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Vermont Castings Defiant 1945 User Manual

Vermont Castings Defiant 1945
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Homeowners
Installation and
Operating Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
30001693 1/07 Rev. 17
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.
0968
Defiant cove
r
11/00
Defiant
Woodburning Stove
Model 1945

Table of Contents

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Vermont Castings Defiant 1945 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryWood stove
ModelDefiant 1945
Efficiency78%
Log Length20 inches
Flue Size6 inches
MaterialCast Iron
EPA CertifiedYes
Fuel TypeWood

Summary

Installation

Safety Notice

Critical safety warning regarding proper installation.

Chimney Height Requirements

Guidelines for chimney height based on altitude.

Chimney Requirements

Chimney Size Guidelines

Approved chimney sizes for proper stove performance.

Chimney Connector Installation

Through the Fireplace Installation

Wall Pass-Through Procedures

Guidelines for passing chimney connectors through walls.

Safe Clearances and Wall Shields

Defiant Clearance Chart

Chimney Connector Clearance

Clearance requirements for chimney connectors.

Clearance to Front Combustibles

Required clearance in front of the stove.

Assembly Procedures

Installing the Bottom Heat Shield

Steps for installing the optional bottom heat shield.

Assembly and Controls

Understanding the Defiant Controls

Overview of the stove's primary air and damper controls.

Stove Operation Controls

Air Control for Heat Output

How the air control regulates heat output and burn time.

Damper for Airflow Control

Function of the damper in directing airflow and catalytic combustion.

Operating the Stove

Burning High-Quality Wood

Guidelines for selecting and burning appropriate wood fuel.

Optimizing Stove Performance

Air Control Settings Guide

Recommended air control settings for different burn rates.

Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire

Fire Starting and Refueling

Refueling While Embers Are Hot

Best practices for refueling the stove with hot embers.

Ash Disposal Procedures

Draft Management Principles

Draft Factors and Fuel

Creosote Formation and Prevention

Causes and prevention of creosote buildup in chimneys.

Maintenance Procedures

Replacing Broken Glass

Procedure for replacing damaged stove glass panels.

Maintenance and Adjustments

The Catalytic Element

Combustor Removal and Inspection

Removing and Cleaning the Combustor

Step-by-step guide to remove and clean the combustor.

Combustor Replacement and Gaskets

Chimney System Maintenance

Creosote Management

Understanding and managing creosote buildup in the chimney.

Annual Maintenance Schedule

Recommended annual maintenance tasks for the stove and chimney.

Warranty Information

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