The Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater* Model 1695 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. 0970 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAYCover RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN Intrepid Multi DEATH. CONTACT 1/01LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Welcome Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater. With this purchase, you made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At Vermont Castings we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth, and we show it in all our cast-iron stoves and fireplaces.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Specifications Intrepid Multi-Fuel, Model 1695, 1696, 1697 Range of heat output ........................2.42 kw - 7.83 kw1 Maximum heat output ........................................ 7.3 kw1 Area heated ..................... Up to 1000 sq. ft. (92 sq. m)2 Fuel size/type ...................................16” (406 mm) logs Loading .......................................................Front or Top Chimney Connector ....................
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. Before you begin an installation, review your plans to see that: • Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough from combustible material to meet all clearance requirements.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed. Your local professional chimney sweep, building inspector, or fire department official will be able to inspect the chimney or provide a referral to someone who can. The chimney must 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.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Double-wall Chimney Connector Information on assembling and installing double-wall connector is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to the stove and chimney. Using connectors and chimneys from the same manufacturer makes the assembly and installation straightforward.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Thimble Thimble Sleeve * * Check These Clearances Chimney Connector 45° Elbow Max. Chimney Connector Shield Flue Mantel * ST243a Fig. 5 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented securely in place. Seal the Damper Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney connector can be extended through the breach to the inner face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel NOTE: Do not vent your Intrepid Multi-fuel into a factory-built (zero-clearance) fireplace. These appliances and their chimneys are specifically designed as a unit for use as fireplaces. It may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them for any other use. DO NOT CONNECT AN INTREPID MULTI-FUEL TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Floor Protection Specifications herein are primarily for common timber frame construction. The floor beneath the stove requires protection from radiant heat and direct contact with sparks or embers. Heat protection is provided by a Vermont Castings Bottom Heat Shield, part #0307. Spark and ember protection is provided by a floor protector, which may be any noncombustible material. Consult your local building code for floor protection size and composition.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 48” (1220 mm) must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those clearance areas empty assures that nearby surfaces and objects will not overheat. Reducing Clearances Stove clearances may be reduced by using heat shields attached to the stove.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Air Flow Metal Screening 1" (25mm) Wall Shield Stud Wall Framing Noncombustible spacers and fasteners Drywall Air Flow Shield 1/4" (6mm) Metal Spacer Fig. 13 A custom-formed mantel shield. ST501 mantel and trim shield 11/10/00 djt ST248 Fig. 12 Approved wall shield construction.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel 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. Construction Requirements The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimensions for alcove construction. 36" Max.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-Fuel Clearance Chart See Pages 14 and 16 for illustrations of these clearances. Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Clearance Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Side Rear Corners Side Rear Corners (A) 24” (610 mm) (B) 30” (762 mm) (C) 20” (508 mm) (D) 12” (305 mm) (E) 16” (410 mm) (F) 10” (254 mm) Top exit, rear stove h.s.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-fuel Clearance Diagrams See the chart on Page 13 for dimensions indicated by letter in the diagrams below.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations C C C B A E F D D II D IP ER T NI C A = 36” (914 mm) B = 30” (762 mm) C = 1” (25 mm) D = 35” (889 mm) E = 44” (1118 mm) F = 40” (1016 mm) C E F D D II D IPE R TN I C C A = 36” (914 mm) B = 30” (762 mm) C = 1” (25 mm) D = 35” (889 mm) E = 44” (1118 mm) F = 40” (1016 mm) B A C ST508b Fig. 20 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall shields.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel 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 charts on Page 13.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Assembly Clean the Griddle Before Use At the factory we coat the griddle with vegetable oil to prevent rusting while the stove is in transit and storage. Remove the oil with a dry rag or paper towel before you use the stove. 10³⁄₄" Set Up the Stove Remove the griddle, front grate bar, the bottom grate, the side bricks, and the ash pan from inside the stove.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Operation Flue Collar Screws Intrepid Multi-fuel’s Controls Two controls are used to regulate the performance of the Intrepid Multi-Fuel. A primary air control regulates the oxygen supply for the fire, and a damper directs combustion gases through a heat exchanger passage in the rear. (Fig. 31) Primary Air Control ST515 Fig. 29 Reversing the flue collar.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Front Grate The Damper The damper handle, located on the right side of the stove, is used to open and close the damper plate. Use the removable door/damper handle to operate the handle shaft. (Fig. 33) The damper is open when the handle points to the floor. (Fig. 33) In this position, smoke passes directly into the chimney. the damper must be open when starting or reviving a fire, and whenever the griddle or doors are opened.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel When you’re not using the door handle, store it in the holder behind the right front leg of the stove. Burn Rate Low Medium High Open Position Primary Air Control From far right to 1/3 the distance to left From 1/3 to 2/3 the distance to left From 2/3 the distance to left to far left Before you start using the stove, please read the Draft Management section starting on page 22 to see how the features of your installation will affect the stove’s performance.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel ST264 Fig. 37 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn well. ST263 Fig. 36 Start the fire with newspaper and dry kindling. During the break-in fires, keep the stove temperature under 500°F (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as ST263 necessary to control the fire. a fire Some odor fromstarting the stove’s hot metal, the paint and the cement is normal for the first few fires.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Ash Disposal Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each refueling. If the ash is close to the top edge of the pan, empty it according to this procedure: 1. Open the damper. 2. Open the front doors fully. 3. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the stove by its handle. 4. Remove the ash pan and properly dispose of the ashes. Be sure to keep the pan level during disposal. 5.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Pipe & Chimney Layout Fuel Every turn the smoke must take in its travel from the stove to the chimney top will slow it down. The ideal pipe and chimney layout is straight up from the stove, to a completely straight chimney. If you’re starting from scratch, use this layout if possible. If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney, locate the thimble about midway between the stove top and the ceiling.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Draft Testing An easy way to test your chimney draft is to close the stove’s damper, wait a few minutes to let the airflow stabilize, then see whether you can vary the strength of the fire by swinging the air control open and closed. Results are not always instant; you may need to wait a few minutes for a change in the air control setting to have an effect on the fire.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Maintenance Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new. The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed. First, clean the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Remove the griddle and set it aside. Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings high temperature stove paint.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Damper Adjustment Thermostat Lever INT REP ID When the stove damper is closed, the pressure of the rod against the damper plate assures a good seal between the damper and the damper housing. Adjustment may be needed after a period of time to retain adequate pressure. II To make this adjustment, start with the damper in the closed and locked position. (Fig. 42) Loosen the 7/16” locking nut in the center of the damper.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask. The procedure for replacing the gaskets is the same, regardless of the gasket location. 1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly. 2. Use a wire brush or a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel The Chimney System Creosote Your Intrepid Multi-fuel is designed to reduce creosote buildup significantly. However, regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed. For safety, good stove performance, and to protect your chimney and chimney connector, inspect the chimney and chimney connector on a regular schedule. Clean the system if necessary. Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious chimney fire.
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Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1695 (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Intrepid Multi-Fuel Model 1695 Part Name Classic Green Top 1308657 2318657 Bottom 1306764 2316764 Left Side 1308656 2318656 Front 1308647 2318647 Left Door 1308649 2318649 Right Door 1308648 2318648 Single Leg 1306333 2316333 2000970 Red 2328657 2326764 2328656 2328647 2328649 2328648 2326333 1. In the diagrams and throughout this manual, ‘left’ and ‘right’ mean as you face the stove. 2.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Warranty 5. In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst. Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Corporation 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.