Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim 2490 Mounting instructions

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Resolute Acclaim
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Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
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2000893 4/06 Rev. 16
Resolute Acclaim
Woodburning Stove
Model 2490
0893
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
TAINED, 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.

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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, dependable,
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 Environmental
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, wood-
burning 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 #1356 Midnight Blue
#1351 Sand #1357 Suede Brown
#1353 Green #1385 Biscuit
#1354 Ebony #1387 Chestnut Brown
#1355 Bordeaux #1390 Vt. Classic Green
#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 #2910 Green
#0295 Biscuit #2912 Sand
#0296 Chestnut Brown #2915 Bordeaux
#0297 Ebony #2916 Midnight Blue
#0298 Vt. Classic Green #2917 Suede Brown

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RESOLUTE
Ac c la i m
25"
(648 mm)
27"
(699 mm)
26"
(660 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
23"
(584 mm)
19"
(495 mm)
12"
(324 mm)
25"
(635 mm)
21"
(546 mm)
25"
(635 mm)
19"
(483 mm)
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Resolute Acclaim
specifications
1/01
21"
(546 mm)
(Reg. Legs)
19"
(495 mm)
(Short Legs)
Range of heat output ................9,500-33,900 BTU/hr.*
EPA Emissions Rating .....................................3.4g/hr*
Maximum heat output ....................... 40,000 BTU/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” (152 mm) diameter
Chimney flue size .... Min. 6” (152 mm) or 8” (203 mm)
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" (699 mm) top exit
..........................................25" (635 mm) rear exit
w/Short legs .................... 25¹⁄₂" (648 mm) top exit
..........................................23" (584 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 con-
sumption 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 per-
formance, consult your Vermont Castings' Authorized
Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your
home.
Fig. 1 Resolute Acclaim dimensions.
DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE

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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, OPERA-
TION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT
LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE-
MENTS 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 con-
structed properly to meet all requirements.
• You have all necessary permits from local author-
ities.
Your local building official is the final authority for ap-
proving 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 installa-
tion information is also printed on the label. Local au-
thorities 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 building
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 basis 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 IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A
DANGEROUS SITUATION, INCLUDING A CHIMNEY
OR HOUSE FIRE. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY AND DO NOT ALLOW MAKESHIFT COM-
PROMISES TO ENDANGER PROPERTY AND PER-
SONAL SAFETY.
What Kind of Chimney to 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 in-
spected to ensure safe condition before the stove is in-
stalled. Your local professional chimney sweep, building
inspector, or fire department official will be able to make
the inspection or to direct you to someone who can.
The chimney should extend at least 3’ (914 mm) above
the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at
least 2’ (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10’ (3m). (Fig. 2)
For proper draft and good performance, any chimney
used with a Resolute Acclaim should extend at least 16’
(5m) 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.
ST241
chimney types
12/13/99 djt
A prefabricated doube-wall
insulated chimney
A tile-lined
masonry
chimney
ST241
Fig. 3 Standard chimney types.
2' Min.
2' Min.
3'
Min.
0 To 10'
3'
Min.
0 To 10'
AC617
RLTSKC8
2/11/98

Reference Point AC617
Fig. 2 The 2’-3’-10’ rule for chimneys.

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Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must
be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney
wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Open-
ings 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. Masonry
chimneys must be lined, either with code-approved ma-
sonry or precast refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, or
a code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The chim-
ney’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 Temper-
ature (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” (203 x 203
mm), and into a round flue size of 8” (203 mm) or 6”
(152 mm).
It may be vented into larger chimneys as well. How-
ever, chimneys with liners larger than 8” x 12” (203 x
305 mm) may experience rapid cooling of smoke and
reduction in draft, especially if they are located out-
side 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 Ac-
claim 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 chim-
ney 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 con-
nectors should be made of 24 gauge or heavier steel,
and should be 6” (152 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 com-
bustible wall is unavoidable, refer to the recommenda-
tions 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 con-
nector should be exposed and accessible for inspection
and cleaning.
Install the chimney connector not less than 23” (584
mm) from the ceiling. Keep it as short and direct as
possible, with no more than two (2) 90° turns. If pos-
sible, use 45° elbows. Slope horizontal runs of con-
nectors upward 1/4” per foot (20 mm per meter) going
from the stove toward the chimney. The recommended
maximum length of a horizontal run is 3’ (914 mm),
and the total length of chimney connector should be no
longer than 8’ (2.5 m).
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricat-
ed chimney downward to within 8’ (2.5 m) of the stove.
SAFETY NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND PRO-
TECTIVE 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 con-
nectors that have been tested and listed for use with
solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing
laboratory.
Information on assembling and installing double-wall
connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
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 connec-
tors, minimum clearances must conform to the
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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” (3mm)
holes in the bottom of the
first section of chimney
connector and secure it to
the flue collar with three
(3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal
screws.
• Secure each joint
between sections of chim-
ney connector, includ-
ing telescoping joints,
with at least three (3)
sheet metal screws. The
predrilled holes in the top
of each section of chimney connector serve as guides
when you drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bottom of the
next section.
• Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. In-
structions 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 con-
nector 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 acces-
sories 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 adapters are available from your local dealer
to make the connection between the prefabricated
chimney and the chimney connector. The top of such
adapters attach directly to the chimney or to the chim-
ney’s ceiling support package, while the bottom of the
adapter is screwed to the chimney connector.
These adapters 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 fall-
ing from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside
the chimney connector.
ST242
Chimney connector
12/13/99 djt
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.
ST243
thinble connection
12/13/99 djt
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 com-
bustible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recom-
mendations 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
cemented 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)
ST492
Resolute Acclaim
freestanding
installation
1/01
Chimney
Elbow
Slip Pipe
Standard
Connector
Flue Collar
Thimble
Flue Liner
Flue Liner
ST492
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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. Do not extend it into
the actual flue passage, as this could interfere with the
draft.
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2” (25-50mm) into
the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to
seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chim-
ney 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 free-
standing masonry chimney, and pay special attention 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 connec-
tor 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” (584 mm)*,
you m ay install a Resolute Acclaim through the open-
ing using a “positive connection” kit available from your
local dealer. These kits provide a secure connection
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 Ac-
claim 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 con-
nector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you
are considering a wall pass-through in your installation,
check with your building inspector before you begin.
Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer
for any specific requirements.
ST245
fireplace
flex connector
12/99
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Flexible Con-
nector
Mantel Shield
Fireplace
Adpator Kit
ST245
Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fire-
place opening.
ST244
Plymouth
fplc over mantel
12/99
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Chimney Con-
nector Shields *
*
Mantel
Seal the
Damper
* Check these
clearances
ST244
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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 Protec-
tion Association (NFPA) has established guidelines
for passing chimney connectors through combus-
tible walls. Many building code inspectors follow
these guidelines when approving installations.
The following illustration shows one NFPA-recommend-
ed method. All combustible material in the wall is cut
away a sufficient distance from the single-wall connec-
tor to provide the required 12” (305 mm) clearance for
the connector. Any material used to close up the open-
ing must be noncombustible.
Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA.
These are:
• Using a section of double-wall chimney with a 9”
(229 mm) clearance to combustibles.
• Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a ven-
tilated thimble, which is then separated from combus-
tibles by 6” (152 mm) of fiberglass insulating material.
• Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a sec-
tion of 9” (229 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factory-
built chimney, with 2” (51 mm) of air space between the
chimney section and combustibles.
Canada: The Canadian Standards Association has
established different guidelines. The illustration
below shows one method, in which all combus-
tible material in the wall is cut away to provide the
required 18” (457 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 pass-
ing a chimney connector through a combustible
wall.
In Canada, this type of installation must conform to
CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burn-
ing 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 in-
stallation. 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.
TT
ST494
steel
wall pass thru
11/00
18” (457 mm) clear-
ance all around the
pipe
Flush
Mounted
ST494a
Fig. 10 An approved wall pass-through for Canada.
ST493a
Brick pass thru
11/00
T
Wall Stud
Chimney Con-
nector
Floor Pro-
tection ST493a
Fig. 9 An approved wall pass-through for the United States.
12” (305mm) of
Noncombustible
Material

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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 non-
combustible 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 noncombus-
tible 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” from the front of
the stove (“C”, Fig. 11), and at least 6” from the sides
and rear (“D” and “E”,Fig. 11). It must also extend un-
der the chimney connector and 2” 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” (457 mm) to the front (“C”, Fig. 11), and 8” (203
mm) from the sides and rear (“D” and “E”, Fig. 11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
at least 42” (1067 mm) wide and 46” (1168 mm) 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 com-
bustible 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” (457 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.
ST247
Rear exit floor dgrm
12/14/99 djt
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Wood framing
requires protection
from radiant heat ST247a
Fig. 12 Supporting timbers under fireplace hearth are consid-
ered to be combustible
E
C
A
B
E
A
C
F
ST500
intrepid
floor protection
11/10/00
DD
U.S. Canada
A: 38” 42” (1067 mm)
B: 42” 46” (1168 mm)
C: 16” 18” (457 mm)
D: 6” 8” (203 mm)
E: 6” 8” (203 mm)
F: 10” 10” (254 mm)
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 re-
quires 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 furnish-
ings 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 test-
ing to UL and ULC standards.
Clearance requirements have been established to meet
most installation possibilities, and they involve the com-
bination 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. Reducing
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" (89 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 chim-
ney 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 mea-
sure from the heat shields of the stove or connector to
the combustible surface.
ST248
wall shield construction
12/14/99 djt
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 (4) 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 extension
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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 (4)
fasteners, but do not overtighten them. Test the ac-
tion 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 be-
tween 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) installed on non-
combustible spacers 1” (25 mm) away from the com-
bustible surface may be used to reduce clearances.
(Fig. 14) A mantel shield for the Resolute Acclaim must
be at least 48” (1219 mm) long, centered over the
stove. Side trim shields must extend the full length of
the trim. (Fig. 15)
1" (25mm)
1/4" (6mm)
ST501
mantel and
trim shield
11/10/00 djt
Mantel
Spacer
Shield
ST501
Fig. 14 A custom-formed mantel shield.
An unprotected mantel (“A”,Fig. 15) must have a mini-
mum clearance of 36” (914mm), measured from the
stove’s top plate. With a ventilated shield the clearance
may safely be reduced to 30” (762 mm). Maximum
depth of the mantel is 9” (229 mm).
Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 1¹⁄₂" (38 mm) or less
from the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 28"
(711 mm) from the stove's top surface. This clearance
may not be reduced by shielding. If top trim protrudes
more than 1¹⁄₂" (38 mm) the mantel clearances of 36"
(915mm) unshielded and 30" (762 mm) shielded must
be used.
Side trim must have a minimum clearance of 8" (203 mm),
measured from the stove's top side edge. In this case,
ventilat ed 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.
ST253b
Resolute Acclaim
trim clearances
1/25/01 djt
C C
AB
Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances
Measured from the stove top and sides
Protected Unprotected
A. Mantel 30” (762 mm) 36” (914 mm)
B. Top Trim 28” (711 mm) 28” (711 mm)
C. Side Trim 8” (203 mm) 8” (203 mm) ST253b
Fig. 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components of
the mantelpiece.

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(A) 15” (B) 24” (C) 15” (D) 8” (E) 13” (F) 8”
(380 mm) (610 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (330 mm) (203 mm)
(G) 15” (H) 24” (I) 15” (J) 8” (K) 13” (L) 8”
(380 mm) (610 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (330 mm) (203 mm)
(M) 15” (N) 10” N/A (O) 8” (P) 7” N/A
(38mm) (254 mm) (203 mm) (180 mm)
(Q) 15” (R) 15” (S) 15” (T) 8” (U) 9” (V) 8”
(380 mm) (380 mm) 380 mm) (203 mm) (23mm) (203 mm)
(Q) 15” (R) 17” (S) 15” *
(380 mm) (432 mm) (380 mm)
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 Ac-
claim.
** 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” (360mm) from an unprotected wall or 8” (203 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 connec-
tor1,3
Chimney Connector
Clearance
No Heat Shields 23” (580 mm) 12” (305 mm)
Chimney connector
heat shields2 14” (360 mm) 8” (203 mm)
Double-wall connector3 16” (410 mm) *
Front Clearance
to Combustibles** All Installations 48” (1220 mm)

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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
ST600
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
clearance diagram
1/25/01
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
ST600

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Minimum Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations
H
H
H
H
D
F
AB
E
D
ST6003
Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01
C
G
A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 23” (584 mm)
C = 44” (1118 mm)
D = 36” (914 mm)
E = 11” (279 mm)
F = 43” (1092 mm)
G = 47” (1194 mm)
H = 1” (25 mm)
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.
G
G
C
E
AA
D
C
ST606
Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01
B
F
A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 44” (1118 mm)
C = 36” (914 mm)
D = 11” (279 mm)
E = 43” (1092 mm)
F = 49” (1245 mm)
G = 1” (25 mm)
ST606
Fig. 20 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall clear-
ances. Note that rear wall shield must extend completely to
corner.
E
C
D
A
B
ST605
Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01
A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 44” (1118 mm)
C = 36” (914 mm)
D = 48” (1220 mm)
E = 1” (25 mm)
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
ST607
Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01
B
D
B
A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 44” (1118 mm)
C = 36” (914 mm)
D = 36” (91 4mm)
E = 5” (127 mm)
F = 1” (25 mm)
ST607
Fig. 21 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall clear-
ance. Wall shields must meet at corner.
A
B
C
D
E
A
E
ST604
Resolute Acclaim
Wall shield
BB
01/01
F
A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 49” (1245 mm)
C = 44” (1118 mm)
D = 36” (914 mm)
E = 1” (25 mm)
F = 23” (584 mm)
ST604
Fig. 17 A top-exit stove with 90° elbow and no stove or con-
nector heat shields. Note clearance between chimney con-
nector and ceiling.
A
B
ST602
Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01
A = 48” (1220 mm)
B = 36” (914 mm)
ST602
Fig. 16 A rear-exit stove with reduced rear wall clearance
only.

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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 in-
stallations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances
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”
(699 mm) (660 mm) (648 mm) (521 mm) (381 mm) (470 mm)
ST608
Resolute Acclaim
flue centerline
Diagrams
1/01
*
A
BC
*
D
EF
* 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”
(699 mm) (432 mm) (648 mm) (521 mm) (279 mm) (470 mm)
ST608
ST608a
Resolute Acclaim
flue centerline
Diagrams
1/01
A
B
C
D
E
F
**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 dia-
grams above.
ST608a

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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 noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum
and minimum permitted dimensions.
St504
Alcove cutaway
11/00
ST504
Fig. 22 Cutaway perspective of alcove installation.
24"
14¹⁄₄"
48" Min.
11"
Min.
36" 
Min.
ST505
Alcove Ceiling plan
11/00
Existings
Combustible Framing
Metal studs
support 7/16”
Durock© (or
equivalent)
ceiling
ST505
Fig. 23 Reflected ceiling plan.
36"
(914mm)
Max.
48" (1219mm) Min.
ST502
Intrepid
Alcove floor plan
11/10/00 djt
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
ST610
Alcove front view
01/01
Ceiling sup-
port 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.
ST609
Alcove side view
01/01 djt
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
Fig. 25 Alcove side section.

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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” (159 mm), the air con-
trol 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 lip serves
Operation
as a reminder of the correct “open” and “closed” posi-
tions.
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 Ac-
claim:
• 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.
ST466
Seville
Attach legs
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.
ST611
Res Acclaim
controls
10/1/02 djt
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
located and easy to use.

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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, however,
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.
ST612
Resolute Acclaim
firebox
1/01
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 sci-
ence. You’ll easily master the art if you start by using
good, dry fuel, and understand how the stove’s air sup-
ply 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” (406 mm).
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 instal-
lation’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 con-
nector 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 Adapter #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 com-
bustion air, especisally if adequate draft is available. Do
not for any reason attempt to increase the firing rate of
your heater by altering the air control adjustment range
outlined in these directions.

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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
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 gaso-
line-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 a couple of 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” (100mm) deep
at the back of the grate and about 1” (25mm) 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.
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
ST613
Resolute Accaim
air control settings
1/26/01 djt
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 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 cool-
ing. 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 dur-
ing the first few fires. We suggest that you provide extra
ventilation near the stove by partially opening a door or
window when the odor is present.
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.

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minutes at this maximum air setting to guarantee the
new load of fuel has fully ignited. Once the fuel is burn-
ing steadily, you may adjust the primary air supply to
provide the desired heat output.
You’ll soon find this stove is HOT WHILE IN OPERA-
TION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNI-
TURE 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 load-
ing door.
NOTE: If the ember bed has burned down to the extent
the fire cannot be revived easily, it may be necessary 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, moni-
tor the griddle surface temperature frequently. Use
these temperature 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
the stove is hot enough to close the damper and shift
into the high-efficiency mode.
Readings lower than 350°F (177°C) announce the
stove needs loading or it is time to increase the air sup-
ply for a higher burn rate.
At the other exteme, a temperature over 750°F (399°C)
is a warning to slow the burn rate.
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Resolute Acclaim
Damper control
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Damper Control
Closed Open
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Fig. 30 With the damper closed, secondary combustion takes
place and the Acclaim operates most efficiently.
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Thermostat
on griddle
Stovetop Thermometer
ST615
Fig. 31 A thermometer gives temperature readings that help
you to operate your stove safely and effectively.