Vermont Castings Challenger VSW40, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly 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 Contact lo...

Page 2: ...NSTALLER Please leave these instructions with the appliance OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Fuels used in gas woodburning or oil fired applia...

Page 3: ...n individual use depending on how the stove is operated type and moisture content of fuel and other factors Maximum burn times are achieved under different operating conditions than are maximum heat o...

Page 4: ...icipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire In the event of a chimney fire turn air control to closed po...

Page 5: ...recommended wood load is level with the top of the firebricks Overloading may prevent sufficient air entering the heater to properly fuel the fire Important For optimum heater performance at low burn...

Page 6: ...th 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 see page 15 Chimney sweepings will build up on top of baffle cau...

Page 7: ...fy maintenance If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney locate the elbow about midway between the stovetop and the chimney thimble This configuration lets the smoke speed up before it must turn...

Page 8: ...pe Installation Full Vertical A B C D E F G H I Single Wall Pipe 15 10 26 15 8 20 50 18 8 Flat top model 381 mm 254 mm 660 mm 381 mm 203 mm 508 mm 1270 mm 457 mm 203 mm Double Wall Pipe 13 8 23 12 Fla...

Page 9: ...ng 1 25 mm or more of insulation and maintaining a minimum 2 inch air space between the outer wall of the chimney and combustibles ST1009 wall pass thru Chimney Connector 12 305 mm 12 305 mm ST1009 Fi...

Page 10: ...oint where it passes through the roof and at least 2 610 mm higher than any portion of a building within 10 3 m Figure 5 4 The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic roof space closet conce...

Page 11: ...can generate a chimney fire All of the installation characteristics that adversely affect chimney draft also promote creosote condensation Consequently you can minimize creosote accumulation with an...

Page 12: ...r control 10 08 Low Burn High Burn Figure 6 Air Control Layout ST1013 MAINTENANCE Removing firebrick To remove firebrick liftup from bottom and rotate o u t w a r d Figure 7 ST1018 remove firebrick Fi...

Page 13: ...e c cast baffle is slid back against the steel non removable baffle Replace the rear bricks 1 Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled 2 Remove door and place on a protected flat...

Page 14: ...UNIT FREE OF CREOSOTE 1 Burn with air control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day during the heating season being careful not to over fire unit This removes the slight fi...

Page 15: ...6 Handle Assy Ash Pan Door 1 63D0313 7 Ash Pan Door Cast Iron 1 63D0188 8 Fettle 1 63D3002 9 Airwash Cast Iron 1 63D3001 10 Shroud Left 1 63D3117 11 Tube Secondary Top 1 63D3006 12 Tube Air Bottom 4 6...

Page 16: ...ient space in the firebox Adjust the air control setting to desired setting Page 12 i Note The lower the air control setting the longer the burn time of your firewood 2 What type of wood is best to us...

Page 17: ...r or not there is sufficient air in your home for your stove curtail from using those appliances known to consume the air where possible or open a window or door to allow air to enter the home b Envir...

Page 18: ...VSW40 Wood Stove 18 20300060...

Page 19: ...e Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage...

Page 20: ...VSW40 Wood Stove 20 20300060 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...