Vermont Casting 1695CE - Manual (Page 12)

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Vermont Castings Intrepid Multi-Fuel
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ST516
Attach
griddle handle
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ST516
Fig. 16 Attaching the griddle handle.
ST517
Intrepid II
Thermostat
positions
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High Heat
Low Heat
ST517
Fig. 18 The thermostat handle may be positioned anywhere
between the two extremes for different heat levels.
Rear View
ST518a
Intrepid mf
controls
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Primary Air Con-
trol Lever
Griddle
Handle
Damper Handle
Door Handle
Door Handle
Holder
(Behind Leg)
Ash Pan
ST518
Fig. 17 The Intrepid Multi-fuel controls.
Attach the Griddle Handle
Install the handle on the griddle. Place the griddle
upside down at the edge of a flat surface and assemble
the handle as shown. (Fig. 16)
With the handle pointing 45° from its final position,
tighten the nut as far as possible with pliers. Move the
handle to its final position while still holding the nut with
the pliers.
Operation
Intrepid Multi-fuel’s Controls
Two controls are used to regulate the performance of
the Intrepid Multi-Fuel. A primary air control regulates
the oxygen supply for the fire, and a damper directs
combustion gases through a heat exchanger passage
in the rear. (Fig. 17)
Primary Air Control
The primary air control lever, located at the right rear
corner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming air
for starting, maintaining, and reviving a fire. More air
entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster,
while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level.
(Fig. 18)
For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output
(but the shortest burn time), move the lever to the left.
For a fire that will last longer with less heat, move the
lever to the right. You can set the lever anywhere in be-
tween the left and right extremes, shown in Figure 18.
With some experimentation, you will soon discover the
optimum setting that will provide the desired comfort/
performance level from the type of fuel you are using.
The Intrepid Multi-fuel also features an automatic
thermostat that works in conjunction with the primary
air control shutter to ensure an even heat output at any
manual setting you select. The thermostat responds to
the temperature of the cast iron, closing and opening
the air inlet as the fire intensity rises and falls.
The Damper
The damper handle, located on the right side of the
stove, is used to open and close the damper plate.
Use the removable door/damper handle to operate the
handle shaft. (Fig. 19)
The damper is open when the handle points to the floor.
(Fig. 19) In this position, smoke passes directly into the
chimney. the damper must be open when starting or
reviving a fire, and whenever the griddle or doors are
opened.
When the handle points to the front, the damper is
closed. Smoke from the fire is directed through the rear
heat exchanger before passing up the chimney.