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The Intrepid
Woodburning Stove
Model 1640
Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating
Manual
For use in the
0830
United States and Canada
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
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Intrepid to meet your heating needs. We're confident you will find the Intrepid to be an effective wood-burning heater incorporating modern, non-catalytic combustion technology with the classic aesthetic appeal of its Vermont Castings lineage. The Intrepid achieves high-efficiency through precisely calibrated delivery of primary and secondary air into a refractory-insulated firebox. Properly operated and maint
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Specifications Intrepid, Model 1640 1 This value can vary depending on how the stove is oper- 3 ated, the type and moisture content of the fuel used, as well Maximum Heat Output ........... 8,200 - 19,500 Btu’s/hr. as the design, construction and climatic location of your 1 Maximum Heat Output ......................... 22,00 Btu’s/hr. home. Figures shown are based on maximum fuel consump- 2 Area Heated .................... Up to 1000 sq. ft.(92 sq. m) tion obtai
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR STOVE IS NOT PROP- Chimneys ERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, Your stove must be connected either to a sound FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whichever of I
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Masonry Chimneys, cont'd. Ask your dealer about components available for con- • Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney necting the stove to a steel chimney liner. must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the Chimney Connector Guidelines chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpa- A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall per are a hazard and should be sealed with mortar or pipe that
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Double-wall Chimney Connectors Thimble Sleeve The Intrepid is approved for installation in the U.S. and Flue Canada with double-wall chimney connectors that have Chimney Connector been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory. Keep sleeve end flush with Follow the instructions for assembling and installing flue tile double-wall connectors provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall chimney. To ease assemb
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Connection Above the Fireplace Wall Pass-throughs In this installation, the chimney connector enters the Whenever possible, design the installation so that the fireplace flue though a thimble located above the connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If fireplace. The liner of the fireplace chimney should you must include a wall pass-through in your installa- extend at least to the point at which the chimney tion, check with your building inspector be
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove dealer or your local building inspector can provide details of other approved methods of passing a chim- Solid Min. 2" ney connector through a combustible wall. insulated, (51mm) listed factory- built chimney In Canada, this type of installation must conform to length set flush Min. 9" CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel with flue Min. 9" 230mm (230mm) Burning Appliances and Equipment. Masonry Chimney Chimney Connector Min. 18" constructed to Air Space
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove In Canada, the floor protector required under the stove must extend 18” (457mm) to the front (‘E’, Fig. 14), and INTREPID II 8” (203mm) from the sides and rear. (‘D’ ,Fig. 14) To meet Canadian requirements, a floor protector must be at least 43" (1092mm) wide and 48" (1219mm) deep. Floor protection also must extend under the chimney connector and 2 inches to either side. (‘C’, Fig. 14) For 6" (152mm) connector used with the Intrepid II, the protector must be a mi
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove 6. If the chimney exits the mobile home through a wall Reducing a stove clearance may require installation of at a point 7’ (2.1m) or less above the ground level on a listed heat shield on the chimney connector as well. which the mobile home is located, a guard or other Clearances may be reduced only by means approved noncombustible enclosure must be fitted at the point by the regulatory authority, or in accordance with the of exit and extend up to a height of 7’
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IN TR E PID II Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove A. 36" (914mm) C C A. 36" (914mm) B. 13" (330mm) B B. 30" (762mm) A C. 35" (889mm) B C. 1" (25mm) D. 1" (25mm) A F D. 35" (889mm) E. 40" (1016mm) E F G E E. 44" (1118mm) C F. 30" (762mm) C D D F. 40" (1016mm) G. 44” (1118mm) D C D C ST509a ST508a Fig. 18 Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, two Fig. 17 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, two wall shields. wall shields. Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through,
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Fireplace Clearances and Mantel Trim Shields A fireplace installation requires special clearance between the side of the stove and the right and left A B walls, between the side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of the stove and the mantel. Noncombustible shields installed 1" (25mm) away from C C the combustible surface on noncombustible spacers, called ventilated shields, may be used to reduce clearances. To prot
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE INTREPID II IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA. Construction Requirements The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimen- sion
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Intrepid 1640 Clearance Chart Use the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the required clearance for your particular installation. Stove clearances are measured from the top plate to the combustible surface. Chimney connector clearances are measured from the connector surface. Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Clearance Stove in Stove Installed Stove in Stove Installed Corner Parallel to Wall Corner Parallel to Wall Sid
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Installed Stove Installed Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Parallel to Wall Parallel to Wall Top Exit No Chimney Connector Shields C F B E A D C F Top Exit with Chimney Connector Shields or Double-wall Chimney Connector I L H K G J I L Rear Exit N Q N/A N/A M P ST507 15 30000830
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Assembly You will need the following tools to assemble the Intrepid: • 9/16" open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves • flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit Caution. The Intrepid is very heavy. Do not attempt to handle the stove without assistance. Unpack the Stove Door Handle 1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap. Holder 2. Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage or missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer of C-Clip any
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Install Smokeshelf / Firebricks Cement Here Look inside the firebox and locate the position for the Smokeshelf. It will seat against the upper Back, directly under the Flue Collar. It is supported by ribs cast into 1 2 the air manifolds on either side and along the back 3 plate. (Fig. 29) 1. Orient the Smokeshelf Plate as illustrated and apply a bead of furnace cement along the rib at the back edge. 2. Apply a bead of cement along the top of each Side Rib on which
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove Operation You will enjoy the best results when burning wood that How the Intrepid Works has been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning “green” Combustion control is achieved in the Intrepid through wood that has not been properly seasoned. The wood two separate air delivery systems. should be no longer than 16" (410 mm) in length, however, you will find that shorter wood lengths ease The Primary Air Control Lever, located at the left rear refueling and promote the
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove A more effective option for delivering ample combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from Control Lever outdoors to the stove. In fact, in some areas, provisions for outside combustion air are required in all new construction. The optional Intrepid Outside Air HIGH LOW Adaptor is available from your dealer. When you first begin using the stove, pay attention to the effects of different air control settings. You will quickly find that a specific set
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Intrepid 1640 Woodburning Stove • During the break-in fires, don't let the stove get hotter than 500°F. (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as necessary to control the fire. • Some odor from the stove’s hot metal, the paint, and the cement is normal for the first few fires. NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to sustain a fire. Roll up a couple pieces of newspa- per, place them on top of t
