Vermont Casting 2310 Stove User Manual
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1. Fig 18 Special pre fab chimney connectors may be available from the chimney manufacturer 14 Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney Both freestanding masonry chimneys and fireplace masonry chimneys may be used for installation of your Vigilant II Coal Stove Freestanding If the chimney connector must pass through a combustible wall to reach the chimney follow the recommendations in the Wall Pass Through sec tion Thimble Sleeve Chimney Connector Keep sleeve end flush with flue tile Fig 19 The thimble made of either ceramic or metal must be cemented securely in place The opening through the chimney wall to the flue the breech must be lined with either a ceramic or metal cylinder called the thimble which is securely cement ed in place Most chimney breeches incorporate thim bles but check to be sure the fit is snug and the joint between thimble and chimney wall firmly cemented A thimble sleeve available from your local dealer will facilitate the removal of the chimney connector for inspection and cleaning The thimble sleeve is slightly smaller in diameter than standard connector pipe and most thimbles It is installed by sliding it into the breech until it is flush with the inner wall It should not extend into the actual flue passage however since this could interfere with the draft The thimble sleeve should protrude 1 2 25 50 mm2. Vigilant Il Coal Stove Model 2310 Homeowner s Installation and Operating Instructions For Use in North America SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OPERATED AND MAINTAINED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND IN STALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA NATIONAL We recommend that our woodburning FIREPLACE hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by the National Fireplace Institute NFI as NFI Woodburning Specialists or who are certified in Canada by Wood Energy Technical Wood Energy CERTIFIED XL m echnical Trainin www nficertified org Training WETT ef tt ii www Do Not Discard This Manual Retain for Future Use 2000898 9 06 Rev 8 Vermont Castings Vigilant Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Vigilant Il Coal Stove With this purchase you have made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth beauty and comfort in your home At Vermont Castings we share that joy
3. absence to the recommendations in the Owner s Guide How To Obtain Service If a defect is noted within the warranty period the cus tomer should contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer with the following information 1 Name address and telephone number of the pur chaser 2 Date of purchase 3 Serial number from the label on the back of the stove 4 Nature of the defect or damage 5 Any relevant information or circumstances ie in stallation mode of operation when defect was noted A warranty claim will then start in process CFM Corpo ration reserves the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual inspection of the defect by authorized representatives 27 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 8A3 800 668 5323 www cfmcorp com
4. measured from the stove s top plate with a ventilated shield the clearance may safely be reduced to 18 Unprotected top trim must be a minimum of 36 from the stove s top surface with a ventilated trim shield the clearance may be safely reduced to 18 Unprotected side trim which protrudes 2 or more from the face of the fireplace must have a minimum 36 of clearance measured from the stove s top side edge with a ventilated trim shield the clearance may be safely reduced to 18 Unprotected side trim which protrudes less than 2 from the fireplace face must have a minimum clearance of 18 with a ventilated trim shield this may be safely reduced to 12 Fig 15 N ll N ST691 n Protected 18 460mm 18 460mm Unprotected 36 910mm 36 910mm A Mantel B Top Trim C Side Trim 36 910mm 18 460mm 18 460mm 12 300mm Fig 15 Maintain clearances to combustible mantel compo nents Wall Pass Throughs Whenever possible design your installation so that the chimney connector does not pass through a combus tible wall If you are considering a wall pass through in your installation be sure you check with your building inspector before you begin Also check with the chim ney connector manufacturer for any specific r
5. Vigilant with the damper open when start ing the fire when re building the fire after a long burn or when burning a small fire with moderate heat output Close the damper only after establishing a strong fire and a good draft by burning the stove with the damper open Because installation characteristics vary the time nec essary to establish a good draft may also vary from ap proximately 5 to 30 minutes or more Exterior chimneys are generally more difficult to heat up and may require the longest period of time On large and or outside chimneys the damper may always need to be open for the flue to be sufficiently warmed so that it will support an adequate draft Even if this is necessary the Vigilant will operate effectively Be sure to open the damper and run the stove for a few minutes before opening either the griddle or the front doors This will direct extra heat to the flue to increase the draft and will clear exhaust gases from the baffle system Do not leave doors and griddle open simulta neously to avoid having gases escape 17 Vermont Castings Vigilant Reloading the Stove Put on a small layer of fresh coal and allow it to catch before clearing the grates of ash Once the new coal is ignited shake the grates with full steady strokes of the shaker handle Stop shaking when red coals cover the ashpan or when you feel resistance Using the slicer clear ash from between the bars of the front grill Also clear a
6. accumulation of ash in the bot tom of the stove and remove any that is found before replacing the ashpan Dispose of Ash Safely A container for ash disposal must be made of metal and must have a tight fitting lid It must be located outdoors away from all combustible material Ash taken from an operating stove may continue to burn and to generate heat and gases for many days Dispose of ash properly Coal ash should not be used in the garden as it may contain unacceptable levels of toxic heavy metals 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant Maintenance The fire must be out and the stove no longer hot before you work on the stove We suggest you wear gloves and safety goggles when working on your stove Cleaning Cast Iron An occasional dusting with a dry rag is usually all that is necessary to keep your Vigilant looking new From time to time you may wish to go over the cast iron surface with a damp cloth do this while the stove is cool and make sure no water remains on the stove surface If your stove s paint needs retouching allow the stove to cool completely Brush any areas needing atten tion with a wire brush and make sure the entire stove is clean and dry Remove the griddle and set it aside Touch up the stove with Vermont Castings High Tem perature Stove Paint Apply the paint sparingly Two light coats are better than one heavy one Cleaning Porcelain Enamel Use a dry rag or soft brush as necessary Do
7. and chimney connector for any signs of deterioration Have a professional mason repair the chimney Replace chimney connector sections if any appear to be corroded sthe door handle adjusted so the doors close tight ly Instructions for adjusting the handle are given in the Maintenance Section 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant Draft Problems If the draft in the chimney is interrupted smoke which contains carbon monoxide and other toxic gases may be forced out of the stove and chimney and into liv ing areas This is a potentially hazardous condition If you notice a sulfur like smell or if smoke backs out of the stove frequently let the fire go out Be sure all air inlets are clear the chimney connector and chimney are clean and your stove is being operated correctly before starting another fire The following suggestions may help solve draft related problems e When your heating needs are light and you are oper ating your stove to produce a small amount of heat in Spring or Fall for instance run your stove with the damper open to direct heat to the flue and maintain good draft Small hot fires with the damper open work well in Spring and Fall Operating your stove with the damper open will help keep flue temperatures high When outside temperatures rise to 50 F you may begin to notice draft problems which were not present when outside temperatures were colder In this situation it is rec ommended to refra
8. into the room and should be sealed in place with fur nace cement and thin gasketing Once it the thimble sleeve is installed the chimney con nector should be attached to it with sheet metal screws Lacking a thimble a suitable length of chimney con nector can be extended through the breech to the inner face of the flue liner and securely cemented in place Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheetmetal screws Above a fireplace In this installation the chimney connector goes up from the stove turns 90 degrees and goes back into the fireplace chimney The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant connector enters the chimney Follow all the guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney and watch these additional points Thimble Sleeve Flex Connector Oreo PERLE Mantel Shield 7 Fireplace Adapter ven L E al Damper closed and locked Bottom Heat Shield Bottom Heat Shield Fig 21 In this installation the chimney connector enters the Fig 20 In this installation the chimney connector is attached fireplace opening and then connects to chimney to the chimney above the ne plate connector pipe Do not make the n
9. like any other combustible floor If a bottom heat shield and regular legs are used the existing fireplace hearth may provide adequate spark and falling ember protections if it meets the necessary size requirement of 45 x 48 Without a bottom heat shield regular legs or with the double bottom heat shield short legs the hearth construction must meet the requirements given in the previous sec tion We recommend always using a bottom heat shield when using regular legs so that your hearth floor pro tector may reflect your personal design preference Heavy Wooden Framing Fig 13 Additional protection may be required when the hearth is built over wooden framing Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearance If your installation will utilize an existing fireplace and its masonry chimney built to code you must check your fireplace mantel and trim clearances Ventilated shields noncombustible shields installed on non combustible spac Mantel ers 1 away from the combustible surface Spacer may be used to reduce nmm clearances Fig 14 LL 1 25mm Mantel and top trim shields for the Vigilant Custom Coal Stove must be at formed least 48 long centered Menig over the stove side trim shields must extend the full length of the trim ST501 RLL 4 4 6mm Fig 14 A custom formed man tel shield 11 Vermont Castings Vigilant An unprotected mantel must have a minimum clear ance of 36
10. under laboratory conditions and on Fuel Capacity n 45 Ibs 20 kg average efficiencies Fuel Loading diari top These values are based on operation in building code Glass Panel cce Hi temperature ceramic conforming homes under typical winter climate condi Weight rai 425 Ibs 212kg tions in New England If your home is of nonstandard Plue exit position ttes Top or rear construction e g unusually well insulated not insu Fl e exit SIZe trees 6 standard lated built under ground etc or if you live in a more QM 8 optional severe or more temperate climate these figures amy not apply Since so many variables affect performance consult your Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home F 23 584mm ke 2048 520mm gt 28 720mm 778 Legs YU 10 Legs xi Y I amp 30 762mm 20 510mm gt Fig 1 Vigilant Il dimensions 2000898 3 Vermont Castings Vigilant Installation Codes and Listings Conforming to local building codes will be an important part of your planning Local authorities make the final decision on whether or not an installation will be ap proved They need to know that your installation is safe and meets local codes The
11. when vented through flues that have these dimensions Prefabricated Round Liner 8 inside dimension Masonry Square Liner 8 x 8 nominal Rectangular Liner 8 x 12 nominal Round Liner 8 inside dimensions CHIMNEYS WITH LINERS LARGER THAN 8 X 12 MAY EXPERIENCE RAPID COOLING OF COMBUS TION GASES AND REDUCTION IN DRAFT ESPE CIALLY IF THEY ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE HOME These large chimneys may need to be insulated or the flues re lined for good stove performance Vermont Castings offers chimney lining accessories to help make the connection between stainless steel chimney liners and our stoves and fireplaces If you are planning to vent a small stove into a large flue particularly an exterior masonry flue you may find it necessary to insulate the chimney reline the chimney or operate the stove with the damper open to maintain high flue temperatures 2000898 Clearances Your stove and chimney connector will radiate energy in all directions when in operation An important part of planning a safe installation is to be sure combustible materials near your stove do not overheat due to inad equate clearance Clearance is the distance between your stove or chim ney connector and nearby walls ceiling and floors as well as other combustible materials Correct clearance must also be maintained to moveable items such as furniture newspapers or clothes left to dry near the stove Keep all combu
12. Be sure the gaskets are in good condition The gaskets used in the assembly of your Vigilant Coal Stove play an important part in ensuring consistent reliable performance Inspection of the gaskets and replacement when necessary is an important part of routine maintenance Gasketing is used to guarantee that the incoming air and outgoing combustion gases flow through the stove along the proper pathways All the gaskets in your Vigilant are fiberglass secured with Vermont Castings High Temperature Stove Gasket Ce ment Light colored streaks on the inside of the stove near the door or griddle openings may indicate air leaks due to worn or damaged gasketing You may also check for leaks by shining a strong light along gasketed seams to see if light leaks through While minor leaks may be repaired by building up the gasketing in just the area of the leak it is usually better to replace the gasketing in the door or griddle Anytime you remove or replace parts is a good time to examine the exposed gasketing Replace any gasket which appears frayed or worn Pay particular attention to any point where a continuous gasket meets itself Follow this procedure to replace worn gaskets Remove the old gasketing Clean the gasket channel or groove with a wire brush Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a cold chisel if necessary Clean all parts to be gasketed Place on a level clean surface 19 Vermont Castings Vigilant Select the
13. als Generally a clearance of 2 50 mm is required to all combustible walls and framing members check local codes F Improper clearance between smoke chamber and adjacent framing members check local codes G Creosote accumulation chimney needs thorough cleaning H Structural deterioration of the fireplace must be repaired before use I Loose or broken bricks or mortar replace and remortar J Loose or broken clean out door repair or replace Existing masonry chimneys especially older ones may have two or more openings through the chimney walls to the same flue The openings were used to connect stoves in different rooms to the chimney The unused openings must be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall Unused openings sealed with pie plates or wallpaper are a hazard In the event of a chimney fire flames and smoke may be forced out of these unused thimbles DO NOT CONNECT YOUR STOVE OR INSERT TOA CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE Chimney Size When outfitted with the standard 6 150 mm flue col lar The Vigilant Il Coal Stove is designed to perform well when vented through flues that have these dimen sions Prefabricated Round Liner I D 6 150 mm Masonry Square Liner 8 x 8 nominal Rectangular Liner 7 x 11 nominal Round Liner 6 inside dimensions A Vigilant Il Coal Stove equipped with the optional 8 200 mm flue collar is designed to perform well
14. and appreciation for the hearth and we show it in all our cast iron stoves and fireplaces As you become acquainted with your new stove or fireplace you will find that its visual appearance is matched by its functionality due to cast iron s unique capability to absorb and radiate heat Also Vermont Castings products are among the cleanest burning stoves and fireplaces available today And as an owner of a Vermont Castings stove you are making a strong statement for pollution free energy But clean burning depends on both the manufacturer and the operator Please read this manual carefully to understand how to operate your stove properly At Vermont Castings we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer That is why we maintain an ex clusive network of the finest dealers in the industry These dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service They are factory trained to know the most minute detail of every Vermont Castings product Contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its performance Be assured that your cast iron Vermont Castings stove or fireplace has been made with the utmost care and will pro vide you with many years of service This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings stove It also contains useful information on maintenance and assembly of this product We urge you to read the ma
15. appropriate gasket Your Vermont Cast ings Authorized Dealer carries a complete line of gaskets Cut to the recommended length plus a 1 2 excess Place an unbroken 1 8 bead of gasket cement in the channel or groove Starting at one end press the gasket into the chan nel Where ends of the gasket meet insure a good joint before trimming any excess Do not overlap or leave ragged edges f possible place the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel or groove Remove the gasketed part and clean away any excess gasket cement before placing the part aside to dry Clean Out Access Covers Remove the three clean out access covers to clean behind the lower fireback and the left and right side plates Slide the cover in the left side plate toward the back of the stove and pull it to the inside of the stove Slide the cover in the lower fireback to the right and the cover in the right side plate toward the front of the stove and then pull them into the stove Use a shop vac or an old household vacuum it will get dirty to clean out the areas on the bottom of the stove behind the side plates and the lower fireback The three covers are identical Always put the end of the cover with the longer offset into the clean out opening first then slide it so the end with the shorter offset end catches behind the cast iron Put the longer end of the cover into the access ope
16. arrowest width Ifthere is a combustible mantel or trim check the less than 572 stove and chimney connector clearances in the The damper should be removed if possible or Clearance Chart Use the necessary combination of sealed in the open position if removal is impossible mantel trim and connector heat shields to provide e A seal must be provided so that room air is not the required clearances drawn into the fireplace and up the chimney reduc ing draft The Vermont Castings Flex Connector System provides a convenient method for making the required seal and offers a flexible stainless steel chimney connector which can be bent to allow pas sage through most narrow damper openings Double check connector clearance from the ceiling e The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed to prevent room air from being drawn up the flue reducing the draft However it must be possible to re open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney Through a fireplace NOTE Do not vent your Vermont Castings stove into a factory built zero clearance fireplace Zero clearance fireplaces and their chimneys are specifi cally designed as a unit for use as fireplaces It may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them for any other use When installed through a fireplace opening the chim ney connector goes back from the stove enters the fireplace cavity turns upward and passes through the fireplace damper opening and smoke chamber an
17. ct the top opening with metal screening to prevent objects from fall ing behind the shield Rear wall shields must extend 18 above the top of the stove or to within 1 of the ceiling must be centered behind the stove and must be a minimum of 48 1220 mm wide by 48 high Side wall shields must be 48 1220 mm wide by 44 high and must extend 15 380 mm beyond the front of the stove as measured from a point on the wall that is on the same plane as the door glass k Air Flow ST248 Fig 11 Wall shield con struction Vermont Castings Vigilant Vigilant Il Clearance Chart Stove Clearance Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Installed Par Stove Installed Par allel to Wall allel a Wall Stove in Corner Corners Corners Single wall 18 13 9 connector 457 mm gos a s mm mm 330mm 229 mm No heat shields Single wall connector Top exit 18 13 11 9 Rear and chimney 457 mm 330 mm TN mm UM mm 279 mm 229 mm connector heat shields Single wall connector 18 13 11 Rear exit l 457 mm 330 mm n mm 279 mm Rear heat shield Double wall connecto 151 13 10 9 ail wi da 22 Rear heat shield S94mm 920 mm mm mm 267 mm 229 mm Chimney Connector Clearance All Installations All Installations Single wall connector No connector heat 432 mm shields Single wall connector Connector heat 279 mm 9 229 m
18. d finally to the chimney flue Watch these points If there is a combustible mantel or trim check the stove and chimney connector clearances in the Clearance Chart Use the necessary combination of mantel trim and connector heat shields to provide the required clearances When passing the chimney connector through the damper opening it may be necessary to ovalize the 2000898 15 Vermont Castings Vigilant The Vigilant Controls The Thermostat Lever Adjust the thermostat lever to control the heat level Move the thermostat lever to the left to make the fire burn hotter Move it to the right for less heat The thermostat regulates the heat level when the stove is operating by controlling the amount of combustion air entering the stove The heat level is based on the setting of the thermostat lever and the strength of your chimney s draft Refer to Page 4 for more information on draft Less Heat More Heat Thermostat Rear View Lever Thermostat Air Inlet Flap Air Inlet Fig 22 The components that regulate incoming air The Damper Use the internal damper to control the direction of ex haust flow within the stove When the damper is open smoke goes directly to the chimney The resulting heat warms the chimney and helps develop and maintain the strongest draft When the damper is closed smoke and heat is held in the stove longer This results in more heat radi ated into the room and l
19. e Point Fig 3 The 2 3 10 chimney rule For proper draft and good performance any chimney used with a Vermont Castings wood or coal burning stove should extend at least 16 feet above the flue col lar of the stove Existing Chimneys An existing masonry chimney may work well but be sure to have it carefully inspected before using it De fects may have gone unnoticed if the chimney previ ously was used only occasionally Defects must be repaired before the chimney is used with your stove If you are not sure that you can make the inspection yourself your local professional chimney sweep build ing inspector or fire inspector will be able to make the inspection or direct you to someone who can The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before be ing used with your stove First check to see that the chimney has a lining Do not use an unlined chimney Your local Vermont Cast ings Authorized Dealer or chimney sweep can help you with information about approved chimney lining systems In addition look for and repair if necessary these defects Fig 4 A Improper chimney height and roof clearance check local building codes for proper construction B Chimney cap deterioration rebuild C Creosote stains indicate flue damage inspect and repair Vermont Castings Vigilant Fig 6 Existing chimney D Blockage within flue remove E Improper clearance between chimney and com bustible materi
20. e gases upon which deposits can form creating a potential haz ard Combustion air entering your Vigilant Coal stove is controlled effectively by the thermostat so no flue damper is required The Chimney Connector Assembly Assemble the chimney connector beginning at the flue collar of the stove keeping the crimped ends towards the stove Using the holes in the flue collar as guides drill 1 8 holes in the bottom of the first section of chimney connector and secure it to the flue collar with 10 x 1 2 sheetmetal screws Align the seams of the individual sections Secure each joint between sections of chimney connector including telescoping joints with at least three sheet metal screws Secure the chimney connector to the chimney In structions for various installations follow Be sure the installed stove and chimney connector are correct distances from nearby combustible material Your dealer may offer a variety of specialty pipe pieces to simplify the installation including slip pipes and thimble sleeves that can be used to form telescoping joints between sections of chimney connector Tele scoping joints may eliminate the need to cut individual sections of connector PES n E D THHHHH HAE WERE Slip Pipe Standard sa SI Oval to Round Connector Thimble Flue Collar Fig 17 An exploded view of the chimney connection in a freestanding masonry installation 13 V
21. ects in material and work manship for a period of one year from the date you receive it These parts are the thermostat assembly coal grates handles glass door panels cement and gasketing Any of these items found to be defective will be repaired or replaced at no charge upon the return of said part to a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer with postage prepaid Exclusions and Limitations 1 This warranty is transferable however proof of original purchase is required 2 CFM Corporation offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces Inspect your Vigilant Il Coal Stove prior to accepting it for any damage to the enamel 2000898 3 This warranty does not cover misuse of the Vigilant Il Coal Stove as described in the Owners Manual nor does it cover a Vigilant Il Coal Stove that has been modified unless authorized by a Vermont Cast ings representative in writing 4 This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other than a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer 5 Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty but is subject to claim against the common carrier Contact the Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased your Vigilant Il Coal Stove Do not operate the Vigilant II Coal Stove as this may negate the ability to process the claim with the carrier 6 Claims are not valid where the installation does not conform to local building and fire codes or in their
22. ed to withstand high temperatures Although it is very durable handle it carefully It may chip if dropped against a hard surface if struck with a hard object or if the doors are carelessly slammed shut If it should be necessary to replace the glass use only high temperature ceramic glass supplied by Vermont Castings Do not use substitutes Do not operate your stove if glass panes installed in the doors are broken To remove or replace the glass follow this procedure 1 Place the door interior side up on a level work sur face 2 Remove the two retainer clips Carefully remove the old glass 3 Examine the gasketing Worn gasketing should be replaced Remove the old gasketing Cut new gasket ing to fit around the sides and top of the window open ing Secure the new gasketing in place with a thin bead of gasket cement 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant 4 Position the two retainer clips on the door with open ings in the retainer lining up with the screw holes in the door Around hole in the retainer will line up with the upper screw hole in the door A slot in the retainer will line up with the lower screw hole in the door The sec tion of the retainer which is at an angle with the main section should point downward toward the glass 5 Reinstall the retainer screws do not overtighten Replace Thermostat Assembly Remove the Old Thermostat Assembly 1 Disconnect the ball chain from the air intake shutter Yo
23. equire ments Accessories are available on the market which have been tested and listed specifically for use as wall pass throughs Use only these tested and listed accessories for wall pass throughs 12 The National Fire Protection Association NFPA has established guidelines for passing chimney connectors through combustible walls Many building code inspec tors follow these guidelines when approving installa tions The illustration below shows one NFPA recommended method in which all combustible material in the wall is cut away from the single wall connector a sufficient distance to provide the required 12 clearance for the connector Any material used to close up the opening must be noncombustible Chimney Con nector Noncombustible Naterial Fig 16 An approved wall pass through method Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA Using a section of double wall chimney with a nine inch clearance to combustibles Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a ventilated thimble which is then separated from combustibles by six inches of fiberglass insulating material Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of eight inch diameter solid insulated factory built chim ney with two inches of airspace between the chimney section and combustibles Chimney Connectors The chimney connector should be made of 24 gauge or heavier sheetmetal Galvanized chimney co
24. ermont Castings Vigilant Securing the Connector to a Prefabricated Chimney Follow the installation instructions of the chimney manufacturer exactly as you install the chimney The manufacturer of the chimney will supply the accesso ries to support the chimney either from the roof of the house or at the ceiling of the room where the stove is installed Again your dealer can supply a variety of specialty pieces to simplify the installation Some adaptors for example enable you to make an attachment directly to the chimney or to the chimney s ceiling support package The bottom of the adaptor is screwed to the chimney connector Fig 18 Some pieces are designed so the top end will fit outside the inner wall of the chimney and the bottom end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector In this way any soot or creosote falling from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside the chimney connector NOTE For double wall chimneys with an outside dimension greater than 10 or with triple wall chim neys check with the manufacturer of the chimney for the right trim collar to finish the installation Roof Support Package Prefabricated Chimney K D NA ue E Prefab p nector o Chimney Support Package ed Chimney E pr _ I Prefab Con nector A Prefabricat E m
25. ess heat going up the chimney The Vigilant II Coal Stove may be set for a long burn with the damper either open or closed However some chimneys may require the extra heat provided when the damper is open for best operation The thermostat lever will continue to control the amount of combustion air entering the stove to ensure a steady heat output High quality fuel gives best results Pea or nut sized coal either anthracite or bituminous may be burned Anthracite coal that has a low ash content will provide more heat with less ash than most other types of coal Your fuel dealer may be able to provide you with information about the ash content of the coal he sells The Vigilant II Coal Stove is designed to burn anthracite hard coal or bituminous coal soft coal Do not burn other fuels As shipped from the factory it is set up to burn bituminous coal If you wish to burn anthracite call your Vermont Cast ings Authorized Dealer and request that your stove be modified to burn anthracite The dealer will make the modification and attach a label to the top of the ash door stating that the stove has been modified to burn anthracite and warning against burning bituminous coal in the modified stove If your stove has the label attached to the top of the ash door it has already been modified Do not burn bituminous coal in a stove which has been modified to burn anthracite Burning bituminous coal in a stove which has been mod
26. essive wear swap it with another of the same kind Grate sup port ST700 701 Fig 26 Placing low grates on grate support 2000898 Because access to the areas behind the side plates and lower fireback is possible through the three clean out access covers it usually will not be necessary to remove any other interior parts Contact your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer for instructions if it is necessary to remove the remaining interior parts Re install the interior parts in this order Low Grates High Grates Ash Fettle Front Grille Clean the Glass as Needed The Vigilant glass system is designed so that during normal stove operation you may enjoy the view of the fire for extended periods without cleaning the glass How ever the ash residue which accumulates on the glass surface should be removed regularly to prevent etching To clean the glass follow this procedure e Let the stove and glass cool completely Wash the glass with warm water and a soft paper towel or rag e Rinse and dry thoroughly Never use abrasives ashes or harsh chemicals to clean your Vigilant Coal Stove glass doors For stubborn deposits use a ceramic glass cleaner available from your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer Do not allow the cleaner to touch any brass ornamentation or porcelain finish on the stove How to Replace Damaged Glass The ceramic glass used in your Vigilant is specially design
27. for most instal lations N Replace the back heat shield if there was one in stalled originally Co Check these three important points when the stove is hot The chain should be long enough so the air in take shutter can close all the way The chain should be short enough so that even at high temperatures the air intake shutter can be opened a little The lever should always be accessible over the stove top XL KT449 Fig 29 On a cold stove a properly adjusted thermostat assembly will draw the shutter half open when the lever is straight up The Chimney System For safety good stove performance and to protect your chimney and chimney connector inspect your chimney and chimney connector on a regular schedule Clean the system if necessary Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious chimney fire When coal is burned the products of combustion combine with moisture to form a soot residue which accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this soot makes an extremely hot fire The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two weeks during the heating season to determine if a soot buildup has occurred If soot has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Fly ash carried from the fuel bed by draft in the chim ney should also be removed from the chimney and chimney connector While these particles are non co
28. hiny shield surface facing the heat source must be left unpainted enabling it to reflect heat back towards the stove or connector and away from the wall The greatest clearance reductions result from using both stove and chimney connector shields in conjunc tion with walls which are protected with wall shields Unprotected Walls Clearances With No Heat Shields If the Vigilant is installed parallel to the rear wall paral lel installation and no shields are used the stove must be at least 20 510 mm from the wall behind it and at least 18 460 mm from walls beside it A 20 510mm Fig 5 Minimum clearances parallel installation no heat shield Vermont Castings Vigilant If the Vigilant is installed in a corner corner installation and no shields are used the corners of the stove must be at least 16 410 mm from nearby walls Fig 6 16 410mm Y Fig 6 Minimum clearance corner installation no heat shield Measure these distances from the edge of the top plate of the stove nearest the wall to the combustible part of the wall Unshielded single wall chimney connectors must be a minimum of 17 430 mm from the wall or ceiling Clearances With Only the Stove Rear Heat Shield If you install a Vigilant with a rear heat shield in a parallel installation but use no chimney connector heat shields different clearances will be required for top exit ing and rear exiting stoves For top exiting st
29. ht Inner Side Tie Rod 1 Tie Rod Set 4 Rear Grate Support High Grate Bar Low Grate Bar Front Grate Support Left Inner Side Primary Air Tube Front Front with Doors Assembly Right Door Left Door Door Pin Hinge Pin 3 16 x 1 NJ Glass Panel 3 16 Fiberglass Gasket and Black Long Glass Clip Retainer s s Short Glass Clip Retainer s s 5 16 Fiberglass Gasket Latch Pawl Assembly Ashpan Cover w Handle Shaker Handle Ashpan Ashdoor Front Door Handle Assembly Ashpan Bracket 2000898 Part Number 1600906 1305002 1601629 5007497 1305011 1305040 1305039 1305009 1305001 1305015 1304273 5000945 1304216 1304224 1600546 1401119 1203556 1601392 1601391 1203588 5004024 1601027 1600903 1400927 1305045 5004237 1601039 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 4T 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 Vermont Castings Vigilant Item Description Ashdoor Hinge Ashdrop Bottom 10 Leg Left End Shaker Handle Support Ashdoor Hinge Pin Ceramic Handle Assembly Damper Handle Assembly Lower Fireback Back 6 Round Flue Collar Shaker Rod 10 2 Air Control 5 16 Adhesive backed Gasket 5 16 Armaseal Gasket Thermostat Assembly Thermostat Cover Thermostat Flap Assembly Substitute Thermostat Pivot Pin Ashdoor Handle with Shaft Cleanout Cover C Clip Slicer Poker Assembly Ashpan Cover Handle Airplate Allen Wrench 1 8 Al
30. ified to burn anthracite could cause very high temperatures and create a haz ardous condition Coal should be stored under cover to maintain dryness Even for short term storage keep coal a safe distance from the heater and keep containers of coal out of the areas around the heater used for refueling and ash removal Starting a Coal Fire The most important step to a successful coal fire is to build a thick bed of hardwood or charcoal briquette coals on the grates Coal requires a high ignition temperature compared to wood and a concentrated ember bed is necessary to get a coal fire going In ad dition the heat produced during this step is necessary to warm the flue and establish a strong draft Follow this procedure to start a coal fire 1 Cover the grates with crumpled newspaper Add a layer of short finger sized kindling wood preferably hardwood NOTE Do not build the fire close to the glass Open the damper close the griddle and move the thermostat lever to the left 2 Light the paper and once the kindling is burning briskly add a layer of larger wood or untreated charcoal 2000898 3 Continue building up the fire until there is a thick bed of hot embers on the grates IMPORTANT Don t hurry this part of the burn Inad equate preheating of the chimney system is the most common cause of poor coal stove performance NOTE The cast iron plates in your Vigilant will sea son as they heat and cool over a per
31. in from burning coal If you notice draft problems when the wind is blow ing install a chimney cap designed to stabilize draft under windy conditions Safety Tips Keep all safety equipment ready for use Test the smoke alarm to be sure it is operating prop erly Be sure the fire extinguisher works and is clearly vis ible All occupants of the house should know where it is and how it operates Have heavy stove gloves available near the stove Have special safety accessories e g Child Guard Screen available for use if small children will be in the home 23 Vermont Castings Vigilant SERENITY N 7 N fy H o 2A EIS Ut Zlo ge Y c 9 z 25 o c LU lz g 2 Aa Te ilant Coal Il Model 2310 without notice a V 1305029 1305047 Front Grille Fettle 6 Ig T 1305033 5000992 Ashpan Front 8 Part Number Item Description Damper Assembly w Welded Pin Damper Retainer 9 1300809 1300797 Griddle Quad Griddle 1 1305018 0 1 2 Nm No Ole Olic ojo mjo li Du S 3 ajzcz dla o uz EL Sla ola 2 o cjN kaa k O ujo NIN tT ojo m o le x o e oc c o E Ez e 2000898 24 Vig ilant Coal Il Model 2310 continued 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Item Description Triangle Firebrick Rig
32. iod of time The thermal shock of very rapid temperature changes can cause the cast iron to crack NEVER build a roaring fire in a cold stove 4 Add a moderate layer 1 2 of coal When this is burning well indicated by a blue flame just above the first layer you may add coal layer by layer Be sure each new layer is burning well before adding the next layer CAUTION Hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns 5 Coal may be loaded to the top of the front grill and to within one inch of the exhaust ports in the top of the left and right side plates Keep the coal level at least an inch below the exhaust ports SAFETY NOTE Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline naphtha or engine oil Do not use charcoal lighter fluid or any flammable liq uid to kindle or re establish a fire in your coal burn ing stove Also never use self starting charcoal briquettes The volatile gases given off by these materials when heated may explode if ignited CAUTION Follow these instructions carefully to get the safest most efficient results with your stove Failure to follow these instructions may result in a dangerous chimney or house fire Daily Operation Surface Thermometer Use a surface thermometer to monitor stove perfor mance The Vigilant s surface temperature determined by plac ing a stove thermometer in the middle of the griddle can pro
33. lated homes the air neces sary for combustion is inadequate due to restricted air infiltration into the dwelling Infiltrated air is simply that air which finds its way into a home through various cracks and openings in the foundation along windows and doors and at other non weathertight areas If the stove is competing with kitchen or bath exhaust fans for available air the situation is aggravated further Where poor draft is the result of a low infiltration rate open ing a ground floor window in the vicinity of the stove or installing a permanent outside air supply will often alleviate the problem In some areas bringing air for combustion from outside the home directly to the air inlet of the stove is required for new construction When the air supply for the fire is brought directly from the outside it is not affected by variations in air pressure within the house Improved stove performance often results An Outside Air Adap tor Kit is available from your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer How Draft Affects Stove Performance A strong draft will allow you to successfully fine tune the Vigilant s performance by adjusting the primary air supply to determine the rate of combustion and heat output With a strong draft you can restrict the primary air supply and lower the heat output without risk of suf focating the fire A strong draft will be maintained by operating your stove so that combustion gases entering
34. le Wall Chimney Connectors And Rear Stove Heat Shields When a rear heat shield is used on the stove and a double wall chimney connector is used the rear clear ance is 1572 395 mm and the chimney connector clearance is 12 300 mm Clearances With Single wall Chimney Connectors Connector Shields And Rear Stove Heat Shields Use of both stove and chimney connector heat shields on single wall connectors in top exiting installations reduces the required clearance Fig 10 13 330mm Fig 10 Minimum clearance chimney connector heat shield rear heat shield 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant LET Wall Shield Protected Walls A properly constructed wall shield may be used to change an unprotected wall to a protected wall allow ing the clearances given in the right half of the Clear ance Chart Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge m Air Flow or heavier sheetmetal 1 2 noncombustible insu lation board or common brick laid on flat 372 side down Shields must be spaced out from the com Stud Wall Fra bustible wall or ceiling 1 ing on noncombustible spac ers The spacers should Noncom not be directly behind the bustible Spacer and stove or chimney connec Fasteners tor Air must be able to flow L Drywall between the wall and the shield At least one half 5096 of the bottom 1 of the shield should be open and the shield must stop 1 from the ceiling Prote
35. len Wrench 5 32 Door Handle Holder Part Number 1305046 1305044 1305043 1305048 1304269 1305049 1201835 0004342 5004265 1305025 1304278 1305050 1600904 1300671 1203591 1203668 5005483 1601487 N A 5005410 1601555 5004244 1602202 1600553 5005708 1301254 1600908 1205116 1205147 1600600 25 Vermont Castings Vigilant 26 2000898 Limited Three Year Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that this Vigilant Il Coal Stove will be free of defects in material and work manship for a period of three years from the date you receive it except that the thermostat assembly coal grates handles glass door panels cement and gasketing shall be warranted for one year as described below CFM Corporation will repair or replace at its option any part found to be defective upon inspection by a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer The customer must pay for any Authorized Dealer in home travel fees or service charges If upon inspection the damage is found to be the fault of the manufacturer repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer for parts and or labor Any Vigilant Il Coal Stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced during the limited warranty period will be warranted for a period not to exceed the remaining term of the original limited warranty or six 6 months whichever is longer Limited One Year Warranty The following parts of the Vigilant Il Coal Stove are warranted to be free of def
36. ll Connectors Or Single wall Connectors And Connector Heat Shields The Vigilant Il Coal Stove listing includes using single wall or double wall chimney connectors The rows of the clearance chart labelled Chimney Connector Clearance give clearances measured from the chim ney connector to nearby walls and ceilings Ceilings is emphasized to remind you that ceiling clearance is an important clearance that is sometimes overlooked Be sure to double check chimney connector clearances before completing your installation Reminder For top exiting stoves using a rear heat shield install the Flue Collar Heat Shield 140 0924 included with the Rear Heat Shield 0175 to protect the area directly behind the flue collar Instructions are included with the heat shield package When using a chimney connector heat shield on a single wall connector it may only extend 24 610 mm above the flue collar The shield must come down to meet the top of the Flue Collar Heat Shield Fig 9 2000898 Prefabricated Chimney Single wall Chimney Connector m Chimney 24 Connector 610mm Heat Shield Max Y Bottom Heat Shield Fig 9 Chimney connector heat shields may be used to re duce clearances when single wall connectors are used Clearances With Doub
37. m shields installed Double wall 305 mm 7 connector Clearance to Combustibles in Front of Stove All Installations 48 1219 mm Aceiling heat shield 24 610 mm in diameter and suspended 1 25 mm from the ceiling must surround the chimney con nector in installations in which the chimney connector penetrates the ceiling The chimney connector shield extends only to 24 610 mm above the flue colllar 2 The ceiling heat shield required when the chimney connector shields are used should meet the wall protector This will require trimming the ceiling shield along the line of intersection with the wall protector 10 2000898 Floor Protection Freestanding Installations A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of a Vigilant Coal Stove and the floor beneath re quires special protection A Vigilant Coal Stove Bottom Heat Shield be sure to install the included shield insert when the shorter 7 197 mm legs are used provides heat protection A floor protector provides spark and ember protection Most installations will require the bottom heat shield together with its shield insert or double bottom anda floor protector be used Only when the stove is placed on a completely non combustible surface such as unpainted concrete over earth may it be used without either In Canada the double bottom heat shield is always required When using the standard 10 250 mm legs on the stove o
38. m bustible they may accumulate enough to reduce the size of the flue and restrict draft This will affect stove performance and is a potentially hazardous situation See Safety Tips Reduce the risk of restricting draft by keeping the system clean In addition fly ash con tains an acid which when combined with moisture can cause rapid deterioration of metal or tile chimney walls To inspect the chimney let the stove cool completely Then using a strong light sight up through the flue col lar into the chimney flue If it is not possible to inspect the flue system in this fashion the stove must be dis connected to provide better viewing access Clean the chimney using a specially designed brush the same size and shape as the flue liner Flexible fiberglass rods are used to run the brush up and down the liner causing any deposits to fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed The chimney connector should be cleaned by disconnecting the sec tions taking them outside and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning being sure to secure the individual sec tions with sheetmetal screws If you feel any uncertainties about chimney inspection contact your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or engage a professional chimney sweep in your area to perform the inspection and cleaning of the chimney 2000898 The Maintenance Guidelines given below will help
39. metal label permanently attached to every Vermont Castings stove indicates that the stove has been tested to current UL and ULC standards and gives the name of the testing laboratory Clearance and installation information is also printed on the label In most cases local authorities will accept the label as evidence that when the stove is installed according to the information on the label and in this manual the installation meets codes and can be approved However codes vary in different areas Be sure to review your installation plans with your local authority before starting the installation Check with your local Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer for help in provid ing the necessary information to local officials This section will answer clearance and construction questions for almost all installations Your local Ver mont Castings Authorized Dealer will also be able to help For questions left unanswered we recommend that you refer to the National Fire Protection Association ANSI NFPA 211 1988 Standard for Chimneys Fire places Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances or in Canada CSA B365 These standards are the basis for many national codes Remember your local building official makes the final decision on approvals of installations CAUTION Follow all installation and use instructions exactly Failure to follow instructions may result in a dangerous situation including a chimney or house fire Chimneys and Draf
40. ning in the left side plate and then slide it toward the front of the stove so the end with the shorter offset will be behind the iron The cover in the lower fireback will be inserted into the opening and pushed to the left and the cover in the right side plate will be inserted and pushed toward the back of the stove The Interior Parts On occasion you may wish to remove the interior parts to clean unburned coal from the firebox or to inspect or replace worn parts Lift the Front Grilel straight up so that you may direct the tabs on either side of the top of the grille into the exhaust ports at the top of the side plates Slide the tabs of the grille backward and lift the grille to a horizontal position Move one end of the grille forward and the other end backward so the tabs may be disengaged from the exhaust ports Then lift the grille out through the griddle opening 20 Exhaust Port Front Grille Fig 25 Interior parts of the Vigilant Il Liftthe Ash Fettle straight up and out of the stove To remove or replace the Low Grates pull the shaker handle away from the stove The Grates may now be removed or replaced on the grate sup ports To remove or replace the High Grates push the shaker handle toward the stove The Grates may now be removed or replaced on the grate sup ports High Grates may be interchanged with each other and Low Grates may be exchanged with each other also If one grate shows exc
41. nnector should not be used as it may release toxic fumes when exposed to high temperatures The chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible with no more than two 90 degree turns 2000898 Horizontal runs of chimney connectors should slope upward 1 4 per foot going from the stove toward the chimney The recommended maximum length of a horizontal run is 3 feet The total length of chimney connector should be no longer than 8 feet to prevent the cooling of flue gases In cathedral ceiling installations a prefabricated chimney should be brought down to within 8 feet of the stove The whole chimney connector should be exposed and accessible for inspection and cleaning Never pass a chimney connector through a combustible ceiling Installation Procedures Setting Up the Stove Our stoves are heavy and require at least two people to move and set them up To make the job a bit easier you may lift off the loading doors and remove the grid dle grates and ashpan Do not try to move the stove alone as the stove can be damaged by mishandling Place the stove close to its final position before install ing the stove legs The griddle has not been painted in order to allow cooking directly on its surface In order to protect the surface from rust during shipping a coating of oil has been applied Be sure to wash the griddle thoroughly with soap and water As the stove is used the griddle will gradually darken to ma
42. not use water or other liquids on your stove Fingerprints usu ally can be buffed off porcelain enamel with a dry soft rag If marks remain allow the stove to cool com pletely then buff with a slightly damp soft rag Dry completely before starting a fire to avoid streaking Never use abrasives or harsh chemical cleaners on the porcelain finish If you must remove spills or stains from porcelain surfaces make sure the fire is out and the stove is completely cold before cleaning Use ONLY a kitchen appliance cleaner and polish especially formulated for enamel surfaces Apply cleaner sparingly with a soft rag and buff away ALL traces of the cleaner Adjusting The Door Latch The front doors should be securely closed when the handle is pointing down If the doors are loose when closed adjust the latch by loosening the small locking nut extending the striker screw one turn and re tight ening the small locking nut Keep making adjustments slowly until the setting is right The handle should resist slightly as it is turned to the closed position and the doors should pull in slightly 2000898 Pawl Striker Screw Large Locking Nut Set Screw Handle Stub Fig 24 Turn the door latch striker screw in or out to tighten or loosen the door latch Check the Air Inlet Shutter The air inlet shutter must open and close freely If it doesn t check to be sure the shutter or shutter pin is not bent
43. nual thoroughly and to keep this manual as a reference Sincerely All of us at CFM Corporation The Vigilant II Coal Stove has been tested and is listed Table of Contents by Warnock Hersey according to ANSI UL 1482 for Specifications the United States and AN ULC S627 for Canada The inetallation Vigilant Il Coal Stove is listed for burning coal Do not burn other fuels The Vigilant Il Coal Stove is not listed Operation for installation in mobile homes Maintenance The Vermont Castings Vigilant Il Coal Stove is exempt from the standards set forth by the Federal Environ Warranty mental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 60 530 g as stated on the permanent label attached to this appli ance Proposition 65 Warning Fuels used in gas wood burning or oil fired appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth de fects and other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code Sec 25249 6 2 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant Specifications Vigilant Il Coal Stove Model 2310 Coal type rts Anthracite or bituminous This value can vary depending on how the unit is ec Pea or nut operated and the type and moisture content of the fuel Maximum heat output 50 000 Btu s hr used Figure shown is based on maximum fuel con Maximum area heated 2 000sq ft sumption obtained
44. or plan a new one for best stove operation Chimney Guidelines DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBU TION DUCT OR SYSTEM New Chimneys Both masonry and prefabricated metal chimneys work well Prefabricated Double wall Insulated Chimney Tile lined Masonry Fig 2 Chimney types Anew masonry chimney should be constructed to con form to the standards of your local building code or a recognized national code Masonry chimneys must be lined with code approved masonry or pre cast refrac tory tiles stainless steel pipe suitable for use with coal or a code approved poured in place liner The chimney must have a tight sealing clean out door 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant A new prefabricated metal chimney should be one test ed and listed for use with solid fuel burning appliances to the High Temperature H T Chimney Standard UL 103 1985 2100 F and have interior walls especially designed for use with coal burning stoves Be sure to follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions exactly when passing the chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling Special accessories may be necessary for this type of installation The chimney should extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through a roof and at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet 0T010 Min d OTo10 NE 2 Min in 3 Min Referenc
45. oves clearance to the rear wall is determined by heat from the unshielded chimney con nector not heat from the stove Stove placement must ensure that the unshielded connector cannot overheat the rear wall Reminder Use the Flue Collar Heat Shield 140 0924 included with the Rear Heat Shield 0175 to protect the area directly behind the flue collar Rear clearance must be a minimum of 20 510 mm measured from the edge of the stove top to the rear wall Side clearance is determined by heat from the stove lt must be a minimum of 18 460 mm mea sured from the edge of the stove top to the combustible component of the unprotected wall Fig 7 A 20 510mm um e Fig 7 Minimum clearance parallel installation rear heat shield For rear exiting stoves both rear and side clearances are determined by the heat from the stove provided that the connector does not pass near a combustible surface The rear heat shield protects the wall behind the stove so that clearance may be reduced to 13 330 mm measured from the rear edge of the stove s top plate to the combustible part of the wall Side clearance re mains the same 18 measured from the edge of the stove top to the side wall Fig 8 13 330mm Fig 8 Minimum clearance rear exit rear heat shield For corner instllations the clearance is 16 measured from the corners of the stove perpendicular to the wall Clearances With Double wa
46. sh from along the sides and the back of the grate area Leave a bed of hot coals on the grates to ignite new fuel If the fire has burned very low before reloading add just a small amount of fuel at a time and leave the damper open while the fire is regaining strength Once the fire is burning briskly again you may add coal layer by layer until you have re built a full bed The new fuel must be burning briskly before you reduce the air supply or close the damper Important Warm weather Considerations Draft strength depends on the temperature difference between the outside air and flue gases When the outside temperature rises this temperature difference becomes smaller and draft problems can result Avoid draft problems when the outside temperature is 35 F or higher by operating your stove with the damper open to keep flue temperatures high If draft problems occur when the wind is blowing install a chimney cap designed to stabilize draft under windy conditions 18 Remove Ash Regularly To avoid blocking incoming air empty the ash pan be fore the ash reaches the top of the pan Empty the ash pan before shaking the grates so you do not have to handle an ashpan that is full of hot embers Use care when handling and disposing of ash particu larly if there are hot embers To empty the ash pan open the ash door and remove the pan from the stove Carry the pan to your ash dis posal container Check that there is no
47. stibles a considerable distance away from the stove 48 is a good minimum clear ance Installing your Vigilant to the tested clearance and keeping those clearance areas empty assures that nearby surfaces will not overheat Clearances must be large enough so that furniture and other combustibles near your stove will not overheat and catch fire Wood framing that is part of a wall or floor will dry as it ages and its ignition point the temperature at which it will start to burn will be low ered The change may take place slowly over a period of many years or more quickly if the wood is near a source of heat such as a stove Your Vermont Castings Vigilant Il Coal Stove has been carefully and thoroughly tested by independent test ing laboratories to determine safe clearances During testing heat sensors installed in all surfaces near the stove and chimney connector including floors and ceil ings show the temperatures reached during a variety of combustion situations Clearance distances are accepted only when the sensors show the stove is far enough from nearby surfaces to meet strict UL or ULC standards Using The Clearance Chart If your stove will be parallel to the wall behind it parallel installation use the columns of the chart labelled side and rear If your stove will be installed in a corner corner installation use the columns labelled corner Your stove will be in either a parallel or a corner ins
48. t Understanding how your chimney contributes to stove operation is essential if you are to obtain optimum per formance from your Vigilant Coal Stove The chimney provides a safe pathway for hot smoke and exhaust gases to exit from the stove but in addition the chim ney strongly influences the draft necessary for opera tion of your stove Draft is the force which produces a flow of warm gases up and out of the chimney and draws fresh combus tion air into the stove Your Vigilant does not come equipped with draft Draft is the result of a difference in weight due largely to a difference in temperature between the gases inside the chimney and gases out side the chimney Because gas expands when heated 4 warm gases inside the chimney weigh less than cool gases outside This weight difference creates the pres sure necessary to produce and sustain draft As the lighter more buoyant gases rise up the chimney draft causes a flow of cooler air into the stove When starting a fire in a cold stove on an unheated chimney it may be necessary to provide some assistance by ignit ing several sheets of crumpled newspaper which have been placed in the flue collar area There are other factors which influence draft such as barometric pressure wind speed and direction the height configuration and size of the chimney and the airtightness of the home itself Improving Draft With Outside Air In some modern super insu
49. tal lation not both Use only the part of the chart that ap plies to your installation Note Side clearances do not apply to corner installations Measure clearance between the edge of the stove s top plate and the nearby combustible surface For most common installations when the stove has the proper clearance from nearby surfaces the chimney connector will also have the proper clearance However instal lations vary It is important to double check all installa tions for proper chimney connector clearance as well as stove clearance 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant The clearance distance must be empty except for non combustible heat shields Air flowing between the stove and or chimney connector and nearby shields car ries away heat Do not block the air flow by filling this empty space with any insulating material Clearance Reductions When no shields are used empty space alone provides protection against overheating When shields are used it is usually possible to reduce the required clearance as the shields offer additional protection Stove shields and connector shields used only on single wall connectors attach directly to the stove or connector Wall shields attach to wall surfaces Combi nations of the these shield types may be used When shields are attached to the stove or chimney con nector they are mounted 1 2 away from the stove or connector surface on non combustible spacers The s
50. tch the color of the stove Your Vigilant Coal Stove arrives completely assembled except for the installation of the legs and handle holder and the assembly of the removable handle The only tool needed are a 9 16 wrench used to tighten the leg bolts So that you can easily secure the first section of chim ney connector pipe to the stove three holes have been drilled in the flue collar and three sheetmetal screws are included in the hardware package If you have ordered any accessories such as heat shields they will come with their own installation instructions Generally speaking nothing more compli cated than a screwdriver is involved in the installation of accessories The Removable Handle The removable handle is inserted into the front door stub or the damper handle stub when you want to open or close the doors or change the position of the damp er The handle is removed when not being used so it will not get hot and stored in the handle holder installed on one of the front legs To assemble the handle pass the long threaded screw through the ceramic shaft and into the bright metal insert Tighten until snug do not overtighten 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant Chimney Connector Dampers Because of the draft requirements of our stoves we do not recommend the use of an in flue damper Not only is this an unnecessary restriction in the flue but it is an additional surface directly in the path of the flu
51. the chimney are hot and stay hot Air must not be allowed to enter the chimney without first having passed through the stove Make sure that clean out doors and thimbles are sealed tightly and that the chimney is structurally sound 2000898 Weak draft situations are characterized by smoking and odor problems in the house low heat output and difficulty maintaining a fire especially at low thermostat settings The reverse situation overdraft is rare but can be recognized by short burn time poor response when trying to slow down the fire or by any part of the stove glowing red A more common cause of overdraft is inadequate maintenance such as worn gasket allowing uncon trolled air to enter the stove Following recommended maintenance procedures will ensure consistent stove performance Following the stove manufacturer s recommendation on both chimney size and height will also help ensure ad equate chimney flow capacity Flow capacity measures the ability of the chimney to evacuate combustion gas es quickly Even the strongest draft cannot overcome an insufficient flow capacity the result is a back up of combustion gases in the chimney which forces smoke out of chimney connector joints or the stove itself Re member the Vigilant and the chimney must function as_ a unit For optimum performance they must be sized properly for each other Your Vermont Castings Autho rized Dealer can help you assess your existing chimney
52. u may need to grip the chain with pliers 2 Remove the screw that holds the sheet metal or cast iron thermostat cover in place and take the cover off You may need to bend the thermostat lever away from the stove to remove the cover 3 Unscrew the thermostat lever from the back of the stove Save the small compression spring for use with the new lever Bi Metallic Coil Compression spring Fig 27 Save compression spring for new thermostat lever Install the New Thermostat Assembly 1 Put the compression spring on the threaded shaft of the new lever Start screwing the lever into the back of the stove being careful to avoid cross threading The lever should turn easily If it does not back the lever out and start over A drop of light machine oil on the threads may help 2 Keep turning the lever until you feel resistance caused by the spring being compressed Turn the lever one more revolution 3 Replace the thermostat cover 4 Bend the thermostat lever into position The thermo stat lever may need to be bent slightly toward the stove to be easily accessible Fig 28 21 Vermont Castings Vigilant KT448 Fig 28 Hold the bar in place as you bend the new lever into position Adjust the Chain Length 1 Make the initial chain adjustment when the stove is cold With the lever pointing straight up connect the ball chain to the air intake shutter so the shutter is half open This setting will work well
53. ver a combustible floor a single bottom heat shield must be used in conjunction with a floor protec tor that consists of a minimum of one layer of 24 guage galvanized sheet metal or 25 thick mineral board or the equivalent The floor protector must be at least 45 1140 mm wide x 48 1220 mm deep and must extend under the full length of any horizontal run of chimney connector For the 6 150 mm connector that is standard with the Vigilant Coal Stove the protector must be a minimum of 10 250 mm wide centered under the connector When the optional 8 200 mm connector is used the protector must be a minimum of 12 300 mm wide and centered under the connector When the shorter 778 197 mm legs are used on the stove over a combustible floor the double bottom heat shield must be used as well as a floor protector The C gt lt Fig 12 Minimum floor protection requirements 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant floor protector must meet the same requirements as for standard legs Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations n many Tireplaces the brick or concrete nea In fron of the fireplace opening is supported by heavy wooden framing Bricks and concrete are not good insulators so heat radiated to the hearth under the stove will pass through the hearth directly to the wooden framing Such fireplace hearths must be protected
54. vide helpful information about how the stove is performing Surface Thermometer Fig 23 Astove thermometer can provide helpful information about how the stove is performing 2000898 Vermont Castings Vigilant The normal range of operating temperatures is between 400 and 700 F although temperatures slightly outside of this range may be expected However if tempera tures go above 700 F for extended periods decrease the air supply move the thermostat lever to the right and slow the fire to avoid overfiring When starting a new fire or after re loading the stove leave the damper open until the surface temperature reaches at least 500 F Do not close the damper on a fire before it is well established If the surface temperature drops below 400 F revive the fire by one of the following Increase the air supply by moving the thermo stat lever to the left Open the damper Clear ash from the grates and empty the ash pan Re load the stove Add a layer of untreated charcoal or NON SELF STARTING charcoal briquettes If the coal needs to be re ignited try placing a small amount of very dry finely split kindling on top of the coal bed The heat produced by the burning kindling will increase the draft and the improved draft will increase the air flow through the coal bed to create better conditions for ignition Internal Damper The internal damper provides operating flexibility Operate the
55. you develop a schedule that works for you Once you have developed a maintenance schedule stick to it Daily Ashes should be removed before the ashes reach the top of the ashpan Check at least once a day A build up of ashes under the grates will not only restrict the supply of air going to the fire but may contribute to overheating the grates causing them to warp Two Weeks e Inspect the stove interior air ports and passageways look for fly ash or coal that might block either incom ing or outgoing gases Inspect chimney connector and chimney Clean if necessary Two Months Check handles and latches to be sure that they are working properly If gasketing becomes compressed over time adjust the latch Brush out fly ash or soot that may have been depos ited in the chimney connector particularly in horizon tal runs or in elbows Yearly Spring Cleaning Check the grates and gasketing for wear replace gasketing if necessary Inspect the stove interior air ports and passageways look for fly ash or coal that might block either incom ing or outgoing gases Remove ashes and place a desiccant in the ashpan to absorb moisture from the air Clean dust off the bottom heat shield so it retains its heat reflective value Tighten the leg bolts and bottom heat shield assem bly e Paint the stove when necessary e Thoroughly brush the chimney and connector to remove all fly ash Inspect the chimney
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