Defiant® FlexBurn® Non-Catalytic/Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Installation and Operating Manual Model 1975CE For use in Europe 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. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning 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 Vermont Castings Group, 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® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Specifications Defiant Model 1975CE Nominal heat out put ................ 9.6 kW (33,000 BTU/hr)1 Minimum flue draught ........................ 12 Pa (0.048” WG) Mean flue gas temp ................................ 316° C (601° F) Efficiency (Space heating) with Catalyst ............... 77.5% Efficiency (Space heating) w/o Catalyst ................ 73.9% Area heated ..................... Up to 223 sq. m (2400 sq. ft.)1 Fuel size/type .............
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DEFIANT 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, be sure that: • Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough from combustible materials to meet all clearance requirements.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove What Kind of Chimney to Use Prefabricated Chimneys 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. (Fig. 3) 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® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove 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. Double-wall connectors must be tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Chimney Flue Elbow Thimble Sleeve Flue Liner Chimney Connector Keep sleeve end flush with flue tile Slip Pipe Standard Connector Oval to Round Adapter Flue Thimble ST243 Flue Collar Fig. 6 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented securely in place.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Chimney Connector Shields * Flexible Connector * * Check These Clearances Mantel Mantel Shield Fireplace Adapter Kit “Positive Connection” Seal this off ST245 ST244 Fig. 7 In this installation, the chimney connector is attached to the chimney above the fireplace opening.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Hearths This appliance must be installed on to hearth that meets the requirements of Part J of the Building Regulations 2000 (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems). This can be achieved by ensuring that the hearth is constructed and sized in accordance with the guidelines included in section 2 of approved document ‘J’.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 1219 mm (48”) 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.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove at least 3xD at least 3 x D D at least 1.5 x D D at 3 lea x st D at least 1.5 x D Fluepipe at least 1.5 x D at least 1.5 x D at least 1.5 xD Elevation Without Shield Plan Without Shield Elevation With Shield Air space of at least 12 mm between noncombustible shield and combustible material Plan With Shield ST911 Fig. 13 Connecting fluepipe clearances.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Assembly 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. Install the handle on the griddle. First, place the griddle upST516 side down at the edge of a flat surface and Fig. 14 Attach the griddle handle. assemble the handle as shown.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Air Deflector Fan Kit Installation Air Deflector Sheet Metal Screws Flue Collar Heat Shield Sheet Metal Screws ST1180 Fig. 17 Install flue collar heat shield. WARNING: The flue collar heat shield must be installed in all vertical installations. The flue collar heat shield is not used when the flue collar is in the rear exit position. 1. Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the inner back with two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head screws.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Installing or Removing Catalyst 1. Remove the access cover by gently lifting up and pulling out from the bottom edge. (Fig. 21) 2. Remove the inner cover by pulling it straight out. (Fig. 22) 3. Remove the catalyst by gently pulling it straight out. (Fig. 23) Place the catalyst where the catalyst’s ceramic components will not be damaged. Access Cover Remove Catalyst ST1189 Fig. 23 Remove catalyst. ST1187 Fig. 21 Remove access cover.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Operation The Defiant Controls 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. Low Heat Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the correct directions for opening and closing the controls. The symbols assume that you are facing the front of the stove.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove combustion system in your Defiant work together to produce optimum conditions for secondary combustion. When the damper is closed, smoke travels through the catalytic element, which causes ignition of smoke at temperatures of 260°-315°C (500°-600° F), half the temperature normally required for unaided secondary combustion. The catalytic element is a ceramic “honeycomb” coated with the catalytic material.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove To reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking the glass or slamming the doors. • Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level. • To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash from When you are not using the door handle, store it in the holder behind the right front leg of the stove. Be careful to not drop the handle, since it is breakable. falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan forward.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Maintenance 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. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Defiant looking new. The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed. First, mask the areas, such as enamelled parts, glass, or handles, around the spot to be painted.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Adjust the Damper as Needed Roller 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. 32) 2. Turn the pressure screw approximately one half turn clockwise with an Allen wrench provided with your stove. 3. Tighten the lock nut.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove All Gasketed Construction Gaskets ST560 Fig. 34 Remove gasket then clean channel with wire brush. 3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 1-2” (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be cut. 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. Twist the ends slightly to keep the gasket from unraveling. 5.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Clean the chimney using a brush the same size and shape as the flue liner. Flexible fiberglass rods are used to run the brush up and down the liner, causing any deposits to fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed through the clean-out door. Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sections, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove The Catalytic Element This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. In the United States it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in this manual. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic combustor should remain active for two to six years (depending on the amount of wood burned).
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove 3. If the element is in good condition and clean, re-install it in the stove and replace the refractory inner fireback and access door. Operate the stove in your usual manner for two weeks, inspecting the chimney and the chimney connector frequently during this period. If creosote does not build up as fast, it is likely that the performance change was caused by fly ash deposits on the catalytic element.
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Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Defiant Non-catalytic/Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Model 1975CE (continued) Item Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 13a. 13b. 13c. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Defiant Non-catalytic/Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Model 1975CE (continued) SHELL ENAMEL PARTS: DEFIANT® MODEL 1975 Part Name Top Classic Black Biscuit Bordeaux Ebony Majolica Brown Twilight 30002834 30002874 30006700 30002894 30004837 30007129 Left Side 30002832 30002872 30006697 30002892 30004834 30007126 Right Side 30002831 30002871 30006698 30002891 30004835 30007127 Flue Collar 30001576 30002947 30006701 30002
Defiant® 1975CE Non-Catalytic / Catalytic Wood Burning Stove Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty Exclusions & Limitations Vermont Castings Group warrants that this wood burning 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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