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Vermont Castings • Intrepid DV-IFT Owner’s Manual_R20 • 11/21
Connect the Gas Supply Line
Check the rating plate attached by a steel cable to the firebox,
to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for the type
of fuel to be used.
In the U.S.:
Gas connection should be made in accordance
with current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Since some municipalities have additional local codes, be
sure to consult your local authority.
In Canada:
consult the local authority and CSA-B149.1
installation code.
Connect the gas supply and test for leaks. Use a mild soap
and water solution applied with a brush no larger than 1” (25
mm). Never apply soap and water solution with a spray bottle.
Do not use an open flame for leak testing.
Burner Information
The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rating
plate, unless converted using a Vermont Castings Fuel
Conversion Kit. Conversion instructions are provided with
each kit.
This appliance should only be connected by a
qualified gas technician. Test to confirm manifold
pressures as specified below.
The Intrepid Heater and the individual shutoff valves
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
The Intrepid Heater must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing the individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less
than 1/2 psig.
There must be a gas shutoff between the stove and
the supply.
In order to connect Natural Gas, use a fitting with 3/8”
NPT nipple on the valve side and 1/2” natural gas
supply line with a minimum input of 21,000 BTUs at a
minimum inlet pressure of 5.5” w.c.
In order to connect Propane, use a fitting with 3/8”
NPT nipple on the valve side and 1/2” propane gas
supply line with a minimum input of 21,000 BTUs at a
minimum inlet pressure of 11.0” w.c.
CAUTION
!
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE
GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE
TECHNICIAN. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES.
THERE MUST BE A GAS SHUT-OFF BETWEEN THE
STOVE AND THE SUPPLY.
Complete the Assembly
• Open the swiveling latches (cams) on the top left and right
corners of the glass frame.
• Position the glass and frame against the firebox by placing
the bottom edge on the brackets on the bottom face of
the firebox.
• Swing the assembly against the firebox, and close the
latches firmly against the pins protruding from the firebox
top.
Install the Front Plate
Grasp the Front Plate and lift it into position, engaging the two
steel tabs at the upper corners behind the adjacent bosses in
the Side Plates, Figure 3.57. Seat the Front against the Sides
so that the tabs at the bottom lip engage with the notches in
the edge of the stove base.
When properly installed, the bottom of the Front Plate cannot
be pulled away from the sides without also lifting it up.
If you are installing optional Warming Shelves, do so now,
according to the instructions supplied with that kit.
Figure 3.57
- Install stove front.
ST967
Intrepid install front
7/07
INTREPID
Bottom Tabs Engage
Notch in Base
Thermostat Connection (Optional)
Use only a thermostat rated for 500 - 750 millivolts.
Check the table below for the appropriate gauge thermostat
wire to use for the length of lead required in your installation.
1. Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and run
the wires to the stove location. Terminate these leads with
1/4” female connectors.
2. Connect the thermostat wires to the valve, Figure 3.56.
This completes assembly of the Intrepid stove.
Thermostat Wire / Gauge
Maximum Run
18
40 Feet
20
25 Feet
22
16 Feet
