Vigilant II

1 Vigilant II. Coal Stove Model #2310. Homeowner's Installation and Operating Instructions For Use in North America 0898. Vigilant Cover 8/6/01 djt 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. Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 2000898 9/11 Rev. 11. Vermont Castings Vigilant . Welcome Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Vigilant II Coal Stove. With this purchase, you have made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home.

2 At Vermont Castings, we share that joy 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.

3 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 manual thoroughly and to keep this manual as a reference.

4 Sincerely, All of us at MHSC. Table of Contents The Vigilant II Coal Stove is listed by OMNI Test Labo- ratories of Portland, Oregon according to ANSI/UL 1482. 3 for the United States and ULC S627 for Canada. The Vigilant II Coal Stove is listed for burning coal. Do not 4. burn other fuels. The Vigilant II Coal Stove is not listed 16 for installation in mobile homes. 19 The Vermont Castings Vigilant II Coal Stove is exempt from the standards set forth by the Federal Environ- 27 mental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part (g), as stated on the permanent label attached to this appli- ance. Accessories Outside Air Kit 0000278. Warming Shelf 0001560 Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- Rear Heat Shield 0000175 burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of Bottom Heat Shield 0000279 combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known Stove Surface Thermometer 0000574 to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects and other reproductive harm.

5 California Health & Safety Code Sec. CAUTION. Do not burn bituminous coal in a stove which has been modified to burn anthracite. 2000898. Vermont Castings Vigilant . Specifications Vigilant II Coal Stove Model #2310. Coal Anthracite or bituminous *This value can vary depending on how the unit is Coal Pea or nut operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel Maximum heat 50,000 Btu's/hr* used. Figure shown is based on maximum fuel con- Maximum area 2, sumption obtained under laboratory conditions and on fuel 45 lbs. (20 kg) average efficiencies. fuel top **These values are based on operation in building-code Glass Hi-temperature ceramic conforming homes under typical winter climate condi- 425 lbs. (212kg) tions in New England. If your home is of nonstandard Flue exit or rear construction ( unusually well insulated, not insu- Flue exit standard lated, built under ground, etc.)

6 Or if you live in a more .. 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. 23" (584mm). 2856M" (720mm). 2056O" (520mm). Vigilant 3356O". 33(6 " (851mm). (861mm) 3056O". (775mm). 30" (762mm) 20" (510mm). Fig. 1 Vigilant II dimensions. 0898. Vigilant Specs 8/01. 2000898 . Vermont Castings Vigilant . Installation warm gases inside the chimney weigh less than cool Codes and Listings gases outside. This weight difference creates the pres- Conforming to local building codes will be an important sure necessary to produce and sustain draft. part of your planning. Local authorities make the final As the lighter, more buoyant gases rise up the chimney, decision on whether or not an installation will be ap- draft causes a flow of cooler air into the stove.)

7 When proved. They need to know that your installation is safe starting a fire in a cold stove on an unheated chimney, it and meets local codes. may be necessary to provide some assistance by ignit- The metal label permanently attached to every Vermont ing several sheets of crumpled newspaper which have Castings stove indicates that the stove has been tested been placed in the flue collar area. to current UL and ULC standards, and gives the name There are other factors which influence draft, such as of the testing laboratory. Clearance and installation barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, the information is also printed on the label. In most cases, height, configuration and size of the chimney, and the local authorities will accept the label as evidence that, airtightness of the home itself.

8 When the stove is installed according to the information on the label and in this manual, the installation meets Improving Draft With Outside Air codes and can be approved. In some modern, super-insulated homes, the air neces- However, codes vary in different areas. Be sure to sary for combustion is inadequate due to restricted air review your installation plans with your local authority infiltration into the dwelling. (Infiltrated air is simply before starting the installation. Check with your local that air which finds its way into a home through various Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer for help in provid- cracks and openings in the foundation, along windows ing the necessary information to local officials. and doors, and at other non-weathertight areas.)

9 If the This section will answer clearance and construction stove is competing with kitchen or bath exhaust fans for questions for almost all installations. Your local Ver- available air, the situation is aggravated further. Where mont Castings Authorized Dealer will also be able to poor draft is the result of a low infiltration rate, open- help. For questions left unanswered, we recommend ing a ground floor window in the vicinity of the stove, that you refer to the National Fire Protection Association or installing a permanent outside air supply, will often ANSI/NFPA 211-1988 Standard for Chimneys, Fire- alleviate the problem. places, Vents and solid fuel Burning Appliances, or in In some areas, bringing air for combustion from outside Canada, CSA B365.

10 These standards are the basis for the home directly to the air inlet of the stove is required many national codes. for new construction. When the air supply for the fire Remember, your local building official makes the final is brought directly from the outside, it is not affected by decision on approvals of installations. variations in air pressure within the house. Improved stove performance often results. An Outside Air Adap- CAUTION: Follow all installation and use instructions tor Kit is available from your local Vermont Castings exactly. Failure to follow instructions may result in a Authorized Dealer. dangerous situation, including a chimney or house fire. How Draft Affects Stove Performance Chimneys and Draft A strong draft will allow you to successfully fine-tune Understanding how your chimney contributes to stove the Vigilant 's performance by adjusting the primary air operation is essential if you are to obtain optimum per- supply to determine the rate of combustion and heat formance from your Vigilant Coal Stove.