Vermont Castings Intrepid INDVRCB Mounting instructions
INSTALLER / CONSUMER
SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
APPLIANCE.
WARNING!
IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Intrepid® Direct Vent,
Rear Vent Gas Heater
Models:
INDVRCB, INDVREB, INDVRMB, INDVRBS,
INDVRCH, INDVRVG, INDVRBD, INDVRBB,
INDVRCG, INDVRGG, INDVRSG, INDVRBM
Do not store or use gasoline
or other ammable 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 re department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an
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 certied kit is
used.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & 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 re hazard and will void the warranty.
Table of Contents
Installation &
Operating
Instructions
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Optional Accessories
Warranty
Energuide
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Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories, and repair and servicing of equip-
ment shall be performed only by a qualied agency, preferably
NFI or WETT (Canada) certied. The term “qualied agency”
means any individual, rm, 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 qualied service agency.
It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and cir-
culating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
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.
Due to high temperatures this appliance should be located
out of trafc 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 ammable 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 ammable vapors
and liquids.
The ow 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 qualied service person.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
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 ue
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.
Installation & Operating Instructions
Proposition 65 Warning:
Intrepid
Direct Vent / Rear Vent
Certied to:
ANSI Z21.88-2009 / CSA Z2.33-2009
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
Intrepid® Direct Vent - Rear Vent Gas Heater
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Installation & Operating Instructions
Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Signage
“GAS VENT DIRECTLY
BELOW, KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
Inspection
Exemptions
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
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2456M”
(616 mm)
13556QE” (347 mm) 216QE” (538 mm)
13(6” (352 mm) 216M” (553 mm)
16(6QE”
(418 mm)
216"
(543 mm)
18”
(457 mm)
Centerline
of Flue Pipe
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Intrepid DV
dimensions
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656O”
(165 mm)
C
L
Valve
Inlet
4”
(102 mm)
C
L
Valve Inlet
Stove Dimensions - Intrepid Direct Vent Gas Heater
Fig. 1
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WARNING:
• Always maintain required clearances
(air spaces) to nearby combustibles to
prevent re hazard. Do not ll 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 outside of the building
and never be attached to a chimney serving a
separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance.
• Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions included
with the venting system for complete installation
procedures.
Installation Requirements
The installation should be done by a qualied 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 qualied service person.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the HEATER
should be located out of trafc and away
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.
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Locating the Stove
NOTE:
A
BC
D
ST936
Stardance rear vent
Stove locations
6/07 djt
Fig. 2
Clearance Requirements
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials
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Hearth Requirements
C
L
6M"
(476 mm) 256O"
(64 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
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0ARALLELINSTALLATION
Max. Vent
Length
24” (610 mm)
Fig. 3
Parallel Installation: Minimum Clearance
and Flue Centerline
2" (51 mm)
2"
(51 mm)
756O"
(190 mm)
Max. Vent
Length
24" (610 mm)
3T
REARCORNERSPECS
Corner Installation: Minimum Clearance and
Flue Centerline
Fig. 4
Wall and Ceiling Clearances
9"
(230 mm)
Max. Mantel
Width
Refer to
Fig. 6
4"
(102 mm)
Sidewall/
Trim 256O"
(63 mm)
Rear Wall
3T
7ALL#EILINGCLEARANCES
Fig. 5
Mantel Clearances
ST382
Pinnacle
mantel clearances
6/13/00 djt
A
B
3" (75mm) Min.
A (Max.) B (Min.)
¹⁄₂
¹⁄₂
¹⁄₂
¹⁄₂
¹⁄₂
¹⁄₂
Fig. 6
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Gas Inlet and Manifold Pressures
Gas Specications
Max. Min.
Input Input
Model Fuel Gas Control BTU/h BTU/h
Air Shutter Setting
Minimum injector air inlet opening
Model Natural Gas LP
High Elevations
Input ratings are shown in BTU per hour and are
certied without deration for elevations up 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.
In 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 qualied installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
Horizontal Termination
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Horizontal Run (in feet)
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Horizontal
vent run
12/3/99 djt
areas modified
1/11/00 djt
Fig. 7
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Vertical Termination
NOTE: The restrictor plate supplied with the vertical
termination kit should be discarded. Install restrictor
plate according to recommendations in Figure 10.
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Vertical
vent run
10/9/00 djt
Fig. 8
Restrictor Plate Adjustment
for Extended Pipe Runs
NOTE:
Restrictor Plate Adjustment
Figure 10
Examples for Extended Run/Restrictor Plate Settings -
top of plate to center of bolt
M⁄,
M⁄,
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Fig. 9
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Important: All vent clearances must be maintained.
Check your vent termination clearances against Fig-
ures 11 and 12.
IMPORTANT
Vent Termination Clearances
• Vermont Castings Group does not require any open-
ing for inspection of vent pipe.
• Only venting components specically approved and
labelled for this stove may be used.
• Minimum clearances between vent pipes and com-
bustible materials is one (1”) inch (25mm), except
where stated otherwise.
Location of Vent Termination
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V
X
X
X
D
E
B
B
B
C
B M
B
A
J
K
F
L
VENT TERMINATION AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
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I
Fixed
Closed
Operable
Operable Fixed
Closed
B
CFM145a
DV Termin Location
5/01/01 Rev. 12/05/01
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INSIDE
CORNER DETAIL
A
G
CFM145a
V
V
V
VV
V
V
VN
Fig. 11
Canadian Installations1 US Installations2
General Venting Information - Termination Location
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Fig. 12
Outside Corner
Inside Corner
Termination Clearances
Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors.
G =
Combustible
6" (152 mm)
Noncombustible
2" (51 mm)
F =
Combustible
6" (152 mm)
Noncombustible
2" (51 mm)
G
Balcony -
with no side wall
M =
Combustible &
Noncombustible
12" (305 mm)
M
Balcony -
with perpendicular side wall
M = 12" (305 mm)
P = 6” (152 mm)
M
F
Alcove Applications*
C
D
C
E
V
V
Combustible &
Noncombustible
E= Min. 2” (51 mm) for
non-vinyl sidewalls
Min. 12” (305 mm) for
vinyl sidewalls
O= 8’ (2.4 m) Min.
O
P
V
V
V
*NOTE:
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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.
Install Optional Fan Kit FK20
Fan Kit Contents:
Installation
NOTE: Verify the two relief doors (located on top of the
rebox) are properly seated on the gasket. The doors
sit ush on the gasket, and should lift easily from the
seal around the opening.
Unpack the Stove
CAUTION
KT899
FK30 remove cover
6/07
Fig. 13
+4
ATTACHSNAPSTAT
A
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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ST347a
JUV
FK28
rheostat install
9/21/00
Fig. 17
bottom
of the unit.
ST240
FDV attach fan
12/13/99 djt
Fig. 16
Approved Vent System Components
DuraVent Components
Minimum Horizontal Vent Kit 46DVA-KHC
Venting Component required for:
Basic Straight Through-the-Wall Installation
NOTE: not
For corner installation add:
Venting Components
¹⁄₂
B⁄,B⁄,
B⁄,¹⁄₂
B⁄,
¹⁄₂
¹⁄₂
Venting System Components
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Venting System Assembly
General Information
For U.S. installations:
For Canadian installations:
Options
Planning Your Installation
34
SIMPSONREARINSTALL
Figure 18
34
SIMPSONTHRU
THEWALL
Figure 19
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SIMPSON
STRAIGHTUP
Figure 20
Rear Vent
NOTE:
VO584-100a
Vent Opening
7/07 djt
10"
(254 mm)
10"
(254 mm)
756O" Dia.
(190 mm)
Fig. 21NOTE: Zero clearance sleeve
is required for combustible wall installations.
Vent Opening - Combustible Wall
Vent Opening - Noncombustible Wall
ST950
install pipe thru wall
7/07
1856M"
(464 mm)
to
Center of
Opening
Fig. 22
ZCS103
Zero Clearance Sleeve
& Firestop
12/6/99 djt
Fig. 23
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Horizontal Installation
Step 1.
Step 2.
3T
SIMPPIPE
Figure 24
NOTES:
Step 3.
NOTES:
34
SIMPTWISTLOCK
Figure 25
3T
SIMPSONFRAMING
C
L
Figure 26
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NOTES:
12” (305 mm)
Minimum
ST979
simpson snorkel
8/07
4”
(102 mm)
Figure 27
12” (305 mm)
Minimum
St980
simp snork drain
8/07
4” (102 mm)
Figure 28
Step 4.
HOT
ST981
SIMP termination
8/07
Figure 29
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SIMPVINYLSIDIND
Figure 30
IMPORTANT:
¹⁄₂
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Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
¹⁄₂
Step 5.
Step 6.
¹⁄
v
"
INSTALLTHIMBLECOVER
Figure 32
Vertical Installation
Step 1.
34
STRAIGHTUPLOCAT
Figure 33
Step 7.
34
WALLTHIMBLECOVER
Figure 31
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NOTES:
Step 7.
Step 8.
34
THRUCEILING
¹⁄₂
Figure 34
34
PIPES
Figure 35
34
OFFSET
Figure 36
H
ST989
chimney height
8/07
Figure 37
Table 2
Roof Pitch Minimum Height
Step 9.
Step 10.
NOTES:
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