The Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Heater Model CS1B0 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual For use in Europe ).TREPID ))) COVER 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.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Welcome Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater. With this purchase, you made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At Vermont Castings we share that joy and appreciation for the hearth, and we show it in all our cast-iron stoves and fireplaces.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Specifications Intrepid III Multi-Fuel, Model CS1B0 Wood Smokeless Fuel2 1 Nominal heat output 10.7 kW 6.4kW1 (36,900 BTU/hr) (21,800 BTU/hr) Minimum flue draught 12 Pa 12Pa (0.048” WG) (0.048”WG) Mean flue gas temp 413°C (775°F) 268°C (514°F) Efficiency (space heating) 71.7% 70.1% Fuel size/type 406 mm wood Smokeless fuel Flue mass gas flow 6.9 g/s 6.4 g/s CO Emissions (@ 13% O2) 8100 ppm 5200ppm Area heated...................... Up to 92 sq. m (1000 sq.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Installation Safety NOTICE: IF YOUR stove 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, review your plans to see that: • Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough from combustible material to meet all clearance requirements.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Masonry Chimneys An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney should have no cracks, loose mortar, other signs of deterioration, or blockage. Repair any defects before using the chimney with your stove. Seal any unused openings in an existing masonry chimney with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and repair the chimney liner.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel the stove and chimney. Using connectors and chimneys from the same manufacturer makes the assembly and installation straightforward. NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to the listed clearances in the clearance chart on Page 9. Single-wall Chimney Connector • Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the chimney connector.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place. Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws. Fireplace Chimney Installations Above a Fireplace The Intrepid Multi-fuel may be connected to a chimney above a fireplace opening also. In such installations, the stove is positioned on the hearth in front of the fireplace and the chimney connector rises from the stove top and then angles 45° back into the chimney. (Fig.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Always adhere to local building codes when installing a wall pass-through. Figure 7 shows an alternate method of passig a connector through a wall. All combustible material in the wall is cut away to provide the required clearance that is three times the pipe diameter. The resulting space must remain empty. A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Costructional Hearth Dimensions as below Appliance At least 150 mm or to a suitable heat resistant wall Appliance Doors Doors Hearth Surface Free of Combustible Material At least 150 mm Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g. edge of superimposed hearth At least 300 mm a) Fireplace recess Perimeter should be clearly marked e.g. edge of superimposed hearth b) Free standing ST912 Fig. 9 Noncombustible hearth surface dimensions.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Connecting Flue Pipe - Clearances Single wall connecting fluepipes can reach extremely high temperatures; therefore, clearances from the connecting fluepipe (chimney connector) must comply with the requirements of Part J of Building Regulations 2000 (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems). This can be achieved by following the recommendations of Approved Document ‘J’. These are as shown in Figure 11. B A ST486a Fig. 10 Minimum clearances.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Assembly Unpacking the Stove Carefully remove the outer packaging carton from the stove and pallet . Remove the loose items from inside the stove.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel If you have a stone or brick built chimney with an integral clay flue liner, the stove may be installed using a vertical fluepipe connector and a suitable steel or non-combustible register plate to close off the base of the chimney, sealed around the fluepipe connector.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Remove Screws Replace Screws ST895 Fig. 16 Remove screws securing flue collar. Install the Fluepipe Connector 34 The fluepipe connector should be secured to the stove flue collar using the three self-tapping REMOVE SCREWSscrews provided, to provide a mechanically sound joint. Secure the screws through the flue connector holes in the flue outlet. (Fig.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Primary Air Control The primary air control lever, located at the top right rear corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming combustion air for starting, maintaining and reviving a fire. More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Adding Fuel There are two ways to add fuel to the Intrepid multifuel stove. The top griddle opens and provides the most convenient way to add fuel, and, providing the damper is open, this can be accomplished without smoke spilling into the room. Alternatively, fuel can be added by opening the front glass doors on the stove, again ensuring that the damper is first opened.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Lighting the Stove for the First Time Conditioning Your Stove Cast iron is a superior material for stove construction, but can be broken by a sharp blow or by the severe thermal shock caused by rapid and extreme temperature change. The cast iron plates expand and contract with changes in temperature.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Ash Disposal Creosote Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before each refuelling. If the ash level is close to the top of the pan, empty the ash pan as described below: Failure to do this will result in premature failure of the shaker bars due to excessive temperatures caused by ash build up. Wear suitable heat resistant protective gloves. 1. Open the damper. 2. Fully open the front doors. 3.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Draft Management A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well. Wood stove operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. Natural draft occurs when the smoke is hotter (and therefore lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel affect chimney draft also affect creosote condensation - so use whatever combination of installation features and operational steps will encourage good draft and minimize creosote production. Because letting the smoke cool off and slow down is one of the keys to creosote production, it makes sense to line a chimney to match the stove’s outlet size, for safety reasons as well as performance.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Maintenance Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. stove is in operation. Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cause it to crack if it is unable to expand when hot. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new. The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed Thermostat Lever The Intrepid uses fiberglass rope gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed, and can begin to lose their effectiveness. These will need periodic replacement. The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along with their applications. Primary Air Shutter ST970 Fig. 27 The primary air shutter must move freely.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel 5. Lay an unbroken 3 mm (1/8”) bead of gasket cement in the newly-cleaned channel. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel. Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges. (Fig. 31) 6. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. 7.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel The Chimney System Annual Maintenance Creosote Every spring, at the end of the heating season, perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair. The stove and chimney system should be inspected and maintained by a qualified engineer. Your Intrepid Multi-fuel is designed to reduce creosote buildup significantly. However, regular chimney inspection and maintenance must still be performed.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Disassembly of the Stove and Grate Components Disassembly Sequence 1. Carefully lift up and remove the three front grate bars from the retaining channel. 2. Lift up and remove the lower front grate bar. ST903 Fig. 34 Remove left and right horizontal inserts. Front Grates 34 (ORIZONTAL INSERTS ST899 Fig. 32 Remove the front grate bars. 3. Remove the two side firebricks. 4. Remove the left and right horizontal inserts. 3T 5.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Removal of the Secondary Combustion Chamber Firebricks and Damper Assembly 1. The damper assembly is retained by two tab bolts. These must first be loosened from both sides of the upper rear face of the stove. 2. When loosened, rotate the two tab bolts from inside the stove to release the damper assembly. Carefully remove the damper retaining plate. 3. Carefully remove the damper plate. 4. Remove the outer firebrick followed by the inner firebrick. 5.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel 19 18 21 1 22 8 2 20 9 16 38 38 17 38 12 11 3 4 37 13 35 28 42 14 37 41 17 5 39 27 6 40 40 34 26 9 15 7 6 33 32 36 23 24 29 25 31 30 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model CS1B0 (continued) Ref. Description Part Number 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 19a. 20. 20a. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel 10 10 9 3 14 18 7 6 2 8 1 17 16 13 4 12 15 11 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model CS1B0 3891 Item Description Part Number IMF III 1. Left Vertical Grate Insert 1306546 internal parts 2. Fallaway Shaker Handle Assembly 30002041 9/06 3. Shaker Rod 1600922 4. Right Vertical Grate Insert 1306533 6.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel Intrepid Multi-Fuel Heater Model CS1B0 (continued) 1. In the diagrams and throughout this manual, ‘left’ and ‘right’ mean as you face the stove. 2. The glass panels have a heat-reflective coating on the outside and are not interchangeable. 3. Hardware in this stove is in standard U.S. (inch) sizes. Most hardware items are available at local hardware stores. Please record the following information for future reference. Stove Serial No.
Vermont Castings Intrepid® III Multi-Fuel 30 30003891
Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty MHSC warrants that this woodburning 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. MHSC will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective upon inspection by a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.
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