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Installation and Appliance Setup - Care and Operation
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Call your dealer for questions on Installation, Operation, or Service.
NOTICE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
PROPERLY INSTALLED,OPERATEDAND MAINTAINED,
VE M-ONT
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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Resolute®Acclaim ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Wood Burning Stove
Model 2490 A WARNING
ANEW • Please read this entire manual before
installation and use of this wood-burning
room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in property damage, bodily injury
O�� or even death.
` • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in thie vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire-If any external part starts to glow,you
are overfiring. Close air contro
ls. will II void
9
— your warranty.
r _ • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specified.Failure to comply may cause a house fire.
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For use in the A
• United States and Canada CAI IITION
Tested and approved for use with dry,seasoned cordwood
only. Do Not Burn Wet or Green Wood. Burning any other
NATIONAL We recommend that our woodburning type of fuel will void your warranty.
INSTITUTE hearth products be installed and serviced
NFI by professionals who are certified in the U.S.
by the National Fireplace Institute®(NFI)as
NFI Woodbuming Specialists or who are
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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 is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories of Portland, Oregon. The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 and
737 for the United States and ULC S627 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.
Table of Contents Warming Shelf:
#0064 Classic Black
Specifications 3 #1385 Biscuit
Dimensions 4 #1395 Brown Majolica
Installation 5 #1397 Bordeaux
What kind of Chimney to Use 5 Accessories:
Stove Installation 8 #0184 Rear Heat Shield
Floor Protection 9 #0246 Bottom Heat Shield
Clearance to Combustibles Chart 13 #0133 Sparkscreen
4 Alcove Installation 17 #3255 Outside Air Adapter(for 3" Ducting)
Smoke&CO Detectors 18 Mobile Home Kit-Includes: Rear and
#3249 Bottom Heat Shields, Outside Air Adapter,
Safety Tips 18 Ducting and Leg Clips
Operation 18 #0574 Stove Surface Thermometer
Stove Controls 19 #3421 Gasket Kit
How to Build and Maintain a Fire 20 #4360 Griddle Handle Kit
Ash Removal 23
Draft Management 24 Proposition 65 Warning:Fuels used in gas,woodbuming
Maintenance 26 or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion
of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
Service Parts List 31 of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
Warranty 34 reproductive harm.
California Health &Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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Specifications EPA Certification Number: 412
MODEL: Resolute Acclaim, Model 2490 zwe.40stitotofort,01
LABORATORY: OMN1 Test Laboratories, Inc EPA Certified Emissions: 3.4 g/hr
REPORT NO. 227-S-29-4 *EPA Default Efficiency: 71.0%
TYPE: Solid Fuel Room Heater/Wood **Actual tested Efficiency: 72.1%
Burning Type ***EPA BTU Output: 9,500-33,900
STANDARD(s): UL 1482-1996, UL 737-2007, ****Peak BTU/Hour Output: N/A
ULC-S627-00
O rrl r'k r t tagAiiirV 7 ,,,vr,:c7a, ....,,
Area Heated Up to 1,600 Square feet Vent Size: 6 Inch (152 mm)
Loading Front and top Firebox Size: 1.6 cu.ft.
Flue Exit Position Reversible, Top or Rear Max.Wood Length: 18" Maximum
Primary Air Manually Set Ideal Wood Length: 16"(Top Load)
Secondary Air Preset Fuel Seasoned Cordwood
(20% moisture)
Ash Handling System Removable Ash Pan
Panels High-Temperature Ceramic *An efficiency based on EPA historical data: 63% for non-
Glasscatalytic stoves.
Weight 425 lbs. (192 kg.) **Maximum calculated efficiency using Douglas Fire
dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emissions test.
***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency
and the bum rates from the low and high EPA tests, using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber.
****A peak BTU out of the unit calculated using the maximum
first hour bum rate from the High EPA Test and BTU content
of seasoned cordwood(8600)times the efficiency.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate
this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
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Dimensions
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
12-3/4" DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE
(324 mm)
1 -1/2"
(495 mm)
211!_all
3"
(584 mm)
W Iiimir
25"
25-1/2" y,. (635 mm)
(648 mm) 21-1/2"_Y
1MINK
-ff—(546 mm)
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27-1/2" / ..,• ,' — 21 1/2"
(699 mm) (546 mm)
1111
,r.�e i'I 25" 1 1 � 1 � (Reg.Legs)
I I l� I (635 mm) II�I'I 4951mm
��_ (Short Legs)
(152 mm) 7 ''
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, r
Imo---- 26" y I f ____ 19" —.1 ,
(660 mm) (483 mm)
Figure 1 -Resolute Acclaim dimensions.
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Installation What Kind of Chimney to Use
SAFETY NOTICE:IF YOUR RESOLUTE ACCLAIM IS NOT Your Resolute Acclaim may be connected either to a sound
PROPERLY INSTALLED,OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a relined
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an approved
ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE prefabricated metal chimney. Whatever kind you use, the
DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS chimney and chimney connector must be in good condition
A BOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION and kept clean.
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. If you use an existing masonry chimney,it must be inspected
Before you begin an installation,review your plans to see that: to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed. Your
local professional chimney sweep, building inspector,or fire
• Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough from department official will be able to make the inspection or to
combustible material to meet all clearance requirements. direct you to someone who can.
• The floor protector is large enough and is constructed The chimney should extend at least 3' (914 mm)above the
properly to meet all requirements. highest point where it passes through a roof, and at least
• You have all necessary permits from local authorities. 2'(610 mm) higher than any portion of a building within 10'
Your local building official is the final authority for approving
(3m). (Figure 2)
your installation as safe and determining that it meets local For proper draft and good performance, any chimney used
and state codes. with a Resolute Acclaim should extend at least 16'(5m)above
The metal label permanently attached to the back of every the flue collar of the stove.
Vermont Castings stove indicates that it has been tested to
current UL and ULC standards, and gives the name of the o To 10'
testing laboratory. Clearance and installation information
is also printed on the label. Local authorities generally will 2'Min. 3 0 To 10'
accept the label as evidence that,when the stove is installed Mm.
according to the information on the label and in this manual, 2'Min. 3 lulliuli1II1I1
the installation meets codes and can be approved.
Codes vary in different areas, however. Before starting the r*
installation,review your plans with the local building authority. Aw.�
Your local dealer can provide any additional information MN
needed. Reference Point
For any unresolved questions about installation, refer to the Figure 2-The 2'-3'-10'rule for chimneys.
National Fire Protection Association's publication ANSI/NFPA
211-1988 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Masonry Chimneys
Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. In Canada, the equivalent An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has a
publication is CSA CAN-B365, Installation Code for Solid lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney also
Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment. These standards should be examined for cracks, loose mortar, other signs of
are the basis for many national codes. They are nationally deterioration, and blockage. Repair any defects before the
recognized and are accepted by most local authorities.Your chimney is used with your stove.
local dealer or your local building official may have a copy
of these regulations.
A prefabricated double-
IMPORTANT:FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESEINSTALLATION wall insulated chimney ��•••�'
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS
SITUATION, INCLUDING A CHIMNEY OR HOUSE FIRE.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AND DO NOT `l= 1.=
ALLOW MAKESHIFT COMPROMISES TO ENDANGER �\=�ool
PROPERTY AND PERSONAL SAFETY. ``\�//�/
A tile-lined 04 mil- iv
msonchimney \ %11101� �
Figure 3-Standard chimney types.
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Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must be If possible, do not pass the chimney connector through a
sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, combustible wall or ceiling.If passage through a combustible
and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed wall is unavoidable, refer to the recommendations in the
with pie plates or wallpaper are a hazard and should be section following on Wall Pass-Throughs. Do not pass the
sealed with mortar or refractory cement. In the event of a connector through an attic,a closet or any similar concealed
chimney fire,flames and smoke may be forced out of these space.The whole chimney connector should be exposed and
unused thimbles. accessible for inspection and cleaning.
The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use. Install the chimney connector not less than 23" (584 mm)
A newly-built masonry chimney must conform to the from the ceiling.Keep it as short and direct as possible,with
standards of your local building code or, in the absence of a no more than two(2) 90°turns. If possible, use 45°elbows.
local code,to a recognized national code.Masonry chimneys Slope horizontal runs of connectors upward 1/4"per foot(20
must be lined,either with code-approved masonry or precast mm per meter)going from the stove toward the chimney.The
refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, or a code-approved, recommended maximum length of a horizontal run is 3'(914
"poured-in-place" liner. The chimney's clean-out door must mm), and the total length of chimney connector should be
seal tightly to help ensure a good draft. no longer than 8'(2.5 m).
Prefabricated Chimneys In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricated
A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and chimney downward to within 8'(2.5 m)of the stove.
listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances to the High- SAFETY NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND
Temperature(H.T.)Chimney Standard UL-103-1985(2100°F.) PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN DRILLING,CUTTING OR
forthe United States,and High Temperature(650°C)Standard JOINING SECTIONS OF CHIMNEY CONNECTOR.
ULC S-629 for Canada.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE Double-wall Chimney Connectors
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. The listing for the Resolute Acclaim in the U.S. and Canada
includes use of double-wall chimney connectors that have
Chimney Size been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances
A Resolute Acclaim is approved for venting into a masonry by a recognized testing laboratory.
chimney with a flue size of 8"x 8"(203 x 203 mm), and into Information on assembling and installing double-wall
a round flue size of 8"(203 mm)or 6" (152 mm). connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the double-
It may be vented into larger chimneys as well. However, wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly as
chimneys with liners larger than 8" x 12" (203 x 305 mm) you assemble the connector and attach it to the stove and
may experience rapid cooling of smoke and reduction in chimney. Using chimneys and connectors from the same
draft,especially if they are located outside the home.These manufacturer helps make the assembly and installation
large chimneys may need to be insulated or to have their straightforward.
flues relined for proper stove performance. NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors,
Accessories to help make the connection between stainless minimum clearances must conform to the listed
steel chimney liners and your Resolute Acclaim are available clearances in the clearance chart on Page 12.
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"(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.
•
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Single-wall Chimney Connectors Freestanding Installations
• Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the If the chimney connector must pass through a combustible
chimney connector. Insert the first crimped end into the wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommendations in
stove's flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing the Wall Pass-Through section that follows. The opening
toward the stove. Using the holes in the flue collar as through the chimney wall to the flue (the "breech") must
guides, drill 1/8" (3mm) holes in the bottom of the first be lined with either a ceramic or metal cylinder, called the
section of chimney connector and secure it to the flue "thimble",which is securely cemented in place.Most chimney
collar with three(3)#10 x 1/2"sheet metal screws. breeches incorporate thimbles, but the fit must be snug and
• Secure each joint between the joint between the thimble and the chimney wall must be
sections of chimney connector, cemented firmly. (Figure 5)
including telescoping joints, A special piece called the "thimble sleeve," slightly smaller
with at least three (3) sheet in diameter than standard connector and most thimbles,will
metal screws. The predrilled facilitate the removal of the chimney connector system for
holes in the top of each section inspection and cleaning.Thimble sleeves should be available
of chimney connector serve as from your local dealer.
guides when you drill 1/8" (3 To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until it is
mm)holes in the bottom of the flush with the inner flue wall. Do not extend it into the actual
next section. flue passage, as this could interfere with the draft.
• Secure the chimney connector The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2"(25-50 mm)into the
to the chimney.Instructionsfor room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to seal the
various installations follow. Figure 4 The crimped sleeve in place in the thimble.Secure the chimney connector
• Be sure the installed stove and end of the connector points to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet metal screws.
chimney connectorare correct toward the stove.
distances from nearby combustible material.
NOTE: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form thimble Sleeve
Flue
telescoping joints between sections of chimney connector Chimney
are available to simplify installations. They often eliminate Connector
the need to cut individual connector sections. Consult your el III
? Keep
I sleeve end
local dealer about these special pieces. flush with
NUB flue tile
Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Prefabricated
Chimney
Followthe installation instructions of the chimney manufacturer
exactly as you install the chimney.The manufacturer of the ,...J
chimney will supply the accessories 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. Figure 5-The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be
cemented securely in place.
Special adapters are available from your local dealer to make
the connection between the prefabricated chimney and the Chimney ._..�
chimney connector.The top of such adapters attach directly =z v� tF: Flue Liner
to the chimney or to the chimney's ceiling support package, Elbow
Flue Liner
while the bottom of the adapter is screwed to the chimney �1) q,
connector.
These adapters are designed so the top end will fit outside Slip Pipe
the inner wall of the chimney,and the bottom end will fit inside Standard Thimble
the first section of chimney connector. When assembled in Connector
this way, any soot or creosote falling from the inner walls of Flue Collar
the chimney will stay inside the chimney connector. Illik
Securing the Single-wall Connectorto a Masonry Chimney ,,, !
Both freestanding masonry chimneys and fireplace masonry 1 l-e1
chimneys may be used for installation of your Resolute �.4 1111P.
Acclaim.
Figure 6-Chimney connection is a freestanding installation.
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Above A Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from the
stove,turns ninety degrees,and goes back into the fireplace N N M N 1
chimney.(Figure 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 , T
pay special attention to these additional points: T
Flexible
• If there is a combustible mantel or trim, check the stove Connector
i. l
and chimney connector clearances. Use the necessary
combination of mantel, trim, and connector heat shields
Mantel Shield
to provide the required clearances. $
Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling. Fireplace J '
•
Adaptor Kit -H —
• 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. •
II N N N , iT ", W .. .T.,T: . __
Chimney Figure 8-Chimney connector enters chimneythrough the fireplace
Connector 9 Y 9 P
Shields opening.
Wall Pass-Throughs
Whenever possible,design your installation so the connector
lot
does not pass through a combustible wall. If you are
*Check these clearances > * H-- _ 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
Mantel requirements.
- Accessories are available for use as wall pass-throughs. If
0 Seal the
using one of these, make sure it has been tested and listed
P Damper for use as a wall pass-through.
1' U.S.: In the United States, the National Fire Protection
��SW Association (NFPA) has established guidelines for
passing chimney connectors through combustible walls.
,
Figure 7-Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace. Many building code inspectors follow these guidelines
when approving installations.
Through A Fireplace The following illustration shows one NFPA-recommended
If your fireplace opening height is at least 23"(584 mm)*,you method. All combustible material in the wall is cut away a
may install a Resolute Acclaim through the opening using sufficient distance from the single-wall connector to provide
a "positive connection" kit available from your local dealer. the required 12" (305 mm) clearance for the connector.
These kits provide a secure connection between the stove Any material used to close up the opening must be
flue collar and the chimney flue. (Figure 8) If it is necessary noncombustible.
to reverse the flue collar from the top exit to the rear exit
Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA.These
position, follow the directions on Page 10.
are:
Fireplace installations,whether connected to the flue above •
or through the fireplace opening, have special clearance Using a section of double-wall chimney with a 9" (229
mm)clearance to combustibles.requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel. You'll find
the required safe clearances for Resolute Acclaim fireplace • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a ventilated
installations on Page 11. thimble, which is then separated from combustibles by
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace 6"(152 mm)of fiberglass insulating material.
installations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9. • Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of 9"
(229 mm)diameter,solid-insulated,factory-built chimney,
with 2"(51 mm)of air space between the chimney section
and combustibles.
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0 I 18"(457 mm)clearance p
Wall Stud
' ' all around the pipe (1
1 ;/®�/1 !I III.-
Chimney t - ��J
Connector (Y I n 1 41 1 IMin 0
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Floor
Protection
Figure 10-An approved wall pass-through for Canada.
Figure 9-An approved wall pass-through for the United States. Floor Protection
Canada: The'Canadian Standards Association has A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate
established different guidelines. The illustration below of your Resolute Acclaim. The floor area directly under and
shows one method,in which all combustible material in around the stove will require protection from radiant heat as
the wall is cut away to provide the required 18"(457 mm) well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape the
clearance for the connector. The resulting space must firebox.
remain empty.A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may Heat protection is provided through the use of a Vermont.
be used on one side only.If covers must be used on both Castings Bottom Heat Shield #0246. Spark and ember
sides,each cover must be mounted on noncombustible protection must be provided by a floor protector constructed
spacers at least 1" (25 mm)clear of the wall.Your local with noncombustible material as specified.
dealer or your local building inspector can provide Most installations will require that the bottom heat shield be
details of other approved methods of passing a chimney attached. Only when the stove is placed on a completely
connector through a combustible wall. p Y
noncombustible surface such as unpainted concrete over
In Canada, this type of installation must conform to CAN/ earth may it be used without the heat shield.
CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances and Equipment. Even when the bottom heat shield is installed,you must provide
special protection to the floor beneath. For installations with
NOTE:Do not vent your Resolute Acclaim into a factory- the heat shield attached,use a noncombustible floor protector
built(zero-clearance)fireplace under any circumstances. such as 1/4" non-asbestos mineral board or equivalent, or
The Resolute Acclaim has not been specifically tested 24 gauge sheet metal. The floor protector may be covered
and listed for this type of installation. These appliances with a noncombustible decorative material if desired. Do not
and their chimneys are specifically designed as a unit for obstruct the space under the heater.
use as fireplaces. It may void the listing or be hazardous to
adapt them for any other use. Protection requirements vary somewhat between the United
DO NOT CONNECT THE RESOLUTE ACCLAIM TO ANY States and Canada as follows:
AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. U.S. installations the floor protector is required under the
stove and must extend at least 16"from the front of the stove
("C", Figure 11), and at least 6"from the sides and rear("D"
and "E",Figure 11). It must also extend under the chimney
connector and 2"to either side("F",Figure 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", Figure 11),and 8"(203 mm)from
the sides and rear("D"and"E", Figure 11).
To meet these requirements,a floor protector must be at least
42"(1067 mm)wide and 46" (1168 mm)deep.
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Top Exit Rear Exit requires protection
from radiant heat
U.S. ,s, d, '..Canada
A 38" 42"(1067mm) Figure 12 - Supporting timbers under fireplace hearth are
considered to be combustible
B 42" 46"(1168mm)
C 16" 18"(457mm) Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding
Materials
D 6" 8"(203mm)
E 6" 8"(203mm) Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all
directions when operating. A safe installation requires that
F 10" 10"(254mm) adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and
Figure 11 -Required floor protector dimensions. nearby combustible materials to ensure that such materials
do not overheat.
Floor Protection for Fireplace Installation Clearance is the distance between either your stove or
Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely chimney connector,and nearby walls,floors,the ceiling,and
noncombustible any other fixed combustible surface. Keep furnishings and
Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the "completely other combustible materials away from the stove as well. In
noncombustible"requirement because the brick or concrete general, a distance of 48" (1220 mm)must be maintained
in front of the fireplace opening is supported by heavy wood between the stove and movable combustible items such as
framing as in Figure 12.Because heat passes readily through drying clothes,furniture,newspapers,firewood,etc.Keeping
brick or concrete, it can easily pass through to the wood.As those clearance areas empty assures that nearby surfaces
a result,such fireplace hearths can be a fire hazard and are and objects will not overheat.
considered a combustible floor. Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances
For all fireplace installations, follow the floor protection Your stove has special clearance requirements that have
guidelines described above. been established after careful research, and testing to UL
Keep in mind that many raised hearths will extend less than and ULC standards.
the required clearance from the front of the heater when Clearance requirements have been established to meet most
it is installed. In such cases, sufficient floor protection as installation possibilities,and they involve the combination of
described above must be added in front of the hearth to four basic variables:
satisfy the minimum floor protector requirement from the . When the stove has no listed heat shield mounted on it.
front of the stove: 16"(410 mm)from the front in the United
States and 18"(457 mm)from the front in Canada. • When the stove has a listed heat shield mounted on it.
Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor protection When the wall has no listed heat shield mounted on it.
as they are not fire proof. • When the wall has a listed heat shield mounted on it.
Fireplace installations also have special clearance In general,the greatest clearance is required when you are
requirements to the side walls, side decorative trim, and placing a stove with no heat shield near a wall with no heat
fireplace mantel. Refer to the information on fireplace and shield. The least clearance is required when both the stove
mantel trim shields in this section. 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.
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Wall Shields 5. Secure the extension plate and flue collar with the
Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or heavier fasteners removed in the first step. Run the bolts in only
sheet metal,or another noncombustible material such as 1/2" finger-tight. Adjust the fit of the extension plate and/or
(13 mm)insulation board or common brick"laid on flat,"with flue collar if necessary.Tighten all four(4)fasteners, but
the 312"(89 mm)side down. (Figure 13) do not overtighten them. Test the action of the griddle;
Shields must be spaced out from the combustible surface 1" make any needed adjustments by loosening the hardware,
(25 mm)on noncombustible spacers.The spacers should not repositioning the flue collar and extension plate, retesting
be directly behind the stove or chimney connector. the griddle action, and retightening the hardware.
Fireplace Installations
Air Flow 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,
Screen and the top of the stove and the mantel,
WaIlShield k""� �- Ventilated shields (noncombustible) installed on
Stud Wall �'
�" " ` noncombustible spacers 1" (25 mm) away from the
Framing O combustible surface may be used to reduce clearances.
f (Figure 14)A mantel shield for the Resolute Acclaim must be
Noncombustible at least 48" (1219 mm) long, centered over the stove. Side
spacers and trim shields must extend the full len th of the trim. Fi ure 15fasteners Shield g ( g )
An unprotected mantel("A",Figure 15)must have a minimum
Metal Spacer clearance of 36" (914mm), measured from the stove's top
dall plate. With a ventilated shield the clearance may safely be
reduced to 30" (762 mm). Maximum depth of the mantel is
9"(229 mm).
Air Flow Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 112" (38 mm) or less
� from the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 28"(711
Figure 13-Approved wall shield construction. mm)from the stove's top surface.This clearance may not be
reduced by shielding. If top trim protrudes more than 112"
Air must be able to flow between the wall and the shield.At (38 mm)the mantel clearances of 36"(915 mm)unshielded
least 50%of the bottom 1" (25 mm)of the shield should be and 30"(762 mm)shielded must be used.
open and the shield must be open at the top. Side trim must have a minimum clearance of 8" (203 mm),
When calculating clearance, always measure from the top measured from the stove's top side edge. In this case,
plate of the stove,or,from the chimney connector itself,to the ventilated shielding will not provide protection to allow
adjacent combustible surface.Do not measure from the heat clearance reduction.
shields of the stove or connector to the combustible surface. In addition, a fireplace installation must observe the floor
Reversing the Flue Collar protection guidelines discussed previously.
Your Resolute Acclaim is shipped with the flue collar in the The charts and sample installations on the following pages list
top exit position. Depending on your requirements,you may the clearances required for various installation configurations
wish to reverse the flue collar and extension plate to the rear of the Resolute Acclaim.
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 plate should
be next to the griddle.
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Mantel
- Spacer
low 1
�1" (25mm)
i .
Shield
iii _,
\-- 1/4" (6mm)
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Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances
Measured from the stove top and sides
Protected Unprotected..,
A-Mantel 30" (762mm) 36"(914mm)
B-Top Trim 28"(711mm) 28"(711mm)
C-Side Trim 8"(203mm) 8" (203mm)
Figure 15-Maintain clearances to combustible components of the
mantelpiece.
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Clearance to Combustibles Chart
, Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces "
Parallel Installations Corner Parallel Installations Corner
Installations** Installations**
Stove Clearance Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner
No Heat Shield (A) 15" (B)24" (C) 15" (D)8" (E) 13" (F)8"
(380mm) (610mm) (380mm) (203mm) (330mm) (203mm)
Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only' (G) 15" (H)24" (I) 15" GO 8" (K) 13" (L)8"
(380mm) (610mm) (380mm) (203mm) (330mm) (203mm)
Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only (M) 15" (N) 10" N/A (0)8" (P)7" N/A
(38mm) (254mm) (203mm) (180mm)
Top Exit, Rear H.S., Single-Wall (Q) 15" (R) 15" (S) 15" (T)8" (U)9" (V)8"
Connector, Connection Shields12 (380mm) (380mm) (380mm) (203mm) (23mm) (203mm)
Top Exit, Rear H.S., Double-Wall (Q) 15" (R) 17" (S) 15" *
Connector1.3 (380mm) (432mm) (380mm)
Chimney Connector,Clearance ._ ,
No Heat Shields 23" (508mm) 12"(305mm)
Chimney Connector Heat
Shields2 14" (360mm) 8"(203mm)
Double-Wall Connector3 16"(410mm) *
Front Clearance to
Combustibles** All Installations-48"(1220mm)
*Clearances with double-wall connectors and protected surfaces have not been tested for the Resolute Acclaim.
**Adistance of 48"must be maintained between the stove and movable combustible items such as drying clothes,furniture,
firewood, etc.
'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.
3In top exit installations, this clearance requires the use of the rear stove heat shield with the shield insert installed.
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Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces
Stove Installed Stove in Corner Stove Installed Stove in Corner
Parallel to Wall Parallel to Wall
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Minimum Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations
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A=26"(660 mm)
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Figure 16-A rear-exit stove with reduced rear wall clearance only. Figure 19-Atop-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.
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—. A=26"(660 mm)i'fivi -
■ A c B=49"(1245 mm) t A=26"(660 mm)
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E=1" 25 mm) T E F D=11"(279 mm)
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F=49"(1245 mm)
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Figure 17-Atop-exit stove with 90°elbow and no stove or connector
heat shields. Note clearance between chimney connector and
ceiling. Figure 20-Atop-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall dearances.
INote that rear wall shield must extend completely to corner.
" I A=26"(660 mm)
A e c B=23"(584 mm)
C=44"(1118 mm)
E D=36"(914 mm) B A A A=26"(660 mm)
T .—F G---4.-F E=11"(279 mm) t...-IE+ B=44"(1118 mm)
° D F=43"(1092 mm) D D C=36"(914 mm)
G=47"(1194 mm) c D=36"(91 4mm)
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Figure 18-A top exit stove with heat shields on both the stove and
chimney connector. Reduced rear and side wall clearances. The Figure 21-A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall
chimney connector heat shield must be exactly 28". Note that rear clearance.Wall shields must meet at corner.
and side wall shields meet at corner.
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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 clearances must adhere to
the guidelines stated in the Clearance Chart on Page 12.
Resolute Acclaim: WITHOUT,Stove.and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected-Surfaces Protected Surfaces ;, „
Parallel Installations Corner Parallel Installations Corner
Installations** Installations**
Side(A) Rear(B) Corner(C) Side(D) Rear(E) Corner(F)
27-1/2" 26" 25-1/2" 20-1/2" 15" 18-1/2"
(699mm) (660mm) (648mm) (521mm) (381mm) (470mm)
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*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 }
7. '' 6 :; Unprotected-,Surfaces m, Protected Surfaces,
Parallel Installations Corner Parallel Installations Corner
Installations** Installations**
Side(A) Rear(B) Corner(C) Side(D) Rear(E) Corner(F)
27-1/2" 17" 25-1/2"
(699mm) 20-1/2" 11" 18-1/2"
(432mm) (648mm) (521mm) (279mm) (470mm)
A _ A
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**To locate center of flue collar for corner installation,add 10' "(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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Alcove Installations
Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention J(sup
Shield
(supplied
characteristics, specific construction requirements and by chimney i.
special clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No manufacturer)
stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove }
installations. Bottom heat shield requirements remain the _ ; .
same as for other installations.
t_; Metal
ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE RESOLUTE ACCLAIM ,v, Stud
IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA.
Construction Requirements Combustible
T, facing may
Showing noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum and - overlap
minimum permitted dimensions. 1"air gap top and metal studs
I
bottom,on both . by only 1"
sides and back
wall
7/16"Durock®
d (or equivalent)
� ? 1,
Figure 25-Alcove side section.
V
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Mg<Ceiling support ;: a
package extends
2"below Durock
Figure 22-Cutaway perspective of alcove installation. (or equivalent)
ceiling
Existing Combustiblett
i, 62"Min "'
Framing :� 24„ y 65"
ril
to Alcov
Y�Il�li`_____ ______ AIL 1"air gap,top, Ceiling 9 y
N: bottom,on both ,
tt• sides and back srgrb'
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Metal studs illt07,1 _Mynwall -. �- ,;,,
; 'r: 4. .�support 7/16" LA . ■��
Durock° or 36" . L II( i1equivalent) ,1IMax. F bceiling I<t4 ua^ �„�111..� .�� �■ i 1ln
inur
NOTE:From 62"to 65"must be covered by a noncombustible material.
48"Min. --►I
Figure 26-Front section:65"minimum clearance to combustibles
Figure 23-Reflected ceiling plan.
on front face.Combustible facing may overlap metal studs by only 1".
It should not extend below the height of the noncombustible ceiling.
7/16"Durock®
36" Use recommended (or equivalent)
914mm) spaced 1"off
Max. floor protection p
wood studs on
noncombustible
spacers
H--- 48"(1219mm)Min. ---)I
Figure 24-Floor plan.Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock°(or
equivalent)alcove lining.
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Smoke and CO Detectors Operation
The use of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors
throughout the home is strongly advised, even if not You will need the following tools to assemble the Acclaim:
required by building codes or insurance regulations. •9/16"open end wrench •safety glasses&gloves
It is a good idea to install a smoke detector in the living • Flat head screwdriver •power drill w/1/8"(3 mm) bit
areas and each bedroom. Follow the smoke/CO detector
manufacturer's placement and installation instructions and •Stub handle phillips screwdriver
maintain regularly. Unpack the Stove
You may not, however, wish to install a detector in the 1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap.
immediate vicinity of the stove. Depending on the sensitivity 2. Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage or
of the unit, the alarm can be set off while you are tending missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer of any
the fire or emptying the ashes. If you install a detector in the damage. Do not install this stove if any damage is evident
same room, locate it as far away from the stove as possible. or any parts are missing.
Safety Tips Hardware Bag contents:
Conveniently locate a"Class A"fire extinguisher to contend •Stove Legs, 4
with small fires. Be sure the fire extinguisher works and
is clearly visible. All occupants of the house should know •3/8-16 x 1 U4"hex head Leg Bolts with washers,4
where it is, and how it operates. Have heavy stove gloves •Owner's Registration Card
available near the stove. Have special safety accessories •Touch-up Paint(Porcelain enamel stoves)
(e.g., Child Guard Screen)available for use if small children Install Stove Le s will be in the home. 9
Remove and discard the four large slot-head screws from
In the event of a stove pipe or chimney fire.... the stove bottom. Install the stove legs using the hex head
• Evacuate the house immediately bolts from the parts bag.(Figure 26a)Use 3/8"washers with
• Notify the fire department all four legs. Tighten the bolts firmly.
• If the fire isn't too threatening, closing down the stove A CAUTION
(damper,damper, primary air, all doors)will help to smother
the fire. Overtightening can strip tapped threads.
• Inspect your stove, stove pipe and chimney for any
damage caused by the fire and correct any damage
before using your stove again. A WARNING
This wood heater has a manufactured-set minimum low
burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
I I
I
Leg Leveler Bolt and
Washer
Figure 26a-Attach stove legs and leg levelers.
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Stove Controls For clear fire viewing, the front door features a large, self-
Two Controls Operate the Stove cleaning glass panel.The front door may be opened(or even
removed)and the optional spark screen clipped in place for
The primary air control lever, located beneath the ashlip,
regulates how much heat the stove produces by controlling open-fire viewing as well.
the amount of air received by the fire.The more air supplied, Removable Andirons For Greater Front-Loading
the hotter the fire. (Figure 27) Convenience
With a travel range of about 6"(159 mm), the air control is Theandironsslipintopocketscastintothefrontofthebottom
closed when the lever is fully left.Maximum heat is produced grate and can be removed when loading through the front
when the lever is fully right. It may also be set anywhere door.(MostAcclaim owners,however,preferthe convenience
between a"start-up"position and the high and low extremes of"smokeless"top loading.)
to achieve a desired heat output. A directional arrow cast IMPORTANT:The andirons must be in place during operation.
into the Acclaim's ash lip serves as a reminder of the correct (Figure 28)They not only help keep the glass door panel
"open"and"closed"positions. clear for fire viewing, but they assure proper placement of
The damper handle is located on the right side of the stove the fuel load for efficient clean-burning operation.
mixo
and controls air flow within the stove.(Figure 27)The damper
is open when the handle is toward the rear of the stove,and Firebricks
the combustion gases exit directly out the flue collar. When Secondary Air
Ports
the handle is pulled forward and locked,the damper is closed, immemmillw
secondary combustion occurs,and the stove operates most
efficiently. Irk , ....L.,-.... allillir
The damper must be fully open or fully closed.There are no ( ,
intermediate positions for the damper handle. ek —
Flue Collar rrir•���!
�► ►�s1t\J
Top Load Door/Griddle
`'� _ Damper Handle Andirons Removable Ash Pan
`�- (not shown)
Bottom Crates
Griddle Handleri
Figure 28-A look inside the firebox of the Resolute Acclaim.
Glass Panel
Two Rules For Success
Front Door 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.
,i `� Burn Only High-Quality Fuel
This heater is designed to bum natural wood only;do not burn
Primary Air Control fuels other than those for which this heater was designed.
Front Door Handle Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result
Figure 27-The Resolute Acclaim controls are conveniently located when burning air-dried, seasoned woods as compared to
and easy to use. softwoods or freshly cut hardwoods.Avoid burning "green"
wood that has not been properly seasoned. Also, do not
Two Ways to Add Logs and a Choice of Fire Views use construction materials or trash as fuel; the chemicals,
Convenient top-loading of wood through the Acclaim's stove coatings and hardware that may be present can cause
top griddle supplements traditional fireplace-style loading damage to the refractory material.
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.
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The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech, ash, Use the following air control settings as a starting point to
and hickory that has been split,stacked,and air-dried outside determine the best settings for your needs.
under cover for at least one year.Avoid burning cordwood
that is over 2 years old as such fuel can contribute to short Primary"Air Settings
burn times, backpuffing and over-firing. Air Setting Air Control Position
For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood,some of the CLOSED Fully Left
better softwoods that are commonly burned include tamarack, LOW Approximately 1"(25mm)
yellow pine,white pine, Eastern red cedar,fir, and redwood. to the right of CLOSED.
They too should be properly dried. The length of the wood HIGH
should be 16"(406 mm). Use of wood shorter than 16"may Approximately 3"(80mm)
result in decreased burn times. to the right of CLOSED,
where the lever hits the
Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dryness. stop
Even for short-term storage,keep wood a safe distance from START-UP Fully Right
the heater and keep it out of the areas around the heater
used for refueling and ash removal. Low High Start-up
Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for You
No single control setting will fit every situation.Each operation 00°
O Ole
will differ depending on the quality of the fuel,the amount of
heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn. Normal
Operation
Control settings also depend on your particular installation's
"draft,"or the force that moves air through the stove and up Move handle down and to
through the chimney. Draft is affected by such things as the the right for start-up position
length, type, and location of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions, and other factors. Figure 29-Variable settings for the primary air control between the
open and closed positions provide a range of heat output.
Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the
stove.On the other hand,too little draft can cause backpuffing How to Build and Sustain a Wood Fire
into the room and/or insufficient heat. You can load wood into your Resolute Acclaim through
either the top or front loading door.Front-loading is useful for.How do you know if your draft is excessively high or low? kindling a newfire,but we recommend top loading as the most
Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrollable burn convenient way of regularly adding several logs at a time.
or a part of the stove or chimney connector glowing red.
Inadequate draft is indicated by smoke leaking into the room Your Resolute Acclaim may be operated with the front door
through the stove or chimney connector joints. open for fireplace-style viewing as well as closed.Always be
In some newer homes that are well-insulated and weather- certain the stove damper is open when the door is open and
tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the house. always use the optional firescreen for fire viewing.
In such cases it may be necessary to duct combustion air Starting and Maintaining A Wood Fire
to the stove directly from outside. In fact, in some areas, A new stove needs to be"broken in."Since cast iron plates
outside combustion air is required for stove installations in expand and contract in response to temperature change,
all new construction. let them adjust gradually to heating and cooling.To properly
break in your stove,follow Steps 1-3 below only for your first
Your Resolute Acclaim is designed to easily incorporate
outside combustion air with a Vermont Castings Outside Air three four fires. er that, you may go on to Step 4 and
Duct Adapter#3255 available from your local dealer, normall operation off the stove.
The stove paint and cement will emit a slight odor during the
When first using the stove, keep track of the air control
find that a specific setting will give first few fires. We suggest that you provide extra ventilation
settings.You will quickly
you a fixed amount of heat. It may take a week or two to near the toe odor is stoveby partially opening a door or window when
determine the amount of heat and the length of burn you present.
should expect from various settings.
Most installations do not require a large amount of combustion A WARNING
air, especially if adequate draft is available. Do not for any
Operate only with doors fully open or doors fully
reason attempt to increase the firing rate of your heater by
altering the air control adjustment range outlined in these closed.If doors are left partly open,gas and flame may
directions. be drawn out of the fireplace stove opening,creating
risks of both fire and smoke.
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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 Damper Control
burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline,
napthaorengineoil.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. Closed < > Open
3. Light the newspaper and close the door. The fire soon Figure 30-With the damper closed,secondary combustion takes
will be well-established and you may gradually build it up place and the Acclaim operates most efficiently.
by adding a few sticks at a time of a progressively larger NOTE: Effectiveness of a"top-down" method to start a fire.
size. Smoke emissions when starting a fire can be difficult to
For your initial three or four break-in fires, let the fire burn control because the stove is not yet heated to its optimum
brightly for a short time,then let it die out. temperature. One method of reducing emissions during a
cold start-up is the use of a "top-down" kindling procedure.
NOTE:Some chimneys need to be"primed,"orwarmed up,
before they will draw sufficiently to start a fire.To correct In this, place larger pieces of kindling on the bottom of the
this situation, roll a couple of pieces of newspaper, place kindling pile followed by smaller and smaller pieces as the
them on top of the kindling and toward the back of the pile is added to.Very finely split pieces should be on the top.
Light the kindling pile with a match at the top and allow the
stove,light them,and close the doors.This should get the
smoke moving in the right direction. kindling to burn downward into the larger pieces.This reduces
smoke by slowly increasing the fire size without creating an
Once the draft is established,open the front door and light air-starved condition.
the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the main
bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and repeat You'll soon find this stove is HOT WHILE IN OPERATION!
the procedure as often as necessary if the initial attempt KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING,AND FURNITURE AWAY.
is unsuccessful. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
NOTE: Continuous operation with the air control in the DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring can result
start-up (fully open) position may shorten the life of the in permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior part of the
internal castings. stove or the chimney connector glows, you are overfiring.
4. Once the fire is burning steadily,continue adding fuel until Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire
Reload your stove while it is still hot and there are plenty of
a thick ember bed has been established on the grate.The
bed must be about 4" (102 mm) deep at the back of the embers to re-kindle the fire quickly. Include some smaller
grate and about 1"(25 mm)deep at the front,and should pieces of wood in the new load of fuel to help the stove regain
cover the throat opening into the secondary combustion high temperatures quickly.
chamber that is located in the center of the lower fireback. Follow this procedure when you reload your stove:
If your wood is well-seasoned,the damper may be closed • Open the damper and move the primary air lever to the
when the griddle temperature reaches 500° F (260°C). "HIGH"position.
Depending on the type of wood being burned and its • Open the front door and check the ash level on the grates
moisture content, it may take several hours to establish
and then maintain the ember base that is required for and in the ash pan. Clear excess ash from the grates,
particularly at the rear area. Level the ember bed. Empty
high-efficiency operation.
the ash pan if necessary.
5. Once the ember bed is formed,prepare the stove for high •-
efficiency operation. Load it with fuel, first with smaller Replace the ash pan and close the front door.
splits of wood and then larger ones. • Load wood, smaller pieces first, and close the loading
Close the damper and set the primary air control lever to door.
the"HIGH"position.Operate the stove for 15-20 minutes
at this maximum air setting to guarantee 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.
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NOTE: If the ember bed has burned down to the extent the Rules for Open Fire Viewing
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. A WARNING
• Allow the stove to regain its"thermal momentum"before FOR SAFETYAND GREATEST EFFICIENCY,OPERATE
closing the damper. This may take 15-20 minutes, and YOUR STOVE ONLY WITH ALL DOORS/GRIDDLES
will be confirmed by a temperature on the griddle of at FULLY CLOSED. THE TEST STANDARD FOR YOUR
least 500°F(260°C). STOVE WHEN IT IS OPERATED IN THIS MODE IS UL
• Close the damper, and set the primary air lever for the 1482.
desired heat output. YOUR STOVE MAY BE USED AS A FIREPLACE WITH
NOTE: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick and THE FRONT DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED ONLY WHEN
if your fuel is well seasoned, it is possible to add fresh fuel THE SPARK SCREEN IS PLACED CORRECTLYIN THE
(smaller pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset OPENING TO PROTECT AGAINST THE POSSIBILITY
the primary air within 5 minutes. OF SPARKS AND EMBERS LEAVING YOUR STOVE.
A Surface Thermometer is a Guide to Performance THE TEST STANDARD FOR YOUR STOVE WHEN IT
Until you are familiar with how your stove works,monitor theUSE
IS OPERATED IN THIS MODE IS UL 737.
griddle surface temperature frequently.Usethesetemperature PART#0YTHERESOLUTEACCLp►IMSPARKSCREEN,
ranges as general indicators of heat output: PART 133,WITH YOUR ACCLAIM .
Low to medium 350-500°F(177-260°C) RESOLUTE ACCLAIM SPARK SCREENS ARE
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR VERMONT CASTINGS'
Medium 500-600°F(260-318°C) AUTHORIZED DEALER.
High 600-650°F(318-340°C)
Stove top Thermometer Top Bail
110.111.1110.
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/11111111:— litj,.
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. _. /./.��II i7bit s% :zi
Figure 31 -A thermometerSide Clip ;s. l
gives temperature .--• secc°'.�:..
9 readings that help ;"2;e= : "-=::;::
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you to operate your stove safely and effective) '�"'`•`"� "'`"-
y 0.�4040,=�:i ¢c3 ;r»
operation at griddle temperatures higher "e.' "
Continuous6 (340°C) p than �'� =_ _l
C) may damage the cast iron parts or the = =' $`
porcelain enamel finish of your Resolute Acclaim. "',".0'
A surface thermometer can also tell you when to adjust the
controls and when to refuel the stove. (Figure 31)
During start-up and after re-loading, for example, a Figure 32-Angie the screen to seat the top first, then push the
thermometer reading of at least 500°F (260°C) signals the bottom straight in until the clips snap into place.
stove is hot enough to close the damper and shift into the
high-efficiency mode. The damper must be open as well whenever you operate
the Resolute Acclaim in the open-fire mode.This will prevent
Readings lower than 350°F (177°C) announce the stove smoke and combustion gases from entering the room.
needs loading or it is time to increase the air supply for a
higher burn rate. The spark screen fits inside the arch of the inner stove front
and is held in plac by a to bail and two side clips. iure
At the other extreme, a temperature over 650°F (340°C) is 32)To insert the sce en,place the top bail between the inner
a warning to slow the burn rate. front and the air manifold. Push with an even pressure on
the sides until the clips snap into place.
The front door may be left on or taken off.To remove it,open
it and retract the spring-loaded upper hinge pin.Tilt the door
slightly and lift it off the lower hinge pin.
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Clear the Ash Frequently
The slanted grate is designed to shape the charcoal bed to
promote high temperatures nearthe entrance to the secondary
combustion chamber.The grates must be kept free of heavy
ash accumulation.Clear ash manually every sixto eight hours
of operation or before you reload.
To clear the ash, "hoe"the ash and charcoal forward with a
stove shovel or similar fireplace tool so they drop through
the grate.
A CAUTION
Do not put any tool up into the secondary combustion
chamber or you will risk damaging the refractory package.
Remove and Store Ash Safely
Check the ash pan before reloading the stove. If the ash is
close to the top, empty the pan. Before replacing the ash
pan, clear away any ash that has spilled over the sides and
back of the pan.
When burning wood,empty the ash drawer regularly,typically
every one to three days.The frequency will vary depending
on how hot you run your stove: the hotter the fire, the more
wood you burn, and the faster ash will accumulate.
The ash pan is located in the ash drop chamber with a handle
attached to the front and one to the rear.Always use stove
gloves when handling the ash pan. Keep it level, and carry
it outside for disposal. Empty the ash into your ash disposal
container. When you are finished, slide the pan back into
the stove.
Ash may contain hot coals
and must be treated with 44..�
extreme care. It should IIIIIJiip o
be removed frequently
and placed outdoors in
a metal container with 4
a tight-fitting lid. The
closed container of ash '—
should be placed on a �® ��
noncombustible floor or
on the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ash is disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, it should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Wood ash may be used as a garden fertilizer.
A CAUTION
NEVER USE A VACUUM CLEANER TO REMOVE ASH
FROM THE STOVE;ALWAYS REMOVE AND DISPOSE
OF THE ASHES PROPERLY.
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Draft Management Flue sizing
A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, The inside size of a chimney for an 'airtight' stove should
the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the match the size of the stove's flue outlet. When a chimney
system will affect how well the stove works. When there is serves an airtight, more is not better; in fact, it can be a
a good match between all the parts, the system works well. disadvantage. Hot gases cool off through expansion; if we
vent a stove with a six-inch flue collar(28 square inch area)
Wood stove operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. into a 10 x 10" flue, the gases expand to over three times
Natural draft occurs when the smoke is hotter(and therefore their original size.This cools the gases,which weakens draft
lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney. The strength. If an oversized flue is also outside the house, the
bigger the temperature difference,the stronger the draft.As heat it absorbs gets transferred to the outdoor air and the
the smoke rises from the chimney it provides suction or'draw' flue usually stays cool.
that pulls air into the stove for combustion.A slow, lazy fire It's common for a masonry flue, especially one built for a
with the stove's air inlet fully open indicates a weak draft.A fireplace, to be oversized for an airtight stove. It can take
brisk fire, supported only by air entering the stove through
the normal inlet, indicates a good draft.The stove's air inlet quite a while to warm up such a flue, and the results can be
is passive;it regulates how much air can enter the stove,but disappointing. The best solution to an oversized flue is an
it doesn't move air into it. insulated steel chimney liner,the same diameter as the stove
or insert's flue outlet;the liner keeps the smoke at its original
Depending on the features of your installation - steel or volume,and the result is a stronger draft.An uninsulated liner
masonry chimney, inside or outside the house, matched to is a second choice-the liner keeps the smoke restricted to its
the stove's outlet or oversized -your system may warm up original size,but the smoke still must warm up the air around
quickly, or it may take a while to warm up and operate well. the liner.This makes the warm-up process take longer.
With an'airtight'stove, one which restricts the amount of air Pipe&Chimney Layout
getting into the firebox, the chimney must keep the smoke Every turn the smoke must take in its travel from the stove to
warm all the way to the outdoors. Some chimneys do this the chimney top will slow it down.The ideal pipe and chimney
better than others. Here's a list of features and their effects. layout is straight up from the stove, to a completely straight
Masonry Chimney chimney. If you're starting from scratch, use this layout if
Masonry is a traditional material for chimneys, but it can possible. If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney,
perform poorly when it serves an 'airtight'stove. Masonry is locate the thimble about midway between the stovetop and the
a very effective'heat sink'-it absorbs a lot of heat.It can cool ceiling.This achieves several goals: it lets the smoke speed
the smoke enough to diminish draft.The bigger the chimney, up before it must turn, it leaves some pipe in the room for
the longer it takes to warm up.It's often very difficult to warm heat transfer,and it gives you long-term flexibility for installing
up an outdoor masonry chimney, especially an oversized a taller stove without relocating the thimble.
one, and keep it warm enough to maintain adequate draft. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove
Steel Chimney pipe between the stove and a chimney;longer runs can cool
Most factory-made steel chimneys have a layer of insulation the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems.
around the inner flue.This insulation keeps the smoke warm. Use double-wall stove pipe for long runs.
The insulation is less dense than masonry,so the inner steel Single Venting
liner warms up more quickly than a masonry chimney.Steel Each'airtight'stove requires its own flue. If an airtight stove
doesn't have the good looks of masonry, but it performs
much better. is vented to a flue that also serves an open fireplace, or a
leakier stove, it's easier for the chimney draft to pull air in
Indoor/Outdoor Location through those channels than it is to pull air through the airtight,
• Because the chimney must keep the smoke warm,it's best to and performance suffers. Imagine a vacuum cleaner with a
locate it inside the house.This uses the house as insulation hole in the hose to see the effect here. In some cases the
for the flue and allows a little heat release into the home.An other appliance can even cause a negative draft through the
indoor chimney won't lose its heat to the outdoors,so it takes airtight, and result in a dangerous draft reversal.
less heat from the stove to get it warm and keep it warm.
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Creosote Back-puffing
Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning.It's an organic Back-puffing results when the fire produces volatile gases
tar that can condense in the flue if it's dense in the smoke,and faster than the chimney draft pulls them out of the firebox.
slow-moving, and cools off to less than 290°F. Condensed The gases back up in the firebox till they're dense enough
creosote is volatile,and can generate chimney fires if it gets and hot enough to ignite.If your stove back-puffs,you should
hot enough. All the features that affect chimney draft also open up the damper to let the smoke rise to the flue more
affect creosote condensation-so use whatever combination quickly, let more air into the firebox, and avoid big loads of
of installation features and operational steps will encourage firewood. Run your stove with enough primary air so that
good draft and minimize creosote production. you always see lively, dancing flames in the firebox; a lazy,
Because letting the smoke cool off and slow down is one smoky fire is inefficient and can contribute to creosote buildup
of the keys to creosote production, it makes sense to line a in the chimney.
chimney to match the stove's outlet size, for safety reasons Draft Testing
as well as performance. Canadian law requires a matching An easy way to test your chimney draft is to close the stove's
liner to serve any stove or insert vented through a fireplace damper,wait a few minutes to let the airflow stabilize,then see
chimney; in the US,the National Fire Protection Association whether you can vary the strength of the fire by swinging the
recommends one if the flue is more than three times bigger air control open and closed. Results are not always instant;
(in square area)than the outlet on the stove or insert. Some you may need to wait a few minutes for a change in the
localities enforce the NFPAguidelines as part of their building air control setting to have an effect on the fire. If there's no
codes. change,then the draft isn't strong enough yet to let you close
Fuel the damper,and you'll need to open it for a while longer and
Even the best stove installation will not perform well with manage the fire with the air inlet until the draft strengthens.
poor fuel.The best fuel is hardwood that has air-dried 12- If you keep track of your burning habits and relate them to
their effects on the stove's operation,you'll be rewarded with
18 months. Softwood burns, but not as long as hardwood.
Fairly 'green' wood has a good amount of moisture in it; it good performance and a safe system.
will burn, but some of the heat potential is used to drive the Negative Pressure
remaining moisture off the wood. This reduces the amount Good draft also depends on a supply of air to the stove; a
that reaches your home and can contribute to a creosote chimney can't pull in more air than is available to it.Sluggish
problem. There are moisture meters available for firewood; draft results when a house is tight enough to prevent the
you can also judge your wood by its appearance and weight. ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the
If you get it green, lift a piece and get a sense of its weight; stove and other equipment that sends indoor air outside -
it can lose a third or more of its weight as it dries.Also look especially power-driven equipment like range hoods,clothes
at the ends of a log; as it dries it shrinks and often cracks. dryers,etc.If the chimney draws well with all other equipment
The more weathered and cracked a piece is, the drier it is. turned off(or sealed, in the case of fireplaces and/or other
Dry wood burns readily with a good chimney draft. But with stoves), then you simply need to be careful with timing the
modern stoves, especially catalytic ones, the wood can be use of the other equipment. If you need to crack a nearby
too dry. While extra-dry wood has little creosote in it, the window or door to enable the chimney to draw well, that's
a sign that you should install an outside-air intake to bring
remainder can 'gas out'from the wood quickly and densely
enough to overload the catalytic burner.If you heara rumbling combustion air directly to the stove.Vermont Castings Group
or roaring noise,like a propane torch,from the stove,that is a dealers carry adapters to attach to the stove to connect an
sign that the catalyst is seriously overfiring.The catalyst is a air duct for outdoor combustion air.
platinum film on a ceramic base;the metal can get to higher Conclusion
temperatures than the ceramic can take, and overfiring the Wood-burning is an art rather than a science.Once the stove
catalyst can break it. Dry wood can also burn out faster than and chimney system are in place, the stove user can only
you want. If your dry wood burns out too quickly or overloads vary technique, mostly your timing, to achieve good results.
the catalyst you can mix in greenerwood to slowthe fire down. If you keep track of your burning habits and relate them to
their effects on the stove's operation,you'll be rewarded with
good performance and a safe system.
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Maintenance Clean the Exhaust Channels:
Keep Your Stove Looking New and Working Its Best The firebricks and sealing plates should be removed and the
exhaust area on either side of the secondary combustion
Care of the Cast Iron Surface: package should be vacuumed carefully at least once a year,or
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted after every 60 days of sustained burning.Follow these steps:
cast iron of your Resolute Acclaim looking new.A damp cloth
•
may be used as well, but only when the stove is cool. Make Remove the ashpan,the griddle and the andirons.
sure no water remains on the stove surface. • Remove the left and right side firebrick by lifting them
If the paint needs retouching,allow the stove to cool completely. approximately 1/2"and swinging the front edge in toward
Wire-brush areas needing to be painted.Remove non-painted the firebox center. Inserting a flat screwdriver blade
components such as air controls or cover them with masking underneath the brick and lifting will make the removal
tape. Touch up the stove with high temperature stove paint easier.
available from your local dealer. Apply the paint sparingly.
Two light coats are better than one heavy one. A WARNING
Care of the Porcelain Enamel Surface: Handle firebrick with care. Protruding steel
Use a dry rag ora soft brush.Do not use water or other liquids.
Fingerprints usually can be buffed off with a dry, soft rag. If reinforcement wires could cause injury. Rough
marks remain, allow the stove to cool completely, then buff handling could break firebricks.
with a damp,soft rag.Dry completely before starting a fire so
that water drops or wet streaks will not leave marks. Never • Remove the two rear firebricks by leaning them forward,
use abrasives or harsh chemical cleaners on the porcelain removing the retainer clip and lifting them out through the
enamel finish. griddle opening.
To remove stains or spills from porcelain enamel,first make • Remove both grate sections.
sure that the stove is completely cool. Use only a kitchen • Remove the sealing plates by removing the 7/16" hex
appliance cleaner or polish recommended for enamel head bolts and pulling the plate forward.
surfaces. Apply sparingly with a soft rag and buff away all
traces of the cleaner. • Vacuum debris from both sides of the exposed refractory
Cleaning the Glass: combustion package,being careful not to impact the fragile
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off regularly refractory material.
during hot fires.If you wish to clean the glass more thoroughly, • Check the gasket which the sealing plates seal against.
follow this procedure: Replace if necessary following the directions for gasket
• Let the stove and glass cool completely. replacement that follow.
• Wash the glass with warm water, and a soft paper towel • Replace the grate sections.
or rag.
• Replace the sealing plates, rear firebricks, retainer clip
• Rinse and dry thoroughly. and the side firebricks in that order.
• Never use abrasives,ashes,or harsh chemicals to clean
your Resolute Acclaim glass. Rear Firebricks Retainer Clip
Lft
For stubborn deposits,use a ceramic glass cleaner available Plate SBaling Right
from your Vermont Castings'Authorized Dealer.Do not allow Firebrick
the cleaner to touch brass ornaments or porcelain finish.
- Ti-Q1c9,4;:i. #
Figure 33-Remove left and right sealing plates.
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Repair Air Leaks to Prevent Overheating and Excessive Adjust the Door:
Fuel Consumption Although it is unlikely that adjusting it will be necessary, the
Adjust the Door Latch : height of the ResoluteAcclaim's front load door is adjustable.
The lower door hinge pin has a shoulder that lifts or lowers
The door gasket will compress after use. To restore a tight
seal, adjust the tension on the latch: the door as you screw the pin up or down.
• Remove the Allen head button screw that attaches the Repair Missing Cement in Seams:
door latch tab to the stove front. (Figure 34) The cement in the stove seams may deteriorate overtime and
fall out in places.Just as with the stove doors,it is necessary
• Remove one of the washers that separates the tab from to keep the seam seals in good condition.Spot-fixwith furnace
the front(save it for future use.) cement (available from your local dealer) any areas where
• Replace the remaining washers and the door latch tab. the cement seal is visibly deteriorated. Allow 24 hours for
• Remove another washer if necessary. the new cement to dry.
• Test the seal by closing the door on a slip of paper and Adjust the Damper as Needed:
attempting to pull the paper free. If the paper is freed The tension ofthe ResoluteAcclaim's torsion bar is adjustable
without tearing,the gasket isn't snug enough at that spot. to compensate for compression of the gasket that seals the
damper to the damper frame. To adjust the damper:
• Loosen the lock nut on the set screw in the center of the
damper. (Figure 35)
Washers • Turn the set screw approximately one half-turn clockwise.
• Re-tighten the lock nut and test the damper mechanism.
Door Latch Tab
Lock Nut
y` Allen Head Damper
Rotating Cam Button Screw Set Screw
Figure 34-The front door seal can be adjusted simply by adding
or removing washers.
If the paper indicates a low spot in a specific area, try
"adjusting"the gasket in that area. Pack more cement or a
smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket
so that the main gasket is raised and makes contact with the _-----
door frame. This procedure should solve the problem. If it Figure 35-When the damper's gasket becomes compressed after
doesn't, replace the gasket following these steps: prolonged use,the damper should be adjusted to regain a tight seal.
• Wearing safety goggles and a dust mask, remove the
original gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly.
• Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean the
channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.
• Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newly-cleaned
groove.
• Pack the gasket into the groove.Wait until you are a couple
inches from the end before you cut it.
• Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper such
as described above.Adjust the gasket in any areas where
an inadequate seal is evident.
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Avoid Damaging the Glass Resolute Acclaim Gaskets on Moving Parts
Do not abuse the glass in the front door by slamming the
door shut or by striking the glass with a piece of wood, and Gasket Size The Part(s).it Seals
never operate your stove if it has damaged or broken glass. 3/16" The glass to the load door frame.
If you need to replace the glass, use only glass provided by 5/16"Wire Mesh The griddle to the stove top.
Vermont Castings Group. The arch and bottom edge of the
Replace Broken Glass Immediately 1/2" innner front stove panel to the front
Do not operate the Resolute Acclaim if the glass is damaged. load door.
Use the following procedure for glass replacement. NOTE: The front of the grate to the front load
Replace glass with Vermont Castings Group replacement 1/2 door.
glass only, available from your local dealer.
Should you need to change a replaceable gasket,wait until
the fire is out and the stove has cooled.Be sure to follow the
lass standard safety procedure for working with dusty materials:
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wear safety goggles and a dust mask. The procedure for
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�- e E,, 1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and pulling
`-- - --�-_ i_ w firmly. (Figure
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- - I!! II 2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean the
`� channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. Use
Retainer Clip ' a cold chisel for stubborn deposits.
3/16"Gasket
Figure 36-Glass replacement.
• Open the door and carefully remove the glass by removing
the two (2) clips(one per side)that hold the glass panel
against the gasket in the arched door opening. Each clip
is held in place with two (2) Phillips truss-head machine
screws. (Figure 36)
• Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door frame. Figure 37-Remove gasket,then clean channel with wire brush.
Replace if necessary with gasket obtained from your local
Vermont Castings'Authorized Dealer. 3. Apply a thin(1/8") unbroken bead of stove cement to the
• The glass used in your ResoluteAcclaim is specially coated newly-cleaned groove.
on one side with a heat reflecting material. Examine the 4. Starting at one end, pack a new gasket into the groove.
replacement glass panel, and notice the markings along Where the two ends of the gasket meet, ensure a good
the edge. joint before trimming any excess. Do not overlap or leave
• Center the replacement glass panel in the arched door ragged edges. (Figure 38)
opening, with the marked side of the glass panel facing Other gaskets form seals between non-moving parts, but
the gasket.There should be a gap to allow for expansion these are not subject to the same wear and deterioration
and contraction between the edge of the glass panel and as gaskets on moving parts. It is unlikely that you will ever
the cast iron. need to replace these gaskets unless the involved parts are
• Replace the two retainer clips and fasten with the previously disassembled and then put back together.In any event,this is
ajob that should be done only by qualified service personnel.
removed screws. Tighten the screws slowly and evenly;
do not overtighten.
How to Replace Gaskets
The Resolute Acclaim uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to
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make a tight seal between some parts.With use,particularly
on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and
compressed and can begin to lose their effectiveness.These
will need periodic replacement. - _��
All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The three
sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below,along with their
application. Figure 38-Lay a bead of gasket cement then press gasket in place.
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Gaskets on Resolute Acclaim Stationary Parts
5/16"-Between the flue collar and flue collar extension and 5/16"Wire Mesh Gasket
the stove's top and back.
5/16"-The seal between the upper fireback corners and the
lower fireback.
5/16"-The seal between the underside of the top plate and
the upper edge of the upper fireback.
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5/16"-The damper plate to the reverse side of upper fireback.
5/16"-The seal between the sealing plates and the vertical
ribs of the stove back.
NOTE: When replacing this last gasket after removing the 5/16"Fiberglass Gasket
upper fireback, place two (2) cap screws into the upper
fireback mounting holes before you cement the channels and Figure 40 - A 5/16" wire mesh gasket seals the griddle to the
replace the gasket. The new gasket will run inside the cap stove top.The flue collar is sealed with a 5/16"fiberglass gasket.
screws. Remove the screws after the gasket cement dries.
Replacing the Door Gaskets Replace Broken Firebricks
• Lift off the door as described previously. Lay it face down If a firebrick breaks, replace only with Vermont Castings'
on a padded surface. custom firebricks, available from your local dealer.
• Follow steps 1-4 on gasket replacement as described Vermont Castings Group custom firebricks contain metal
previously. reinforcements that maintain the brick's integrity if it cracks.
A brick that is cracked but still intact does not need to be
Replacing the Griddle Gasket replaced.
• To replace either the damper or the griddle gasket,follow
Steps 1-4 on replacing gaskets described previously. A Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works Better -
Learn to Recognize Creosote and Soot
When you first begin using the stove,check daily for creosote
Stove front to door: — a substance that can look like either thick tar or black,
1/2"gasket crisp flakes. Experience will show how often you need to
clean to be safe. The frequency may even vary during the
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the least creosote are burned, you may need to clean less
frequently.During the warmer months when creosote is more
1 ® `/� likely to result from cooler-burning fires and weaker draft,
' /�\� more frequent cleaning may be necessary.
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twicethe monthly.veryleas Cleaninspect if necessarthechiy.Letey theand stove
chimney cool toconnector check
if a buildup of creosote or soot has occurred. If a significant
m layer of creosote has accumulated-1/8"(3mm)or more—it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.Failure
to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result
Grate to stove Glass to door frame: in a serious chimney fire.
front:1/2"gasket 3/16"gasket The conditions for a chimney fire develop like this:When wood
Figure 39-Two different gasket sizes are used to seal the front door. is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of
a slow-burning fire.As a result,creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire within the flue system which can damage
the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material.
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To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember Yearly Spring Cleaning:
to provide adequate air for combustion and to strive for small, • Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
intense fires rather than large, smoldering ones.
•
You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire authority Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary
for information on what to do in the event of a chimney fire, combustion package.
and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle one. • Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a
Inspect the Chimney Connector and Chimney Twice moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep
the interior of the stove dry.
Monthly and Clean as Required
Let the stove cool completely before you inspect the chimney. • Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom,rear or pipe
Then, use a strong light, and sight up through the flue collar heat shields if your stove is equipped with them. Clean
into the chimney flue. If it is not possible to inspect the flue surfaces are better heat reflectors than dirty surfaces.
system this way,the stove must be disconnected to provide •
adequate viewing. Touch up the black paint.
Clean the chimney using a specially designed chimney Chimney Connector:
cleaning brush, the same size and shape as the,flue liner, Two Weeks:
attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed for this purpose. . Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if
Run the brush up and down the liner so that any deposits necessary.
fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed
through the clean-outdoor.The chimney connector should be Two Months:
cleaned by disconnecting the sections,taking them outside, • Inspectthe chimney and chimney connector.Pay particular
and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector,and
theconnectorsectionsaftercleaning,being sure to secure the the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
individual sections with three sheet metal screws per section. Yearly Spring Cleaning:
If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney system • Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors
yourself,contact your local dealer or hire a qualified chimney for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of
sweep in your area to do the job. connector.
Resolute Acclaim Maintenance Schedule • Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to
Stove:
a masonry chimney should be made by a professional
Daily: mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated
• Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of chimney.Your local dealer or a chimney sweep can help
determine when replacement is necessary.the ash pan. Check at least once a day.
• Keep the area around the stove clear of any combustible • Thoroughly clean the chimney.
material.
Two Months:
• Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time.
• Check leg bolts and heat shield screws;tighten if necessary.
• Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary
combustion package.
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Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue
colors and products at any time,without notice.
Resolute Acclaim Woodburning Stove - Model 2490
Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number
1 Flue Collar See Chart Page 30 11 Left Griddle Quad(Pre-2010) See Chart Page 30
2 Back 1301860 11a Left Griddle Quad 30005118
3 Damper Rod 1600853 12 Griddle
1306356
4 Spacer 1201780 13 Right Griddle Quad(Pre-2010) 1301832
5 Washer-3/8" 1202488 13a Right Griddle Quad 30005119
6 Damper Ramp 1301811 14 Griddle Handle Stub 1600881
7 Damper Tab 1601488 15 Griddle Knob
8 Dam per 1301829 1600661
16 Bushing 1201900
9 Upper Firebrick 1301805 17 Griddle Handle Screw 1201308 -
10 Flue Cover See Chart Page 30 18 To
- p See Chart Page 30 -
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Resolute Acclaim Woodburning Stove - Model 2490 (continued)
Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number
19 Combustion Package 1602497 41 Air Valve Handle/Door Handle 1600663
20 Sealing Plates(2) 1301859 51 Right Inner Side 1301856
21 Arch Brick Retainer 30006590 52 Right End See Chart Page 30
22 Left Arch Brick* 30006588 53 Damper Handle Stub w/Set
23 Right Arch Brick* 30006589 Screw 30002820
24 Rear Grate 1301851 54 Damper Handle 1600664
25 Front Grate 1301852 55 Damper Handle Screw 1201310
26 Pit Plate 1301804 56 Air Manifold : 1301803
27 Andiron(2) 1301806 • 57 Front 1301861
28 Tie Rod(4) 1601640 58 Glass Retainer(2) 1601399
29 Left End See Chart Page 30 59 Glass 1401120
30 Ash Pan 5005775 61 Door See Chart Page 30
31 Left Inner Side 1301855 62 Door Hook 1600155
32a Left Side Firebrick 1600153 63 Dor Handle Shaft 1600623
32b Right Side Firebrick 30004689 64 Latch Retainer 1201843
33 Left Shoulder Plate 1301863 65 Compression Spring 1600551
34 Leg(4) See Chart Page 30 66 Upper Door Pin 1600550
35 Package Support Plate 1301809 67 C-Clip 1600553
36 Bottom 1301854 68 Pin, Hinge Bottom 1600419
37 Right Shoulder Plate 1301864 69 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 1203279
38 Ashlip See Chart Page 30 70 Bracket, Side Brick(2) 30006591
39 Air Valve 1301814 *NOTE: For stoves built before May 2013, order Brick
40 Air Valve Shaft 1600621 Replacement Kit#30006595.
Shell Enamel Parts-Resolute Acclaim
Enamel Color Top Left Side Right Side Flue Collar Flue Cover Ashlip Door Leg
Classic 1301862 1301857 1301858 1301816 1301817 1301819 1301865 1301833
Biscuit 30003118 30003119 30003120 30003121 30003122 30003117 30003123 30003116
Bordeaux 30006778 30006779 30006780 30006781 30006782 30006777 30006783 30006776
Brown Majolica 30004887 30004888 30004889 30004890 30004891 30004886 30004892 30004885
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Warranty
Limited 3 Year Warranty Exclusions&Limitations
Vermont Castings Group warrants that this woodburning stove will 1. This warranty is transferable;however,proof of original retail purchase
be free of defects In material and workmanship for a period of three is required.
years from the date you receive It,except that the catalyst,thermostat 2. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove. Misuse includes
assembly,handles,glass door panels,cement,and gasketing shall be overfirng which will result if the stove is used in such a manner as to
warranted as described below cause one or more of the plates to glow red.Overfiring can be identified
Vermont Castings Group will repair or replace,at its option,any part found to later by warped plates and areas where the paint pigment has burned
be defective upon inspection by a Vermont Castings,Authorized Dealer.The off. Overfiring in enamel fireplaces is identified by bubbling,cracking,
customer must retum the defective part or the stove,with shipping prepaid, chipping and discoloration of the porcelain enamel finish. Vermont
to the Authorized Dealer or pay for any Authorized Dealer in-home travel fees Castings Group offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces.
or service charges for in-home repair work.It is the dealer's option whether Inspect your woodbuming stove prior to accepting it for any damage to
the repair work will be done in the customer's home or in the dealer's shop. the enamel.
If,upon inspection,the damage is found to be the fault of the manufacturer, 3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as described in the
repairs will be authorized at no charge to the customer for parts and/or labor. Owner's Guide, nor does it cover an stove which has been modified
Any woodbuming stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced during unless authorized by a Vermont Castings Group representative in
the limited warranty period will be warranted under the terms of the limited writing.This warranty does not cover damage to the stove caused by
warranty for a period not to exceed the remaining term of the original limited burning salt saturated wood,chemically treated wood,or any fuel not
warranty or six(6)months,whichever is longer. recommended in the Owner's Guide.
Limited 1 Year Warranty 4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other than
The following parts of the woodbuming stove are warranted to be free of a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date 5. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty but is
you receive it:The thermostat assembly,handles,glass door panels,cement, subject to a claim against the common carrier.Contact Vermont Castings
and gasketing.Any of these items found to be defective will be repaired or Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased your stove or Vermont
replaced at no charge,upon the return of the part with postage prepaid to Castings Group if the purchase was direct. (Do not operate the stove
a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer. as this may negate the ability to process the claim with the carrier.)
Any part repaired or replaced during the limited warranty period will be 6. Claims are not valid where the installation does not conform to local
warranted under the terms of the limited warranty for a period not to building and fire codes or,in their absence,to the recommendations in
exceed the remaining term of the original limited warranty or six(6)months, our Owner's Guide.
whichever is longer. 7. The salt air environment of coastal areas,or a high-humidity environment,
Limited Catalyst Warranty can be corrosive to the porcelain enamel finish.These conditions can
The catalyst will be warranted for a six year period as follows:If the original cause rusting of the cast iron beneath the porcelain enamel finish,which
catalyst or a replacement catalyst proves defective or ceases to maintain70% will cause the porcelain enamel finish to flake off.This warranty does
of its particulate emission reduction activity(as measured by an approved not cover damage caused by a salt air or high-humidity environment.
testing procedure)within 24 months from the date the stove is received,the 8. Vermont Castings Group shall have no obligation to enhance or update
catalyst itself will be replaced free. any unit once manufactured.
From 25-72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement IN NO EVENT SHALL Vermont Castings Group BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
catalyst and the cost of labor necessary for its installation at the time of AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
replacement. INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
For stove purchases made after June 30, 1990, a third year AND FITNESS,ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
(25-36 months)of no charge replacement will be made when combustor WARRANTY.THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER ORAL OR
failure is due to thermal degradation of the substrate(crumbling of ceramic WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
material). The customer must pay for any in-home travel fees, service Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental and
charges, or transportation costs for returning the stove to the Authorized consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
Dealer, lasts,so the above limitations may not apply to you.This warranty gives you
Amount of Time Credit Towards specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Since Purchase Replacement Cost How to Obtain Service
0-24 months 100% If a defect is noted within the warranty period,.the customer should contact
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25-36 months 50% a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or Vermont Castings Group if the
37-48 months 30% purchase was direct with the following information:
49-60 months 20% 1. Name,address,and telephone number of the purchaser.
61-72 months 10% 2. Date of purchase.
Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the catalyst 3. Serial number from the label on the back.
warranty for the remaining term of the original warranty.The purchaser must 4. Nature of the defect or damage.
provide the following information in order to receive a replacement catalyst 5. Any relevant information or circumstances,e.g.,installation,mode
under the terms of this limited warranty: of operation when defect was noted.
1. Name,address and telephone number. Awarranty claim will then start in process.Vermont Castings Group reserves
2. Proof of original purchase date. the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual
3. Date of failure of catalyst. inspection of the defect by authorized representatives.
4. Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determination of
failure.
5. In addition,the owner must return the failed catalyst.
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