INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE. WARNING! IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Table of Contents PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Vermont Castings stove. IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Installation & General Information.......................................................................
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation & Operating Instructions The Intrepid Direct Vent room Heater, Models: INDVRCB, INDVREB, INDVRMB, INDVRBS, INDVRCH, INDVRVG, INDVRBD, INDVRBB, INDVRCG, INDVRGG, INDVRSG, INDVRBM is a vented gas appliances listed to ANSI Standard Z21.88-2005 and CSA-2.33-2005 for Vented Room Heaters, and CSA 2.17-M91, Gas-Fired Appliances For Use at High Altitudes.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation & Operating Instructions Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Stove Dimensions - Intrepid Direct Vent Gas Heater 656O” (165 mm) 16(6QE” (418 mm) CL Valve Inlet 21 6QE” (538 mm) 13556QE” (347 mm) 21 6 " (543 mm) 2456M” (616 mm) Centerline of Flue Pipe 18” (457 mm) Valve Inlet CL 4” (102 mm) 21 6M” (553 mm) 13(6 ” (352 mm) Fig. 1 Intrepid dimensions.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation Requirements The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 - latest edition. (EXCEPTION: Do not derate this appliance for altitude. Maintain the manifold pressure at 3.5 inches w.c. for Natural Gas, and 10 inches w.c. for Propane). A In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the current CSA B-149.1 Installation Codes and/or local codes.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Max. Vent Length 24” (610 mm) C L 6M" (476 mm) Mantel Clearances Combustible Mantel or Trim Materials A 256O" (64 mm) B 3" (75mm) Min. Noncombustible Materials ST382 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) ST947 Fig. 3 Parallel Installation, minimum back and side clearance. Corner Installation: Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline 34 756O" (190 mm) )NTREPID 0ARALLEL INSTALLATION Max.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Gas Specifications Max. Min. Input Input Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h INDVR Series INDVR Series Nat Prop Millivolt Millivolt 18,500 12,500 16,000 12,000 Air Shutter Setting Minimum injector air inlet opening Model Natural Gas LP INDVR 1/2” Open 1/2” Open Weight: Fully assembled 350 lbs. Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures LP (Propane) 11.0” w.c. Horizontal Termination Except for straight-through the wall vent installations.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Vertical Termination A vertical vent system must terminate no less than 8’ (2.44 m) and no more than 40’ (12 m) above the appliance flue collar. A restrictor plate (supplied) must be used (where specified) in all vertically terminated vent systems. NOTE: The restrictor plate supplied with the vertical termination kit should be discarded. Install restrictor plate according to recommendations in Figure 10.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Vent Termination Clearances When planning the installation, consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances. Some of the most common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 11. Important: All vent clearances must be maintained. Check your vent termination clearances against Figures 11 and 12. The vent should be placed so that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching the vent surfaces when the stove is operating.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater General Venting Information - Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL V G N H A D L V E C B V F Ope ra B V Operable ble V B CFM145a V VENT TERMINATION B Fixed Closed B V V Fixed Closed J X B A X AIR SUPPLY INLET M I V K X AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Canadian Installations1 CFM145a 12” (30cm) DV Termin Location 5/01/01 Rev.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Alcove Applications* Inside Corner Outside Corner G= Combustible 6" (152 mm) G V Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) V F= Combustible 6" (152 mm) Noncombustible 2" (51 mm) F Balcony with perpendicular side wall Balcony with no side wall D C C V O E E = Min. 2” (51 mm) for non-vinyl sidewalls Min. 12” (305 mm) for vinyl sidewalls O = 8’ (2.4 m) Min.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation Unpack the Stove The stove is shipped fully assembled on its back. Unpack the stove and carefully set it upright. CAUTION Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile. Handle porcelain enamelled castings tenderly. Familiarize yourself with the assembly steps before you begin and proceed with deliberation and care. If possible, have assistance available.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Rheostat Retaining Nut Rheostat Knob KT902 Fig. 17 Attach rheostat to bracket. Fig. 16 Correct position of fan skirt installation. • Use the wire tie to secure the fan and rheostat wire harnesses together to the tubing under the bottom ST240 of the unit. FDV attach fan 12/13/99 djt Venting System Components Approved Vent System Components The Intrepid Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Venting System Assembly Square Horizontal Termination Figure 18 General Information The Intrepid is approved for installation only with the Dura Vent components listed on Page 14. Follow these and the vent component instructions exactly. For U.S. installations: The venting system must conform with local codes and/or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 For Canadian installations: The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Vertical High Wind Termination Cap (shown) Vent Opening - Combustible Wall 10" (254 mm) Storm Collar Roof Flashing Ceiling Firestop 10" (254 mm) Framing Detail Vent Opening - Noncombustible Wall Round Ceiling Support / Wall thimble 756O" Dia. (190 mm) VO584-100b Figure 20 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Fig. 21 Locate vent opening. NOTE: Zero clearance sleeve is required for combustible wall installations. 3.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater 4. Slip the wall cover over the interior end of the horizontal pipe and install into the zero clearance sleeve. Seal the joint inside the wall plate if needed to keep cold air from being drawn into the home. 5. Install the vent terminal. (Fig. 22) Guide the inner and outer vent termination collars into the adjacent pipes. Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2”.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater 2. The location of the horizontal vent termination on an exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes, and must not be easily blocked or obstructed. Refer to Pages 10 and 11 for proper Termination Clearances. For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building, 14” (356 mm) and 36” (914 mm) tall snorkel terminations are available. (Fig.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater 3. When penetrating through stucco wall, install the counter flashing. The counter flashing allows stucco, or other materials, to be finished directly to the sides of the termination cap. First attach the counter flashing to the base of the horizontal termination cap with the small screws provided, then mount entire assembly onto the wall with the four (4) 2Z\x” (64 mm) wood screws provided. 4.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 34 Ceiling Joists Cut and Frame semble pipe sections and elbows as necessary to reach up through the roof line. Galvanized pipe and elbows may be utilized in the attic, as well as above the roofline. The galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline, due to higher corrosion resistance. Figure 35 Pipe Extension Pipe Section Decorative Ceiling Support Cover 1Z\x” Wood Screws ST986 ST987 34 Figure 36 PIPES NOTES: 34 1.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater High Wind Vertical Termination Figure 38 Figure 39 Nails Attic Insulation Shield Storm Collar Roof Flashing Required Clearance Optional Low Profile Termination Cap Minimum Clearance Secure Flashing with Non-hardening Sealant and Roofing Nails Minimum Clearance ST991 side of the vent pipe and the combustible ST990 surfaces of the enclosure. Do not fill required air spaces with insulation. 3.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater 4. Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sections or fittings have been disturbed or loosened. Also check mechanical supports such as wall straps or plumbers tape for rigidity. Figure 41 Supplemental Canadian Instructions ST993 Step 8. Follow Steps 7 through 10 of the Vertical Installation instructions 34 Step 9. Install the black FLAPS trim collar around the outside of the Cathedral ceiling support box.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Use Conversion Kit A (#0931) for the following chimney: 6” ID Metalbestos 6” ID Security Chimney 6” ID Jackes - Evans 6” ID Hart & Cooley 6” ID Pro Jet Use Conversion Kit B (#0932) for the following chimney: 6” ID DuraVent 7” & 8” ID Metalbestos 7” ID Security Chimney 7” & 8” ID Jackes - Evans 7” & 8” ID Hart & Cooley 7” & 8” ID Pro Jet 6” & 7” ID Metal -Fab 6” & 7” ID American Metals Use Conversion Kit C (#0933) for the following chimney: 7” & 8” ID DuraVent 8”
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 43 Converting a Factory-Built Metal Chimney Termination Cap Top Adapter 0985K, 0986K or 0987K Figure 44 Co-Linear Insert Vertical Termination Cap Chimney Liner Termination Kit 3” Flex Existing Metal Chimney System 4” Aluminum Flex Pipe Retro Connector 0909B Co-Axial to Co-Linear Connector Any Black Direct Vent Pipe Plus an Adjustable Length to Make a Proper Connector ST995 34 ST956 24 34 COLINEAR CHIMNEY METAL CHIM CONV 20012761
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 45 Converting a Masonry Chimney Termination Cap Top Adapter Flashing 4” Flex Liner Retro Connector Black Direct Vent Pipe Figure 46 Top 1. Remove the existing chimney Adapter cap. 2. Measure the distance from the top end of the chimney to the bottom of the ceiling support box, add 3” to this measurement and cut a section of 4” flex pipe to that length (the flex Sheet should already be extended to Metal Screws its nominal length). 3.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 49 Figure 50 Sheet Metal Screws (3) Existing Ceiling Support Box Cut & Bend Flashing as Needed to Fit Chimney ST960 Sealant Adhesive Sheet Metal Screws (3) center the retro connector and attach it to the support box or decorative sleeve for double wall solid packed 34 pipe, with the sheet metal screws furnished. The holes SUPPORT BOX in the retro connector are pre-punched. (Fig. 49) 7.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Connect the Gas Supply Line Figure 53 Check the rating plate attached by a steel cable to the firebox, to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for the type of fuel to be used. The Intrepid may be converted from one gas to another using the appropriate Fuel Conversion Kit listed on Page 42.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY A QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES. THERE MUST BE A GAS SHUT-OFF BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE SUPPLY. Complete the Assembly • • • Open the swiveling latches (cams) on the top left and right corners of the glass frame. Position the glass and frame against the firebox by placing the bottom edge on the brackets on the bottom face of the firebox.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Install the Log Set Remove the logs from their packaging and inspect each piece for damage. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED LOGS. CAUTION: Before installation, inspect Figure 58 ember bed burner for damage. Do not use ember bed if damaged or cracked. NOTE: Small, shallow surface cracks are acceptable. 1. Install the rear log by matching the notch on the bottom left of the log on the raised notch on back left side of the ember bed.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Back Log Figure 61 4. Install top log by mating hole on bottom of log with locating pin on top right side of rear log. (Fig. 61) Position log so it is angled down toward the area where the front two logs meet. Top Log Left Log LG499 Right Log Ember Bed Operation The Intrepid is operated with the operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed. To open the front doors, pull either door toward you.
Turn counterclockwise to increase flame height HI Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater LO Turn clockwise to decrease flame height Fig. 64 Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve. Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames. Compare them to Figure 65. If any of the flames appear abnormal call a service person.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Lighting and Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING:If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This heater has a pilot which must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Troubleshooting the Gas Control System SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the “On” position. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned electrode at pilot Using a match, light pilot. If pilot lights, turn off pilot and push the red button again.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater () () CAUTION: The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power, before proceeding with the conversion. () WARNING! This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Pilot Hood Index Marks Pilot Bracket Pilot Assembly ST935 CO105 Fig. 76 Remove pilot hood. (Your pilot may have a different appearance.) Fig. 73 Pilot Assembly location. • • • Pilot Remove pilot orifice with Allen wrench. (Fig. 75) Install the conversion orifice. ST935 Reinstall pilot hood. Be sure to align hood with inSDDVT dex tab. Pilot Hood CO105 Orifice Gas Conversion Pilot 2/15/99 djt pilot location 6/07 CO106b Fig. 77 Remove pilot orifice.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Orifice Bracket Pem Studs ST919 Fig. 79 Tilt ember bed slightly to correctly place on venturi and air shutter. Orifice Bracket 34 Orifice Air Shutter TILT EMBER BED All Models 1. Replace burner making sure venturi on bottom of ember bed aligns with orifice and is seated properly on air shutter assembly. (Fig. 79) Make sure burner is slid into place at a slight angle and opposite to how it was removed.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Maintenance Your Intrepid Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep. The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly. 7!2.).' (/4 ',!33 7),, #!53% "52.3 Annual System Inspection Have the entire heater and venting system inspected annually by a qualified gas technician. Replace any worn or broken parts.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Inspect the Vent System Annually NOTE: Shown without top for clarity. Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified technician. Shut off the main gas supply before inspecting the system. Both the inner exhaust pipe and the outer combustion supply pipe must be checked to confirm that they are unblocked and in good condition. Check the Gas Flame Regularly ST391a Fig. 82 Release the latches to release the glass frame.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Wiring Diagrams OFF Thermopile Black On/Off Switch Wiring TP/TH BL Millivolt Gas Valve TP Black TH FAN POWER CORD ON Chassis Ground BL BLK FAN JUNCTION BOX St124b on/off/switch wiring 1/11/00 djt Thermopile Black K Thermostat (Optional) Optional Thermostat Wiring TP/TH K GRN ST124b Thermostat (Optional) BLK WHT Strain Relief ON / OFF Rheostat TP TH Black Snapstat WHT ST124c LK Fig.
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Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Intrepid Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater: (continued) Models: INDVRCB, INDVREB, INDVRMB, INDVRBS, INDVRCH, INDVRVG, INDVRBD, INDVRBB, INDVRCG, INDVRGG, INDVRSG, INDVRBM Ref. Description 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24a. 24b. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31a. 31b. 32a. 32b. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48.
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Intrepid Direct Vent/Rear Vent Gas Heater: (continued) Models: INDVRCB, INDVREB, INDVRMB, INDVRBS, INDVRCH, INDVRVG, INDVRBD, INDVRBB, INDVRCG, INDVRGG, INDVRSG, INDVRBM Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit, NG to LP Conversion Kit, LP to NG Kit #20012921 Kit #20012910 Shell Enamel Part Numbers - Intrepid Color Top Left End Right End Front Left Door Right Door Leg Classic 30003930 30003934 30003935 30003931 30003932 30003933 1306333 Biscuit 30004239 30004237
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater Optional Accessories Warming Shelf Fan Kits FK20 Fan The fan helps distribute heated air from within the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox temperature rises above and falls below a preset temperature. A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds. Specifications 115 Volt / 60Hz / .
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Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings brand gas stoves, gas inserts, and gas fireplaces installed in the United States of America or Canada.
Based on CSA P.4.1-09 Efficiency Ratings Model INDVR EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency (%) 68.0 D.O.E (AFUE%) 76.5 Recherchez dans la brochure les caractéristique de rendement énergétique de foyer au gaz Énerguide Based CSA P.4.1-09 Selonon CSA P.4.1-09 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.
