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Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

30004671  0515  Rev. 9

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT 

PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-

TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO 

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROP-

ERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. 

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT 

RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION 

REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Nous recommandons que nos appareils de chauffage 
au bois soient installés et entretenus apr des 
professionnels qui ont été accrédités aux É.-U. par le 
National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) comme étant des 
spécialistes du NFI en matière d’appareilsde chauffage 
au ois, ou qui sont accrédités au  Canada
dans le cadre du Programme 
de formation technique
en énergie du bois (WETT)

4671
Merrimack cover

227-S-37-6.2

Merrimack Large Insert

Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual

For Use in North America

The French language version of this manual is available online:www.vermontcastings.com

La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne : www.vermontcastings.com

Содержание Merrimack Large

Страница 1: ...dons que nos appareils de chauffage au bois soient installés et entretenus apr des professionnels qui ont été accrédités aux É U par le National Fireplace Institute NFI comme étant des spécialistes du NFI en matière d appareilsde chauffage au ois ou qui sont accrédités au Canada dans le cadre du Programme de formation technique en énergie du bois WETT 4671 Merrimack cover 227 S 37 6 2 Merrimack La...

Страница 2: ...nsforms a traditional masonry fireplace into a powerful heater You can count on years of comfortable heating and pleasurable fire viewing if you operate and maintain it according to the directions in this Owner s Guide This Insert has been tested and listed by OMNI Test Laboratories of Portland Oregon to UL1482 1996 R2006 for the United States and ULC S628 93 for Canada This Insert is listed to an...

Страница 3: ... value can vary depending on how the unit is oper ated and the type and moisture content of the fuel used The figure shown is based on maximum fuel consumption obtained under laboratory conditions and with 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...

Страница 4: ...ey Height U S and Canada Chimney height should be no less than 15 4 5 m above the hearth and no more than 35 10 5 m The chimney should extend at least 3 914 mm above the highest point where it passes through a roof and at least 2 610 mm higher than any portion of a building within 10 3 m Fig 2 DO NOT CONNECT YOUR MERRIMACK LARGE IN SERT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE Installation U S ...

Страница 5: ... label must be affixed to the back of the fireplace stating the fireplace may have been altered to accommodate the insert and may be unsafe to use as a conventional fireplace A FireplaceModificationTagisincludedinthehardware bag inside the Merrimack Large Insert Minimum Fireplace Dimensions The Merrimack Large Insert will fit many fireplaces To confirm that it will fit yours measure the lintel dep...

Страница 6: ... finished hearth surface Measure the front clearance to furnishings etc from the fireplace face Fig 4 Observe these clearances to combustible trim Hearth Requirements In some fireplaces the hearth in front of the fireplace open ing is brick stone slate or some other non combustible material that is in direct contact with concrete poured over earth These are the only hearths that are considered non...

Страница 7: ...nd which orientation will work best for your application ST1002 Vent system components 3 08 ST1002 Fig 6 Components of the venting system Flexible Flue Liner Flex Liner Adapter if required Adjustable 26 or verti cal Flue Collar w Inte grated Draw Down Bar Top of the Insert Around Flue Opening Washers 1 4 Dia 1 4 20 Hex Nuts In most applications cleaning of the chimney system will be easiest from t...

Страница 8: ...out the home is strongly advised even if not re quired by building codes or insurance regulations It is a good idea to install a smoke detector in the living ar eas and each bedroom Follow the smoke CO detector manufacture s placement and installation instructions and maintain regularly You may not however wish to install a detector in the immediate vicinity of the Montpelier insert Depending on t...

Страница 9: ...e Insert has an integral convection air blower that ensures an even delivery of heat at the manual setting you select ST1157 primary air control Air Control Lever ST1157 Open Control Lever to the Left Closed Control Lever to the Right Fig 10 The air control lever controls the amount of air enter ing the firebox FP2493 Merrimack controls Air Control Lever Fan Speed Control Behind louvre FP2493 Fig ...

Страница 10: ...imack Large Insert will accept wood up to 22 559 mm Longer wood pieces work better than short ones Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dryness Even for short term storage however keep wood a safe distance from the heater and keep it out of the areas around the heater used for re fueling and ash removal Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single air control setting will...

Страница 11: ... when the Merrimack Large Insert is vented to an exterior masonry chimney or when you are just starting a fire NOTE Effectiveness of a top down method to start a fire Smoke emissions when starting a fire can be difficult to control because the insert is not yet heated to its optimum temperature One method of reducing emissions during a cold start up is the use of a top down kindling procedure In t...

Страница 12: ...asier to heat than a drafty home in the far north in which a Merrimack Large Insert is installed on an exterior wall at the end of a long house In Fireplace Insert installations over sized chimneys can produce less effective results than those that are properly sized and interior chimneys usually perform better than those located outside the house Different results may be experienced even in the s...

Страница 13: ...the glass use the following procedure Be sure the glass is completely cool Cleaning with water will work in most cases Use a glass cleaner especially made for this purpose only if deposits are specially heavy If heavy deposits are a frequent occurrence however evaluate your operating techniques Do not use abrasive clean ers Rinse the glass thoroughly Dry the glass completely Adjust the Door Latch ...

Страница 14: ...ts Gasket Size And The Parts It Seals 3 8 1203589 Door to the front 4 5 3 8 30002422 Firebox parts 3 16 1203556 Glass to the door 4 6 To change a gasket wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled Wear protective eyewear and a dust mask The procedure is the same for all gaskets 1 Remove the existing fiberglass gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly 2 Use a wire brush or the tip of a ...

Страница 15: ...ect the chimney let the Merrimack Large Insert cool completely Then using a strong light sight up through the flue collar into the chimney flue The fiber baffle will need to be removed gently to view inside the connector pipe If it is necessary to remove the firechamber to inspect or clean the chimney this is how to do it Let the Merrimack Large Insert cool Disconnect the fan power cord You may wi...

Страница 16: ...lp determine when replacement is necessary Thoroughly clean the chimney For parts and information about your insert contact your Vermont Castings authorized dealer For the name of the dealer nearest you contact Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris KY 40361 800 668 5323 Optional Accessories In the event of component failure it is very important to replace with equipment equivalent to th...

Страница 17: ...t 16 Lattice Front Bottom Refer to Enamel Chart Ref Description Part Number 17 Mantel Refer to Enamel Chart 18 Air Cover Plate 30004640 19 Collar Flue 30004317 20 Fan Kit Assy 30004669 20a Replacement Blower Only 30004412 20b Snapstat Wire Assy 30004406 20c Rheostat and Wire Assy 30004407 20d Power Cord 1601482 20e Snapstat 30005236 20f D Knob 1604419 21 Side Panel Left Refer to Enamel Chart 22 Si...

Страница 18: ...ound 30004675 45 Cover Power Cord 30004379 46 Automatic Air Setback Assy 30004999 47 Bracket Mantel 30004679 48 Front Hinge TR BL 30004945 49 Front Hinge TL BR 30004950 50 Disk 30005050 51 Throttle Lever 30005051 Merrimack Large Insert continued Ref Description Part Number 52 Spring 30005052 53 Bracket Upper Lattice 30004676 54 Bracket Door Hinge 30004947 55 Glass Right IR coated 30004654 56 Glass...

Страница 19: ... chemically treated wood or any fuel not recommended in the Owners Guide 4 This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other than a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer 5 Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty but is subject to a claim against the common carrier Contact Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased your stove or Vermont Cast ing...

Страница 20: ...149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup com ...

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