Vermont Casting 1920 User Manual

Homeowner’s Installation and Operating ManualFor use in the United States and CanadaSAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERAT

10Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Clearance to Surrounding Combustible MaterialsWhen the stove is operating, both the stoveplate and the chimney connec

11Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Wall ShieldsWall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate-ria

12Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ST252amantel clrncs12/14/99 djtWhen: A = 9” (229 mm) Max.B = 22¹⁄₂" (572 mm) Min.A = 7¹⁄₂" (191 mm) Max

13Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Aspen Clearance ChartUse the chart below together with the diagrams on the next page to determine the required cleara

14Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ST255exit diagram12/15/99 djtSBCCDEFJKNANAORNMQAHIUPVTSGTop Exit, No Heat ShieldsRear Exit, Rear Heat Shield only

15Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ST257install ashlip12/991/4-20 x ⁵/₈” hex head screws with washersFig. 23 Attach the Ashlip to the bottom plate.ST

16Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Install the Rear Heat ShieldThe #1896 Rear Heat Shield reflects radiant heat away from combustible materials located b

17Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369How the Aspen Works Combustion control is achieved in the Aspen through two separate air delivery systems. The prima

18Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369In newer homes that are well-insulated and weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the house. I

19Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369 Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel bed at the bottom. Do not light

2Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369IntroductionThank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Aspen to meet your heating needs. We’re confident you will find th

20Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Ash DisposalRemove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan. Check the level at least once a day, and before eac

21Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure.Car

22Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Gasket ReplacementYour Aspen uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, par

23Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote. The creosote

24Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Your stove is only one part of a system that includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel and the home. The other par

25Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Pipe & Chimney LayoutEvery bend in the flue will act as a brake on the exhaust as it flows from the firebox to the c

26Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Negative PressureGood draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney cannot pull more air

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28Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Aspen Woodburning Stove Model 1920 (continued) 1. Top See Chart Pg. 28 2. Right Side See Chart Pg. 28 3. Sec

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3Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369SpecificationsAspen, Model 1920EPA Emissions rating ... 4.3 (g/h, non-catalytic)*Maximum heat output ...

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31Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Warranty Limited 3 Year WarrantyCFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in mater

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4Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ChimneysYour stove must be connected either to a sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined masonry c

5Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ST242Chimney connector12/13/99 djtMasonry Chimneys, cont’d.• Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must

6Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ST243thinble connection12/13/99 djtDouble-wall Chimney ConnectorsThe Aspen is approved for installation in the U.S

7Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Connection Above the FireplaceIn this installation, the chimney connector enters the fireplace flue though a thimble loc

8Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369ST275wall withventilatedsteel thimbleFig. 12 Wall Pass-through with ventilated steel thimble.24 ga. Sheet Steel Su

9Aspen Woodburning Stove30000369Floor ProtectionA tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate of your Aspen. The floor area directly under