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Vermont Castings Stratton
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operation
attach handles
The fallaway handle is used to open and close the front
door. Remove after each use so the handle will not get
hot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 35)
After the steel face plate has been installed, twist the
wooden primary air control knob onto the shaft. Tighten
carefully until snug. Do not overtighten. Wood handle
could crack. (Fig. 35)
FP1869
handles
6/08
Primary Air Con-
trol Handle
Steel Stub
Fallaway
Handle
FP1869
Fig. 35
Fallaway handle and air control handle.
ashlip installation
1. Remove ashlip from firebox. Remove wrapping.
. Align clevis on ashlip with threaded holes in bosses
located beneath the Stratton door. Orient ashlip with
clevis pointing down. (Fig. 36)
3. Install ashlip to firebox using a Phillips screwdriver
and hardware provided.
Stratton controls
Two controls regulate the performance of the Strat-
ton fireplace: A primary air control supplies oxygen for
the fire and an optional variable-speed fan control, or
rheostat may be used to regulate the warm air flow into
the room.
primary air control
A single air control regulates the amount of heat the fire
will produce and how long it will burn.
The
primary air control
is located in the upper left
corner of the unit. (Fig. 35) It is the primary source of air
for starting, maintaining, and reviving the fire.
Generally, more air entering the fireplace makes the fire
burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn.
KT1097
ashlip clevis
Firebox
Ashlip
Screw
Washer
Clevis
Threaded
Boss
KT1097
Screw
Washer
Clevis
Threaded
Boss
Fig. 36
Install ashlip.
The air supply is open to the maximum when the control
lever is pushed in, and closed when pulled out. To vary
the burn rate, adjust the control to the desired position
in between these extremes; opening the primary air
control makes the unit burn hotter. Closing the control
slows the unit down. You may adjust to any position you
desire.
glass Doors
The Stratton is intended only for use with the door fully
closed. (Fig. 37)
burn only high-quality wood
The Stratton is designed to burn natural wood only; do
not burn other fuels.
You will enjoy the best results when burning wood that
has been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning “green”
wood that has not been properly seasoned.
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,
ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air-
dried outside under cover for at least one year.
