incoming air empty the ash pan before the ash reaches the top of the pan Empty the ash pan before shaking the grates so you do not have to handle an ashpan that is full of hot embers Use care when handling and disposing of ash partic...

Page 19: ...sition and the doors should pull in slightly Check the Air Inlet Shutter The air inlet shutter must open and close freely If it doesn t check to be sure the shutter or shutter pin is not bent Be sure the gaskets are in good condition The gaskets used in the assembly of your Vigilant Coal Stoveplayanimportantpartinensuringconsistent reliable performance Inspection of the gaskets and replacement whe...

Page 20: ...m the firebox or to inspect or replace worn parts Lift the Front Grilel straight up so that you may direct the tabs on either side of the top of the grille into the exhaust ports at the top of the side plates Slide the tabs of the grille backward and lift the grille to a horizontal position Move one end of the grille forward and the other end backward so the tabs may be disengaged from the ex haus...

Page 21: ...indow opening Se cure the new gasketing in place with a thin bead of gasket cement 4 Position the two retainer clips on the door with openings in the retainer lining up with the screw holes in the door A round hole in the retainer will line up with the upper screw hole in the door A slot in the retainer will line up with the lower screw hole in the door The section of the retainer which is at an a...

Page 22: ...e the risk of a chimney fire Fly ash carried from the fuel bed by draft in the chimney should also be removed from the chimney and chimney connector While these particles are non combustible they may accumulate enough to reduce the size of the flue and restrict draft This will affect stove performance and is a potentially hazardous situation See Safety Tips Reduce the risk of restricting draft by ...

Page 23: ...ly Instructions for adjusting the handle are given in the Maintenance Section Draft Problems If the draft in the chimney is interrupted smoke which contains carbon monoxide and other toxic gases may be forced out of the stove and chimney and into living areas This is a potentially hazardous condition If you notice a sulfur like smell or if smoke backs out of the stove fre quently let the fire go o...

Page 24: ...escription Part Number Item Description Part Number Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice 1 Griddle Quad 1300809 2 Griddle 1300797 3 Top 1304251 4 Mittenrack 1601705 5 Right End 1304262 6 Front Grille 1305029 7 Fettle 1305047 8 Ashpan Front 1305033 9 Damper Assembly w Welded...

Page 25: ...an Cover w Handle 1601027 32 Shaker Handle 1600903 33 Ashpan 1400927 34 Ashdoor 1305045 35 Front Door Handle Assembly 5004237 36 Ashpan Bracket 1601039 37 Ashdoor Hinge 1305046 38 Ashdrop 1305044 39 Bottom 1305043 40 10 Leg 1305048 41 Left End 1304269 42 Shaker Handle Support 1305049 43 Ashdoor Hinge Pin 1201835 44 Ceramic Handle Assembly 0004342 45 Damper Handle Assembly 5004265 46 Lower Fireback...

Page 26: ...o remove the restrictor plate and attach the warning label to the top of the ash door Conversion Instructions Remove the Air Restrictor Plate The plate is installed on front left of the left fireback A screw passing through the restrictor plate prevents the plate from being lifted and removed from the fireback To reach the screw it is necessary to remove some parts of the grate system Refer to Fig...

Page 27: ...is warranty is transferable however proof of original purchase is required 2 Vermont Castings Group offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces Inspect your Vigilant II Coal Stove prior to accepting it for any damage to the enamel 3 This warranty does not cover misuse of the Vigilant II Coal Stove as described in the Owners Manual nor does it cover a Vigilant II Coal Stove that has been modi...

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