Challenger Medium Wood Stove VSW30FTAL For Residential Installation Models: VSW30FTAL, VSW30STAL, VSW30FTPB VSW30FTAPB VSW30FTAPB, VSW30STAPB Homeowner's Installation & Operation Manual 630001 SAFETY NOTICE: Read this entire manual before you install and use your appliance. If not SSW30 cover properly installed, 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.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove CONTENTS IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operating this woodburning appliance. INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Please retain these instructions for future reference. ACCESSORIES WARNING Specifications................................................................ 3 Questions?.....................................................................4 Pre-installation Instructions.......................
VSW30 Series Wood Stove SPECIFICATIONS Log Length.................................................................20" Maximum burn time2.......................................... 10 hours Average area heated (sq.ft)2......................... 2,200 sq. ft. Range of heat output3............................... 11,000-30,600 Maximum heat output1.......................................... 55,400 EPA emissions rating (g/h, non-catalytic)............ 2.5 gph Weight..................................................
QUESTIONS? VSW30 Series Wood Stove Need to ask questions? Require Parts Information? First, contact the Vermont Castings Dealer from whom you purchased your stove, for parts and service. Have the following information ready: • • • • Date of purchase Serial number (from the back of your stove) Model number (from the back of your stove) Dealer name and phone If you still need assistance, contact Vermont Castings technical support (below).
VSW30 Series Wood Stove PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE 1. Check with the building inspector’s office for compliance with local codes; a permit may be required. 2. This appliance requires a masonry or prefabricated chimney listed to ULC S629 (Canada) and UL 103HT (U.S.) sized correctly. 3. A 6" (152 mm) diameter flue is required for proper performance. 4. Always connect this unit to a chimney and NEVER VENT TO ANOTHER ROOM OR INSIDE A BUILDING. 5.
UNPACK AND ATTACH LEGS VSW30 Series Wood Stove RemovE the stove from the pallet and attach the legs MOdels VSW30FTAL, VSW30STAL CAUTION: Stove is extremely heavy. You will need help installing the legs and moving your stove to its final location. Figure 3 NOTE: The fiberboard baffle is secured with two screws for shipping purposes only. These screws are located behind the rear tube and may be removed prior to use, if so desired.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove STOVE SETUP 7. With rear leg installed, pivot the stove so the hold down bracket is off the pallet. The stove should be resting on the installed leg on the floor, one support bracket on the pallet and the partially loosened support bracket hanging free. Have someone steady the stove to avoid tipping. 8. Remove the remaining bolt from the hold down bracket and install front leg.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove Notes on Chimney and Stovepipe Insulations: Maintaining a clean chimney is important. Chimneys should be inspected regularly for creosote buildup. A straight chimney is easier to clean than one with 45 or 90 degree bends. A bend requires the pipe to be removed for cleaning. The stove baffle must be removed when cleaning the chimney. Chimney sweepings will build up on top of baffle causing a blocked flue and/or a fire hazard.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove CLEARANCES E B A H F C G F D E I Figure 8 Clearances to Combustibles Clearances to Combustibles (UL-1482 and ULC-s627) Minimum clearances to combustible materials in inches. Note: All “A,” “C,” and “F” dimensions are to the stove pipe.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove INSTALLATION Wall Pass-Throughs Whenever possible, design your installation so the connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you must use a wall pass-through in your installation, check with your building inspector before you begin and construct it in accordance with local building codes. Also, check with the chimney connector manufacturer for any specific requirements.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove INSTALLATION 2” (51 mm) 2” (51 mm) Wall Line 2' Min. Floor Protector 8” (203 mm) 16” (406 mm) US 18” (457 mm) Canada ST1051 0 To 10' 2' Min. 3' Min.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove OPERATION Do not use a grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on firebrick. When the stove is used for the first time the solvents in the paint will smoke off. Wood This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Only use dry seasoned wood.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove OPERATION & Maintenance BUILDING A FIRE REMOVING BAFFLE: 1. Open inlet air control fully. 2. Place a small amount of crumpled paper in the stove. 3. Cover the paper with a generous amount of kindling wood in a teepee fashion and a few small pieces of wood. 4. Ignite the paper and close door. If fire dies down substantially, open door slightly. 5. Add larger pieces of wood as the fire progresses being careful not to overload. Do not fill firebox beyond firebrick area.
maintenance VSW30 Series Wood Stove 4. Work baffle and insulation from top of stove. Figure 17 GLASS CARE NOTE: When reinstalling baffle make sure the baffle stops at the edge of center baffle plate.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove maintenance The following steps should be followed for door gasket and ash pan door gasket replacement: 1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled. 2. Remove door and place on a protected flat surface. 3. Remove old door gasket and clean channel. 4. Sand gasket groove and wipe clean (rubbing alcohol works well). 5. Using an approved high temperature gasket cement, apply a thin coat in bottom of channel. 6.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove frequently asked questions 1. What is the correct way to start a fire? a. You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling) and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has not been coated or had unknown materials glued or applied to it. Never use coated (typically advertising flyers) or colored paper. b. Open the door of the wood stove. c. Crumple several pieces of paper and place them in the center of the firebox and directly on to the firebricks of the wood stove. Refer to Page 5.
FAQs VSW30 Series Wood Stove known as negative pressure. Under extreme conditions of negative pressure the combustion by-products can be drawn from the chimney into the house. This condition is commonly referred to as down drafting. There are several factors that impact the amount of air available in the home. Increased amounts of insulation, vinyl windows, extra caulking in various places and door seals can all keep heat in but may also make a home too airtight.
replacement parts VSW30 Series Wood Stove 38 36 7 39 VSW30 Upper Body Parts 8 6 11 A 9 10 29 28 40 5 B E 4 25 3 2 H 16 23 J 17 13 38 19 D C 18 Ref. Description Qty. 1. Firebrick 14 2. Secondary Air Round Tubing Rear 1 3. Secondary Air Round Tubing Middle 1 4. Secondary Air Round Tubing Front 1 5. Cotter Pin 3/32" dia. x 1.25" Long 3 6. Rear Insulation 1 x 2 x 24" 1 7. Baffle Insulation 1 x 12 x 24" 1 8. C-Cast HD Fiber Board Med. 1 9. Cast Iron Air Wash Manifold 1 10.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove replacement parts VSW30 Lower Body Parts 58 45 48 47 46 61 57 56 59 41 50 53 49 51 52 43 60 42 44 VSW30 VSW30 Ref. Description Qty. FTAL FTAPB 630001 25. 3/4" Rope Gasket 5' 63D0300 63D0300 SSW30 lower body parts 26. Ceramic Glass Door - IR Coated 1 63D0111 63D0111 27. 1/4" Rope Gasket 4.5' 63D0301 63D0301 28. Glass Clip 4 63D0174 63D0174 29. 4mm x 28.5mm FHMS 8 63D0076 63D0076 30. Assembly Glass Door Handle 1 63D0313 63D0313 31. 3/8" dia.
VSW30 Series Wood Stove REPLACEMENT PARTS 45 52 VSW30 Hardware 59 44 30 28 5 56 43 47 35,40,46 11,16,18 15,29 24 32 42,55 33,38 31 19 53 60 51 Ref. Description Qty. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 20 Cast Iron Pedestal Base 1 6 mm x 25 mm Leveller 4 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Std. Hex Hd Bolt 4 Cast Iron Pedestal Ash Pan Door 1 1/2" Rope Gasket 3.
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VSW30 Series Wood Stove Vermont Castings WOOD STOVE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Firebox weldment and baffle supports.
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