Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim 2490 Mounting instructions

Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating
Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
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 INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
YOUR AREA.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
2000893 2/03 Rev. 8
Resolute Acclaim
Woodburning Stove
Model 2490
0893

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim.
Your stove is one of the finest available. It features high efficiency, non-catalytic performance, using space-age
refractory material and the precisely calibrated delivery of air to a concentrated charcoal bed to promote secondary
combustion in a controlled environment.
If treated properly and operated according to the guidelines in this manual it will provide years of safe, depend-
able, and economical heating.
The Resolute Acclaim has been tested and is listed by Warnock Hersey International of Middleton, Wisconsin.
The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 and 737 for the United States and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA B366.2 for
Canada.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed and approved for installation in mobile homes only in the United States and only
with use of Vermont Castings Mobile Home Installation Kit #3249.
The Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim is in compliance with the standards set forth by the Federal Environ-
mental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b)(2), as stated on the permanent label attached to each stove.
In addition to directions on installation and operation, this manual includes directions on maintenance and
assembly.
We recommend that you hire a professional solid fuel stove installer to install your stove, or to advise you on the
installation should you attempt to install it yourself.
Save These Instructions.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas,
woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products
of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
Table of Contents
Specifications ........................................ 3
Installation ............................................. 4
Operation ............................................ 17
Maintenance........................................ 24
Replacement Parts.............................. 29
Accessories
Warming Shelf
#0064 Classic Black
#1351 Sand
#1353 Green
#1355 Red
#1356 Moonlight Blue
#0184 Rear Heat Shield
#0246 Bottom Heat Shield
#0133 Sparkscreen
#3255 Outside Air Adapter (for 3” ducting)
#3249 Mobile Home Kit - includes: Rear and Bottom
Heat Shields, Outside Air Adapter, Ducting and Leg
Clips
#0574 Stove Surface Thermometer
#3421 Gasket Kit
#4360 Griddle Handle Kit
Short Legs
#0565 Classic Black
#2915 Red
#2912 Sand
#2916 Moonlight Blue
#2910 Green

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Range of heat output.............. 9,500-33,900 Btu's/hr.*
EPA Emissions Rating ..............gph, noncatalytic 3.3*
Maximum heat output...................... 40,000 Btu's/hr.**
Area heated*** ............ Up to 1600 sq. ft. (148 sq. m.)
Fuel size/type ..................... 16" (410 mm) wood splits
Fuel capacity .................................... 30 lbs. (13.6 kg.)
Loading .................................................... Front or top
Chimney connector .................. 6" (150 mm) diameter
Chimney flue size.....Min. 6" (150 mm) or 8” (203mm)
Flue exit position ..................... Reversible, top or rear
Primary air....................................................... Manual
Secondary air ....................................................Preset
Ash handling system ................... Removable ash pan
Glass panel ....................... High-temperature ceramic
Weight ............................................. 425 lbs. (192 kg.)
Width (leg-to-leg).................................. 26" (660 mm)
Depth (leg-to-leg) ................................. 19" (480 mm)
Height to top of flue collar:
w/Regular legs ................27¹⁄₂" (690 mm) top exit
......................................... 25" (640 mm) rear exit
w/Short legs ....................25¹⁄₂" (640 mm) top exit
......................................... 23" (580 mm) rear exit
Specifications
Resolute Acclaim Model 2490
*Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions
testing.
**This value can vary depending on how the unit is
operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel
used. Figure shown is based on maximum fuel
consumption obtained under laboratory conditions and
on average efficiencies.
***These values are based on operation in building
code-conforming homes under typical winter climate
conditions in New England. If your home is of non-
standard construction (e.g., unusually well-insulated,
not insulated, built underground, etc.) or if you live in a
more severe or more temperate climate, these figures
may not apply. Since so many variables affect
performance, consult your Vermont Castings'
Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations
for your home.
Fig. 1 Resolute Acclaim dimensions.
DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
25¹⁄₂"
(650mm)
27¹⁄₂"
(700mm)
26"
(660mm)
6"
(150mm)
23"
(580mm)
19¹⁄₂"
(500mm)
12³⁄₄"
(320mm)
25"
(640mm)
21¹⁄₂"
(550mm)
25"
(640mm)
19"
(480mm)
21¹⁄₂"
(546mm)
(Reg. Legs)
19¹⁄₂"
(495mm)
(Short Legs)

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Installation
SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR RESOLUTE ACCLAIM
IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND
MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR
SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Before you begin an installation, review your plans to
see that:
•Your stove and chimney connector will be far
enough from combustible material to meet all
clearance requirements.
•The floor protector is large enough and is
constructed properly to meet all requirements.
•You have all necessary permits from local
authorities.
Your local building official is the final authority for
approving your installation as safe and determining
that it meets local and state codes.
The metal label permanently attached to the back of
every Vermont Castings stove indicates that it 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.
Local authorities generally 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.
Codes vary in different areas, however. Before starting
the installation, review your plans with the local build-
ing authority. Your local dealer can provide any
additional information needed.
For any unresolved questions about installation, refer
to the National Fire Protection Association’s publication
ANSI/NFPA 211–1988 Standard for Chimneys, Fire-
places, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. In
Canada, the equivalent publication is CSA CAN-B365,
Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and
Equipment. These standards are the bases for many
national codes. They are nationally recognized and
are accepted by most local authorities. Your local
dealer or your local building official may have a copy of
these regulations.
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A
DANGEROUS SITUATION, INCLUDING A CHIMNEY
OR HOUSE FIRE. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY AND DO NOT ALLOW MAKESHIFT
COMPROMISES TO ENDANGER PROPERTY AND
PERSONAL SAFETY.
What Kind of Chimney Tto Use
Your Resolute Acclaim may be connected either to a
sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a
relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to
an approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whatever
kind you use, the chimney and chimney connector
must be in good condition and kept clean.
If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be
inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove is
installed. Your local professional chimney sweep,
building inspector, or fire department official will be
able either to make the inspection or to direct you to
someone who can.
The chimney should extend at least 3' (900 mm) above
the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at
least 2' (600 mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10' (3 m). (Fig. 2)
For proper draft and good performance, any chimney
used with a Resolute Acclaim should extend at least 16'
(5 m) above the flue collar of the stove.
Masonry Chimneys
An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has a
lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney
also should be examined for cracks, loose mortar,
other signs of deterioration, and blockage. Repair any
defects before the chimney is used with your stove.
2' Min.
2' Min.
3'
Min.
0 TO10'
3'
Min.
0 TO10'
Reference Point AC617
Fig. 2 The 2’-3’-10’ rule for chimneys.
A prefabricated doube-wall
insulated chimney
A tile-lined
masonry
chimney
ST241
Fig. 3 Standard chimney types.

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Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must
be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chim-
ney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired.
Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpaper are a
hazard and should be sealed with mortar or refractory
cement. In the event of a chimney fire, flames and
smoke may be forced out of these unused thimbles.
The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
A newly-built masonry chimney must conform to the
standards of your local building code or, in the absence
of a local code, to a recognized national code. Ma-
sonry chimneys must be lined, either with code-
approved masonry or precast refractory tiles, stainless
steel pipe, or a code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner.
The chimney’s clean-out door must seal tightly to help
ensure a good draft.
Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and
listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances to the
High-Temperature (H.T.) Chimney Standard UL-103-
1985 (2100°F.) for the United States, and High Tem-
perature (650°C) Standard ULC S-629 for Canada.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Chimney Size
A Resolute Acclaim is approved for venting into a
masonry chimney with a flue size of 8" x 8" (200 x 200
mm), and into a round flue size of 8" (200 mm) or 6"
(150 mm).
It may be vented into larger chimneys as well. How-
ever, chimneys with liners larger than 8" x 12" (200 x
300 mm) may experience rapid cooling of smoke and
reduction in draft, especially if they are located outside
the home. These large chimneys may need to be
insulated or to have their flues relined for proper stove
performance.
Accessories to help make the connection between
stainless steel chimney liners and your Resolute
Acclaim are available through your local dealer.
Chimney Connector Guidelines
A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall
pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The
chimney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure
that encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used
only to make the connection from the stove to the
chimney. They are for interior use only.
Double-wall connectors must be tested and listed for
use with solid-fuel burning appliances. Single-wall
connectors should be made of 24 gauge or heavier
steel, and should be 6" (150 mm) in diameter. Do not
use galvanized chimney connector; it cannot withstand
the high temperatures that can be reached by smoke
and exhaust gases, and may release toxic fumes
under high heat.
If possible, do not pass the chimney connector through
a combustible wall or ceiling. If passage through a
combustible wall is unavoidable, refer to the recom-
mendations in the section following on Wall Pass-
Throughs. Do not pass the connector through an attic,
a closet or any similar concealed space. The whole
chimney connector should be exposed and accessible
for inspection and cleaning.
Install the chimney connector not less than 23" (580
mm) from the ceiling. Keep it as short and direct as
possible, with no more than two 90 degree turns. If
possible, use 45 degree elbows. Slope horizontal runs
of connectors upward 1/4" per foot (20 mm per meter)
going from the stove toward the chimney. The recom-
mended maximum length of a horizontal run is 3 feet (1
meter), and the total length of chimney connector
should be no longer than 8 feet (2.5 meters).
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabri-
cated chimney downward to within 8 feet (2.5 meters)
of the stove.
SAFETY NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN DRILLING,
CUTTING OR JOINING SECTIONS OF CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR.
Double-wall Chimney Connectors
The listing for the Resolute Acclaim in the U.S. and
Canada includes use of double-wall chimney connec-
tors that have been tested and listed for use with solid-
fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing labora-
tory.
Information on assembling and installing double-wall
connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions exactly as you assemble the connector and attach
it to the stove and chimney. Using chimneys and
connectors from the same manufacturer helps make
the assembly and installation straightforward.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall
connectors, minimum clearances must conform to
the listed clearances in the clearance chart on Page
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Single-wall Chimney Connectors
• Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the
chimney connector. Insert the first crimped end into the
stove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing
toward the stove. Using
the holes in the flue collar
as guides, drill 1/8" (3
mm) holes in the bottom
of the first section of
chimney connector and
secure it to the flue collar
with three #10 x 1/2"
sheet metal screws.
•Secure each joint
between sections of
chimney connector,
including telescoping
joints, with at least three
sheet metal screws. The
predrilled holes in the top
of each section of chimney connector serve as guides
when you drill 1/8" (3 mm) holes in the bottom of the
next section.
• Secure the chimney connector to the chimney.
Instructions for various installations follow.
• Be sure the installed stove and chimney connector are
correct distances from nearby combustible material.
Note: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney connec-
tor are available to simplify installations. They often
eliminate the need to cut individual connector sections.
Consult your local dealer about these special pieces.
Securing the Single-wall 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, at the ceiling of the room where the stove is
installed, or from an exterior wall.
Special adaptors are available from your local dealer to
make the connection between the prefabricated chim-
ney and the chimney connector. The top of such
adaptors attach directly to the chimney or to the
chimney’s ceiling support package, while the bottom of
the adaptor is screwed to the chimney connector.
These adaptors 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.
When assembled in this way, any soot or creosote
falling from the inner walls of the chimney will stay
inside the chimney connector.
Fig. 4 The crimped end of
the connector points toward
the stove.
Securing the Single-wall Connector
to a Masonry Chimney
Both freestanding masonry chimneys and fireplace
masonry chimneys may be used for installation of your
Resolute Acclaim.
Thimble Sleeve
Chimney
Connector
Flue
Keep
sleeve end
flush with
flue tile
ST243
Fig. 5 The thimble, made of either cermaic or metal, must
be cemented securely in place.
Freestanding Installations
If the chimney connector must pass through a combus-
tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommenda-
tions in the Wall Pass-Through section that follows.
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 ce-
mented in place. Most chimney breeches incorporate
thimbles, but the fit must be snug and the joint between
the thimble and the chimney wall must be cemented
firmly. (Fig. 6)
Chimney
Elbow
Slip Pipe
Standard
Connector
Flue Collar
Thimble
Flue Liner
Flue Liner
ST492
Fig. 6 Chimney connection is a freestanding installation.

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A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly
smaller in diameter than standard connector and most
thimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney
connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble
sleeves should be available from your local dealer.
To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until it
is flush with the inner flue wall. Don’t extend it into the
actual flue passage, as this could interfere with the
draft.
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2" (25-50 mm)
into the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing
to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the
chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with
sheet metal screws.
Above A Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from the
stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into the
fireplace chimney. (Fig. 7) The liner of the fireplace
chimney should extend at least to the point at which the
chimney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the
guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a
freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special atten-
tion to these additional points:
•If there is a combustible mantel or trim, check the
stove and chimney connector clearances. Use the
necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connector
heat shields to provide the required clearances.
•Double-check connector clearance from the
ceiling.
•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
reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
Through A Fireplace
If your fireplace opening height is at least 23" (580
mm)*, you may install a Resolute Acclaim through the
opening using a “positive connection” kit available from
your local dealer. These kits provide a secure connec-
tion between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue.
(Fig. 8) If it is necessary to reverse the flue collar from
the top exit to the rear exit position, follow the directions
on Page 10.
Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue
above or through the fireplace opening, have special
clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the
mantel. You’ll find the required safe clearances for
Resolute Acclaim fireplace installations on Page 11.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace
installations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9.
Wall Pass-Throughs
Whenever possible, design your installation so the
connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If
you are considering a wall pass-through in your installa-
tion, check with your building inspector before you
begin. Also check with the chimney connector manu-
facturer for any specific requirements.
RESOLUTE
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Acclaim
Flexible
Connector
Mantel Shield
Fireplace
Adpator Kit
ST245
Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the
fireplace opening.
RESOLUTE
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Acclaim
Chimney
Connector
Shields *
*
Mantel
Seal the
Damper
*Check these
clearances
ST244
Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace.

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Accessories are available for use as wall pass-
throughs. If using one of these, make sure it has been
tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through.
U.S.: In the United States, the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) has established
guidelines for passing chimney connectors
through combustible walls. Many building code
inspectors follow these guidelines when approving
installations.
The following illustration shows one NFPA-recom-
mended method. All combustible material in the wall is
cut away a sufficient distance from the single-wall
connector to provide the required 12" (300 mm)
clearance for the connector. Any material used to
close up the opening must be noncombustible.
Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA.
These are:
•Using a section of double-wall chimney with a 9"
(230 mm) clearance to combustibles.
•Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a
ventilated thimble, which is then separated from
combustibles by 6" (150 mm) of fiberglass insulating
material.
•Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a
section of 9" (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated,
factory-built chimney, with two inches of air space
between the chimney section and combustibles.
T
Wall Stud
Chimney
Connector
Floor
Protection ST493a
Fig. 9 An approved wall pass-through for the United States.
Canada: In Canada, the Canadian Standards
Association has established different guidelines.
The illustration below shows one method, in which
all combustible material in the wall is cut away to
provide the required 18" (460 mm) clearance for the
connector. The resulting space must remain
empty. A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may be
used on one side only. If covers must be used on
both sides, each cover must be mounted on
noncombustible spacers at least 1" (25 mm) clear
of the wall. Your local dealer or your local building
inspector can provide details of other approved
methods of passing a chimney connector through a
combustible wall.
In Canada, this type of installation must conform to
CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances and Equipment.
NOTE: Do not vent your Resolute Acclaim into a
factory-built (zero-clearance) fireplace under any
circumstances. The Resolute Acclaim has not been
specifically tested and listed for this type of instal-
lation. These appliances and their chimneys are
specifically designed as a unit for use as fireplaces. It
may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them for
any other use.
DO NOT CONNECT THE RESOLUTE ACCLAIM TO
ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
T
T
18” (460mm) clearance
all around the pipe
Flush
Mounted
ST494a
Fig. 10 An approved wall pass-through for Canada.

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Floor Protection
A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom
plate of your Resolute Acclaim. The floor area directly
under and around the stove will require protection from
radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that
may escape the firebox.
Heat protection is provided through the use of a Ver-
mont Castings Bottom Heat Shield #0246. Spark and
ember protection must be provided by a floor protector
constructed with noncombustible material as specified.
Most installations will require that the bottom heat
shield be attached. Only when the stove is placed on a
completely noncombustible surface such as unpainted
concrete over earth may it be used without the heat
shield.
Even when the bottom heat shield is installed, you must
provide special protection to the floor beneath. For
installations with the heat shield attached, use a
noncombustible floor protector such as 1/4” non-
asbestos mineral board or equivalent, or 24 gauge
sheet metal. The floor protector may be covered with a
noncombustible decorative material if desired. Do not
obstruct the space under the heater.
Protection requirements vary somewhat between the
United States and Canada as follows:
U.S. installations the floor protector is required under
the stove and must extend at least 16 inches from the
front of the stove (“C”, Fig. 11), and at least 6 inches
from the sides and rear ("D" and “E”,Fig. 11). It must
also extend under the chimney connector and 2 inches
to either side (“F”,Fig. 11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
at least 38” wide and 42” deep.
In Canada, a noncombustible floor protector is required
under the heater also. The floor protector must extend
18 inches (460 mm) to the front (“C”, Fig. 11), and 8
inches (200 mm) from the sides and rear (“D” and “E”,
Fig. 11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
at least 42” (1066mm) wide and 46” (1168mm) deep.
Floor Protection for Fireplace Installation
Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely
noncombustible
Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the “completely
noncombustible” requirement because the brick or
concrete in front of the fireplace opening is supported
by heavy wood framing as in Figure 12. Because heat
passes readily through brick or concrete, it can easily
pass through to the wood. As a result, such fireplace
hearths can be a fire hazard and are considered a
combustible floor.
For all fireplace installations, follow the floor protection
guidelines described above.
Keep in mind that many raised hearths will extend less
than the required clearance from the front of the heater
when it is installed. In such cases, sufficient floor
protection as described above must be added in front of
the hearth to satisfy the minimum floor protector
requirement from the front of the stove: 16" (410 mm)
from the front in the United States and 18" (460 mm)
from the front in Canada.
Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor
protection as they are not fire proof.
Fireplace installations also have special clearance
requirements to the side walls, side decorative trim, and
fireplace mantel. Refer to the information on fireplace
and mantel trim shields in this section.
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Wood framing
requires protection
from radiant heat ST247a
Fig. 12 Supporting timbers under fireplace hearth are
considered to be combustible
E
C
A
B
E
A
C
F
DD
U.S. Canada
A: 38” 42” (1066mm)
B: 42” 46” (1168mm)
C: 16” 18” (460mm)
D: 6” 8” (203mm)
E: 6” 8” (203mm)
F: 10” 10” (250mm)
Top Exit Rear Exit
ST500
Fig. 11 Required floor protector dimensions.

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Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From
Surrounding Materials
Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in
all directions when operating. A safe installation
requires that adequate clearance be maintained
between the stove and nearby combustible materials to
ensure that such materials do not overheat.
Clearance is the distance between either your stove or
chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the
ceiling, and any other fixed combustible surface. Keep
furnishings and other combustible materials away from
the stove as well. In general, a distance of 48" (1220
mm) must be maintained between the stove and
moveable combustible items such as drying clothes,
furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those
clearance areas empty assures that nearby surfaces
and objects will not overheat.
Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances
Your stove has special clearance requirements that
have been established after careful research, and
testing to UL and ULC standards.
Clearance requirements have been established to meet
most installation possibilities, and they involve the
combination of four basic variables:
•When the stove has no listed heat shield mounted
on it.
•When the stove has a listed heat shield mounted on
it.
•When the wall has no listed heat shield mounted on
it.
•When the wall has a listed heat shield mounted on it.
In general, the greatest clearance is required when you
are placing a stove with no heat shield near a wall with
no heat shield. The least clearance is required when
both the stove and the wall have heat shields. Reduc-
ing a stove clearance may require a listed heat shield
on the chimney connector as well.
Clearances may be reduced only by means approved
by the regulatory authority, or in accordance with the
clearances listed in this manual.
Wall Shields
Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or
heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible mate-
rial such as 1/2" (13 mm) insulation board or common
brick "laid on flat," with the 3¹⁄₂" (90 mm) side down.
(Fig. 13)
Shields must be spaced out from the combustible
surface 1" (25 mm) on noncombustible spacers. The
spacers should not be directly behind the stove or
chimney connector.
Air must be able to flow between the wall and the
shield. At least 50% of the bottom 1" (25 mm) of the
shield should be open and the shield must be open at
the top.
When calculating clearance, always measure from the
top plate of the stove, or, from the chimney connector
itself, to the adjacent combustible surface. Do not
measure from the heat shields of the stove or connec-
tor to the combustible surface.
Air Flow
Stud Wall
Framing
Wall Shield
Noncombustible
spacers and
fasteners
Drywall
Air Flow
Shield
Metal
Spacer
Screen
ST248
Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction.
Reversing the Flue Collar
Your Resolute Acclaim is shipped with the flue collar in
the top exit position. Depending on your requirements,
you may wish to reverse the flue collar and extension
plate to the rear exit position. The only tool necessary
is a 7/16" wrench.
To reverse the flue collar position:
1. Remove the four fasteners that hold the collar and
extension plate. The fasteners are accessible by
reaching through the flue collar of the stove.
2. Remove the flue collar and extension plate.
3. Examine the exposed gasket; contact your Vermont
Castings Authorized Dealer if the gasket needs to be
replaced.
4. Position the extension plate and flue collar in the
appropriate orientation, making sure the gasket
remains in place. The notched edge of the exten-
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5. Secure the extension plate and flue collar with the
fasteners removed in the first step. Run the bolts in
only finger-tight. Adjust the fit of the extension plate
and/or flue collar if necessary. Tighten all four
fasteners, but do not overtighten them. Test the
action of the griddle; make any needed adjustments
by loosening the hardware, repositioning the flue
collar and extension plate, retesting the griddle
action, and retightening the hardware.
Fireplace Installations
A fireplace installation requires special clearance
between the side of the stove and the right and left
walls, the side of the stove and the decorative side trim
on the fireplace face, and the top of the stove and the
mantel.
Ventilated shields (noncombustible) shields installed on
noncombustible spacers 1" (25 mm) away from the
combustible surface may be used to reduce clear-
ances. (Fig. 14) A mantel shield for the Resolute
Acclaim must be at least 48" (1220 mm) long, centered
over the stove. Side trim shields must extend the full
length of the trim. (Fig. 15)
1" (25mm)
1/4" (6mm)
Mantel
Spacer
Shield
ST501
Fig. 14 A custom-formed mantel shield.
An unprotected mantel ("A" ,Fig. 15) must have a
minimum clearance of 36" (915 mm), measured from
the stove's top plate. With a ventilated shield the
clearance may safely be reduced to 30" (760 mm).
Maximum depth of the mantel is 9" (230 mm).
Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 1¹⁄₂" (40 mm) or less
from the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 28"
(710 mm) from the stove's top surface. This clearance
may not be reduced by shielding. If top trim protrudes
more than 1¹⁄₂" (40 mm) the mantel clearances of 36"
(915 mm) unshielded and 30" (760 mm) shielded must
be used.
Side trim must have a minimum clearance of 8" (200
mm), measured from the stove's top side edge. In this
case, ventilated shielding will not provide protection to
allow clearance reduction.
In addition, a fireplace installation must observe the
floor protection guidelines discussed previously.
The charts and sample installations on the following
pages list the clearances required for various installa-
tion configurations of the Resolute Acclaim.
CC
AB
Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances
Measured from the stove top and sides
Protected Unprotected
A. Mantel 30” (760mm) 36” (915mm)
B. Top Trim 28” (710mm) 28” (710mm)
C. Side Trim 8” (200mm) 8” (200mm) ST253b
Fig. 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components of
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(A) 15” (B) 24” (C) 15” (D) 8” (E) 13” (F) 8”
(380mm) (610mm) (380mm) (200mm) (330mm) (200mm)
(G) 15” (H) 24” (I) 15” (J) 8” (K) 13” (L) 8”
(380mm) (610mm) (380mm) (200mm) (330mm) (200mm)
(M) 15” (N) 10” N/A (O) 8” (P) 7” N/A
(380mm) (250mm) (200mm) (180mm)
(Q) 15” (R) 15” (S) 15” (T) 8” (U) 9” (V) 8”
(380mm) (380mm) 380mm) (200mm) (230mm) (200mm)
(Q) 15” (R) 17” (S) 15” *
(380mm) (432mm) 380mm)
Protected SurfaceUnprotected Surface
Corner
Installation Corner Installation
Parallel Installation Parallel Installation
No heat shields
Stove Clearance
Resolute Acclaim Clearance Chart
* Clearances with double-wall connectors and protected surfaces have not been tested for the Resolute
Acclaim.
** A distance of 48" must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying
clothes, furniture, firewood, etc.
1 When a rear heat shield is installed on a top exit stove, the shield insert must be attached to the shield so
the area behind the flue collar on the stove is protected.
2 Chimney connector heat shields must extend exactly 28" (710 mm) above the flue collar of the stove. No
shielding can be used on the connector above 28" (710 mm). The unshielded chimney connector above the
28" (710 mm) point will be 14" (360 mm) from an unprotected wall or 8" (200 mm) from a protected wall.
3 In top exit installations, this clearance requires the use of the rear stove heat shield with the shield insert
installed.
Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner
Top exit, rear heat
shield only 1
Rear exit, rear heat
shield only
Top exit, rear h.s.,
single-wall connector,
connector shields 1,2
Top exit, rear h.s.,
double-wall
connector1,3
Chimney Connector
Clearance
No Heat Shields 23” (580mm) 12” (300mm)
Chimney connector
heat shields214” (360mm) 8” (200mm)
Double-wall connector316” (410mm) *
Front Clearance
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Stove Installed
Parallel to Wall Stove Installed
Parallel to Wall
Stove in Corner Stove in Corner
Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces
D
E
F
F
C
C
A
B
J
K
L
L
I
I
G
H
P
Q
M
N
N/A N/A
T
U
V
V
S
S
Q
R
Top Exit, No Heat Shields
Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only
Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only
Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield and single-wall connector w/shields, or double-wall connector
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Minimum Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations
A
B
A = 48” (1220mm)
B = 36” (910mm)
ST602
Fig. 16 A rear-exit stove with reduced rear wall clearance
only.
A
B
C
D
E
A
E
F
A = 26” (660mm)
B = 49” (1230mm)
C = 44” (1120mm)
D = 36” (910mm)
E = 1” (25mm)
F = 23” (580mm)
ST604
Fig. 17 A top-exit stove with 90°elbow and no stove or
connector heat shields. Note clearance between chimney
connector and ceiling.
H
H
HH
D
F
AB
E
D
C
G
A = 26” (660mm)
B = 23” (580mm)
C = 44” (1120mm)
D = 36” (910mm)
E = 11” (280mm)
F = 43” (1090mm)
G = 47” (1190mm)
H = 1” (25mm)
ST603
Fig. 18 A top exit stove with heat shields on both the stove
and chimney connector. Reduced rear and side wall clear-
ances. The chimney connector heat shield must be exactly
28”. Note that rear and side wall shields meet at corner.
E
C
D
A
B
A = 26” (660mm)
B = 44’ (1120mm)
C = 36” (910mm)
D = 48” (1220mm)
E = 1” (25mm)
ST605
Fig. 19 A top-exit stove with a wall shield only no pipe or
stove heat shields). A 26” wide section of rear wall shield
must be centered behind the connector.
F
F
C
D
AA
E
C
B
D
B
A = 26” (660mm)
B = 44” (1120mm
C = 36” (910mm)
D = 36” (910mm)
E = 5” (130mm)
F = 1” (25mm)
ST607
Fig. 21 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall
clearance. Wall shields must meet at corner.
G
G
C
E
AA
D
C
B
F
A = 26” (660mm)
B = 44” (1120mm)
C = 36” (910mm)
D = 11” (280mm)
E = 43” (1090mm)
F = 49” (1230mm)
G = 1” (25mm)
ST606
Fig. 20 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall
clearances. Note that rear wall shield must extend com-
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Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall in Top-Exit Installations
The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement for top-exiting installations, particularly those
installations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clear-
ances must adhere to the guidelines stated in the Clearance Chart on Page 8.
Resolute Acclaim: WITHOUT Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces
Corner Corner
Parallel Installations Installations** Parallel Installations Installations**
Side (A) Rear (B) Corner (C) Side (D) Rear (E) Corner (F)
27¹⁄₂”26” 25¹⁄₂”20¹⁄₂”15” 18¹⁄₂”
(700mm) (660mm) (650mm) (520mm) (380mm) (470mm)
*
ABC
*
DEF
* This distance, from the center of the flue collar to the front edge of the hearth, is the same for all installations on this
page: 35” in the United States and 37” (940mm) in Canada.
Resolute Acclaim: WITH Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces
Corner Corner
Parallel Installations Installations** Parallel Installations Installations**
Side (A) Rear (B) Corner (C) Side (D) Rear (E) Corner (F)
27¹⁄₂”17” 25¹⁄₂”20¹⁄₂”11”18¹⁄₂”
(700mm) (430mm) (650mm) (520mm) (280mm) (470mm)
ST608
ABCDEF
**To locate center of flue collar for corner installation, add 10¹⁄₂” (270mm) to the clearance distance from stove corner to wall.
Mark off the resulting distance from the corner along both walls. Next, measure the same distance from these two points out
from the walls. These last two measurements will meet at a point representing the center of the flue collar. Refer to the
diagrams above.
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Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special
clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installa-
tions. Bottom heat shield requirements remain the same as for other installations.
ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE RESOLUTE ACCLAIM IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA.
Alcove Installations
Construction Requirements
Showing non-combustible ceiling framing and maxi-
mum and minimum permitted dimensions
ST504
Fig. 22 Cutaway perspective of alcove installation.
24"
14¹⁄₄"
48" Min.
11"
Min.
36"
Min.
Existings
Combustible Framing
Metal studs
support 7/16”
Durock© (or
equivalent)
ceiling
ST505
Fig. 23 Reflected ceiling plan.
36"
Max.
48" Min.
7/16” Durock©
(or equivalent)
spaced 1” off
wood studs on
noncombustible
spacers
Use recommended
floor protection
ST502
Fig. 24 Floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock©
(or equivalent) alcove lining.
65" 62" Min.
to Alcove
Ceiling
Ceiling support
package
extends 2”
below Durock©
(or equivalent)
ceiling
1” air gap,
top, bottom,
on both sides
and back
wall
ST610
NOTE: From
62” to 65”
must be
covered by a
noncombus-
tible material.
Fig. 26 Front section: 65” minimum clearance to combus-
tibles on front face. Combustible facing may overlap metal
studs by only 1”. It should not extend below the height of the
noncombustible ceiling.
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Joist Shield
(supplied
by chimney
manufac-
turer)
Metal
Stud
Combustible
facing may
overlap
metal studs
by only 1”
7/16” Durock© (or
equivalent)
1” air gap top
and bottom,
on both sides
and back
wall
ST609
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Stove Controls
Two Controls Operate the Stove
The primary air control lever, located beneath the
ashlip, regulates how much heat the stove produces by
controlling the amount of air received by the fire. The
more air supplied, the hotter the fire. (Fig. 27)
With a travel range of about 6", the air control is
closed when the lever is fully left. Maximum heat is
produced when the lever is fully right. It may also be
set anywhere between a "start-up" position and the
high and low extremes to achieve a desired heat
output. A directional arrow cast into the Acclaim's ash
Operation
lip serves as a reminder of the correct "open" and
"closed" positions.
The damper handle is located on the right side of the
stove and controls air flow within the stove. (Fig. 27)
The damper is open when the handle is toward the
rear of the stove, and the combustion gases exit
directly out the flue collar. When the handle is pulled
forward and locked, the damper is closed, secondary
combustion occurs, and the stove operates most
efficiently.
The damper must be fully open or fully closed. There
are no intermediate positions for the damper handle.
You will need the following tools to assemble the
Acclaim:
• 9/16" open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves
• flat head screwdriver • power drill w/ 1/8" (3mm) bit
• stub handle phillips screwdriver
Unpack the Stove
1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap.
2. Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage
or missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer of
any damage. Do not install this stove if any damage
is evident or any parts are missing.
Hardware Bag contents:
• Stove Legs, 4
• 3/8-16 x 1¹⁄₄” hex head Leg Bolts with washers, 4
• Owner's Registration Card
• Touch-up Paint (Porcelain enamel stoves)
Install Stove Legs
Remove and discard the four large slot-head screws
from the stove bottom. Install the stove legs using the
hex head bolts from the parts bag. (Fig. 26a) Use 3/8”
washers with all four legs. Tighten the bolts firmly.
CAUTION: Overtightening can strip tapped threads.
Leg Bolt and
Washer
Leg Leveller ST466
Fig. 26a Attach stove legs and leg levellers.
Two Ways To Add Logs
And A Choice Of Fire Views
Convenient top-loading of wood through the Acclaim’s
stovetop griddle supplements traditonal fireplace-style
loading through the front door.
The griddle simply lifts to open.
The front door employs a rotating cam and a door latch
tab to secure it. The handle points down when the
door is closed.
To open the front door, pull on the handle to release
the cam. To close it, push the door until the latch
engages. Double-check the latch by pushing lightly on
the handle. When the latch is properly secured, the
door will remain closed.
For clear fire viewing, the front door features a large,
self-cleaning glass panel. The front door may be
opened (or even removed) and the optional spark
screen clipped in place for open-fire viewing as well.
Flue Collar
Top Load Door/Griddle
Damper Handle
(not shown)
Griddle Handle
Glass Panel
Front Door
Primary Air Control
Front Door Handle ST611
Fig. 27 The Resolute Acclaim controls are conveniently
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Removable Andirons For Greater
Front-Loading Convenience
The andirons slip into pockets cast into the front of the
bottom grate and can be removed when loading
through the front door. (Most Acclaim owners, how-
ever, prefer the convenience of “smokeless” top
loading.)
IMPORTANT: The andirons must be in place during
operation. (Fig. 28) They not only help keep the glass
door panel clear for fireviewing, but they assure
proper placement of the fuel load for efficient clean-
burning operation.
Firebricks Secondary Air
Ports
Ash Pan
Bottom Crates
Removable
Andirons
ST612
Fig. 28 A look inside the firebox of the Resolute Acclaim.
Two Rules For Success
Burning wood is said to be more of an art than a
science. You’ll easily master the art if you start by
using good, dry fuel, and understand how the stove’s
air supply system operates.
Burn Only High-Quality Fuel
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only; do
not burn fuels other than those for which this heater
was designed.
Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result
when burning air-dried, seasoned woods as compared
to softwoods or freshly cut hardwoods. Avoid burning
“green” wood that has not been properly seasoned.
Also, do not use construction materials or trash as fuel;
the chemicals, coatings and hardware that may be
present can cause damage to the refractory material.
•
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple,
beech, ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked,
and air-dried outside under cover for at least one year.
Avoid burning cordwood that is over 2 years old as
such fuel can contribute to short burn times,
backpuffing and over-firing.
•
For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood, some
of the better softwoods that are commonly burned
include tamarack, yellow pine, white pine, Eastern red
cedar, fir, and redwood. They too should be properly
dried. The length of the wood should be 16" (400mm).
Use of wood shorter than 16" may result in decreased
burn times.
Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dry-
ness. Even for short-term storage, keep wood a safe
distance from the heater and keep it out of the areas
around the heater used for refueling and ash removal.
Use the Air Control Settings
That Work Best for You
No single control setting will fit every situation. Each
operation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel,
the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the
fire to burn.
Control settings also depend on your particular
installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air through
the stove and up through the chimney. Draft is affected
by such things as the length, type, and location of the
chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions, and
other factors.
Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in
the stove. On the other hand, too little draft can cause
backpuffing into the room and/or insufficient heat.
How do you know if your draft is excessively high or
low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrol-
lable burn or a part of the stove or chimney connector
glowing red. Inadequate draft is indicated by smoke
leaking into the room through the stove or chimney
connector joints.
In some newer homes that are well-insulated and
weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air
in the house. In such cases it may be necessary to
duct combustion air to the stove directly from outside.
In fact, in some areas, outside combustion air is
required for stove installations in all new construction.
Your Resolute Acclaim is designed to easily incorporate
outside combustion air with a Vermont Castings Out-
side Air Duct Adaptor #3255 available from your local
dealer.
When first using the stove, keep track of the air control
settings. You will quickly find that a specific setting will
give you a fixed amount of heat It may take a week or
two to determine the amount of heat and the length of
burn you should expect from various settings.
Most installations do not require a large amount of
combustion air, especisally if adequate draft is avail-
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firing rate of your heater by altering the air control
adjustment range outlined in these directions.
Use the following air control settings as a starting point
to determine the best settings for your needs.
Primary Air Settings
Air Setting Air Control Position
CLOSED Fully Left
LOW Approximately 1" (25mm) to
the right of CLOSED.
HIGH Approximately 3"(80mm) to the
right of CLOSED, where the
lever hits the stop.
START-UP Fully Right
WARNING: Operate only with doors fully open or
doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas
and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace stove
opening, creating risks of both fire and smoke.
1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary air
control fully to the Start-up position.
2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. Place
six or eight pieces of dry kindling split to a finger-width
size on the paper, and on the kindling lay two or three
larger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2" (25-50
mm).
Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire. Do
not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as
gasoline, naptha or engine oil. Also, never use
gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in
this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the
heater while it is in use.
3. Light the newspaper and close the door. The fire
soon will be well-established and you may gradually
build it up by adding a few sticks at a time of a progres-
sively larger size.
For your initial three or four break-in fires, let the fire
burn brightly for a short time, then let it die out.
NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or
warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to start a
fire. To correct this situation, roll up a couple pieces of
newspaper, place them on top of the kindling and
toward the back of the stove, light them, and close the
doors. This should get the smoke moving in the right
direction.
Once the draft is established, open the front door and
light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light
the main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing,
and repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the
initial attempt is unsuccessful.
NOTE: CONTINUOUS OPERATION WITH THE AIR
CONTROL IN THE START-UP (FULLY OPEN) POSI-
TION MAY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE INTERNAL
CASTINGS.
4. Once the fire is burning steadily, continue adding
fuel until a thick ember bed has been established on
the grate. The bed must be about 4" (100 mm) deep at
the back of the grate and about 1" (25 mm) deep at the
front, and should cover the throat opening into the
secondary combustion chamber that is located in the
center of the lower fireback.
If your wood is well-seasoned, the damper may be
closed when the griddle temperature reaches 500°F.
(260°C.). Depending on the type of wood being burned
and its moisture content, it may take several hours to
establish and then maintain the ember base that is
required for high-efficiency operation.
Low High Start-up
Normal
Operation
Move handle down and to
the right for start-up position
Fig. 29 Variable settings for the primary air control between
the open and closed positions provide a range of heat
output.
ST613
How to Build and Sustain a Wood Fire
You can load wood into your Resolute Acclaim through
either the top or front loading door. Front-loading is
useful for kindling a new fire, but we recommend top
loading as the most convenient way of regularly adding
several logs at a time.
Your Resolute Acclaim may be operated with the front
door open for fireplace-style viewing as well as closed.
Always be certain that the stove damper is open when
the door is open and always use the optional firescreen
for fire viewing.
Starting and Maintaining A Wood Fire
A new stove needs to be "broken in." Since cast iron
plates expand and contract in response to temperature
change, let them adjust gradually to heating and
cooling. To properly break in your stove, follow Steps 1-
3 below only for your first three or four fires. After that,
you may go on to Step 4 and normal operation of the
stove.
The stove paint and cement will emit a slight odor
during the first few fires. We suggest that you provide
extra ventilation near the stove by partially opening a
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5. Once the ember bed is formed, prepare the stove for
high-efficiency operation. Load it with fuel, first with
smaller splits of wood and then larger ones.
Close the damper and set the primary air control lever
to the "HIGH" position. Operate the stove for 15 - 20
minutes at this maximum air setting to guarantee that
the new load of fuel has fully ignited. Once the fuel is
burning steadily, you may adjust the primary air supply
to provide the desired heat output.
You’ll soon find out that this stove is HOT WHILE IN
OPERATION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
BURNS.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring can
result in permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior
part of the stove or the chimney connector glows, you
are overfiring.
Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire
Reload your stove while it is still hot and there are
plenty of embers to re-kindle the fire quickly. Include
some smaller pieces of wood in the new load of fuel to
help the stove regain high temperatures quickly.
Follow this procedure when you reload your stove:
•Open the damper and move the primary air lever to
the "HIGH" position.
•Open the front door and check the ash level on the
grates and in the ash pan. Clear excess ash from the
grates, particularly at the rear area. Level the ember
bed. Empty the ash pan if necessary.
•Replace the ash pan and close the front door.
•Load wood, smaller pieces first, and close the
loading door.
NOTE: If the ember bed has burned down to the extent
that the fire cannot be revived easily, it may be neces-
sary to set the air control to the "Start-up" position until
the fire has been re-established.
•Allow the stove to regain its “thermal momentum”
before closing the damper. This may take 15 - 20
minutes, and will be confirmed by a temperature on the
griddle of at least 500°F. (260°C).
•Close the damper, and set the primary air lever for
the desired heat output.
NOTE: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick
and if your fuel is well seasoned, it is possible to add
fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and
damper, and reset the primary air within 5 minutes.
A Surface Thermometer is a
Guide to Performance
Until you are familiar with how your stove works,
monitor the griddle surface temperature frequently.
Use these temperatures ranges as general indicators
of heat output:
Low to medium 350-500°F. (177-260°C)
Medium 500-600°F. (260-318°C)
High 600-750°F. (318-399°C)
Continuous operation at griddle temperatures higher
than 750°F. (399°C) may damage the cast iron parts or
the porcelain enamel finish of your Resolute Acclaim.
A surface thermometer can also tell you when to adjust
the controls and when to refuel the stove. (Fig. 31)
During start-up and after re-loading, for example, a
thermometer reading of at least 500°F. (260°C) signals
that the stove is hot enough to close the damper and
shift into the high-efficiency mode.
Readings lower than 350°F. (177°C) announce that the
stove needs loading or that it is time to increase the air
supply for a higher burn rate.
At the other exteme, a temperature over 750°F.
(399°C) is a warning to slow the burn rate.
Damper Control
Closed Open ST614
Fig. 30 With the damper closed, secondary combustion
takes place and the Acclaim operates most efficiently.
Stovetop Thermometer
ST615
Fig. 31 A thermometer gives temperature readings that help
you to operate your stove safely and effectively.