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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 re hazard and will void the warranty.
Table of Contents
Installation & Operating Instructions
General Information ............................................................. 3
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .... 4
Stove Dimensions................................................................ 5
Installation Requirements .................................................... 6
Locating the Stove ............................................................... 6
Clearance Requirements ..................................................... 6
Minimum Clearances, Parallel Installation,
Corner Installation..................................................... 7
Wall and Ceiling Clearances ............................................... 7
Mantel Clearances............................................................... 7
Hearth Requirements .......................................................... 7
Gas Specications ............................................................... 8
Air Shutter Setting ............................................................... 8
Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures ....................................... 8
High Elevations.................................................................... 8
Horizontal Termination ......................................................... 8
Vertical Termination ............................................................. 9
Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs .......... 9
Vent Termination Clearances ............................................... 10
General Venting Information / Termination Location ............ 11
Termination Clearances ....................................................... 12
Installation
Install Optional FK20 Fan Kit ............................................... 13
Venting System Components .............................................. 14
Venting System Assembly,
General Information, Options, Planning ................... 15
Rear Vent............................................................................. 16
Horizontal Installation .......................................................... 17
Vertical Installation............................................................... 19
Cathedral Ceiling Installation ............................................... 21
General Maintenance .......................................................... 22
Supplemental Canadian Instructions ................................... 22
Vertical Through Existing Chimney ...................................... 22
Converting a Class-A Metal Chimney
or Masonry Chimney to a Direct Vent System .......... 25
Connect Gas Supply Line .................................................... 27
Burner Information ............................................................... 28
Complete the Assembly ....................................................... 28
Install ON/OFF Switch ........................................................ 28
Install the Front Plate........................................................... 28
Thermostat Connection ....................................................... 28
Install the Log Set ................................................................ 29
Operation
Your First Fire ...................................................................... 30
Pilot and Burner Inspection ................................................. 30
Flame & Temperature Adjustment ....................................... 30
Flame Characteristics .......................................................... 31
Lighting and Operating Instructions ..................................... 32
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 33
Fuel Conversion Instructions ............................................... 34
Maintenance
Annual System Inspection ................................................... 37
Logset and Burner Cleaning ................................................ 37
Care of Cast Iron ................................................................. 37
Cleaning the Glass .............................................................. 37
Glass Replacement ............................................................. 37
Gasket Replacement ........................................................... 38
Inspect the Vent System Annually ....................................... 38
Check the Gas Flame Regularly.......................................... 38
Stove Disassembly .............................................................. 38
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................. 39
Service Parts List .............................................................. 40
Optional Accessories ....................................................... 41
Warranty ............................................................................. 44
Energuide ........................................................................... 48
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