Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Model 2490 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual 0893 For use in the United States and Canada 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 0893 follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even Resolute Acclaim death.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim. Your stove is one of the finest available. It features high efficiency, non-catalytic performance, using space-age refractory material and the precisely calibrated delivery of air to a concentrated charcoal bed to promote secondary combustion in a controlled environment.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Specifications Resolute Acclaim Model 2490 Range of heat output.................9,500-33,900 BTU/hr.* EPA Emissions Rating......................................3.4g/hr* Maximum heat output........................ 40,000 BTU/hr.** Area heated***.................Up to 1600 sq. ft. (148 sq m) Fuel size/type....................... 16” (410 mm) wood splits Fuel capacity.......................................30 lbs. (13.6 kg) Loading............................................
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Installation safety NOTICE: IF YOUR RESOLUTE ACCLAIM IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpaper are a hazard and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement. In the event of a chimney fire, flames and smoke may be forced out of these unused thimbles. The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Single-wall Chimney Connectors • Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the chimney connector. Insert the first crimped end into the stove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing toward the stove. Using the holes in the flue collar as guides, drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bottom of the first section of chimney connector and secure it to the flue collar with three (3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly smaller in diameter than standard connector and most thimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble sleeves should be available from your local dealer. To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until it is flush with the inner flue wall. Do not extend it into the actual flue passage, as this could interfere with the draft.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Accessories are available for use as wall passthroughs. If using one of these, make sure it has been tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through. U.S.: In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established guidelines for passing chimney connectors through combustible walls. Many building code inspectors follow these guidelines when approving installations. The following illustration shows one NFPA-recommended method.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Floor Protection A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of your Resolute Acclaim. The floor area directly under and around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape the firebox. F Top Exit E E B Heat protection is provided through the use of a Vermont Castings Bottom Heat Shield #0246.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensure that such materials do not overheat. Clearance is the distance between either your stove or chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the ceiling, and any other fixed combustible surface.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove 5. Secure the extension plate and flue collar with the fasteners removed in the first step. Run the bolts in only finger-tight. Adjust the fit of the extension plate and/or flue collar if necessary. Tighten all four (4) fasteners, but do not overtighten them. Test the action of the griddle; make any needed adjustments by loosening the hardware, repositioning the flue collar and extension plate, retesting the griddle action, and retightening the hardware.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Resolute Acclaim Clearance Chart Unprotected Surface Rear Corner Installation Corner Parallel Installation Stove Clearance Side Protected Surface Side Rear Corner Installation Corner Parallel Installation No heat shields (A) 15” (380 mm) (B) 24” (610 mm) (C) 15” (380 mm) (D) 8” (203 mm) (E) 13” (330 mm) (F) 8” (203 mm) Top exit, rear heat shield only 1 (G) 15” (380 mm) (H) 24” (610 mm) (I) 15” (380 mm) (J) 8” (203 mm) (K) 13” (330 mm) (L) 8” (203 mm)
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Unprotected Surfaces Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Protected Surfaces Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Top Exit, No Heat Shields C B A C F E D F Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only I H G J I L K L Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only N Q N/A N/A M P Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield and single-wall connector w/shields, or double-wall connector S R Q S V U T V ST600 2000893 ST600 RESOLUTE Acclaim clearance diagram
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Minimum Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations A = 48” (1220 mm) B = 36” (914 mm) A A B C D E A B D C B = 26” (660 mm) = 44” (1118 mm) = 36” (914 mm) = 48” (1220 mm) = 1” (25 mm) E ST605 ST602 Fig. 16 A rear-exit stove with reduced rear wall clearance only. ST602 Resolute Acclaim wall shield 01/01 Resolute Acclaim wall shield 01/01 F A C A B Fig. 19 A top-exit stove with a wall shield only no pipe or stove heat shields).
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall in Top-Exit Installations The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement for top-exiting installations, particularly those installations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances must adhere to the guidelines stated in the Clearance Chart on Page 12.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. Bottom heat shield requirements remain the same as for other installations. alcove installation of the Resolute Acclaim is not permitted in Canada.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Operation You will need the following tools to assemble the Acclaim: • 9/16” open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8” (3mm) bit • stub handle phillips screwdriver Unpack the Stove 1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap. 2. Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage or missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer of any damage. Do not install this stove if any damage is evident or any parts are missing.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Removable Andirons For Greater Front-Loading Convenience The andirons slip into pockets cast into the front of the bottom grate and can be removed when loading through the front door. (Most Acclaim owners, however, prefer the convenience of “smokeless” top loading.) Important: The andirons must be in place during operation. (Fig.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Use the following air control settings as a starting point to determine the best settings for your needs. Primary Air Settings Air Setting CLOSED LOW HIGH START-UP Low Air Control Position Fully Left Approximately 1” (25mm) to the right of CLOSED. Approximately 3”(80mm) to the right of CLOSED, where the lever hits the stop. Fully Right High Start-up Normal Operation ST613 Move handle down and to the right for start-up position Fig.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove • Close the damper, and set the primary air lever for the desired heat output. NOTE: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick and if your fuel is well seasoned, it is possible to add fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset the primary air within 5 minutes. Damper Control Closed Open ST614 Fig. 30 With the damper closed, secondary combustion takes place and the Acclaim operates most efficiently.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Rules for Open Fire Viewing Clear the Ash Frequently WARNING: For safety and greatest efficiency, operate your stove only with all doors/griddles fully closed. The test standard for your stove when it is operated in this mode is UL 1482. Your stove may be used as a fireplace with the front door open or removed only when the spark screen is placed correctly in the opening to protect against the possibility of sparks and embers leaving your stove.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Draft Management A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well. Wood stove operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. Natural draft occurs when the smoke is hotter (and therefore lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Creosote Back-puffing Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s an organic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s dense in the smoke, and slow-moving, and cools off to less than 290°F. Condensed creosote is volatile, and can generate chimney fires if it gets hot enough.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Maintenance Keep Your Stove Looking New and Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Resolute Acclaim looking new. A damp cloth may be used as well, but only when the stove is cool. Make sure no water remains on the stove surface. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely. Wire-brush areas needing to be painted.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Repair Air Leaks to Prevent Overheating and Excessive Fuel Consumption Adjust the Door The door gasket will compress after use. To restore a tight seal, adjust the tension on the latch: Although it is unlikely that adjusting it will be necessary, the height of the Resolute Acclaim’s front load door is adjustable. The lower door hinge pin has a shoulder that lifts or lowers the door as you screw the pin up or down.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Replace Broken Glass Immediately Do not operate the Resolute Acclaim if the glass is damaged. Use the following procedure for glass replacement. NOTE: Replace glass with MHSC replacement glass only, available from your local dealer. • Open the door and carefully remove the glass by removing the two (2) clips (one per side) that hold the glass panel against the gasket in the arched door opening. Each clip is held in place with two (2) Phillips truss-head machine screws.
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Gaskets on Resolute Acclaim Stationary Parts 5/16” Wire Mesh Gasket 5/16” Between the flue collar and flue collar extension and the stove’s top and back: 5/16” The seal between the upper fireback corners and the lower fireback: 5/16” The seal between the underside of the top plate and the upper edge of the upper fireback 5/16” The damper plate to the reverse side of upper fireback 5/16” The seal between the sealing plates and the vertical ribs of
Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire within the flue system which can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material. To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember to provide adequate air for combustion and to strive for small, intense fires rather than large, smoldering ones. You can never be too safe.
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Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty Exclusions & Limitations MHSC warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, cement, and gasketing shall be warranted as described below.
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