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Defiant Woodburning Stove
30003841
Installation
SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DEFIANT IS NOT PROP-
ERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL
BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE-
MENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Before you begin an installation, be sure that:
•
Your stove and chimney connector will be far
enough from combustible material to meet all clear-
ance requirements.
•
The floor protector is large enough and is construct-
ed properly to meet all requirements.
•
You have all necessary permits from local authori-
ties.
Your local building official is the final authority for ap-
proving your installation as safe and determining that it
meets local and state codes.
The metal label permanently attached to the back of
every Vermont Castings’ stove indicates that the stove
has been tested to current standards. The test standard
is EN13240:2001 + A2:2004 for Europe. Clearance
and installation information also is printed on the label.
When the stove is installed according to the information
both on the label and in this manual, local authorities
usually will accept the label as evidence that the instal-
lation meets codes and can be approved.
However, codes vary in different countries. Before
starting the installation, review your plans with the local
building authority. Your local dealer can provide any ad-
ditional information needed.
IMPORTANT: Failure to follow these installation
instructions may result in a dangerous situation, in-
cluding a chimney or house fire. Follow all instruc-
tions exactly, and do not allow makeshift compro-
mises to endanger property and personal safety.
All local regulations, including those referring to
national and European standards, need to be com-
plied with when installing this stove.
Outside Air
In some modern, super-insulated homes, there is inad-
equate air supply for combustion because of insufficient
air infiltration into the building. Such air enters a home
through unsealed cracks and openings. Exhaust fans
for kitchen or bath can compete with the stove for avail-
able air and compound the problem.
When poor draft is caused by a low infiltration rate,
opening a ground floor window on the windward side of
the house and near the stove will usually alleviate the
problem.
For appliances with power outputs above 5 kW, a
permanently open air vent is required by Section 2 of
Document J. Air inlet grilles should be positioned so
they will not be blocked. Refer to local and national
codes for recommended configurations.
Pressure variations within the house do not affect a
stove equipped with an outside air supply, and im-
proved stove performance often results. An Outside Air
Adapter Kit for the Defiant is available from your local
dealer.
Chimney Height
Altitude affects chimney performance. When using a
203 mm (8”) oval to 152 mm (6”) flue collar adapter on
the Defiant, refer to Figure 1 for suggested chimney
heights at various altitudes. Chimney height should be
measured from the flue collar to the top of the chimney.
The recommended minimum chimney height is 5 m
(16’).
ST491
Fig. 2
Chimney height requirements with 6” chimney and/or
chimney connector.
30
25
20
15
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
Height
Altitude
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Defiant
chimney height
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