The Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1695CE Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in Europe 0970 Intrepid Multi Cover 1/01 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 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
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 1695CE, 1696CE, 1697CE Wood Smokeless Fuel2 1 Nominal heat output 7.5 kW 6.4kW1 (25,500 BTU/hr) (21,750 BTU/hr) Minimum flue draught 12 Pa 12Pa (0.048” WG) (0.048”WG) Mean flue gas temp 245°C (473°F) 272°C (522°F) Efficiency (space heating) 76% 70.5% Fuel size/type 406 mm wood Smokeless fuel Flue mass gas flow 7.1 g/s 9.2 g/s CO Emissions (@ 13% O2) 6900 ppm 5200ppm Area heated ..................... Up to 92 sq. m (1000 sq. ft.
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 Masonry Chimneys An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney should have no cracks, loose mortar, other signs of deterioration, or blockage. Repair any defects before using the chimney with your stove. Seal any unused openings in an existing masonry chimney with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and repair the chimney liner.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel the stove and chimney. Using connectors and chimneys from the same manufacturer makes the assembly and installation straightforward. NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to the listed clearances in the clearance chart on Page 9. Single-wall Chimney Connector • Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the chimney connector.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place. Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws. Fireplace Chimney Installations Above a Fireplace The Intrepid Multi-fuel may be connected to a chimney above a fireplace opening also. In such installations, the stove is positioned on the hearth in front of the fireplace and the chimney connector rises from the stove top and then angles 45° back into the chimney. (Fig.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Always adhere to local building codes when installing a wall pass-through. Figure 7 shows a method of passing a connector through a wall. All combustible material in the wall is cut away to provide the required clearance that is three times the pipe diameter. The resulting space must remain empty. A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Costructional Hearth Dimensions as below Appliance At least 150 mm or to a suitable heat resistant wall Appliance Doors Doors Hearth Surface Free of Combustible Material At least 150 mm Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g. edge of superimposed hearth At least 300 mm a) Fireplace recess Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g. edge of superimposed hearth b) Free standing ST912 Fig. 9 Noncombustible hearth surface dimensions.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Connecting Flue Pipe - Clearances Single wall connecting fluepipes can reach extremely high temperatures; therefore, clearances from the connecting fluepipe (chimney connector) must comply with the requirements of Part J of Building Regulations 2000 (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems). This can be achieved by following the recommendations of Approved Document ‘J’. These are as shown in Figure 11. B A ST486a Fig. 10 Minimum clearances.
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 Attach the Griddle Handle Install the handle on the griddle. Place the griddle upside down at the edge of a flat surface and assemble the handle as shown. (Fig. 16) With the handle pointing 45° from its final position, tighten the nut as far as possible with pliers. Move the handle to its final position while still holding the nut with the pliers. ST516 Fig. 16 Attaching the griddle handle.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Side View Open (Updraft Mode) INTR EPID II ST521a Fig. 20 Top loading is the best way to add fuel during regular use. Front loading is useful for kindling a fire. ST521 Intrepid To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door loading latch stub and turn it to the left and up. To close them, 11/00 Closed (Bypass Mode) ST519 Fig. 19 The damper is either open or closed. There are no intermediate positions. The damper has no intermediate positions.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single air control setting will fit every situation. Settings will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn. The control setting also depends on your particular installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the stove up through the chimney.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial attempt is unsuccessful. 4. If your stove has been broken-in previously using Steps 1-3, continue to build the fire gradually. Add larger wood with a diameter of 76-102 mm (3-4”), as in Figure 23.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel 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.
Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel - so use whatever combination of installation features and operational steps will encourage good draft and minimize creosote production. Because letting the smoke cool off and slow down is one of the keys to creosote production, it makes sense to line a chimney to match the stove’s outlet size, for safety reasons as well as performance.
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. 28) 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 Annual Maintenance Creosote Every spring, at the end of the heating season, perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair. The stove and chimney system should be inspected and maintained by a qualified engineer. Your Intrepid Multi-fuel is designed to reduce creosote buildup significantly. However, regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed.
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Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model 1695CE (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Intrepid Multi-Fuel Model 1695CE 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 24 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.
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Warranty 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. CFM Corporation will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective upon inspection by a Vermont Castings, Authorized Dealer.
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