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1. Noncombustible 2 51 mm Balcony Balcony with no side wall with perpendicular side wall E Min 2 51 mm for non vinyl sidewalls lt 2 Min 12 305 mm for SRDS sidewalls 555555555 55000000050 O 8 2 4 m Min C vox 3 914 mm 2x D 6 1 8 m 1 x Dua Combustible amp 9 2 7 m 2 3x D M Noncombustible 12 3 7 m 1 2 x D Combustible amp 3 12 305 Noncombustible p 6 mue a win of Termination caps x 12 305 mm 2 termination caps x D Max Actual Actual Actual Actual NOTE Termination in an alcove space spaces open only on one side and with an overhang is permitted with the dimensions specified for vinyl or non vinyl siding and soffits 1 There must be a 3 914 mm minimum between termination caps 2 All mechanical air intakes within 10 1 m of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 914 mm below the termination cap 3 All gravity air intakes within 3 914 mm of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1 305 mm below the termination cap Fig 12 Termination clearances 12 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation Unpack the Stove The stove is shipped fully assembled on its back Unpack the stove and carefully set it upright CAUTION Remove Four 4 Scre
2. WARNING Let the glass cool completely before at tempting to clean It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically During start up condensation which is normal forms on the inside of the glass and causes lint dust and other airborne par ticles to cling to the glass surface Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on the glass It is therefore recom mended that the glass be cleaned two or three times with a non ammonia household cleaner and warm water we rec ommend gas fireplace glass cleaner After that the glass should be cleaned two or three times during each heating season depending on the circumstances present 4 Clean glass after first two weeks of opera tion Glass Replacement Replace glass only with MHSC approved parts Refer to Page 40 for Replacement Parts Refer to Figure 82 and previous instructions for removal of the damaged glass frame Fig 81 Remove the stove front 37 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater NOTE Shown with out top for clarity Fig 82 Release the latches to release the glass frame Gasket Replacement The Intrepid Gas Heater uses a tadpole type gasket to seal between the glass panel and the frame In time this gasket can become brittle and compressed and should be replaced New gasket is available from your dealer Shut off the gas supply and allow the stove to cool Wear safety
3. 8 High 8 tulo rao uz V Eai 8 Vertical Terna ass dawa n 9 Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe 9 Vent Termination Clearances creen isan the Fas dte bi n na na b eR nan nel resa anat es 10 General Venting Information Termination 1 11 Termination Clearariees Erie e ERO Ra e peti d bad 12 Installation Install Optional EK20 Fan KIL irren Ee re d nerinen 13 Venting System Component 14 Venting System Assembly General Information Options Planning 15 Drm 16 Installation ierit eiecti 17 Vertical Installation siy n eodeni Aa inet Eie e HEWES NE S K R 19 Cathedral Ceiling 222 daa nanek eene slave der nnn 21 General Mainteriance ee rite rin dasa ires del Kekan yed neka 22 Supplemental Canadian 22 Vertical Through Existing 22 Converting a Class A Metal Chimney or Masonry Chimney
4. 18 NOTES 1 The four 4 wood Screws provided should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for use on brick block concrete or other y types of sidings 2 For buildings with Figure 29 Wood Screws vinyl siding stucco another component must be used between the horizontal ter mination cap and the wall surface The vinyl siding standoff prevents excessive heat from possibly melting the vinyl siding material Vinyl siding standoffs are not required with snorkels For vinyl wall installations a 4 piece vinyl siding standoff should be assembled and installed between the horizontal termination cap and the exte rior wall Fig 30 The vinyl should be cut away to the outer edges of the assembled standoff Figure 30 4 pc Vinyl Siding Standoff X Sconce Cap Wood Screw IMPORTANT You must attach the four 4 pieces of the new vinyl siding standoff to the horizontal termination cap in specific order to ensure a weather tight fit Loose ly assemble the four parts in order around the base of the horizontal termination cap Place the first of four pieces along the upper edge of the cap then using two 2 screws per side secure each piece to the pre drilled holes along both sides of the cap finally attach the final piece to the bottom edge of the cap Tighten all screws and mount cap with
5. ST124b 7 Thermostat Optional Thermostat Optional Wiring j ly PM Fig 84 On off switch and optional thermostat circuit NOTE IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUP PLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE RE PLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE SF 2 200 C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Chassis Ground FAN JUNCTION BOX Strain Relief ON OFF Rheostat Snapstat BOX ST153 Schematic Diagram ON OFF RHEOSTAT Fig 85 Fan circuit 39 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design materials specifications prices and discontinue colors and products at any time without notice Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Models INDVRCB INDVREB INDVRMB INDVRBS INDVRCH INDVRVG INDVRBD INDVRBB INDVRCG INDVRGG INDVRSG INDVRBM Ref Description Intrepid 1 Log Set Complete 20012552 1a Log Rear 20013111 1b Log Right 20012549 1c Log Left 20013112 1d Log Top 20013113 2 Ember Bed Assembly 20012906 3 Top Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 4 Front Operable Door Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 40 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater continued Models INDVRCB INDVREB INDVRMB INDVRBS INDVRCH INDVRVG INDVRBD
6. TJ ZH 0909 57955 Simpson Dura Vent warranty will be voided and serious fire health or other safety hazards may result from any of the following actions nstallation of any damaged Direct Vent compo nent Unauthorized modification of the Direct Vent Sys tem nstallation of any component part not manufactured or approved by Simpson Dura Vent Installation other than as instructed by Simpson Dura Vent and the appliance manufacturer Consult your local building codes before beginning the installation Have the existing installation inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or professional installer prior to converting to direct vent The existing chimney system must be in serviceable condition and functionally sound The direct vent conversion described herein applies only to factory built metal ceiling supported type systems and masonry through the wall type systems NOTE You cannot install a Conversion Kit in a through the wall type factory built metal chimney 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater General Installation Two different types of direct vent conversion systems are described here One is through an existing factory built metal chimney going through the ceiling The other is through the wall of an existing masonry chimney
7. Firestop Step 7 Slide the wall thimble cover up to the wall surface and attach to the wall with screws provided Fig 32 Ap ply optional decorative brass trim to wall thimble cover if desired Vertical Installation Step 1 Check these installation instructions for required clearances air spaces to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclosures attic rafters or other nearby combustible surfaces Do not pack air spac es with insulation Check these instructions for maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum hori zontal offset limitations 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 32 Wood Screws Step 2 Set the gas appliance in the desire location Drop a plumb bob down from the ceil ing to the position of the ap pliance flue exit and mark the location where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small hole at this point Next drop a plumb bob from the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling mark the spot where the vent will penetrate the roof Fig 33 Determine if ceiling joists roof rafters fram ing or other materials will ob struct the venting system You may wish to relocate the appli vd ance or to offset to avoid cut ting load bearing members Plumb Bob Step 3 To install the round ceil ing support wall thimble cover in a flat ceiling cut a 10
8. 2 Carefully remove ember bed by tilting the right side up and lifting out toward the right side of the unit Fig 79 Remove Nut Bottom View Remove Nuts Fig 78 Remove three 3 nuts securing ember bed in place 3 Remove injector orifice from left burner bracket with a 1 2 wrench 4 Install conversion orifice Refer to Table 3 5 The air shutter is factory set according to table on Page 7 and should not need adjustment The air shutter opening may be verified by measuring as shown in Figure 80 35 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Fig 79 Tilt ember bed slightly to correctly place on venturi and air shutter Orifice Air Shutter Fig 80 The air shutter setting is 1 2 13 mm bracket to the edge of the air shutter from the orifice 1 All Models Replace burner making sure venturi on bottom of em ber bed aligns with orifice and is seated properly on air shutter assembly Fig 79 Make sure burner is slid into place at a slight angle and opposite to how it was removed When burner is slid into place the three 3 pem studs should slide down through clearance holes into the bottom of the control panel Thread and tighten 3 8 nuts back onto pem studs on underneath side of control panel reversing Step 1 shown in Figure 78 Reinstall logs as per instructions on Page 29 Place conversion label on valve Replace glass and stove front Restore gas to system
9. to PILOT 10 Push the control knob all the way and hold Im mediately light the pilot by repeatedly depressing the piezo spark ignitor until a flame appears Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 8 If knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If after several tries the pilot will not stay lit turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier 11 Replace glass door 12 Turn gas control knob to ON position 13 Turn the On Off switch to ON position or set ther mostat to desired setting 14 Turn on all electrical power to the fireplace To Turn Off Gas To Heater Turn the On Off switch to Off position or set the thermostat to lowest setting Turn off all electric powerto the fireplace if service is to be performed 3 Open control access panel 4 Pushingas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 7 w to OFF Do not force 5 Close control access panel 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Troubleshooting the Gas Control System 1 Spark ignitor will not light 2 Pilot will not stay lit after carefully following lighting instructions 3 Pilot burning no gas to main burner 4 Frequent pil
10. Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater N Figure 25 ST977 2 Horizontal vent runs of vent pipe must be supported to prevent any downward sags Horizontal pipe sec tions should be supported at least every 4 1 2 m Wall straps can be used for this purpose Alternatively plumbers tape or other suitable noncombustible mate rial can be used to support the vent pipe 3 DirectVent Pro venting requires no sealant Step 3 With the appliance adapter and pipe section at tached slide the stove into its correct location Mark the wall for a square hole that measures 10 x 10 254 x 254 mm The centerline of the pipe should line up with the center of the square hole Fig 26 Cut and frame the square hole in the exterior wall where the vent will be terminated If the wall being penetrated is constructed of noncombustible material only i e masonry block brick or concrete only a hole with zero clearance is acceptable NOTES Center of lt Hole 26 1 horizontal run of venting must be level a 1 4 6 mm rise for every 1 305 mm of run toward the termination Never allow the vent to run downward A downward slope can trap heat and become a pos sible fire hazard 17 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater 2 The location of the horizontal vent termination on an exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be e
11. Follow the appropriate directions for your situation A typical direct vent conversion of a factory built metal chimney is shown in Figure 43 The concept of the direct vent conversion is to connect an adapter to an Underwrit ers Laboratories listed 4 diameter aluminum flex pipe Simpson Dura Vent s DuraFlex is an example of a UL listed flex pipe The flex is then passed down through the center of the existing metal chimney system Three sizes of termination caps are available which should fit most sizes and makes of metal chimney systems The Retro Connector 909B is then attached to the bottom of the flex pipe Both the cap adapter and retro connector are attached to the existing chimney with sheet metal screws The appliance is then connected to the chimney with appropriate black direct vent pipe and an adjustable length section A typical conversion of an existing masonry chimney is shown in Figure 45 For installation through the wall of an existing masonry chimney a cap adapter 985K and flashing are used at the top of the masonry chimney The 4 aluminum liner is connected to the adapter and is passed down the chimney and out through the masonry wall This is attached to the retro connector 909B which is in turn attached to the masonry wall and is then connected to the direct vent pipe leading to the appliance 23 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 43 Converting a Factory Built Metal Chimney Terminatio
12. screws attach switch housing over cut out opening in rear shroud 4 Attach wires to valve terminals Fig 56 N Wire Harness Switch As sembly Fig 55 Attach switch assembly to rear shroud 28 Fig 56 Attach switch wires to valve Install the Front Plate Grasp the Front Plate and lift it into position engaging the two steel tabs at the upper corners behind the adjacent bosses in the Side Plates Fig 57 Seat the Front against the Sides so that the tabs at the bottom lip engage with the notches in the edge of the stove base When properly installed the bottom of the Front Plate cannot be pulled away from the sides without also lifting it up If you are installing optional Warming Shelves do so now according to the instructions supplied with that kit Bottom Tabs Engage Notch in Base Fig 57 Install stove front Thermostat Connection Optional R Models Only Use only a thermostat rated for 500 750 millivolts Check the table below for the appropriate gauge ther mostat wire to use for the length of lead required in your installation Thermostat Wire Gauge Maximum Run 18 40 feet 20 25 feet 22 16 feet 1 Install the wall thermostat in the desired location and run the wires to the stove location Terminate these leads with 1 4 female connectors 2 Connect the thermostat wires to the valve Fig 56 This completes
13. x 10 254 x 254 mm square hole in the ceiling unless otherwise specified centered on the hole drilled in Step 2 Frame the hole as shown in Figure 34 Step 4 If the twist lock appliance adapter has not been installed on the stove do so now Step 5 Assemble the desired pipe sections and elbows necessary to reach from the appliance adapter up through the round ceiling cover or support box Ensure that all pipe and elbow connections in their fully twist locked position Step 6 Cut a hole in the roof centered on the small drill hole placed in the roof in Step 2 The opening should be of sufficient size to meet the minimum requirements for clearance to combustibles as specified Continue to as 19 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater semble pipe sections and elbows as neces sary to reach up through the roof line Galvanized pipe and elbows may be utilized in the attic as well as above the roofline The galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline due to high Frame er corrosion resistance Figure 35 Pipe Extension Section Decorative Ceiling Support Cover 12 Wood 4 Screws i NOTES 1 If exact lengths or dis tances must be met be 2 tween elbow offsets Or Tape elsewhere use the pipe extensions to adjust onto standard pipe sections Fig 35 m 2 If an offset is necessarygibpow in the attic to avoid ob structions it is important to support
14. PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION amp 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 fire hazard and will void the warranty Installation amp SS NE Fall MTOM 3 Operating Requirements for the Commonwealth of 4 Instructions Stove DIMENSIONS basis eco recta preti bi qan dikn eene kay 5 Installation Requirements 2i2 dla kak ence K LE 6 Locating THE Stove foes sn ee m 6 Clearance REQUIREMENTS x 25 fois li d nay n 6 Minimum Clearances Parallel Installation Corner Installation 7 Wall arid Ceiling Clearances 5i iie ede rase ee 7 Mantel Clearances Pace Beads Don ce ERE RER inane 7 _ 5 5 7 Gas Specifications 8 Air Shutter Setting 8 Gas Inlet and Manifold
15. System Components The Intrepid Heater must be vented to the outdoors through an adjacent exterior wall or through the roof The venting system must be comprised of the appropriate listed venting components specified on this page These parts are available from DuraVent Corporation See Figure 4 for dimensions relevant to the standard min imum vent kits Simpson DuraVent Components www duravent com Phone 1 800 835 4429 Fax 1 707 446 4740 Minimum Horizontal Vent Kit 46DVA KHC Venting Component required for Basic Straight Through the Wall Installation Horizontal Termination Cap 46DVA HRC MHSC Zero Clearance Sleeve included 54623 Firestop 46DVA WFS Wall Thimble Cover 46DVA DC 24 Straight Maximum length 46DVA24B Hardware Package 2 req d 56167 NOTE Simpson DuraVent Wall Thimble 46DVA WT is not approved for use with this appliance except in non combustible masonry walls For corner installation add 24 Straight 46DVA 24B 36 Straight 46DVA 36B 48 Straight 46DVA 48 Square Horizontal Termination Cap 46DVA HC Sconce Horizontal Termination Cap 46DVA HSC Round Horizontal Termination Cap 46DVA HRC Wall Plate 46DVA DC Vinyl Siding Standoff 46DVA VSS Snorkel Termination 14 46DVA SNK14 Snorkel Termination 36 46DVA SNK30 Wall Strap 46DVA WS Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 46DVA CS Storm Collar 46DVA SC Firestop Spacer 46DVA FS Flashing 0 12 6 12 46DVA F6 Flashing 6 12 12 12 46DVA F12 Wall Thimble 46DVA WT
16. Vent Gas Heater 44 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater 20012761 45 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater 46 20012761 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY All Vermont Castings brand gas stoves gas inserts and gas fireplaces installed in the United States of America or Canada LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY MHSC warrants that all cast iron parts the combustion chamber ceramic burner and heat exchanger of every Vermont Castings gas product will be free of defective material or workmanship during the period the product is owned by the original owner subject to proof of purchase and the conditions and limitations listed on this warranty document BASIC ONE YEAR WARRANTY MHSC warrants to the original owner that your new Vermont Castings Gas Appliance is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions and limitations Labor to replace these parts is covered for one year reimbursed per our warranty service fee schedule COMPONENT WARRANTY LIMITATATIONS PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISHED PARTS MHSC offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces Inspect all products prior to accepting them for any damage to the enamel The salt air environment of coastal areas or a high humidity environment can be corrosive to the porcelain enamel finish These conditions can cause rusting of the cast iron bene
17. adjust pilot for maximum flame impingement on thermopile and thermocouple Turn valve knob to Pilot Maintain flow to pilot millivolt meter should read greater than 10mV If the reading is okay and the pilot does not stay on replace the gas valve NOTE An interrupter block not supplied must be used to conduct this test Check wall switch and wires for proper connections Jumper wire across terminals at wall switch if burner comes on replace defective wall switch If okay jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve if burner comes on wires are faulty or connections are bad Be sure wire connections form thermopile at gas valve terminals are tight and thermopile is fully inserted into pilot bracket One of the wall switch wires may be grounded Re move wall switch wires form valve terminals if pilot now stays lit trace wall switch wiring for ground May be grounded to fireplace or gas supply Check thermopile with millivolt meter Take reading at thermopile terminals of gas valve Should read 250 300 millivolts minimum 150 while holding valve knob depressed in pilot position and wall switch Off Replace faulty thermopile if reading is below specified minimum Check burner orifices for debris and remove Turn valve knob to On place wall switch to On millivolt meter should read greater than 150mV If the reading is okay and the burner does not come on replace the gas valve Clean and or ad
18. all four 4 pieces attached directly onto the wall with the four 4 2 64 mm screws pro vided Fig 30 20012761 3 When penetrating through stucco wall install the counter flashing The counter flashing allows stucco or other materials to be finished directly to the sides of the termination cap First attach the counter flash ing to the base of the horizontal termination cap with the small screws provided then mount entire assem bly onto the wall with the four 4 272 64 mm wood screws provided 4 If the optional copper version of the horizontal termina tion cap is installed use an appropriate noncombusti ble material to avoid direct contact between the galva nized and copper metals to prevent possible galvanic reaction Step 5 Before connecting your horizontal pipe sections to the horizontal termination cap slide the wall thimble cover over the pipe section nearest the interior side of wall Fig 31 Step 6 Slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall carefully inserting the pipe section into the cap assembly It is important the pipe section extends into the back of the termination cap with a minimum overlap of 11 4 32 mm Use the two 2 sheet metal screws provided to secure the pipe section to the back of the termination cap The wall thimble cover will cover the screw heads Fig 31 Figure 31 Zero Clearance Wall Sleeve Sheet Metal Screws
19. and relight appliance according to Lighting Instructions on Page 32 Leak check the system using a gas leak detector solu tion Relight the main burner in both the HI and LO posi tions to verify proper burner ignition and operation Conversion is complete Table 3 Injector Orifice Size Matrix Conversion to LP pd Kit Orifice __Part 30000336 56 0465 222222 to Natural Gas ______________ _ 0IL Minimum Maximum Orifice 20012910 47 0785 20003054 12 500 18 500 Parts 36 Input BTU h Minimum Maximum 12 000 16 000 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Maintenance Your Intrepid Gas Heater will provide years of service with minimal upkeep The following procedures will help ensure that your stove continues to function properly Annual System Inspection Have the entire heater and venting system inspected an nually by a qualified gas technician Replace any worn or broken parts Logset and Burner Cleaning and Inspection Cleanliness is critical to the proper function of the heater The logset and burner must all be kept free of dust and unobstructed by debris Inspect these areas before each use and clean as necessary 1 Turn the burner OFF and let the heater cool completely before cleaning Lift the Stove Front up and then swing the bottom out
20. from one gas to another using the appropriate Fuel Conversion Kit listed on Page 42 CAUTION This appliance should only be connected A by a qualified gas technician Test to confirm manifold pressures as specified below The Intrepid Heater and the individual shutoff valves must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The Intrepid Heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal to or less than 1 2 psig There must be a gas shutoff between the stove and the supply In order to connect Natural Gas use a fitting with 3 8 NPT nipple on the valve side and 1 2 natural gas supply line with a minimum input of 21 000 BTUs at a minimum inlet pressure of 5 5 w c In order to connect Propane use a fitting with 3 8 NPT nipple on the valve side and 1 2 propane gas supply line with a minimum input of 21 000 BTUs at a minimum inlet pressure of 11 0 w c In the U S Gas connection should be made in accordance with current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Since some municipalities have additional local codes be sure to consult your local authority In Canada consult the local authority and CSA B149 1 installation code Connect the gas supply and test for leaks Use a mil
21. pipes and com bustible materials is one 1 inch 25mm except where stated otherwise Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding Horizontal venting must be installed on a level plane without an inclining or declining slope There must notbe any obstruction such as bushes garden sheds fences decks or utility buildings within 24 from the front of the termination hood Do notlocate termination hood where excessive snow orice build up may occur Be sure to check vent termination area after snow falls and clear to prevent accidental blockage of venting system When using snow blowers make sure snow is not directed towards vent termination area Location of Vent Termination It is imperative the vent termination be located observing the minimum clearances as shown in Figure 11 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater General Venting Information Termination Location INSIDE CORNER DETAIL mme 1 Operable Closed V VENT TERMINATION 2n SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Canadian Installations US Installations A Clearance above veranda porch 12 30cm 12 30cm deck or balcony Clearance to window or door that may be 6 15cm for appliances 6 15cm for La opened lt 10 Ud 3kW 12 30cm lt 10 000 Btuh 3kW 9 for appliances gt 10 000 Btuh 3kW and 23cm for appliances gt 10 000 lt 100 00
22. the vent pipe in order to avoid excessive stress on the elbows Wall straps or plumber tape may be used for this pur pose Fig 36 3 Wherever possible use 45 elbows instead of 90 el bows The 45 elbow offers less restriction to the flow of flue gases and intake air Step 7 Slip the roof flashing over the pipe section s pro truding through the roof Use a non hardening sealant be tween the roof flashing and the roofing to prevent water leakage Secure the base of the roof flashing to the roof with roofing nails Ensure the roofing material overlaps 20 the top edge of the roof flashing Fig 38 Verify that you have at least the minimum clearances to combustibles at the roofline and in the attic Step 8 Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the system before adding the cap meets the minimum building codes require j Fi 37 ments as described 94 Bi ion H 2 a mens on in Table 2 Figure 37 NU from Table 2 Note that for steep roof pitches the vent height must be in creased In high wind conditions nearby trees adjoining roofli nes steep pitched roofs and other similar factors can result in Roof Pitch Minimum Height Flat 7 12 1 914 mm Over 7 12 to 8 12 16 457 mm Over 8 12 to 9 12 2 610mm Over 912 to 10 12 26 762 Over 10 12 to 11 12 3 3 990 mm Over 11 12 to 12 12 Over 12 12 to 14 12 Over 14 12 to 16 12 Over 16 12 to 18 12 Over 18
23. will be covered for the lifetime of the appliance up to a maximum of seven 7 years after MHSC discontinues the model The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the productand if MHSC is unable to provide replacementor repair in an expedient and cost effective manner MHSC may discharge all obligations under this warranty by refunding the purchase price of the product Any labor and related repair charges relating to the cost and expenses of replacing or repairing defective components under the Limited Lifetime Warranty are not covered except as provided 20012761 d for under the Basic One Year Warranty Any part or component replaced under the provisions of this warranty is covered for six months or the remainder of the original warranty whichever is longest Any installation labor construction transportation or other related costs expenses arising from defective part s repair replacement or otherwise of same will not be covered by this warranty nor shall the Company assume responsibilityforsame IN NO EVENT SHALL MHSCBELIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT except as provided by law SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS
24. 0 Btuh 30kW 36 91cm Btuh 3kW and lt 50 000 Btuh for appliances gt 100 000 Btuh 30kW 15kW 12 30cm for appliances gt 50 000 Btuh 15kW C Clearance to permanently closed window 12 305mm recommended to 12 305mm recommended to prevent window condensation prevent window condensation D Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal 18 458mm 18 458mm distance of 2 610mm from the center line of the terminal E Clearance to unventilated soffit 12 305mm 12 305mm F Clearance to outside corner G Clearance to inside corner see next page H Clearance to each inside of center line 3 91cm within a height of 15 5m 3 91cm within a height of 15 extended above meter regulator assembly above the meter regulator assembly 5m above the meter regulator assy J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet 6 15cm for appliances lt 10 000 6 15cm for appliances to building or the combustion air inlet to any Btuh 3kW 12 30cm for lt 10 000 Btuh 3kW 9 other appliances appliances gt 10 000 Btuh 3kW and lt 23cm for appliances gt 10 000 100 000 Btuh 30kW 36 91cm Btuh 3kW and 50 000 Btuh for appliances gt 100 000 Btuh 30kW 15kW 12 30cm for appliances gt 50 000 Btuh 15kW K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 1 83m 3 91cm above if within 10 3m horizontally L
25. 1 ment and cut a section of 4 Neon flex pipe to thatlength the flex k Screws should already be extended to its nominal length 3 Connect the end of the flex pipe section to the underside of the cap adapter you have selected using three 3 sheet metal screws Fig 46 Flex Pipe ST957 4 Pass the flex pipe down through the center of the chimney system and center the adapter on the top of the chimney pipe Drill four 4 1 8 diameter holes through the adapter and into the chimney top Insure that you are in fact drilling into the metal on the chimney Twist Figure 47 ST958 Termination Cap lock the termination cap Figure 48 980 991 or 930 onto the adapter Figs 47 and 48 through the ceiling sup port box until it protrudes Metal approximately 3 7 6 mm Screws Connect the flex pipe to the retro connector by slipping ee Drill it into the 4 121 Four 4 diameter sleeve on the 1 8 Diameter top side of the connector Use three 3 sheet metal screws to assemble these two parts 25 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 49 Sheet Metal Screws 3 Existing Ceiling _ _ Support Box ST960 Kv Sheet Metal Screws 3 6 Push the flex pipe back up into the ceiling support box center the retro connector and attach it to the support box or decorative sleeve for double wall solid pack
26. 12 to 20 12 Over 20 12 to 21 12 8 24m poor draft or down drafting In these cases increasing the vent height or switching to the high wind termination cap may help to solve the problem Step 9 Slip the storm collar over the pipe section and push it down to the top of the roof flashing Fig 38 Use non hardening sealant between the storm collar and the pipe section Step 10 Holding the bottom of the termination cap only twist lock the cap onto the last pipe section protruding above the roofline NOTES 1 For multi story vertical installations a ceiling firestop is required at the second floor and any subsequent floors Fig 39 Cut and frame a 9 x 9 229 x 229 mm square opening for installation of the ceiling firestop 2 If vent passes through any occupied areas above the first floor including closets and storage spaces it must be enclosed The enclosure may be framed and cov ered with sheet rock with standard construction materi als but required clearances to combustibles must be maintained Consult these installation instructions for the minimum allowable clearances between the out 20012761 High Wind Vertical j Termination Figure 38 Storm Collar Roof Flashing O Optional Low Profile Termination Secure Flashing with Non harden ing Sealant and Roofing Nails side of the vent pipe and the combustible surfaces of the en T Teo0 closure Do not fill re quired air sp
27. AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE All other warranties expressed or implied with respect to the product its components and accessories or any obligations liabilities on the part of the Company are hereby expressly excluded The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any third party to assume on its behalf any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this Vermont Castings product The warranties as outlined within this document do not apply to chimney components or other non MHSC accessories used in conjunction with the installation of this product Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty but is subject to claim against the common carrier Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your fireplace stove do not operate the appliance as this might negate the ability to process the claim with the carrier The Company will not be responsible for Down drafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions such as near by trees buildings roof tops hills or mountains Inadequate ventilation or negative air pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc This warranty is void if The fireplace has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals The fireplace has been subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation Any damages to the fireplace combustion chamber heat exchanger or othe
28. Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved 7 2 13m T 7T 2 13m T _ driveway located on public property balcony N Clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 610mm above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 450mm 1 In accordance with the current CSA B149 Installation Codes 2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Codes T A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings t only permitted if veranda porch deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum 2 sides beneath the floor NOTE 1 Local codes or regulations may require different clearances 2 The special venting system used on Direct Vent Stoves are certified as part of the appliance with clearances tested and approved by the listing agency 3 MHSC assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements Fig 11 Vent termination clearances 20012761 11 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Termination Clearances Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors Inside Corner Outside Corner Alcove Applications Fz Combustible Combustible 6 152 mm 6 152 mm Noncombustible 2 51 mm
29. Electrical Code ANSI 70 latest edition or of the current Canadian Electrical Code C22 1 Due to high temperatures this appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies WARNING This appliance is hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause burns or ignition of combustible materials Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully super vised when they are in the same room as the appliance Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on or near the appliance Any safety screen glass or guard removed for servicing an ap pliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance The appliance area must be kept clear and free from com bustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be ob structed The installation must include adequate accessibility and clearance for servicing and proper operation WARNING Do not operate the Room Heater with the glass panel removed cracked or broken Replacement of the panel should be done by a licensed or qualified service person Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system an
30. INDVRBB INDVRCG INDVRGG INDVRSG INDVRBM Ref Description Intrepid 5 DoorRight Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 6 Door Left Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 7 Left End Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 8 Right End Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 9 Leg Refer to Enamel Parts Chart 10 Door Control 30003945 11 Hinge Control Door 1601670 12 Rear Shroud Assembly 30004132 13 Clip Rear Shroud 30004002 14 Glass Frame Assembly 30004068 15 Glass 30004067 16 Gasket Glass Med Knit 1203702 17 Restrictor Plate 20013026 18 Heat Shield Top 30004128 19 Collar Duravent 30004131 20 Starter 4 30004130 21 FK20 Fan Subassembly 22 Fan Cover Shroud 30004014 23 Valve Nova SIT820 852 20012218 24a Pilot Assembly 3Way N DV RN 0 199 706 10002264 Pilot Assembly 3Way N DV RP 0 199 703 10002265 24b Pilot PSE NA175 20001115 Pilot PSE LP175 20001116 25 Pilot Top Convertible 10002266 26 Thermocouple 24 7531137 27 Electrode Ignitor w Cable 51724 10001297 28 Thermopile 18 RS 7533113 29 Nut Electrode SIT 0 974 144 57886 30 Tubing Pilot w Fittings 1 8 x 24 10001296 31a Pilot Orifice 62 NG Top Convertible 10002268 31b Pilot Orifice 35 LP Top Convertible 10002269 32a Orifice Hood LP 56 0465 30000336 32b Orifice Hood Nat 0795 20013155 33 lgnitor Piezo w Nut SIT 52464 34 Bracket Piezo lgnitor not shown 20010876 35 Manifold Assembly 20012918 36 Air Shutter Assembly 20012517 37 Wiring Harness 10002582 38 Trim
31. INSTALLER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS Intrepid Direct Vent MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION Rear Vent Gas Heater MAY RESULT CAUSING Models PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INDVRCB INDVREB INDVRMB INDVRBS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE INDVRCH INDVRVG INDVRBD INDVRBB Do not store or use gasoline INDVRCG INDVRGG INDVRSG INDVRBM or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from your neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Homeowners Installation This appliance may be installed in an and Operating Manual after market permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used 20012761 5 12 Rev 10 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Table of Contents
32. LDREN TO TOUCH GLASS Locating the Stove In choosing a location for the stove consider The location of outside walls Where additional heat is needed Where family members gather most often The vent system requirements NOTE We do not recommend the use of wallpaper next to this stove Over time radiant heat may cause the wall paper to shrink or may adversely affect the binders in the wallpaper adhesive 9 Fig 2 Possible stove locations Clearance Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials Measure side clearances as shown in Figures 3 4 and 5 from the outer edge of the cast iron stove top Measure rear clearances from the outermost surface of the steel rear skirt This heater is approved for installation into an alcove con structed of combustible materials to the dimensions and clearances shown on the next page The same clearances apply in a standard parallel instal lation WARNING maintain required clearances air spaces to nearby combustibles to prevent fire hazard Do not fill air spaces with insulation All venting components must maintain a 1 25 mm clearance to combustible materials Maintain a 6 152 mm clearance when using single wall pipe Maintain a 2 51 mm clearance on top and 1 25 mm on sides and bottom when venting straight off the rear The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the
33. ON OFF Switch 30000874 39 Gasket Control Plate 30004200 40 Gasket HE Door 1203687 41 Gasket Flue Collar 30004021 42 Gasket Cement 1206122 43 Magnet Door not shown 1408818 44 Knob Extension Hi Lo 55162 45 Knob Extension On Off 55163 46 Tie Bracket Assembly 20012514 47 Right Burner Support Assembly 20012909 48 Switch Housing 30005040 Use common super glue or silicone to attach magnets 20012761 41 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater continued Models INDVRCB INDVREB INDVRMB INDVRBS INDVRCH INDVRVG INDVRBD INDVRBB INDVRCG INDVRGG INDVRSG INDVRBM Fuel Conversion Kits Conversion Kit NG to LP Kit 4320012921 Conversion Kit LP to NG Kit 420012910 Color LeftEnd Right End Front LeftDoor Right Door Midnight Blue 30004233 30004231 30004232 30004234 30004235 30004236 2376333 Vermont 30004251 30004249 30004250 30004252 30004253 30004254 30003212 Brick Blue 30004263 30004261 30004262 30004264 30004265 30004266 30003545 Country 30004269 30004267 30004268 30004270 30004271 30004272 30003555 30004275 30004273 30004274 30004276 30004277 30004278 30003565 30004281 30004279 30004280 30004282 30004283 30004284 30003575 42 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Optional Accessories FK20 Fan The fan helps distribute heated air from within the fire
34. Wall Thimble Cover Brass 3PVP TKV Wall Firestop 46DVA WFS Attic Insulation Shield 46DVA IS Steel Chimney Conversion Kit Kit A 6 8 46DVA KCA Kit B 6 10 46DVA KCB Kit C 6 13 46DVA KCC Masonry Chimney Conversion Kit 46DVA KMC Vertical Termination Cap High Wind 46DVA VCH Vertical Termination Cap Low Profile 46DVA VC Included in Minimum Horizontal Vent Kit 46DVA KHC 45 Elbow 46DVA E45B Venting Components 90 Elbow 46DVA E90B 45 Elbow 46DVA E45B 6 Straight Blk 46DVA 06B 9 Straight Blk 46DVA 09B 87 Pipe Extension Blk 46DVA 08AB 16 Pipe Extension BIk 46DVA 16AB 12 Straight 46DVA 12 14 All DuraVent Straight vent pipe sections have a net length 1 37 mm less than the nominal dimension i e a 6 152 mm Straight pipe section has an effective length of 4V2 115 mm Refer to Simpson Duravent website for additional compo nents www duravent com 20012761 Venting System Assembly General Information The Intrepid is approved for installation only with the Simpson vent components listed on Page 14 Follow these and the vent component instructions exactly For U S installations The venting system must conform with local codes and or the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 For Canadian installations The venting system must conform to the current CSA B149 1 installation code The Simpson Dura Vent Direct Vent Pro of
35. aces with insulation 3 If venting system passes through an attic space an at tic insulation shield must be installed to prevent con tact between pipe sections and the insulation Nail the base to floor of attic and adjust shield for appropriate insulation level then attach the collar at the top of as sembly Fig 39 For vaulted ceilings the attic insu lation shield cannot be installed To prevent building insulation and other debris from entering the support box or contacting the pipe a chase enclosure can be constructed around the support box Ensure proper clearance to combustibles are maintained Cathedral Ceiling Installation Step 1 Follow installation Step 1 and 2 under Vertical Termination Step 2 Using the plumb bob mark the centerline of the venting system on the ceiling and drill a small hole through the ceiling and roof at this point From the roof locate the drill hole and mark the outline of the Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Step 3 Remove shingles or other roof covering as neces sary to cut the rectangular hole for the support box Cut the hole 1 8 3mm larger than the support box outline Step 4 Lower the support box through the hole in the roof until each side of the bottom of the support box protrudes at least 2 51 mm below the ceiling Fig 40 Align the support box both vertically and horizontally with a level 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Figur
36. alve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The Intrepid Direct Vent Room Heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig An accessible tap is located above the pilot on off knob for check ing the inlet pressure Direct Vent describes a sealed combustion system in which in coming outside air for combustion and outgoing exhaust enter and exit through two separate concentric passages within the same sealed vent system The system does not use room air to support combustion The Direct Vent system permits the gas appliance to be vented directly to the outside atmosphere through the side of the house or vertically through the roof This appliance is approved for bedroom installations in the U S and Canada This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes WARNING Operation of this heater when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide CO poisoning and possible death 20012761 The Intrepid Direct Vent Room Heater when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National
37. ame height flame height Fig 64 Flame adjustment knob for SIT valve PSE Pilot Fig 65 Correct pilot and burner flame patterns Extension Knobs On Off and Hi Lo control knob extensions have been in cluded in the finish bag These may be installed on the appropriate knob by aligning the notch on the existing knob Fig 62 with the tab on the inside of the extension knob Fig 66 Push the extension knob as far as it will go onto the existing knob 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Flame Characteristics It is important to periodically perform a visual check of the pilot and the burner flames Compare them to Figure 65 If any of the flames appear abnormal call a service per son SIT Pilot Tab align with notch on existing knob Fig 66 Extension knob 31 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater 32 Lighting and Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This heater has a pilot which must be lit manually When lighting the pilot follow these instructions ex actly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the heater area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any fireplace Do
38. an 40 12 m above the appli ance flue collar A restrictor plate supplied must be used where specified in all vertically terminated vent systems NOTE The restrictor plate supplied with the vertical termination kit should be discarded Install restrictor plate according to recommendations in Figure 10 A vertically terminated vent system must also conform to the following criteria e No more than three 90 elbows may be used Two 45 elbows may be substituted for one 90 elbow No more than six elbows may be used e Vent must rise a minimum of 2 feet before offset is used e Termination height must conform to roof clearance as specified in Figure 11 40 7 DT 39 All Vertical Terminations in this area Re quire use of the ie Restrictor Plate 32 31 30 29 gt E o 8 a FE cz 5 5 cm 52 CC t2 Os gt 5 2 o 2a A oO o j 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Horizontal Run in feet ST132g Fig 8 Vertical vent termination window 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Restrictor Plate Adjustment for Extended Pipe Runs This stove is shipped with a restrictor plate in the Parts Bag A
39. an the top of the chimney then cut and fold flashing as needed to fit chimney Fig 50 4 Todetermine the length of flex required measure from 3 76 mm above the top of the flashing down to the level of the opening Add to this measurement the distance from the center of the chimney to out through the wall Cut a piece of 4 102 mm flex to this length the flex should already be extended to its nominal length 5 Connectthe 4 flex liner to the cap adapter 985K using three sheet metal screws Fig 46 26 9 Slide the wall thimble Q Cut amp Bend 6 Feed the 4 flex liner Flashi TE Needed fo Fil through the flashing into Chimney the chimney Continue to feed the liner out through the opening in the ma sonry wall 7 Securethe cap adapter to the flashing Use three Sealant 3 sheet metal screws Adhesive through the side of the adapter into the flange on the flashing as shown in Figure 51 Twist lock the termination cap 980 991 930 on to the cap adapt er 8 Attach the flex to the retro connector Use three sheet metal screws High Wind Termination Cap Standard Termination Figure 50 to attach the flex liner to the connector Fig 52 Mount the retro connec tor to the masonry wall using masonry bolts Re drill larger holes on connector as needed Be careful to insure that Figure 57 Top Adapter the connectoris centered in the opening and the Sheet mounting holes line
40. apstat to the bracket using two 2 10 x 1 2 Phillips screws Fig 14 1 4 20 x 3 8 3 Locate and remove the 1 4 20 x 3 8 hex head bolt in Screws 2 10 x 1 2 Sheet stalled in the hole in the right rear ledge of the firebox A Fig 14 Use that bolt to secure the snapstat bracket to the firebox The mounting hole is slotted to allow you to adjust the bracket so the snapstat head makes contact with the firebox surface Fig 14 nsert the switch box shaft through the hole in the back of the left side of the panel aligning the locator Metal Screw Fig 15 Use screws removed earlier to attach fan kit to firebox 4 Attach the fan to the firebox by reusing the two 2 pan head 1 4 20 screws on the top edge and the two 2 10 pin with the smaller hole in the panel Fig 17 x 1 2 sheet metal screws on the side edges Fig 15 e Attach the retaining nut to the switch control shaft to 5 The rheostat control switch attaches to the control panel secure it to the plate plate provided on the front of the stove Attach the control knob to the rheostat shaft 20012761 13 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Fig 16 Correct position of fan skirt installation Use the wire tie to secure the fan and rheostat wire harnesses together to the tubing under the bottom of the unit Retaining Nut Rheostat Knob Fig 17 Attach rheostat to bracket Venting System Components Approved Vent
41. asily blocked or obstructed Refer to Pages 10 and 11 for proper Termination Clear ances For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building 14 356 mm and 36 914 mm tall snor kel terminations are available Fig 27 Follow the same installation procedures as used for standard horizontal terminations If the snorkel termination must be installed below grade level i e basement application proper drainage must be provided to prevent water from enter ing the snorkel termination Fig 28 Do not attempt to enclose the snorkel within the wall or any other type of enclosure Snorkel 12 305 Minimum Wes p Stet Snorkel 12 305 mm Minimum T I _ A 102 mm krr gt e E as LAN LL I N N WT II TN ll L I I IL I IL I I II TIRE FEAT ST Step 4 Position the horizontal termination cap the cen ter of the square framed hole and attach to the exterior wall with the four 4 wood screws provided Before at taching the vent termination cap to the exterior wall run a bead of non hardening silicone sealant around the outside edges to make a seal between the cap and the wall The arrow on the vent cap should be pointing up Ensure proper clearances to combustible materials are maintained Fig 29
42. assembly of the Intrepid stove 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Install the Log Set Remove the logs from their packaging and inspect each piece for damage DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED LOGS CAUTION Before installation inspect Figure 58 ember bed burner for damage Do not use ember bed if damaged or cracked NOTE Small shallow surface cracks are acceptable 1 Install the rear log by matching the notch on the bottom left of the log on the raised notch on back left side of the ember bed Cutout on bottom right side is clearance for pilot assembly Fig 58 Gently push right side of log back until it contacts thermopile on pilot assembly Rear Log Figure 59 Raised Notch Raised Notch Pin 2 Place the left front log on the pin locator on ember bed Position the log over the air inlet hole and on notched out portion of ember bed Fig 60 3 Place front right log on ember bed by mating notch on bottom of log with raised notch on ember bed Position over the air inlet hole and on notched out portion of ember bed Fig 60 Right Log 20012761 29 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Figure 61 4 Install top log by mating hole on bottom of log with locating pin on top right side of rear log Fig 61 Position log so it is angled down toward the area where the front two logs meet TopL Back Log ana YO vi SKE The Intrepid is operated with the
43. ath the porcelain enamel finish which will cause the finish to flake off Color lot variations with parts and or accessories can occur and are not covered by warranty GLASS Glass is not warranted for breakage due to misuse or accident Glassis not covered for discoloration or stains due to environmental issues or improper cleaning and maintenance PLATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Brass nickel and gold parts should be cleaned with Lemon oil only Commercial cleaners cannot be used Mortar mix and masonry cleaners corrode the brass finish The MHSC will not be responsible for nor will it warrant any brass parts which are damaged by external chemicals or down draft conditions ACCESSORIES Unless otherwise noted MHSC supplied accessories are covered for a period of one year GENERAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Vermont Castings product must be installed or serviced by a qualified installer preferably NFI or WETT Canada certified as prescribed by the local jurisdiction It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating instructions furnished with the product Any alteration willful abuse accident or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty This warranty is non transferable and is made to the original owner provided thatthe purchase was made through an authorized supplier of Vermont Castings branded MHSC products Parts covered under the Limited Lifetime Warranty
44. box out into the room The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox temperature rises above and falls below a preset temperature A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds Specifications 115 Volt 60Hz 75 Amps Maintenance The fan itself does not require regular maintenance how ever periodic cleaning of the fan and the surrounding area is required Installation Refer to Page 13 for installation instructions Remote Controls The remote control allows you to turn the heater on or off from anywhere in the room Refer to Page 38 for wiring diagrams These remote controls are for use on RN RP model stoves Model Functions Controlled RC1 ON OFF RC2 ON OFF and Temperature IMTFK Wall mounted thermostat control 20012761 Warming Shelf Warming shelves add versatility to your stove they can be used to keep foods warm at mealtime Model Color 0000098 Classic Black 1371 Bordeaux 1372 Midnight Blue 1373 Brown Majolica 1376 Biscuit 1377 Chestnut Brown 1378 Ebony 1379 Vt Classic Green The shelf installation is completed in three stages First attach the shelf loosely to the stove leaving the screws loose enough to allow final adjustments Then position the shelf and adjust the brackets so the shelf fits correctly Finally tighten the screws Refer to the instructions included with each warming shelf for complete installation procedures 43 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear
45. d any gas control which has been under water Do not burn wood trash or any other material for which this appliance was not designed This appliance is designed to burn either natural gas or propane only This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servic ing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and danger ous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Aftermarket Completion of sale nor for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Certified to ANSI Z21 88 2009 CSA Z2 33 2009 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters Proposition 65 Warning Fuels used in gas woodburning or oil fired appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code Sec 25249 6 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation amp Operating Instructions Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts All gas fitting and installation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter or licensed plumber For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes including those owned or operated by the Commonwealt
46. d soap and water solution applied with a brush no larger than 1 25 mm Never apply soap and water solution with a spray bottle Do not use an open flame for leak testing 27 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Burner Information The appliance must only use the gas specified on the rat ing plate unless converted using a Vermont Castings Fuel Conversion Kit Refer to Page 42 for correct Fuel Conver sion Kit for your stove model Coversion instructions are provided with each kit and be ginning on Page 34 of this manual THISAPPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE GAS SUPPLY ONLY BY AQUALIFIED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES THERE MUST BEA GAS SHUT OFF BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE SUPPLY Complete the Assembly Open the swiveling latches cams on the top left and right corners of the glass frame Position the glass and frame against the firebox by placing the bottom edge on the brackets on the bottom face of the firebox Swing the assembly against the firebox and close the latches firmly against the pins protruding from the firebox top Install ON OFF Switch The switch assembly parts are found in the parts bag 1 Apply wiring harness to the ON OFF switch terminals then insert into cut out on switch housing The ON OFF switch will snap into the cutout Fig 55 Run wires through cut out in side of shroud under bot tom of rear shroud to valve Using supplied 10 x 1 2
47. djustments can be made by loosening the adjust ment screw to allow the restrictor plate to slide up or down Fig 9 A guide for usage is shown in Figure 10 NOTE Some installations may require some adjustment by the installer for optimum flame appearance Optimum flame appearance is a flame that is not subject to tall dirty yellow flames producing soot or flames lifting off of the ember bed ports Restrictor Plate Adjustment 1 2 Remove the logs if installed Remove the adjustment screw in the back wall of the firebox Install restrictor plate as shown in Figure 9 with angle on plate on the top right side Secure with adjustment screw Adjust restrictor according to examples in Figure 10 Install logs following log installation instructions Restrictor Plate Fig 9 Restrictor plate Examples for Extended Run Restrictor Plate Settings top of plate to center of bolt 1 90 elbow 40 12 m vertical 2 73 mm 2 90 elbow 20 6 m vertical 90 elbow 8 2 4 m hori zontal 2 73 mm Figure 10 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Vent Termination Clearances When planning the installation consider the location of the vent terminal and clearances Some of the most common clearances to keep in mind are shown in Figure 11 Important All vent clearances must be maintained Check your vent termination clearances against Fig ures 11 and 12 The vent should be placed s
48. e 39 Nails Attic Insulation Shield Required Clearance gt Minimum Clearance Minimum gt lt Clearance 2 LL gt Figure 40 Level Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 2 Min Below Finished Ceil ing Cut Hole 1 8 Larger than Sup port Box Temporarily tack the support box in place through the in side walls and into the roof sheathing Step 5 Using tin snips cut the support box from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheathing The flaps may be trimmed as needed Fig 41 Before nailing it to the roof run a bead of non hardening sealant around the support box to make a seal between the support box and the roof Clean out any combustible material from inside the support box Step 6 Follow Steps 4 and 5 of the Vertical Installation instructions Step 7 Place the support clamp provided with the sup port box inside the support box at the bottom and se cure to the pipe section The clamp allows the support box to support the weight of the pipe sections Continue to add pipe sections until you are above the roofline 21 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Step 8 Follow Steps 7 through 10 of the Vertical Installa tion instructions Step 9 Install the black trim collar around the outside of the Cathedral ceiling support box The two pieces of the trim co
49. e Inlet y a t 137 352 mm 21 4 553 mm Fig 1 Intrepid dimensions 20012761 5 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation Requirements The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition EXCEPTION Do not derate this appliance for altitude Maintain the mani fold pressure at 3 5 inches w c for Natural Gas and 10 inches w c for Propane In Canada installation must be in accordance with the cur rent CSA B 149 1 Installation Codes and or local codes The installation should be done by a qualified service person who is familiar with the building codes and installation techniques appropriate for your area to accomplish a safe and effective installation Your dealer or your local gas supplier will be able to refer a qualified service person WARNING Due to high temperatures the HEATER should be located out of traffic and away A from furniture and draperies The surface of the Heater is hot when it is in use Young children should be watched carefully when they are in the same room when the Heater is in use and they should be taught to avoid the hot surface Keep any objects that can burn well away from the Heater and observe the recommended clear ances that follow HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHI
50. e are no other hearth requirements Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Gas Specifications Max Min Fuel Gas Control BTU h BTU h Millivolt Air Shutter Setting Minimum injector air inlet opening Model Natural Gas INDVR 1 2 Open 1 2 Open Weight Fully assembled 350 Ibs Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures Inlet Minimum 11 0 w c The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition EXCEPTION Do not derate this appliance for altitude Maintain the manifold pressure at 3 5 w c for Natural Gas and 10 w c for Propane INDVR Series INDVR Series 10 w c High Elevations Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are certified without deration for elevations to 4 500 feet 1 370m above sea level For elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370m in USA installations must be in accordance with the cur rent ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and or local codes having jurisdiction Canada please consult provincial and or local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at elevations above 4 500 feet 1 370m WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational proce dures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service age
51. e size shown in Figure 21 Combustible wall openings must be framed as shown in Figure 21 2 Measure the wall thickness and cut the zero clearance sleeve sections to proper length MAXIMUM 12 Assemble the sleeve with the 8 sheet metal screws supplied Attach the firestop plate to the sleeve end with the holes Fig 22 NOTE The zero clearance sleeve is required in combustible walls only 16 Vent Opening Combustible Wall a 10 254 mm r Ll I Framing Detail Vent Opening Noncombustible Wall 7 2 Dia 190 mm Y VO584 100b Fig 21 Locate vent opening NOTE Zero clearance sleeve is required for combustible wall installations 3 Install the Wall Firestop Sleeve assembly into the wall cutout and fasten the firestop to the wall cutout framing members Fig 23 10 x 10 254 x 254 mm Wall Opening Firestop Zero Clear Wall Plate ance Sleeve Seal Around Center o Opening Seal Around Terminal P All Components Must Remain Concentric ST950 Fig 22 Intrepid minimum horizontal rear vent installation 12 305mm Max Length 8 Sheet Metal Screws Firestop ZCS103 Fig 23 Assemble the wall sleeve and firestop 20012761 4 Slip the wall cover over the interior end of the horizontal pipe and install into the zero clearance sleeve Seal the joint inside the wall plate if needed to keep cold air from being drawn into the home 5 In
52. ed pipe with the sheet metal screws furnished The holes in the retro connector are pre punched Fig 49 7 connection between the appliance and the retro connector may be completed with sections of black direct vent pipe together with an adjustable length Installation Instructions for Converting a sonry Chimney IMPORTANT The existing masonry flue opening need to have an area of atleast 35 square inches 226 square mm to insure proper intake exhaust flow 1 Before cutting any holes assemble the desired sections of black direct vent pipe to determine the center of the masonry penetration 2 Oncethe center point of the penetration has been deter mined cut a 6 152 mm diameter hole in the masonry Be careful if the hole is too large the retro connector might not mount properly If the hole is too small then the appliance might starve for intake air If there is a frame wall in front of the masonry wall cut and frame a 10 254 mm clear square opening in the wall centered around the 6 152 mm masonry opening If there is sheet rock only no studs in front of the masonry the 10 254 mm clear opening is still needed but does not need to be framed This allows the retro connector to mount directly on the masonry and provide clearance to the combustibles Fig 54 3 Secure the flashing 705C to the top of the masonry chimney using a bead of non hardening sealant adhe sive If the flashing is larger th
53. equipment the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting System design or the venting system components and Acomplete parts list for the venting system design or venting system Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases but identifies special venting systems the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer e Thereferenced special venting system instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions and The special venting systems shall be Product Approved by the Board and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions Acopy ofallinstallation instructions for all ProductApproved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment all venting instructions all parts lists for venting instructions and or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Stove Dimensions Intrepid Direct Vent Gas Heater 21 543 mm Centerline of Flue Pipe 18 WNN NN XXX XXX 457 mm Valv
54. fers a complete line of component parts for both horizontal and vertical installation Many items are offered in decorative black as well as galvanized finish The galvanized pipe and fit tings may be used for concealed locations such as attics or spaces where corrosion is a factor such as above the roofline Decorative black painted sections are recom mended for use on visible interior runs Decorative brass trim kits are available for both Wall Thimbles and Ceiling Support Boxes Snorkel Terminations are available for ap plications which may require vertical rise on the building exterior Planning Your Installation There are two basic types of Direct Vent Pro installa tions Horizontal Termination Figs 18 and 19 Vertical Terminations Fig 20 When planning your installation it will be necessary to select the proper length of vent pipe for your particular requirement For horizontal installations check these in structions to determine the minimum clearance from the rear of the appliance to the wall It is also important to note the wall thickness Select the amount of vertical rise desired or required for vertical to horizontal installa tions verify that it is within the minimum and maximum limits Refer to Page 7 To determine the length of vent pipe required for vertical installations measure the dis tance from the appliance flue outlet to the ceiling the ceil ing thickness the vertical rise in an attic or
55. goggles and a dust mask 1 Remove the Front Glass Frame and Glass Panel Figs 81 82 Remove the old gasket Use a razor blade to separate the glass and gasket from the frame and to clean the glass of any remaining cement or bits of gasket Use a cold chisel if necessary 2 Determine the correct length of gasket by laying it out around the edge of the glass Allow an extra 1 2 25 50 mm Mark the spot to be cut Use a utility knife 3 Starting on a long edge remove about 6 of the protec tive paper strip and apply the flat adhesive face of the gasket around the outside facing edge of the panel Continue around the panel applying about 6 at a time and being careful to not stretch the material Do not overlap the gasket ends Fig 83 4 Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone rubber sealant along the inside corner of the glass frame all around the perimeter Place the flat gasketed side of the glass panel back into the steel frame Pinch the rounded inside facing gasket material to bulk it up 5 Replace the glass frame and front panel as previously described Fig 83 Wrap the gasket material around the outside edge of the glass 38 Inspect the Vent System Annually Have the vent system inspected annually by a qualified technician Shut off the main gas supply before inspect ing the system Both the inner exhaust pipe and the outer combustion supply pipe must be checked to confirm that they are unbloc
56. h and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven 7 feet above finished grade in the area of the venting including but not limited to decks and porches the following requirements shall be satisfied Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment the installing plumber or gas fitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling building or structure served by the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level Inthe event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation the owner shall have a period of thirty 30 days to comply with the above requirements provided however that during said thirty 30 day period a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above pro
57. just pilot flame for maximum flame impingement on thermopile and thermocouple Check the vent terminal for blockage recycling the flue gases 33 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Fuel Conversion Instructions WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having ju risdiction If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper instal lation of this kit The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appli ance is checked as specified in the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the kit CAUTION The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power before proceed ing with the conversion E 4 Main Gas Line Gas Supply Inlet ST226b Fig 67 Attach the gas line to the right side of the valve Conversion Precautions Before proceeding turn control knob on valve to OFF and turn gas supply OFF Turn OFF any electricity that may be going to the appliance Conversion Procedure Remove stove front Lift stove front up and then swing bottom out and away
58. ked and in good condition Check the Gas Flame Regularly To ensure the stove is operating properly check the flames periodically to confirm they match Page 31 Figure 65 The flames will be blue during the first 15 20 minutes of opera tion and will gradually turn to yellow after that Do not use your stove if the flame pattern differs from that shown here Contact your Vermont Castings dealer or a qualified technician for help Stove Disassembly If there is ever a need to remove the firebox assembly from the stove shell support the firebox with solid stands about 6 152 mm tall under the left and right outer edges of the firebox base Do not set the firebox assembly directly on the floor this can damage the control valve and or the gas lines from the valve to the firebox Before removing the firebox from the shell disconnect the on off switch wires from the valve If the assembly includes the optional fan disconnect the fan rheostat If the installa tion includes a wall thermostat disconnect the thermostat leads from valve Disconnection and reconnection to the gas line should only be done by a qualified gas service technician Upon reinstallation the vent system must be sealed to the firebox as discussed in the venting section Also be sure the logs are placed in the firebox correctly as shown on Page 29 Figures 58 61 20012761 Wiring Diagrams On Off Switch Wiring Thermopile
59. llar slide over one another to allow for easy adjust ment around the support box Using the six 6 screws provided secure the four corners and the overlapping sections of the trim collar to the underside of ceiling You may want to predrill the holes for the overlapped sections for ease of installation Fig 42 Ceiling Trim Figure 42 Cathedral Ceil ing Support Box General Maintenance Conduct an inspection of the venting system annually Recommended areas to inspect are as follows 1 Check areas of the venting system which are exposed to the elements for corrosion These will appear as rust spots or streaks and in extreme cases holes These components should be immediately replaced 2 Remove the vertical terminations cap and shine a flashlight down the vent Remove any bird nests or other foreign material 3 Check for evidence of excessive condensation such as water droplets forming in the inner liner and subse quently dripping out at joints Continuous condensate can cause corrosion of caps pipe and fittings It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many elbow and exterior portions of the system being ex posed to cold weather 22 4 Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sections or fittings have been disturbed or loosened Also check mechan ical supports such as wall straps or plumbers tape for rigidity Supplemental Canadian Instructions When installing DirectVent Pro on appliance
60. n Cap Top Adapter 0985K 0986K or 0987K 4 Aluminum Flex Pipe Retro Connector 0909B Any Black Direct Vent Pipe Plus an Adjustable Length to Make a Proper Connector 24 Figure 44 Co Linear Insert Vertical Termination Cap Chimney Liner Termination Kit 3 Flex amp N LU 771 REN 7777777 KS LT CCC NE K 4 Co Axial to Co Linear A AS 20012761 Figure 45 Converting a Masonry Chimney Termination Cap Top Adapter 9 Flashing C CI NS M K ie ANAK MEK NN 4 Flex Liner SS y OILI ITL C 7777777 7 CAN LUCI U LL 1 NN ZL X LUTTE TEC Retro Connector 7 Q A N 7 CC Black Direct gt lt S 20012761 5 Pull the flex pipe down Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation Instructions Figure 46 for Converting Factory Built Metal Chimney Adapter 1 Remove the existing chimney cap 2 Measurethe distance from the top end of the chimney to the PE bottom of the ceiling support A add 3 to this
61. ncy or the gas supplier Horizontal Termination Except for straight through the wall vent installations The vent must rise vertically a minimum of 24 610mm after the first elbow directly off the back of the unit before the next elbow The horizontal run may extend up to 20 6m and include a vertical rise of up to 40 12m Fig 7 Horizontal termination must also meet the criteria shown in Figures 11 and 12 Approved vent systems must terminate above and including the heavy line in Figure 7 Two 45 elbows may be substituted for each single 90 elbow With a rise between 2 5 one 90 or two 45 elbows may be used Excluding the first elbow directly off the back of the unit Unacceptable Venting Configuration May use up to four 90 Elbows Including elbow directly off back of unit 2 2 2 5 5 2 5 gt Measured after the first elbow Transition elbow oF m Unacceptable Venting Configuration or m gt 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Horizontal Run in feet ST134f Fig 7 Horizontal vent termination window 20012761 Vertical Termination A vertical vent system must terminate less than 8 2 44 m and no more th
62. not touch any electric switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier call the Fire Department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand do not try to repair it call a qualified service technician Applying force or any attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this fireplace if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Lighting Instructions STOP Read the safety information above Turn off all electrical power to the fireplace Turn the On Off switch to OFF position set the remote to OFF or set thermostat to lowest level Open control access panel Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 74 to Remove glass door before lighting pilot See Glass SIT NOVA Honeywell Frame Removal section Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow the safety information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step Visibly locate pilot by the main burner Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise
63. o that people cannot be burned by accidentally touching the vent surfaces when the stove is operating The vent termination should be located where it cannot be damaged by such things as automobile doors lawn mowers or snowblowers and it should be located away from areas where it could become blocked by snow etc Some considerations are e Obstructions or impediments to venting e Nearby combustible materials that could come into contact with combustion exhaust gases Other nearby openings within 9 230 mm through which exhaust gas could reenter the building All vegetation within 3 914 mm that may interfere with the draft Other factors that influence where the installation will be sited include the location of outside walls where additional heat may be desired in the home where the family mem bers gather most regularly and perhaps most importantly the distance limitations of the venting system A IMPORTANT The horizontal termination must not be recessed into the exterior wall or siding Horizontal vent runs must be level toward the vent termination Clearances around the vent termination must be maintained 10 Your stove is approved to be vented either through the side wall or vertical through the roof MHSC does not require any opening for inspection of vent pipe Onlyventing components specifically approved and labelled for this stove may be used Minimum clearances between vent
64. operable door front plate in place with the doors open or closed To open the front doors pull either door toward you Your First Fire Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with the burner controls shown in Figure 62 Locate the pilot assembly Figure 63 Follow the lighting instructions on Page 32 exactly During the first fire it is not unusual to smell some odor associated with new logs paint and metal being heated Odors should dissipate within a few hours You can open a window to provide fresh air to alleviate the condition Inlet Pressure Tap Manifold Pressure Tap Pilot Adjustment Screw Gas Control Regulator Knob 1041 Control Knob Fig 62 NOVA SIT valve control 30 Fig 63 Pilot Assembly location Pilot and Burner Inspection Each time you light your heater check that the pilot flame and burner flame pattern are as shown in Figure 65 If flame patterns are incorrect turn the heater off Contact your dealer or a qualified gas technician for assistance Do not operate the heater until the pilot flame is correct Follow regular maintenance procedures as described on Page 37 Flame amp Temperature Adjustment Forstoves equipped with HI LO valves flame adjustmentis accomplished by rotating the HI LO adjustment knob located near the center of the gas control valve Fig 64 20012761 Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise to decrease to increase i fl
65. ot outage problem 20012761 SIT NOVA 820 MILLIVOLT VALVE NOTE Before trouble shooting the gas control system be sure external gas shut off is in the On position Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action A Defective or misaligned electrode at pilot Defective ignitor Push Button Defective pilot generator thermo couple remote wall switch Defective automatic valve Wall switch or wires defective Thermopile may not be generat ing sufficient millivoltage Plugged burner orifice Defective automatic valve opera tor Pilot flame may be too low or blowing high causing the pilot safety to drop out Possible blockage of the vent terminal Using a match light pilot If pilot lights turn off pilot and push the red button again If pilot will not light check gap at electrode and pilot should be 1 8 to have a strong spark With the control knob in the pilot position push the control knob all the way and hold Check for spark at electrode and pilot If no spark to pilot and electrode wire is properly connected replace the battery in the ignitor module and try again Refer to Maintenance Section If the problem still exists replace the ignitor module box Check pilot flame Must impinge on thermocouple ther mopile NOTE This pilot burner assembly utilizes both a thermocouple and a thermopile The thermocouple operates the main valve operation On and Off Clean and or
66. outside of the building and never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance Refertothe manufacturer s instructions included with the venting system for complete installation procedures 20012761 Parallel Installation Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Max Vent Length 24 610 mm 212 64 md Corner Installation Minimum Clearance and Flue Centerline Length 24 610 mm Y Fig 4 Corner installation minimum corner clearance and flue centerline 9 230 mm Max Mantel Width Refer to gt 63 mm Rear Wall Fig 5 Alcove and ceiling clearances 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Mantel Clearances Combustible Mantel or Trim Materials Noncombustible Materials A Max s Min 9 10 230 mm 270 mm gt 190 mm 230 mm 152 mm 190 mm 4V2 114 mm 152 mm AVE 76 mm 114 mm 1 27 38 mm A Depth of Mantel and or Top Trim B Height from Top of Heater 76 mm Fig 6 Mantel top trim clearances Hearth Requirements The Intrepid Heater mustbe installed on rigid flooring When the heater is installed directly on any combustible surface other than wood flooring a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the unit must be used as the hearth Ther
67. r components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney venting installation Any alteration willful abuse accident or misuse of the product has occurred IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED Contact your installing Vermont Castings dealer Make sure you have your warranty your sales receipt the model number and serial number of your MHSC product If you re the installing dealer is unknown or unable to provide necessary parts or service a list of Authorized Vermont Casting dealers can be located on the internet at www vermontcastings com 47 Canada Look for the EnerGuide Gas Fireplace Energy Efficiency Rating in this brochure Based CSA 4 1 09 Efficiency Ratings EnerGuide Ratings D O E Fireplace Efficiency AFUE INDVR NATIONAL We recommend that our gas INSTITUTE hearth products be installed and serviced by profes sionals who are certified in the U S by the National Fireplace Institute NFI as CERTIFIED NFI Gas Specialists www nficertified org MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com
68. ring Visible Red O ring NOT Visible Pilot Orifice Conversion 1 Locate pilot Fig 73 2 Replace pilot orifice Pilot Type 1 Remove pilot hood by lifting up Fig 74 Do not remove snap ring to remove pilot hood NOTE It is not necessary to remove the pilot tube for conver sion 20012761 F L LI gt Pilot Assembly es Fig 73 Pilot Assembly location Remove pilot orifice with Allen wrench Fig 75 Install the conversion orifice Reinstall pilot hood Be sure to align hood with in dex tab Pilot Hood CO105a Allen Wrench Snap Ring Fig 75 Remove pilot orifice Pilot type 2 Loosen pilot hood turning counterclockwise using a 7 16 wrench Fig 76 NOTE You may use pene trating oil to prevent pilot hood threads from seizing up Remove pilot orifice with needlenose pliers Fig 77 NOTE Use a wrench to hold pilot tube in place while removing the orifice Install the conversion orifice Reinstall pilot hood and tighten until mark on pilot hood aligns with mark on pilot bracket 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Pilot Hood Marks Pilot Bracket Fig 76 Remove pilot hood Your pilot may have a different appearance Orifice CO106b Fig 77 Remove pilot orifice Burner Orifice Conversion 1 Remove three 3 3 8 nuts on bottom side of burner pan Fig 78
69. s in Canada a 2 piece decorative wall thimble is required in order to comply with IR 41 Fig 18 and 20 Install galvanized exterior wall thimble plate on exterior of building and black decorative wall thimble plate on the interior side of wall Install wall thimble centered through a square framed opening in wall Be sure to maintain all minimum clear ances When installing DirectVent Pro vertically through floors a ceiling firestop is required at every floor ceiling level Vertical Through Existing Chimney The heater must be vented to the outdoors through an ex isting masonry or prefabricated fireplace chimney system through the roof The heater is approved to be vented to the outdoors through any solid fuel fireplace chimney that has been constructed orinstalled in accordance with the national Provincial State and local building codes and is constructed of noncombus tible materials For Venting Requirements refer to Page 10 Refer to Venting Components on Page 14 Converting a Class A Metal Chimney or Ma sonry Chimney to a Direct Vent System Application These instructions apply to the Simpson Dura Vent Direct Vent Conversion kits for factory built Class A metal chim neys and masonry chimneys These venting systems in combination with the gas appliance have been tested and listed by a major testing agency such as UL AGA Omni or Warnock Hersey Check the manufacturer s rating plate andinstruction manual to confirm tha
70. second story and allow for sufficient vent height above the roofline For multi story applications firestops are required at each floor ceiling level If an offset is needed in the attic ad ditional pipe and elbows will be required 20012761 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Square Horizontal Termination E Zero Clearance Wall Sleeve Figure 18 Firestop Round Ceiling Support Wall Thimble Cover Square Horizontal Termination Cap Zero Clearance Wall Sleeve Figure 19 Pipe Section 90 Elbow Round Ceiling Support Wall Thimble Cover Pipe Section 90 Elbow 15 Intrepid Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Vertical High Wind Termination Cap shown Storm Collar Roof SS Flashing i Ceiling Firestop lt gt Round Ceil ing Support Wall thimble Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Figure 20 Pipe Section 90 Elbow Rear Vent Use components listed on Page 14 under Basic Straight through the Wall Installation for an installation where the heater is parallel to the wall and the vent system extends straight back through that wall 1 Locate the vent opening on the wall Refer to Figures 20 amp 21 to determine the top of the opening centerline It may be necessary to first position the stove and mea sure to find the hole location Depending on whether the wall is made of combustible materials cut the opening to th
71. ss ND i r ry 37 Glass Iseplaceiient cti tete cr rra 37 Gasket Replace MeNi a eritis tte danek ee ant be ki SER b ne n H EQDA EREK Da h de KER MERDA RE 38 Inspect the Vent System 2 38 Check the Gas Flame Regularly remettre ennt enn nime ten da kak 38 SLOVE DISASSEMDIY Me alal dian b d ek Hi k l n dan ba h ne ri an ka 38 9 6 2 9 39 Replacement 40 Optional Accessories 41 47 Energuide 244 44 424 d nee e ri et e cbe ee 48 2 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Installation amp Operating Instructions The Intrepid Direct Vent room Heater Models INDVRCB IND VREB INDVRMB INDVRBS INDVRCH INDVRVG INDVRBD INDVRBB INDVRCG INDVRGG INDVRSG INDVRBM is a vented gas appliances listed to ANSI Standard Z21 88 2005 and CSA 2 33 2005 for Vented Room Heaters and CSA 2 17 M91 Gas Fired Appliances For Use at High Altitudes The installation of the Intrepid Direct Vent Room Heater mus
72. stall the vent terminal Fig 22 Guide the inner and outer vent termination collars into the adjacent pipes Double check that the vent pipes overlap the collars by 2 Fasten the termination to the outside wall with the Screws provided and caulk the joint with weatherproof sealant 6 Use wall straps to support vertical pipe runs at 4 1219 mm intervals Horizontal Installation Step 1 Set the gas appliance in its desired location Check to determine if wall studs or roof rafters are in the way once the venting system is attached If this is the case you may want to adjust the location of the appli ance Step 2 DirectVent Pro pipe and fittings are designed with special twist lock connections To connect the venting system to the appliance flue outlet a twist lock appliance adaptor is built into the appliance at the factory Assemble the desired combinations of black pipe sections and el bows to the appliance adapter with pipe seams oriented towards the wall or floor as much out of view as possible Fig 24 NOTES 1 Twist lock procedure Line up locking lugs on male and female ends of pipe sections Insert the male end of pipe into the female end until the locking lugs are covered Twist the female end clockwise an eighth of a turn to lock sections together Fig 25 Screws are not required to secure the joint but are acceptable pro vided they do not penetrate the inner wall of the vent pipe 20012761 Intrepid
73. t conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 latest edition and CSA B 149 1 EXCEPTION Do not derate this appliance for altitude Maintain the manifold pressure at 3 5 w c for Natural Gas and 10 w c for LP gas at maximum input Refer to Page 7 RF only This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used Installation and replacement of gas piping gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equip mentshall be performed only by a qualified agency preferably NFI or WETT Canada certified The term qualified agency means any individual firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for a installation or replacement of gas piping or b the connection installation repair or servic ing of equipment who is experienced in such work familiar with all precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction The Intrepid Direct Vent Room Heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service agency It is imperative that control compartments burners and cir culating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean The Intrepid Direct Vent Room Heater and the individual shut off v
74. ta Simpson Dura Vent Direct Vent Chimney Conversion system is approved for use on the brand name appliance you have selected IMPORTANT Read all instructions carefully before starting the instal lation Failure to follow these instructions may create a fire or other safety hazard and will void the warranty Be sure to check the appliance manufacturer s instal lation instructions for specific venting and clearance to combustible requirements which may vary from one appliance to another Installation Precautions The Simpson Dura Vent Direct Vent System is an engi neered product that has been designed and tested for use with an approved list of direct vent gas appliances The 20012761 Use Conversion Kit A 0931 for the following chimney 6 ID Metalbestos 6 ID Security Chimney 6 ID Jackes Evans EE 6 ID Hart amp Cooley 6 ID Pro Jet Use Conversion Kit B 0932 for T the following chimney ID Simpson Dura Vent amp 8 ID Metalbestos ID Security Chimney 8 8 ID Jackes Evans amp 8 ID Hart amp Cooley amp 8 ID Pro Jet amp 7 ID Metal Fab amp 7 ID American Metals Ty Use Conversion Kit C 0933 for the following chimney 7 amp 8 ID Simpson Dura Vent 8 ID Air Jet 8 ID Metal Fab 8 ID American Metals 9 N N N N H 2
75. to a Direct Vent System 25 Connect G s Supply Llrig as man nalan nea rar rebas 27 Burner M 28 Complete 28 I ON OFF 5 28 Installthie Eront Plate 28 Thermostat COMMECH OM 28 Log ERE 29 Operation eB DT LI STE 30 Pilot and Burner Inspectioh nie iio eed e mirad n kek se seke sa 30 Flame amp Temperature Adjustment 2 2 k rk diley Bas NE WAW Vi a Rya 30 Flame da ve ERE RED ee ber k des 31 Lighting 32 Troubleshooting me rr r mm 33 F el _ V 34 Maintenance Annual System Inspection ccena eter td s ka ki Aa d ak dala a dal wa k d d k ake 37 Logset and Burner Cleaning iieri lal dilek nan daya cnet b K EX KO a WE d dee 37 37 Gleaning the Gla
76. to disengage from the stove body Page 37 Fig 81 Swing open the swiveling latches at the top left and right corners of the glass frame Page 38 Fig 82 Pull the top edge of the glass and frame assembly away from the firebox face Place the assembly out of the way on a flat padded surface such as a counter protected by a towel 4 Remove the logset from the firebox Valve Conversion _ N 1 Turn control knob to the OFF position and shut off the gas supply to the valve 2 Allow the valve to cool to room temperature 3 Remove the black protection cap by hand Fig 68 4 Insert 5 32 peg or 4 mm Allen wrench into the Figure 68 hexagonal key Figure way of the screw Fig 69 rotate it counterclock wise until it is free and extract it 5 Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove dirt 6 Flip the screw Fig 70 Figure 71 7 Using the Allen wrench as shown in Figure 71 ro tate the screw clockwise and tighten until snug WARNING Do not overtighten the screw Rec ommended to grip the wrench by the short side 8 Verify that if the conversion is from NG to LP the screw must be reassembled with the red o ring visible Fig 72 9 Replace the black protection cap WARNING Check that also the pilot and main burner injectors are appropriate for the gas type Figure 72 LP Configuration nawra mas Configuration Red O
77. to disengage it from the heater shell Fig 81 Carefully remove the glass and frame assembly and place it out of the way on a flat padded surface such as a counter protected by a towel Carefully inspect the Logs for damage Contact your local dealer if any damage is evident DO NOT OPER ATE THE HEATER WITH DAMAGED LOGS Use a soft bristled brush to sweep dust or debris from the Logs Pilot and Burner Use care as the logs are fragile and susceptible to damage Replace the glass panel and frame assembly N gt N Replace the Stove Front Care of Cast Iron An occasional dusting with a dry rag will help keep the painted surfaces looking new Use high temperature stove paints available through your local dealer to touch up areas as needed Clean areas to be painted with a wire brush and be sure to cover the logs burner and valve as sembly glass and frame assembly Apply the paint spar ingly two light coats of paint will give better results than a single heavy coat Clean porcelain enamel surfaces with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaning agents If necessary use only a cleaning agent formulated especially for use on porcelain enamel surfaces CAUTION TURN THE PILOT OFF BEFORE PAINTING ALLOW THE HEATER TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE PAINTING 20012761 HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS
78. up Me 3 with the masonry wall Flashing cover 940 over the retro connector and secure Q the with masonry bolts as shown in Figure 53 If you have aframed wallin front ofthe masonry use wood screws to mount the wall thimble coverto Figure 52 the framed wall Diameter Opening in over the retro Masonry Wall connector and the 10 254 D NR mm square framed open ing as shown 2 in Figure 54 If v needed add a r NT section of direct i lt vent pipe to the NEE retro connec Masonry Bolts 3 ST964 tor in order to II9LI0VI0069 extend through the opening in the wall thimble cover 20012761 Figure 53 Retro Connector ST965 Wall Thimble Cover Masonry Bolts 4 Not included 10 The connection between the appliance and the retro connector may be completed with the section of black direct vent pipe together with an adjustable length pipe section Figure 54 Stud Wall EZ 10 X 10 Framed lt lt Opening in Wall Retro Connector Wall Thimble Cover Masonry Chimney ST966 S Masonry Bolts 4 Not included 20012761 Intrepid9 Direct Vent Rear Vent Gas Heater Connect the Gas Supply Line Check the rating plate attached by a steel cable to the firebox to confirm that you have the appropriate firebox for the type of fuel to be used The Intrepid may be con verted
79. visions shall comply with NFPA 720 and ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified Signage A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust ventterminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no lessthan one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas inspector ofthe side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless uponinspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5 08 2 a 1 through 4 Exemptions The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5 08 2 a 1 through 4 Theequipmentlisted in Chapter 10 entitled Equipment Not Required To Vented in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board and ProductApproved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS Gas Equipment Venting System Provided When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the
80. ws Retain for future use Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile Handle por celain enamelled castings tenderly Familiarize yourself with the assembly steps before you begin and proceed with deliberation and care If possible have assistance a available Place enamelled castings on a soft cushioned surface until you are ready to assemble Avoid contact between the castings and other hard surfaces or objects Fig 13 Remove four 4 screws holding rear fan cover in place Retain for future use NOTE Verify the two relief doors located on top of the firebox are properly seated on the gasket The doors sit flush on the gasket and should lift easily from the U ere seal around the opening TAMEN RS N If you are installing the fan install it before com pleting the stove venting If you are not installing a fan proceed to the ap propriate vent assembly section 1 2 Sheet Metal Ti Az Install Optional Fan Kit FK20 Screw Fan Kit Contents Snapstat Snapstat Bracket 10 x 1 2 phillips screws 2 Fig 14 Attach snapstat Control Knob Wire Tie Retaining Nut Snapstat Endo Snapstat Bracket 10 x 1 2 Blower Assembly w Rheostat Control amp Snapstat Sheet Metal Screw 1 Remove the rear fan cover by removing the four 4 ae screws holding the cover in place on the rear shroud Fig 13 Retain the screws for future use 2 Attach the Sn

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