Defiant® Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Model 1610CE Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in Europe 0968 Defiant cover 11/00 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.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Welcome Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Defiant stove. With this purchase you have made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At MHSC, we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the utmost care and will provide you with many years of service.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove The Story of the Defiant No wood-burning appliance, save for Ben Franklin’s Pennsylvania Fireplace, has a stronger heritage than the Vermont Castings Defiant. Named for a 19th-century steamship, the original Vermont Castings Defiant Wood Stove came to epitomize America’s resolve and independence during the Energy Crisis of the 1970s. The year was 1975.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Specifications Defiant, Model 1610CE Nominal heat output..............14.5 kW (49,500 BTU/hr)1 Mnimum flue draught........................12 Pa (0.048” WG) Mean flue gas temp............................... 419° C (786° F) Efficiency (space heating)....................................72.3% Area heated..............................223 sq m (2,400 sq. ft.)1 Fuel size/type..................................610 mm (24”) wood Flue mass gas flow . ...................
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Installation Before you begin an installation, be sure that: • Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough from combustible material to meet all clearance requirements. • The floor protector is large enough and is constructed properly to meet all requirements. • You have all necessary permits from local authorities.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove What Kind of Chimney to Use You must connect the Defiant to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to a prefabricated metal chimney. Figure 3 illustrates the two types. The chimney and chimney connector must be in good condition and kept clean. If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be inspected to ensure it is in a safe condition before the stove is installed.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove c) Mild steel fluepipes complying with BS 1449: Part 1: 1991, with a flue wall thickness of at least 3 mm; d) Cast iron fluepipes complying with BS 41: 1973 (1998). Flue Pipes with a spigot and socket joint should be fitted with the socket facing upwards, to contain condensates and moisture within the flue. Joints should be made gas tight using proprietary jointing accessories, or, where appropriate, by packing joint with noncombustible rope and fire cement.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Chimney Flue Elbow Flue Inner Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney connector can be extended through the breech to the inner face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place. Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws. Fireplace Installations Slip Pipe Standard Connector Oval to Round Adapter The chimney connector may be connected to the chimney above the fireplace opening or through the fireplace.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Through the Fireplace If your fireplace opening height is at least 737 mm (29"), you may install a Defiant through the opening using a “positive connection” kit, available from your local dealer. Positive connection kits ensure a tight fit between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue. (Fig. 8) Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue above or through the fireplace opening, have special clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 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. 10 Noncombustible hearth surface dimensions.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Summary of Clearances Minimum recommended side clearances to noncombustible surfaces 125 mm (5”). B Minimum recommended rear clearance to noncombustible surfaces 50 mm (2”). NOTE: The minimum thickness of solid noncombustible materials is specified in section 2 of Document ‘J’, in relation to the clearance of the appliance from the surface.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Assembly Storing the Handle Set Up Your Stove Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people to move your Defiant into position. Wipe the protective coating of oil from the griddle with a clean dry rag or a paper towel. Use the removable handle to open or close the doors. After using it, remove the handle so it will not get hot. Store the handle in the handle holder installed behind the right front leg. (Fig.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Install the Optional Ash Door Heat Shield Many installations will require the use of the supplied ash door heat shield. Refer to the “Floor Protection” sections starting on Page 9 to determine if your installation requires the use of the ash door heat shield. 1. Remove the two Phillips pan head screws from the ash door. 2.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Operation The Defiant Controls Air Control Positions Two controls regulate the performance of the Defiant: a primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a damper directs air flow within the stove to activate and deactivate the catalytic combustor. (Fig. 25) D$E% F& I) ! A.N4T Low Heat Range Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the correct directions for using the controls.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Andirons Help Protect the Glass Def Your stove has andirons to keep logs away from the glass panels. The andirons are essential to maintain clear fire viewing, and should be left permanently in place. Since the andirons may slightly hinder refueling through the front doors, most stove owners will prefer the convenience of top loading through the griddle. Do not place fuel between the andirons and the doors. iant ST521 Fig.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove agement information on Page 26 to see how the size, type, and location of your chimney will affect your stove operation. When thermometer readings drop below 175° C (350° F) it is time to adjust the air control for a higher burn rate or to reload the stove. A temperature reading over 385° C (750° F) is a sign to cut back on the air supply to slow the burn rate.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 1. Open the stove bypass damper, and open the primary air control fully. 2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper in the stove. Place six or eight pieces of dry kindling split to a finger-width size on the paper. On the kindling, lay two or three larger sticks of split dry wood approximately 25-51 mm (1-2”) in diameter. (Fig. 31) ST264 Fig. 32 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn well. 6.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove operating temperature quickly. Use this sequence as a guide to successful refueling: NOTE: Door handles can be hot. A glove has been included with your stove. We recommend using this glove whenever operating door or damper controls and especially when operating the top griddle. 1. Open the damper. 2. De-ash the stove as described above. Open the ashdoor and check the level of ash in the ash pan. Empty the pan if necessary and replace it in the stove.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic 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. into the home. An indoor chimney won’t lose its heat to the outdoors, so it takes less heat from the stove to heat it up and keep it warm. Wood stove or insert operation depends on natural (unforced) draft.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove they must turn, it leaves some pipe in the room for heat transfer, and it gives you long-term flexibility for installing a different stove without relocating the thimble. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the stove and a chimney; longer runs can cool the exhaust enough to cause draft and creosote problems. With prefabricated chimney, bring it down to six to eight feet from the stove.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Maintenance Below you will find important information on general care, inspection and maintenance of your Vermont Castings stove. Should it become necessary, use only replacement parts recommended by your authorized dealer. Keep Your Stove Looking New and Working Its Best Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Adjust the Damper as Needed Pawl The tension on the Defiant’s damper is adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket that seals the damper to the upper fireback. To adjust the damper: 1. Remove the griddle. Loosen the lock nut at the center of the damper. (Fig. 37) 2. Turn the pressure screw approximately one half turn clockwise with an Allen wrench provided with your stove. 3. Tighten the lock nut.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove All Gasketed Construction Gaskets ST560 Fig. 39 Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush. ST559 3. Determine the correctRemove length of the appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out ingasket the channel. Allow an extra 11/30/00 djt to be cut. 25-51 mm (1-2”), and mark the spot 4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a utility knife.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sections, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between individual sections with sheet metal screws. helpful) and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacuum hose inserted into each passage. Care should be taken not to damage the white fibrous material in this rear chamber. (Fig.
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Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant Woodburning Stove Model 1610CE (continued) Item Description Part Number 1. Side Insulation 30002846 2. Right Side Brick 30002847 3. Left Side Refractory 30002848 4. Brick Support Bracket 30002480 5. Griddle Gasket 1203668 6. Back 30002833 7. Left Heat Deflector 30002441 8. Right Heat Deflector 30002442 9. Shoe Refractory 30002243 10. Shoe Gasket 30002864 11. Fireback 30002840 12. Outer Back 30002839 13. Left Griddle Quadrant 30002399 14.
Defiant® 1610CE Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Defiant Woodburning Stove Model 1610CE (continued) Shell Enamel Parts - Defiant Model 1610CE Part Name Classic Biscuit Bordeaux Chestnut Ebony Midnight Vermont Brown Brown Blue Green Majolica Top 30002834 30002874 30002915 30002926 30002894 30002884 30002937 30004837 Left Side 30002832 30002872 30002913 30002924 30002892 30002882 30002935 30004834 Right Side 30002831 30002871 30002912 30002923 30002891 30002881 30002934 30004835 Flue Collar 30
LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty For Vermont Castings Defiant, Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty MHSC warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or overloading of the woodstove for the lifetime of this product. This coverage includes the components of the EverBurn System: “shoe, fountain, and fireback. Coverage is provided only to the original purchaser.
