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Vermont Castings Aspen
®
II Multi-Fuel
30003892
assembly
unpack the Stove
Carefully remove the outer packaging carton from the
stove and pallet. Remove the loose items from inside
the stove. Check the contents as listed.
1, Poker/slicer
2, Grate insert plates (for wood burning)
hardware bag contents:
3, Handles (door, damper)
1, Large Allen wrench
1, Small Allen wrench
1, Multi-function tool
prepare Stove for installation
This stove is very heavy and therefore requires careful
handling both to avoid injury and damage to the stove.
1. Carefully lift up and remove the griddle plate from
the top of the stove. Place it in a safe place until
installation is complete.
2. Remove the wood burning grate inserts and the
wooden packaging piece from inside the stove fire-
box.
3. Carefully remove the strapping holding the stove to
the wooden pallet. Carefully maneuver the stove on
the pallet in to a position that allows it to be lifted
from the pallet.
4. Remove the outer packing by removing from flue
collar.
5. Carefully remove the poker from its position on the
door handle. (Fig. 12)
It may be easier to lift the stove if you remove all of the
firebrick and grate components from the stove before
lifting it to its final position. Follow the “Grate Removal”
instructions on Page 21.
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POKERSLICER
Poker/Slicer
ST878
fig. 12
Remove poker/slicer from its shipping position.
install door handle
The door handle which comes with the stove is designed
to be removable to prevent overheating during use.
To use the handle, simply slide the collar into the door
handle and open the door. When you have either opened
or closed the door, remove the handle and store it in
a safe place. Alternatively, the handle can be secured
in position with the Allen wrench using the concealed
socket head grub screw behind the handle boss.
cau-
tioN: if the handle is secured in place it will become
extremely hot when the stove is in use. Suitable pro-
tective insulated gloves must always be used when
opening the door when the stove is in use.
flue collar reversal
If a rear exit chimney connection is required, you will
need to rotate the flue collar on the stove.
1. Remove the two (2) screws that hold the flue collar
in position. (Fig. 13)
2. Carefully lift the flue collar away from the stove and
rotate it 180° clockwise. Be careful not to damage
the rope gasket on the flue collar.
3. Replace the two (2) screws removed in Step 1. (Fig.
14)
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REVERSEFLUECOLLAR
Remove
Screws
ST879
fig. 13
Remove screws holding flue collar in place.
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REAREXITFLUE
Screws
ST880
fig. 14
Flue collare, reversed.
