The Intrepid® II
Woodburning Stove
Model 1990

Homeowner’s
Installation andOperating Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
Safety Notice: If this appliance is not properly installed, operated and maintained, a house fire may result.
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To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to
Intrepid Coverfollow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even
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death. Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.

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WelcomeCongratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Intrepid II. With this purchase, you made a commitment to makethe hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At MHSC, we share that joy and appreciation of thehearth, and we show it in all our cast iron stoves and fireplaces.
As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find the aesthetic appeal of cast iron is matched only by its
superb capacity to absorb and radiate heat.
Also, MHSC products are among the cleanest burning wood stoves and fireplaces available today. As an owner of a MHSC
stove, you are making a strong statement for pollution-free energy. But clean burning depends on both the manufacturer
and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly operate your stove.
At MHSC, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer and that is why we maintain an exclusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Chosen for their expertise and dedication to customer service, our dealers arefactory-trained and know each MHSC product in detail. Feel free to contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer
anytime you have a question about your stove or its performance.
We have built your Vermont Castings Intrepid II with the utmost care. With normal use and proper care, it will provide
you with many years of service.
This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings stove. You will
also find useful information on assembly and maintenance procedures. We urge you to read the manual thoroughly andto keep it as a reference.
Sincerely,

All of us at MHSCThis manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Intrepid II Model 1990
catalytic-equipped wood burning heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits
for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heatat rates ranging from 8,200 to 26,700 Btu/hr.
The Intrepid II Model 1990 has been tested and is listed by Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The test standards
are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA-B366.2 for Canada. The Intrepid
II is listed for burning wood only. Do not burn other fuels. The Intrepid II is approved for use in manufactured (mobile)homes only in the United States, and only when installed with Vermont Castings Mobile Home Kit No. 3248.
Installation or service of this woodburning stove should only be completed by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or
WETT (Canada) certified.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result inproperty damage, bodily injury, or even death.

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Table of Contents
Specifications........................................ 4
Installation............................................. 5
Clearances.......................................... 15
Assembly............................................. 19
Operation............................................. 20
Draft Management............................... 26
Maintenance........................................ 28
Catalytic Combustor............................ 34
Parts List.............................................. 35
Warranty ............................................. 39
Ask your Vermont Castings dealer how these installation accessories can enhance the versatility, appearance, and safety of your Intrepid Stove.
0307 Bottom Heat Shield
0172 Rear Heat Shield
Chimney connector heat shields
Heavy-gauge enamel pipe to match thestove’scolor
Warming shelves
0098 Classic Black
1375 Suede Brown
1362 Sand
1376 Biscuit
1365 Green
1377 Chestnut Brown
1371 Bordeaux
1378 Ebony
1372 Midnight Blue
1379 Vt. Classic Green1373 Brown Majolica
0136 Spark screen for open-fireplace use
Short Legs
0868 Classic Black
1525 Suede Brown
1512 Sand
1527 Biscuit
1510 Green
1530 Chestnut Brown
1515 Bordeaux
1535 Ebony
1520 Midnight Blue
1537 Vt. Classic Green3258 Outside air kit
3248 Mobile-home kit.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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Specifications
Intrepid II, Model 1990
Range of heat output..................8,260-26,740 Btu’s/Hr3
Maximum heat output........................... 27,000 Btu’s/Hr1
Area heated................... Up to 1200 sq. ft. (112 sq. m.)2
Fuel size/type....................................16” (410 mm) logs
EPA emissions rating (g/h, catalytic)........................2.13
Loading........................................................ Front or top
Chimney connector..................... 6” (152 mm) diameter
Chimney flue size........................6” (152 mm) minimum
Flue exit position........................ Reversible, top or rearPrimary air.......Manual set, thermostatically maintained
Secondary air..........................................Self-regulating
Ash handling system...................... Removable ash pan
Glass panels..........................High temperature ceramic
Weight.................................................. 223 lbs. (101kg)
Width (leg-to-leg)................................... 21¹⁄₂” (545 mm)
Depth (leg-to-leg).................................. 13³⁄₄” (350 mm)
Height to top of flue collar:
with regular legs........................25” (635 mm) top exit................................................ 24” (610 mm) rear exit
with optional short legs..............21” (535 mm) top exit............................................. 19³⁄₄” (500 mm) rear exit

1. This value can vary depending on how the stoveis operated, the type and moisture content of thefuel used, as well as the design, construction andclimatic location of your home. Figures shown are
based on maximum fuel consumption obtained
under laboratory conditions and on average efficiencies.
2. These values are based on operation in building
code-conforming homes under typical winter climate
conditions in New England. If your home is of nonstandard construction (e.g., unusually well insulated,
not insulated, built underground, etc.) or if you live ina more severe or more temperate climate, these figures may not apply. Since so many variables affectperformance, consult your Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations foryour home.
3. Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions testing.

20"(510 mm)DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE

2156O"(545 mm)

2156M"(540 mm)18"(460 mm)

2156M"(540 mm)

156M"(31 mm)CL
24"(610 mm)

2556M"(640 mm)

2056O"(520 mm)

Top exit
flue collar
height756 "(180 mm)
2156O"(545 mm)

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Fig. 1 Intrepid II 1990 dimensions.

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Installation
safety NOTICE: IF YOUR stove IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONSAND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR AREA.
Before you begin an installation, review your plans to
see that:• Your stove and chimney connector will be far
enough from combustible material to meet all
clearance requirements.
• The floor protector is large enough and is constructed properly to meet all requirements.
• You have all necessary permits from local authorities.
Your local building official is the final authority for approving your installation as safe and determining that itmeets local and state codes.
The metal label permanently attached to the back ofevery Vermont Castings stove indicates the stove has
been tested to current ULC standards, by CanadianStandards Association (CSA). The test standards are
ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States
and ULCS627 and CAN/CSA-B366.2 for Canada.
Clearance and installation information also is printed
on the label. When the stove is installed according to
the information both on the label and in this manual,
local authorities in most cases will accept the label as
evidence that the installation meets codes and can beapproved.
However, codes vary in different areas. Before starting
the installation, review your plans with the local building
authority. You local dealer can provide any additional
information needed.

Outside Air
In some modern, super-insulated homes, there is notenough air for combustion because of insufficient air
infiltration into the building. Such air enters a homethrough unsealed cracks and openings. Kitchen or bathexhaust fans can compete with the stove for available
air and compound the problem.
When poor draft is caused by a low infiltration rate,
opening a ground floor window on the windward sideof the house and in the vicinity of the stove will usually
alleviate the problem.
Another solution is to install a permanent outside air
supply to the stove and/or room. In some areas, infact, bringing air for combustion from outside the home
directly to the air inlet of the stove is required for new
construction.
An outside air supply is not affected by pressure variations within the house, and improved stove performance often results. An Outside Air Adaptor Kit for theIntrepid II is available from your local Vermont Castings
dealer.

What Kind of Chimney to UseYour Intrepid II must be connected to a code-approved
masonry chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonrychimney that meets local codes, or to a prefabricatedmetal chimney that complies with the requirements
for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys,
Factory-Built, Residential Type and Building Heating
Appliance, UL 103, or the High Temperature (650°C)
Standard ULC S-629 for Canada. Whatever kind youuse, the chimney and chimney connector must be ingood condition and kept clean. Figure 2 shows the twochimney types.

For any unresolved installation issues, refer to CSA
CAN-B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment. These standards are the basis
for many national codes. They are nationally recognized and are accepted by most local authorities. Your
local dealer or your local building official may have a
copy of these regulations.
Important: Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in adangerous situation, including a chimney
or house fire. Follow all instructions
exactly, and do not allow makeshift compromises to endanger property and personal safety.

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A prefabricateddouble-wall insulated chimney

A tile-lined masonry chimney

ST241

Fig. 2 Standard chimney types.

ST241
chimney types
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If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be
inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove isinstalled. Your local professional chimney sweep, building inspector, or fire department official will be able toinspect the chimney or provide a referral to someone
who can.

Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested andlisted for use with solid-fuel burning appliances to theHigh Temperature (650°C) Standard ULC S-629 for
Canada.

The chimney must extend at least 3’ (914mm) above
the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at
least 2’ (610mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10’ (3m). (Fig. 3)

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUESERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

For proper draft and good performance, any chimneyused with an Intrepid II should extend at least 16’ (5m)above the flue collar of the stove.

An Intrepid II is approved for venting into a masonrychimney with a maximum flue size of 8” x 8” (203 x
203 mm), and into a round flue size of 6” (150 mm).
It may not be vented into larger chimneys without a liner
to reduce the effective flue size to 6”(150 mm) diameter. Larger chimneys must have their flues relined forproper stove performance.

0 To 10’
2’ Min.

3’Min.

Chimney Size

0 To 10’

Accessories to make the connection between stainlesssteel chimney liners and your Intrepid II are available
through your local dealer.

2’ Min.

3’Min.

Chimney Connector Guidelines
AC617

Reference Point

Fig. 3 The 2’-3’-10’ Chimney Rule.
AC617Chimneys
Masonry
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An inspection of the chimney
a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney
should have no cracks, loose mortar, other signs ofdeterioration, or blockage. Repair any defects before
using the chimney with your stove.

Seal any unused openings in an existing masonry chimney with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall,and repair the chimney liner. Openings sealed with pie
plates or wallpaper are a hazard; seal them with mortar
or refractory cement. In the event of a chimney fire,
flames and smoke may be forced out of these unused
thimbles.
The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
A newly-built masonry chimney must conform to thestandards of your local building code or, in the absenceof a local code, to a recognized national code. Masonrychimneys must be lined, either with code-approved masonry or pre-cast refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, ora code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The chimney’s
clean-out door must seal tightly.

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Chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wallpipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney is a masonry or prefabricated structure that encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used only to makethe connection from the stove to the chimney.
Double-wall chimney connectors must be tested andlisted for use with solid-fuel burning appliances. Single-wall chimney connectors should be made of 24
gauge or heavier steel, and should be 6” (150 mm) indiameter. Do not use galvanized connector; it cannot
withstand the high temperatures that can be reached bysmoke and gases, and may release toxic fumes underhigh heat.
If possible, do not pass the chimney connector througha combustible wall or ceiling. If passage through a combustible wall is unavoidable, refer to the section following on Wall Pass-Throughs. Do not pass the chimney
connector through an attic, a closet, or any similar concealed space. The whole connector should be exposed
and accessible for inspection and cleaning.
In horizontal runs of single-wall chimney connector
without protective shields, maintain a clearance of atleast 26” (660 mm) from the ceiling. For information on
reduced clearances using shields on single-wall chimney connector or using double-wall connectors, see theclearance chart on Page 11.

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Keep the horizontal run of chimney connector as shortand direct as possible, with no more than two 90° turns.
Slope horizontal runs of connector upward 1/4” per foot(20 mm per m) going from the stove toward the chimney. The recommended maximum length of a horizontal
run is 3’ (914 mm). The recommended total length ofchimney connector is 8’ (2.4 m).
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricated chimney down to within 8’ (2.4 m) of the stove.
SAFETY NOTE: Always wear gloves and protective eyewear when drilling, cutting or
joining sections of chimney connector.

Double-wall Chimney Connector
The listing for the Intrepid II for the U.S. and Canada
includes use of double-wall chimney connectors thathave been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing laboratory.
Information on assembling and installing double-wallconnector is provided by the manufacturer of the
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to
the stove and chimney. Using connectors and chimneys from the same manufacturer makes the assembly
and installation straightforward.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to thelisted clearances in the clearance chart on Page 14.

Single-wall Chimney Connector• Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble thechimney connector. Insert the first crimped end into thestove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing
toward the stove. Using the holes in the flue collar as
guides, drill 1/8” (3 mm) holes in the bottom of the firstsection of chimney connector and secure it to the flue
collar with three #10 x 1/2”
sheet metal screws.
• Secure each joint between sections of chimney
connector, including telescoping joints, with at least
three sheet metal screws.
The pre-drilled holes inthe top of each section ofchimney connector serve as
guides when you drill 1/8”
(3 mm) holes in the bottomof the next section.
• Secure the chimney
Fig. 4 The crimped end ofconnector to the chimney.
the connector points toward
ST242
Chimney connector
stove.
Instructions for various
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installations follow.
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are correct distances from nearby combustible material.
NOTE: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney connector are available to simplify installations. They often
eliminate the need to cut individual connector sections.
Consult your local dealer about these special pieces.

Securing the Single-wall Connector to a
Prefabricated Chimney
For prefabricated chimneys, follow the installation
instructions of the chimney maker exactly as you install
the chimney. The maker of the chimney will supply theaccessories to support the chimney, either from the roofof the house, at the ceiling of the room where the stoveis installed, or from an exterior wall.
Special adapters are available from your local dealer tomake the connection between the prefabricated chimney and the chimney connector. The top of such adapters attaches directly to the chimney or to the chimney’s
ceiling support package, while the bottom of the adaptor is screwed to the chimney connector.
These adapters are designed so the top end will fit
outside the inner wall of the chimney, and the bottom
end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector.
When assembled in this way, any soot or creosote falling from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside
the chimney connector.

Securing the Single-wall Connector to a
Masonry Chimney
For masonry chimneys, both freestanding and fireplacechimneys may be used for installation of your Intrepid II.
Thimble Sleeve
Flue
Chimney
Connector
Keepsleeveend
flushwith flue
tile
ST243

Fig. 5 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be
cemented securely in place.

Freestanding Chimney Installations
If the chimney connector must pass through a combusST243 follow the recommendatible wall to reach the chimney,
thinble connection
tions in the Wall Pass-throughsection that follows.
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The opening through the chimney wall to the flue (the“breach”) must be lined with either a ceramic or metal
cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is cemented firmly
in place. The fit must be snug and the joint between thethimble and the chimney wall must be cemented. (Fig.
6)
A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly
smaller in diameter than standard connector and mostthimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble
sleeves should be available from your local dealer. (Fig.
5)
ChimneyFireplace Chimney Installations Above a Fireplace
The Intrepid II may be connected to a chimney above a
fireplace opening also. In such installations, the stove ispositioned on the hearth in front of the fireplace and thechimney connector rises from the stove top and thenangles ninety degrees back into the chimney. (Fig. 7)
The chimney liner should extend to the point at which
the chimney connector enters the chimney.

Chimney Connector
Shields

Flue

Elbow

*

Flue
Liner

* Check
These Clearances

Slip Pipe
ThimbleStandard
Chimney
Connector*
MantelFlue Collar

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ST244
ST492aFig. 6 Chimney connection in a freestanding installation.

To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breach until
it is flush with the innerflue wall. Do not extend it into
ST492athe actual flue passage,
as thisIntrepid
II could interfere with thedraft.
freestanding
installation
The thimble sleeve should
protrude 1-2” (25-50 mm)
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into the room. Use furnace
to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure thechimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve withsheet metal screws.
Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney connector can be extended through the breach to the innerface of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place.
Additional pieces of connector are then attached withsheet metal screws.

Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the firep.
lace.
ST244
If the chimney connector
from your installation enters
the chimney above aPlymouth
fireplace, follow all the guidelines
fplc over mantel
mentioned above for 12/99
freestanding installations. In addition, give special consideration to the following points:• Check the clearance between the stove and the••chimney connector, and any combustible trim or themantel. Use the necessary combination of mantel,
trim, and connector heat shields to achieve the required clearances.
Check the clearance between the chimney connector and the ceiling. If no heat shields are used, theclearance should be at least 26” (660 mm). To findout how much this clearance may be reduced withheat shields, see the clearance chart on Page 14.
The fireplace damper must be sealed to preventroom air from escaping up the flue. However, it must
be possible to re-open the damper to inspect orclean the chimney.

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Fireplace Chimney Installations Through a Fireplace
If your fireplace height is at least 25” (635 mm), you
may install an Intrepid II with standard legs throughthe fireplace opening using a “positive connection” kitavailable from your local dealer. These positive connection kits ensure a tight fit between the stove flue collar
and the chimney flue. (Fig. 8) Fireplace installations,
whether connected to the flue above or through thefireplace opening, have special clearance requirements
to adjacent trim and the mantel. You’ll find the required
clearances for the Intrepid II fireplace installations on
Page 14.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplaceinstallations. Floor protection information is on Page 9.

In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established guidelines for passing
chimney connectors through combustible walls. Manybuilding code inspectors follow these guidelines whenapproving installations.
Figure 9 shows one NFPA-recommended method. All
combustible material in the wall is cut away from thesingle-wall connector to provide the required 12” (305mm) clearance. Any material used to close up the opening must be noncombustible.
Three other methods are also recommended by NFPA:• Using a section of double-wall chimney with a 9”(230 mm) clearance to combustibles.
• Placing a section of chimney connector inside aventilated thimble, which in turn is separated fromcombustibles by 6” (150 mm) of fiberglass insulating
material.
• Placing a section of chimney connector inside a section of 9” (230 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factorybuilt chimney, with 2” (50 mm) of air space between
the chimney section and combustibles.

Wall Stud

Flexible Connector

Mantel Shield

Chimney
Connector

Fireplace Adaptor Kit

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12” ofNoncombustible
Material
ST245

Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fireplace opening.
ST245
Wall Pass-Throughs
fireplaceflex connector
Whenever possible, design
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nector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you
are considering a wall pass-through in your installation,
check with your building inspector before you begin.
Also, check with the chimney connector manufacturer
for any specific requirements.
Accessories are available for use as wall passthroughs. If using one of these, make sure it has beentested and listed for use as a wall pass-through.

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Floor
Protection

ST493aFig. 9 An approved wall pass-through for the United States.

In Canada, The Canadian Standards Association has
established installation guidelines. The following illustration shows one method, in which all combustible
material in the wall is cut away to provide the required18” (460 mm) clearanceST493a
for the connector. The resulting
space must remain empty.
A flush-mounted
sheet metal
Brickpass thru
cover may be used on one
side only. If covers must be
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used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on
noncombustible spacers at least 1” (25 mm) clear of the
wall.

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Intrepid® II Woodburning StoveYour local dealer or your local building inspector can
provide details for other approved methods of passing
a chimney connector through a combustible wall in yourarea. In Canada, this type of installation must conformto CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid FuelBurning Appliances and Equipment.

Most installations will require that the bottom heatshield be attached. Only when the stove is placedon a completely noncombustible surface, such as
unpainted concrete over earth, may it be used without the bottom heat shield.
Even with the bottom heat shield installed, you mustalso use a floor protector.
In the United States, the floor protector required under
the stove must extend at least 16” from the front of thestove - not from the ashlip - (Labeled ‘E’ in Fig. 11), andat least 6” from the sides and rear (‘D’, Fig. 11).

18” (460mm) clearance all
around the pipe

To meet the requirement in the United States, a floor
protector must be at least 34” wide and 40” deep.

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In Canada, the floor protector required under the stovemust extend 18” (460 mm) to the front (labeled ‘E’, Fig.
11), and 8” (203 mm) from the sides and rear. (‘D’ ,Fig.
11)

T

To meet Canadian requirements, a floor protector mustbe at least 38” (965 mm) wide and 44” (1118 mm) deep.

Flush Mounted
Sheet Metal
Cover

ST494aFig. 10 An approved wall pass-through for Canada.

Floor protection also must extend under the chimney
connector and 2” (51 mm) to either side. (‘C’, Fig. 11)
For 6” (152 mm) connector used with the Intrepid II, theprotector must be a minimum of 10” (254 mm) wide,
centered under the connector.

Note: Do not vent your Intrepid II into a factory-built
ST494(zero-clearance) fireplace.
steelThese appliances and theirchimneys are specificallywalldesigned
pass thru as a unit for use as
fireplaces. It may void thelisting or be hazardous to
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adapt them for any other use.
Do not connect AN INTREPID II to any air
distribution duct or system.

C

Top Exit

Rear Exit
D

D
B
D

D

D

D

Floor Protection
A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom
plate of an Intrepid II, and the floor beneath requires
two kinds of special protection.
Heat protection is provided by a Bottom Heat Shield,
part #0307.
Spark and ember protection is provided by a floor protector, which may be any noncombustible material.
For a new hearth, we recommend a noncombustible
floor protector such as 1/4” non-asbestos mineral board
or its equivalent, or 24 gauge sheet metal. If carpetingis present, it must be removed before installation of thefloor protector. The floor protector may be covered witha noncombustible decorative material if desired. Whenusing brick, tile, or stone, individual pieces must bemortared so sparks cannot fall through.

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E

E

A

A

U.S.	Canada
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

34”
40”
10”
6”
16”

38” (965 mm)
44” (1118 mm)
10” (254 mm)
8” (203 mm)
ST500
intrepid18” (457 mm)floor protection
11/10/00

ST500

Fig. 11 Required floor protector dimensions.

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Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations
Do not assume your fireplace hearth is completely
noncombustible.
Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the “completely
noncombustible” requirement because the brick or
concrete in front of the fireplace opening is supported
by heavy wood framing as in Figure 12. Because heatpasses through brick or concrete readily, it can easily
pass through to the wood. As a result, such fireplacehearths can be a fire hazard and are considered a combustible floor.

Wood framing requires
protection from radiant heat

ST247aFig. 12 Supporting timbers under fireplace hearth are considered to be combustible.

Keep in mind that many raised hearths will extend
less than the required clearance from the front of theheater when it is installed. In suchcases, sufficient floor
ST247
protection as described aboveRear
mustexit
be flooradded
in front
dgrm
of the hearth to satisfy the minimum
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quirement from the front of the stove: 18” (460mm) fromthe front in Canada. Fireplace hearths must also offer
the required protection of 8” (203 mm) on either side.
Optional 3” (76 mm) short legs may be used only onsuch hearths that meet the width and depth requirements outlined previously under “floor protection.”Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor
protection.
Fireplace installations also have special clearance
requirements to the side walls, side decorative trim, andfireplace mantle. Refer to the information on fireplaceand mantel trim shields in this section.

Keep the Stove and Connector a
Safe Distance from
Surrounding Materials
Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat inall directions when operating, and dangerous overheating of nearby combustible materials can occur if they
are too close to the heat. A safe installation requiresthat adequate clearance be maintained between the
hot stove and its connector and nearby combustibles.
Clearance is the distance between either your stove(measured from the back edge of the stove’s top plate)or chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, theceiling, and any other fixed combustible surface. Your
stove has special clearance requirements that havebeen established after careful research and testing to
UL and ULC standards. These clearance requirements
must be strictly observed.
In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials
must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, adistance of 48” (1220 mm) must be maintained between
the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those clearance areas empty assures that nearby
surfaces and objects will not overheat.

Reducing Clearances
Stove clearances may be reduced by using heat shields
attached to the stove. Chimney connector clearances
may be reduced by using heat shields on single-wallconnector, or by using double-wall connector. Clearances may also be reduced by using wall shields. Allshielding used to reduce clearances must be listed by arecognized testing laboratory and approved by the local
regulatory body.
Clearance requirements are established for many different installations. In general, the greatest clearance isrequired when you are placing a stove and its connector with no heat shields near a wall with no heat shield.
For example, when the Intrepid II is installed parallelto the rear wall and no shielding is used, it must be atleast 30” (760 mm) from the wall behind it and at least24” (610 mm) from walls on either side.
If the Intrepid II is installed in a corner and no shields
are used, the corners of the stove must be at least 20”(510 mm) from nearby walls.
The least clearance is required when both the stove
and its connector, as well as the wall, have heatshields.
When shields are attached to the stove or chimney
connector, they are mounted 1” - 2” (25-51 mm) awayfrom the stove or connector surface on non-combustible
spacers. Air flowing between the stove (and/or chimney

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Intrepid® II Woodburning Stoveconnector) and nearby shields carries away heat. Do
not block the air flow by filling this empty space with any
insulating material.
The shiny shield surface facing the heat source must beleft unpainted, enabling it to reflect heat back towards
the stove or connector and away from the wall.
Shields are never used on double-wall connectors.
Clearances may be reduced only by means approvedby the regulatory authority, and in accordance with theclearances listed in this manual.
Note: Alcove installation of the Intrepid
II is not permitted in Canada.

Stove Heat Shields
The Intrepid II Rear Heat Shield is one way to reducethe clearance to the rear wall. The rear heat shield may
be installed on either rear- or top-exiting stoves. However, since the chimney connector also radiates heattoward the wall in top-exiting installations, either singlewall connector with connector heat shields, or listed andapproved double-wall chimney connector should be
used whenever the rear heat shield is used on top-exiting stoves.
Clearance reductions with the rear heat shield apply
only to the wall to the rear in parallel installations. Neither the side clearance requirement nor the clearance
requirement in corner installations may be reduced.

Wall Shields
Clearances may be reduced by using a wall shield
constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, or ofanother non-combustible material such as 1/2” (13 mm)
insulation board or common brick “laid on flat,” with the
3¹⁄₂" (90 mm) side down. Figure 13 shows such a wallshield.
Shields must be spaced out from the combustible
surface 1" (25 mm) on noncombustible spacers. The
spacers should not be directly behind the stove or chimney connector.
Air must be able to flow between the wall and theshield. At least 50% of the bottom 1" (25 mm) of theshield should be open and the shield must be open at
the top. (Fig. 13)
The wall shield for a stove must extend 10” (254 mm)above the top of the stove, or a height of 35” (890 mm).
The wall shield for the chimney connector must be 36”(914 mm) wide, centered behind the connector; forinstallations that use an approved prefabricated chimney to pass through the ceiling, the chimney connector
shield used with single-wall connector must stop 1” (25mm) below the ceiling.

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Air FlowStud Wall
Framing
Wall Shield

Noncombustible
spacers andfasteners

ShieldMetal Spacer

Drywall

Air Flow

ST248

Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction.

Chimney Connector
Clearance Reductions
ST248
wall shield
construction
Chimney connector
clearances
may be reduced by
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using heat shields
on single-wallconnector or by using
double-wall connector. One of these methods should be
used whenever the rear heat shield is used in top-exit
installations, or in any other situation when it is necessary to protect nearby combustibles from the heat of thechimney connector. The ceiling above horizontal runsof chimney connector must be protected as well if theclearance is inadequate. Refer to the Clearance Charts.
In top-exiting installations in which the single-wall connector extends to the ceiling and connects to a prefabricated insulated metal chimney, the connector shieldmust extend to within an inch of the ceiling. A ceilingheat shield must be installed that is 22” (560 mm) indiameter and, as explained above, that extends 1”(25 mm) below the ceiling. The ceiling shield must be
constructed of 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal, mustbe centered on the chimney, and must meet any wall
protector that is also a part of the installation.
For double-wall connector the tested and listed
clearances given in this manual must be used.

Fireplace and Mantel Trim Shields
A fireplace installation requires special clearance between the side of the stove and the right and left walls,
between the side of the stove and the decorative side
trim on the fireplace face, and between the top of thestove and the mantel.

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Noncombustible shields installed 1” (25 mm) away fromthe combustible surface on noncombustible spacers,
called ventilated shields, may be used to reduce clearances. (Fig. 14)
A

1" (25mm)

B

C

C

ST253

1/4" (6mm)ST501

Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances
Measured from the top and sides of the stove

Fig. 14 A custom-formed mantel shield.

To protect a mantel from the heat of an Intrepid II in a
fireplace installation, the ventilated mantel shield mustbe at least 48” (1220 mm) long, and it must be centered
ST501
over the stove. Ventilated shields for side trim must
mantel andextend the full length of the trim.
trim shield
An unprotected mantel(‘A’, Fig. djt15) cannot be more
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than 9” (230 mm) deep and must have a minimum
clearance of 30” (760 mm), measured from the stove’s
top plate. With a ventilated shield, this clearance may
be reduced safely to 14” (360 mm).
Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 2” (50 mm) or lessfrom the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 24”(610 mm) from the stove’s top surface. With a ventilated trim shield, this clearance may be reduced safely
to 14” (360 mm).
Unprotected side trim (C) that protrudes 2” (50 mm) or
less from the face of a fireplace must have a minimum
clearance of 15” (380 mm), measured from the stove’s
top side edge. With a ventilated trim shield, the clearance may be reduced safely to 10” (254 mm). If the trim
extends more than 2” (51 mm), wall clearance requirements apply.
The charts and sample installations that follow list theclearances required for the various installation configurations of the Intrepid II.

A. Mantel
B. Top Trim
C. Side Trim

Unprotected	Protected30” (762 mm)
14” (356 mm)
ST253
24” (610 mm)
14” (356 mm)
trim clearances15” (381 mm)
10” (254 mm)

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Fig. 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components ofthe mantelpiece.

Alcove Installations
Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention
characteristics, specific construction requirements andspecial clearances apply to installations into alcoves.
No stove or chimney connector heat shields are usedin alcove installations.
Alcove installation of the Intrepid II is
not permitted in Canada.

Construction Requirements
The following illustrations show noncombustible ceiling
framing and maximum and minimum permitted dimensions for alcove construction.

36"
Max.

Use recommended
floor protection

48" Min.

7/16” Durock®
(or equivalent)spaced 1” offwood studs on
noncombustible
spacers
ST502

Fig. 16 Alcove floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to
Durock® (or equivalent) alcove lining.

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Joist Shield (Supplied by Chimney
Manufacturer)

Existing Combustible
Framing

24"

11"
Min.

Metal studs
support 7/16”
Durock® (orequivalent)ceiling

Metal
Stud

36"
Max.
14¹⁄₄"

Combustible
facing may
overlap metal
studs by only
1”

1” air gap top
and bottom,
on bothsides andback wall

7/16” Durock® (orequivalent)48" Min.

ST505

Fig. 19 Reflected ceiling plan.

Ceiling support package
extends 2”
below Durock®
(or equivalent)ceiling

ST505
Alcove Ceiling plan
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ST503

Fig. 17 Alcove side section.

ST503
Alcove side view
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1” air gap,
top, bottom,
on bothsides andback wall

65"

62" Min.
to Alcove
Ceiling

NOTE:
From 62” to
65” must becovered bya noncombustible
material.

ST506

Fig. 20 Front view: 65” minimum clearance form hearth tocombustibles on front face. Combustible facing may overlap
metal studs by only 1”. It should not extend below the height of
the noncombustible ceiling.

ST506
Alcove front view
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ST504

Fig. 18 Cutaway perspective of alcove installation.
St504
Alcove cutaway
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Intrepid II Clearance Chart
See Pages 15 and 16 for illustrations of these clearances.

Unprotected Surfaces

Protected Surfaces

Stove Clearance
			Stove Installed
Stove in		Stove Installed
Stove in			Parallel to Wall	Corner		Parallel to Wall	Corner		
Side
Rear	Corners
Side
Rear	Corners
No stove heat shields(A) 24”(B) 30”(C) 20”(D) 12”(E) 16”(F) 10”		(610 mm)(762 mm)(508 mm)(305 mm)(406 mm)(254 mm)
Top exit, rear stove h.s.,single-wall chimney(G) 24”(H) 16”(I) 12”(J) 12”(K) 9”(L) 10”connector with connector(610 mm)(406 mm)(305 mm)(305 mm)(229 mm)(254 mm)heat shields1,2
Rear exit, rear stove(M) 24”(N) 14”n/a(P) 12”(Q) 9”
n/aheat shield3(610 mm)(356 mm)		
(305 mm)(229 mm)
Top exit, rear stove h.s.,(G) 24”(H) 16”(I) 12”		
*double-wall(610 mm)
406 mm)(305 mm)chimney connector5

Chimney Connector Clearance
Single-wall chimney		
connector, no 		connector heat shields
Single-wall chimney
connector, with		
connector heat shields
Double-wall		connector526” (660 mm)			

12” (305 mm)

10” (254 mm)			

5” (127 mm)412” (305 mm)			

*Front Clearance to Combustibles
			All Installations			48” (1219 mm)* Clearances with double-wall connectors and protected surfaces have not been tested for the Intrepid II.
1. Shielding for a top exit stove must include the stove rear heat shield insert to protect the area behind the flue collar.
2. Chimney connector heat shields, in an installation that goes through a combustible ceiling, must extend to 1” (25 mm) below
the ceiling heat shield, which is 22” (559 mm) in diameter. The ceiling heat shield should be 24 gauge or heavier sheet metal,
centered on the chimney connector, and mounted on noncombustible spacers.
3. Rear exit—horizontal from flue collar directly back through wall.
4. The ceiling heat shield required when chimney connector shields are used should meet the wall protector. This will require trimming the ceiling shield along the line of intersection with the wall protector.
5. In top exit installations, this clearance requires the use of the rear heat shield with the shield insert installed.

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Intrepid II Clearance Diagrams
See the chart on Page 14 for dimensions indicated by letter in the diagrams below.

Unprotected Surfaces

Protected Surfaces
Stove Installed
Parallel to Wall

Stove inCornerStove Installed
Parallel to Wall

Stove inCorner

Top Exit Installations, no heat shields

C

B

A

C

F

E

D

F

Top Exit Installations, rear heat shield, and chimney connector heat shields or double-wall connector

I

H

G

J

I

L

K

L

Rear Exit Installations, rear heat shields.

N

Q
N/A

M

N/A

P
ST507

ST507
Intrepid Clearance
Diagrams
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C

C

C
A

B

F

E

D

D
INT
REPID

II

C

A = 36” (914 mm)
B = 30” (762 mm)
C = 1” (25 mm)
D = 35” (889 mm)
E = 44” (1118 mm)
F = 40” (1016 mm)

C
A

B

F

E

D

D
INT
REPID

II

C

C

C

ST508aST508

Fig. 21 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, twowall shields. Reduced clearances for both rear and side walls.
ST508 at corner if desired. Shielding for conWall shields may meet
Intrepid II
nector is centered wallbehindshield connector.
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B
A

F
G

E

C

C

INTREPID II

D

A = 36” (914 mm)
B = 13” (330 mm)
C = 35” (889 mm)
D = 1” (25 mm)
E = 40” (1016 mm)
F = 30” (762 mm)
G = 44” (1118 mm)

D

A = 36” (914 mm)
B = 30” (762 mm)
C = 1” (25 mm)
D = 35” (889 mm)
E = 44” (1118 mm)
F = 40” (1016 mm)

Fig. 24 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, withstove, connector and wall shields. Maximum reduction for rearand side walls. Wallshields may meet at corner. A heat shield
ST508
Intrepid II24” (610mm) in diametersuspended 1” (25mm) below the ceilwall shield
ing must surround11/00
the chimney.

A = 36” (914 mm)
B = 13” (330 mm)
C = 35” (889 mm)
D = 1” (25 mm)
E = 40” (1016 mm)
F = 30” (762 mm)
G = 44” (1118 mm)

B
A

F
G

E

C

C

D

D

ST509

Fig. 22 Parallel installations with rear wall pass-through, two
ST509
wall shields. Reduced
clearances for both rear and side walls.
Wall shield
Wall shields may meetat corner if desired. Shielding for conBB
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nector is centered behindconnector. Wall pass-through mustcomply with codes.

A

ST509aFig. 25 Parallel installation with rear wall pass-through, with
ST509astove, connector andwall shields. Wall shields may meet at
Wall shieldcorner. ConnectorBBheat shield extends 28” (710mm) above flue
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collar, or below elbow, whichever is less. Wall pass-throughmust comply with codes.

A

B
C
D

B
C
D

A = 1” (25 mm)
B = 34” (864 mm)
C = 48” (1219 mm)
D = 35” (889 mm)

A

A

C

C
D

A

A = 1” (25 mm)
B = 34” (864 mm)
C = 48” (1219 mm)
D = 35” (889 mm)

B

B

D

A

A

A

ST510

Fig. 23 Corner installation, vertical chimney connector, withrear, stove, connector
ST510 and wall shields. Wall shields MUST
Wall shield heat shield extends 28” (710mm)
meet at corner. Connector
ccabove flue collar. 11/00
A 24” (610mm) diameter ceiling heat shieldmust surround the chimney and be suspended 1” (25mm) from
ceiling.

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ST510clearances. Wall shields MUST meet atshields. Reduced side
Wall shieldcorner.
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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 charts on Page 14.

Intrepid II: WITHOUT Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected Surfaces	Protected Surfaces
Corner
Installations**

Parallel Installations

Corner
Installations**

Parallel Installations

Side (A)Rear (B)

Corner (C)Side (D)Rear (E)

Corner (F)34³⁄₄”(883 mm)29”(737 mm)26³⁄₄”(680 mm)22³⁄₄”(578 mm)15”(381 mm)16³⁄₄”(426 mm)

A

B

D

C

E

F

*

*

ST511

* 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: 31” in the UnitedStates and 33” (840mm) in Canada.

Intrepid II: WITH Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected Surfaces	Protected Surfaces
ST51
CornerIntrepid
Installations**

Parallel Installations
Side (A)Rear (B)34³⁄₄”(883 mm)15”(381 mm)A

flue centerline
Diagrams
Corner(C)
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18³⁄₄”(476 mm)

B

Side (D)Rear (E)

Corner (F)22³⁄₄”(578 mm)

8”(203 mm)16³⁄₄”(426 mm)

D

C

Corner
Installations**

Parallel Installations

E

F

ST511a** To locate center of flue collar for corner installation, add 7” (180mm) to the clearance distance form stove corner to wall. Mark off the resulting
distance from the corner along both walls. Next, measure the same distance form 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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ST511aIntrepid
flue centerline
Diagrams
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Assembly
Clean the Griddle Before Use
At the factory the griddle is coated with vegetable oil toprevent rusting while the stove is in transit and storage.
Remove the oil with a dry rag or paper towel before you
use the stove.

10³⁄₄"

Set Up the Stove
Remove any loose parts from inside the stove. Place aprotective pad on the floor, arrange some sections of 4x 4 lumber on the pad for support, and carefully tip thestove onto them, on its back.
Remove and discard the four large slot-head screws
from the stove bottom (Fig. 27) and install the stovelegs, using the hex head bolts from the parts bag. Use
3/8” washers with three of the legs; the door/damper
handle holder installs in place of a washer on the rightfront leg. Position the holder so the hole to accept thehandle nub faces out from the right side of the stove.
Tighten the bolts firmly.

9³⁄₄"

ST512

Fig. 28 Attach bottom heat shield.

Storing
the Handle
ST512
AttachUse the removable handle
open or close the front
bottomto
heat
doors, or to change thepositionof the damper. Aftershieldusing it, remove it so it11/00
won’t get hot, and store it in thehandle holder installed behind the right front leg. (Fig.
29)

SlottedScrewsDoor Handle Holder

ST513

Bottom Heat ShieldFig. 27 Remove the slotted screws from the stove bottom.

Install the Bottom Heat Shield
A bottom heat shield must beST513
used unless the stove is
to be situated on a completely
noncombustible
hearth,Removeleg bolts
such as unpainted concrete over earth. To install the
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bottom heat shield, loosen theleg bolts, and slip thebottom heat shield C-clips onto the bolts. Attach thebottom heat shield to the C-clips with the wing nuts, andtighten the leg bolts. Align the shield as shown in Figure28.

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ST514

Fig. 29 Handle holder and heat shield positions.

Reversing the Flue Collar
You can reverse the flue collar by removing the two
ST514
screws that attach the collar to the back of the stove.
Bottom heat shield(Fig. 30) Be sure the&gasket
clips around the flue collar
opening is in position
when
you screw the collar back
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Operation

Flue Collar Screws

Your Intrepid II’s Controls andWhat They Do
The stove has two controls to regulate performance: aprimary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and adamper directs air flow within the stove to activate anddeactivate the catalytic combustor.

ST515

Fig. 30 Reversing the flue collar.

ST515
Attachthe Griddle Handle
reverseInstall the handle flueon thegriddle. Place the griddle
collarupside down at theedgeof a flat
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djt surface and assemble

Additional air for catalytic combustion is regulated automatically, and does not require operator control.
Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the correct
directions for opening and closing the controls. In these
directions, ‘left’ and ‘right’ assume that you are facing
the front of the stove.

the handle as shown. (Fig. 31)

A Single Air Control Regulates theAmount of Heat the Fire Will Produce and
How Long it Will Burn

With the handle pointing 45° from its final position,tighten the nut as far as possible with pliers. Move thehandle to its final position while still holding the nut withthe pliers. Take care not to overtighten, as tab may
snap.

The primary air control lever, located at the right rearcorner of the stove, controls the amount of incoming air
for starting, maintaining, and reviving a fire. More air
entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster,while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level.
For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output(but the shortest burn time), move the lever to the left.
For a fire that will last longer with less heat, move thelever to the right. You can set the lever anywhere in
between the left and right extremes. (Fig. 33)
The Intrepid II features an automatic thermostat to ensure an even heat output at any setting you select. The
thermostat senses the heating and cooling of the stove
surface and adjusts the air shutter accordingly.

ST516

High Heat

Fig. 31 Attaching the griddle handle.
GriddleHandleLow Heat

Air Control Lever

ST516
Attach Damper Handle
griddle handle
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Rear View

ST517

Fig. 33 The thermostat handle may be positioned anywhere
between the two extremes for different heat levels.
Ash PanAndiron

Door Handle
Holder(Behind Leg)
ST518

Fig. 32 The Intrepid II controls.

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controls
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ST517
Intrepid II
Thermostat
positions
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A Damper Directs Air Flow
Within the Stove

Andirons

The damper handle opens and closes the damper todirect air flow within the stove, and is next to, and to theright of, the primary air control lever on the right side of
the stove. (Fig. 34)
When the handle points to the floor, the damper isopen, letting smoke pass directly into the chimney. The
damper must be open when starting or reviving a fire,
and whenever the griddle or doors are opened.

Your stove has andirons to keep logs away from theglass panels. The andirons are important to maintainclear fireviewing and should be removed only while
reloading through the front doors.
Wear heavy stove gloves when removing the andirons,
and place them on a noncombustible surface until you
replace them in the stove. Most stove owners will prefer
the convenience of top loading through the griddle, andwill leave the andirons in place permanently.

When the handle points to the front, the damper isclosed. Smoke from the fire travels through the catalytic
combustion system where it can burn further for greater
efficiency, before passing up the chimney.
The damper has no intermediate positions. Figure 28
shows the handle’s open and closed positions.
When closing the damper, push firmly and snap it
into the locked position to ensure that the stoveremains in the catalytic mode.
Side View
Open

ST520

(Updraft Mode)

Fig. 35 Remove the andirons for front loading.

ST520
Intrepid
The Intrepid II’s griddle lifts for convenient top-loadingof logs, and is the easiest
way of regularly adding fuel.
andirons
However, the front doors open as well for adding an oc11/20/00 djt
casional log to a fire. (Fig. 36)
Two Ways to Add FuelYou can open (or even remove) the front doors andplace the optional Intrepid II spark screen in the front
opening for open-fire viewing.

Closed(Catalytic Mode)

ST519

Fig. 34 The damper is either open or closed. There are nointermediate positions.

Glass Door Panels
ST519
The glass panelsin the doors
Intrepid
II have a heat-reflective
coating on the outside surface. Heat reflected back todamperthe inside of the glass helps keep the inner surface at
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a higher temperaturethan thedjt
outside. In combination
with pre-heated primary combustion air ‘washing’ overthe inside of the glass, this helps provide clear fireviewing at most operating levels.

INTR
EPID

II

ST521

Fig. 36 Top loading is the best way to add fuel during regularuse. Front loadingis useful for kindling a fire.
ST521
Intrepidloading
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closed. The test standard for your stove when it isoperated in this mode is UL 1482.

For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood, commonly burned softwoods include tamarack, yellow pine,
white pine, Eastern red cedar, fir, and redwood. These
too should be properly dried.

Your stove may be used as a fireplace with the front
doors open or removed only when the spark screen
is placed correctly in the opening to protect against
the possibility of sparks and embers leaving yourstove. The test standard for your stove when it isoperated in this mode is UL 737.

Store firewood under cover to keep it dry. Dry, well-seasoned wood is best for heating and fire-viewing. However, avoid wood dried more than two years. This woodburns very quickly, reducing burn time.

Use only the Intrepid II spark screen, part #0136,
with your Intrepid II.
Intrepid II spark screens are available from your
Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer.
To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door
latch stub and turn it to the left and up. To close them,always close the left door first. Turn the handle in theright door to the left and up (to the open position) andclose the door. Push on the door as you turn the handle
to the right and down. The doors will draw in slightly,
and the handle should offer some resistance as you
turn it to the closed position. (Fig. 37)
Avoid striking the glass or slamming the doors to reduce the risk of breaking the glass.
When you’re not using the door handle, store it in theholder behind the right front leg of the stove.

Even for short-term storage, keep wood a safe distancefrom the heater and keep it out of the areas around theheater used for refueling and ash removal.

A Surface Thermometer is a Valuable
Guide to Operation
An optional surface thermometer tells you when toadjust the air control, when to refuel, and helps to tellwhen your catalyst is operating properly.
For example, when the thermometer registers at least
450°F (230°C) after start-up you know the stove is hot
enough to begin catalytic combustion and it may betime to close the damper.
Place the thermometer in the center of the griddle, as in
Figure 38, and use the following temperature ranges asa guide to operation:
When thermometer readings drop below 350°F (175°C)
it’s time to adjust the air control for a higher burn rate or
to reload the stove.

• A temperature reading over 750°F (400°C) is a sign
to cut back on the air supply to slow the burn rate.

• Readings in the 300-400°F (150-200°C) range indi-

Open
Positioncate low to medium heat output.

• Readings of 500-650°F (260-340°C) indicate highheat output. Operating your Intrepid II continuously
at griddle temperatures of 750°F (400°C) or higher
may damage inner parts or the enamel finish.

ClosedPosition

ST522

Fig. 37 To open the front doors, turn handle clockwise.

ST522
Burn Only High-Quality
Wood
Intrepid
The Intrepid II is designed to burnnaturalwood only; do
close
doors
not burn fuels other than that for which it was designed.
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Fig. 38 Take temperature readings with a thermometer located in the middle of the griddle.

You’ll enjoy the best results when burning wood thathas been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning “green”
wood that has not been properly seasoned. The woodshould be 16” (410mm) in length.
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,
ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and airdried outside under cover for at least one year.
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Use the Air Control Settings
that Work Best for You
No single air control setting will fit every situation. Settings will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, theamount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fireto burn.
The control setting also depends on your particularinstallation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from thestove up through the chimney. Draft is affected by suchthings as the length, type, and location of the chimney,
local geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors.
Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in
the Intrepid II, and could even damage the combustor.
On the other hand, too little draft can cause backpuffing
into the room and/or the “plugging” of the chimney or
combustor.
How do you know if your draft is excessively high or
low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrollable burn or a glowing-red stove part. A sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking into the room through thestove or chimney connector joints, low heat, and dirty
glass.
In some newer homes that are well-insulated andweather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air
in the house. In such instances, an open window near
the stove on the windward side of the house will provide
the fresh air needed.
Another option for getting more combustion air to thestove is to duct air directly from outdoors to the stove.
In fact, in some areas provisions for outside combustion
air are required in all new construction.
Your Intrepid II will accept a duct carrying outside air for
combustion.
When first using the stove, keep track of the air control
settings. You will quickly find that a specific setting will
give you a fixed amount of heat. It may take some time
to determine the amount of heat and the length of burnyou should expect from various settings. Please readthe Draft Management section beginning on Page 25
for more information on how installation features affectdraft.
Most installations do not require a large amount of combustion air, especially if adequate draft is available.
Do not for any reason attempt to increase the firingof your heater by altering the air control adjustment
range outlined in these directions.
Use the following air control settings as a starting point
to help determine the best settings for your installation.
Each is described as a fraction of the total distance thelever may be moved from right to left.

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	Burn Rate­­­­­­­­­Low		
Medium		High		Primary Air Control
From far right to 1/3 the 		
distance to left
From 1/3 to 2/3
the distance to left
From 2/3 the distanceto left to far left

Before you start using the stove, please read the Draft
Management section starting on Page 25 to see how
the features of your installation will affect the stove’s
performance. You and the stove are parts of a system,and other parts of the system have a strong effect on
operation; you may need to vary your firing technique to
get the performance you want.

How to Build a Wood Fireand Keep it Going
An Intrepid II leaves the factory with the combustor
installed.
In the United States, it is against the law to operate thiswood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic combustor
is deactivated or removed.

High-Efficiency Wood Burningwith Catalytic Combustion
The catalytic combustion system in your Intrepid II
produces the best conditions for secondary combustion.
When the stove damper is closed, smoke goes throughthe catalytic element, burning at temperatures of
500-600°F (260-315°C), half the temperature normallyneeded for unaided secondary combustion.
The catalytic element is a ceramic “honeycomb” coatedwith a noble metal, usually platinum. The element is in
the secondary combustion chamber, made of a special high-temperature insulating refractory material.
The chamber provides the correct environment necessary for secondary combustion of the fuel (smoke).
Closing the damper may also reduce draft. Closing thedamper too soon may put out the fire or deactivate the
combustor. Close the damper only when the fire is wellestablished. When starting a fire, wait until there is anember bed of at least 3-4” (76-102mm) before closing
the damper.
Never kindle a fire with colored paper or paper thathas colored ink or a glossy surface, and never burntreated wood, garbage, solvents, or trash. All of thesemay poison the catalyst and prevent it from operating
properly. Never burn cardboard or loose paper except
for kindling purposes. Never burn coal; doing so can
produce soot or large flakes of char or fly ash that can
23Intrepid® II Woodburning Stovecoat the combustor and cause smoke to spill into theroom. Coal smoke also can poison the catalyst so that it
won’t operate properly.
In general, the fire must be sufficiently well-establishedto ensure catalytic activity is initiated. When first startinga fire, maintain a medium- to high- firing rate for at least
twenty minutes. This ensures the stove, catalyst, andfuel are all stabilized at the proper operating temperatures. This may be long enough to warm the chimney
well enough to support a good draft; some installations
may need more time. Please read the Draft Management information starting on Page 25 to see if yourinstallation has features that may require more time towarm up.
Even though it is possible for the fire to get quite hot
within a few minutes, the combustor may stop working
or the fire may go out if the fire is allowed to die down
immediately as a result of closing the damper. Once the
combustor starts working, heat generated by burning
the smoke will keep it working.
To determine whether the combustor is operating, observe the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when
the damper is activated and when it is not. This procedure is described on Page 29.

Conditioning Your Stove
Cast iron is extremely strong, but it can be broken witha sharp blow from a hammer or from the thermal shockof rapid and extreme temperature change.
The cast plates expand and contract with changes intemperature. When you first begin using your Intrepid II,
minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjust
gradually during three or four initial break-in fires following Steps 1-3 below.

Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire
Burn solid wood fuel only in the Intrepid II, and burn it
directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do notburn coal or other fuels.
The damper must be open when starting a fire orwhen refueling.
1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary aircontrol fully.
2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper in thestove. Do not use glossy advertisements or coloredpaper, as they can poison the catalyst. Place on thepaper six or eight pieces of dry kindling split to afinger-width size, and on the kindling lay two or threelarger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2”
(25-50 mm) in diameter. (Fig. 39)

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Fig. 39 Start the fire with newspaper and dry kindling.

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START
THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR
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ENGINE OIL. Also,
never use gasoline-type lanternfire fluid, or similarfuel, kerosene,starting
charcoalalighter
liquids to start12/99
or “freshen up” a fire. Keep all suchliquids well away from the Intrepid II while it is inuse.
3. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradually build up the fire by adding a few 3-5” (76-127mm) diameter splits. If this is one of the first few“break-in” fires, let the fire burn brightly, andthen let it die out.
During the break-in fires, don’t let the stove get hotter
than 500°F (260°C) as measured on an optional stovetop thermometer. Adjust the air control lever as necessary to control the fire. Some odor from the stove’s hot
metal, the paint, and the cement is normal for the first
few fires.
NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” orwarmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to starta fire. To correct this situation, roll up a couple piecesof newspaper, place them on top of the kindling andtoward the back of the stove, light them, and close thedoors. This should heat the chimney enough to initiate
a draft.
Once the draft is established, open the front door andlight the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light themain bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, andrepeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initialattempt is unsuccessful.
4. If your Intrepid II has been broken-in previously
using Steps 1-3, continue to build the fire gradually.
Add larger wood with a diameter of 3-4” (76-102mm). (Fig. 40)

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ST264

ST264aFig. 40 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burnwell.

Fig. 41 Add full size logs when the ember bed is 3” (75mm)
deep.

Continue adding split logs of this size to the brisklyburning fire until there is a glowing ember bed at
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least 3” (75 mm)deep. A good ember bed is necessary for propergood
functioning
fire of the catalytic system
and may take 12/99
an hour or more to establish.
5. Close the damper when the griddle temperaturereaches 450° F (230° C).
6. Adjust the air control for your desired heat output.

CAUTION: The Intrepid II will be hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause
skin burns.
ST264aRefuel While the Embers are Still Hot
Reload the Intrepid II while it is still hot and there areplenty of glowing embers to re-kindle the fire. Include
some smaller pieces of wood in the new load of fuel tohelp the stove rebuild its operating temperature quickly.
Wear stove gloves, and follow this procedure when you
reload your stove:
1. Open the thermostat lever.
2. Open the damper.
3. Check the ash level in the ash pan; empty, if necessary, and replace the pan.
4. Open the griddle.
5. Position the charcoal in the middle of the firebox(Fig. 41)then load wood — smaller, split pieces first.
Increase the amount of fuel you load into the stove
as you become familiar with your stove and theheating needs of your home.
NOTE: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thickand if your fuel is well seasoned, it is possible to add
fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door anddamper, and reset the primary air thermostat for thedesired heat output.
Do not break the charcoal into very small pieces orpound or compress the charcoal bed.
It is important that air can circulate under the wood forthe fire to be quickly revived.
WARNING: Operate your Intrepid II only with thedoors either fully open or fully closed.
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woodHEATER.
fire
DO NOT OVERFIRE
Overfiring may
cause a house fire,or can result in permanent damage
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to the stove and to the catalytic combustor. If any partof the Intrepid II glows, you are overfiring.
Ash Disposal
Remove ash before it reaches the top of the ash pan.
Check the level at least once a day, and before eachre-fueling. If the ash is close to the top edge of the pan,empty it according to this procedure:
1. Open the damper.
2. Open the front doors fully.
3. Using stove gloves, pull the ash pan out of the stoveby its handle.
4. Remove the ash pan and properly dispose of theashes. Be sure to keep the pan level during disposal.
5. Return the ash pan to the stove.
Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one tothree days. The frequency will vary depending on how
you operate your Intrepid II; if you burn more wood athigher heat output settings, ash will accumulate rapidly.
Remove ash frequently and place it outdoors in a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid. Put the closed containerof ash 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 orotherwise locally dispersed, keep it in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. You can
use wood ash as a garden fertilizer.
CAUTION: Never use your household or shop vacuum
cleaner to remove ash from the stove; always remove
and dispose of the ash properly.

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Draft Management
A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney,the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other parts ofthe system will affect how well the stove works. When
there is a good match between all the parts, the system
works well.
Wood stove operation depends on natural (unforced)
draft. Natural draft occurs when the smoke is hotter(and therefore lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of
the chimney. The bigger the temperature difference, thestronger the draft. As the smoke rises from the chimney
it provides suction or ‘draw’ that pulls air into the stove
for combustion. A slow, lazy fire with the stove’s air inlet
fully open indicates a weak draft. A brisk fire, supported
only by air entering the stove through the normal inlet,
indicates a good draft. The stove’s air inlet is passive;
it regulates how much air can enter the stove, but it
doesn’t move air into it.
Depending on the features of your installation - steel ormasonry chimney, inside or outside the house, matchedto the stove’s outlet or oversized - your system may
warm up quickly, or it may take a while to warm up andoperate well. With an ‘airtight’ stove, one which restricts
the amount of air getting into the firebox, the chimneymust keep the smoke warm all the way to the outdoors.
Some chimneys do this better than others. Here’s a listof features and their effects.

Masonry Chimney
Masonry is a traditional material for chimneys, but it
can perform poorly when it serves an ‘airtight’ stove.
Masonry is a very effective ‘heat sink’ - it absorbs a lotof heat. It can cool the smoke enough to diminish draft.
The bigger the chimney, the longer it takes to warm up.
It’s often very difficult to warm up an outdoor masonrychimney, especially an oversized one, and keep it warm
enough to maintain an adequate draft.

Steel Chimney
Most factory-made steel chimneys have a layer of insulation around the inner flue. This insulation keeps thesmoke warm. The insulation is less dense than masonry, so the inner steel liner warms up more quickly than amasonry chimney. Steel doesn’t have the good looks ofmasonry, but it performs much better.

Indoor/Outdoor location
Because the chimney must keep the smoke warm, it’sbest to locate it inside the house. This uses the houseas insulation for the flue and allows a little heat release
into the home. An indoor chimney won’t lose its heat tothe outdoors, so it takes less heat from the stove to get
it warm and keep it warm.

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Flue sizing
The inside size of a chimney for an ‘airtight’ stoveshould match the size of the stove’s flue outlet. Whena chimney serves an airtight, more is not better; in fact,
it can be a disadvantage. Hot gases cool off throughexpansion; if we vent a stove with a six-inch flue collar(28 square inch area) into a 10 x 10” flue, the gases
expand to over three times their original size. This cools
the gases, which weakens draft strength. If an oversized flue is also outside the house, the heat it absorbs
gets transferred to the outdoor air and the flue usually
stays cool.
It’s common for a masonry flue, especially one built fora fireplace, to be oversized for an airtight stove. It cantake quite a while to warm up such a flue, and the results can be disappointing. The best solution to an oversized flue is an insulated steel chimney liner, the same
diameter as the stove or insert’s flue outlet; the liner
keeps the smoke at its original volume, and the result isa stronger draft. An uninsulated liner is a second choice- the liner keeps the smoke restricted to its original size,
but the smoke still must warm up the air around theliner. This makes the warm-up process take longer.

Pipe & Chimney Layout
Every turn the smoke must take in its travel from thestove to the chimney top will slow it down. The ideal
pipe and chimney layout is straight up from the stove,
to a completely straight chimney. If you’re startingfrom scratch, use this layout if possible. If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney, locate the thimble
about midway between the stove top and the ceiling.
This achieves several goals: it lets the smoke speed up
before it must turn, it leaves some pipe in the room forheat transfer, and it gives you long-term flexibility for
installing a taller stove without relocating the thimble.
There should be no more than eight feet of single-wallstove pipe between the stove and a chimney; longer
runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft andcreosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe for longruns.

Single Venting
Each ‘airtight’ stove requires its own flue. If an airtightstove is vented to a flue that also serves an open fireplace, or a leakier stove, it’s easier for the chimney draftto pull air in through those channels than it is to pull air
through the airtight, and performance suffers. Imagine
a vacuum cleaner with a hole in the hose to see the effect here. In some cases the other appliance can evencause a negative draft through the airtight, and result ina dangerous draft reversal.
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Creosote

Back-puffing

Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s anorganic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s densein the smoke, and slow-moving, and cools off to lessthan 290°F. Condensed creosote is volatile, and cangenerate chimney fires if it gets hot enough. All thefeatures that affect chimney draft also affect creosote
condensation - so use whatever combination of installation features and operational steps will encourage gooddraft and minimize creosote production.

Back-puffing results when the fire produces volatilegases faster than the chimney draft pulls them out of
the firebox. The gases back up in the firebox till they’redense enough and hot enough to ignite. If your stoveback-puffs, you should open up the damper to let thesmoke rise to the flue more quickly, let more air into
the firebox, and avoid big loads of firewood. Run yourstove with enough primary air so that you always see
lively, dancing flames in the firebox; a lazy, smoky fire isinefficient and can contribute to creosote buildup in thechimney.

Because letting the smoke cool off and slow down is
one of the keys to creosote production, it makes sense
to line a chimney to match the stove’s outlet size, forsafety reasons as well as performance. Canadian law
requires a matching liner to serve any stove or insert
vented through a fireplace chimney; in the US, theNational Fire Protection Association recommends one if
the flue is more than three times bigger (in square area)
than the outlet on the stove or insert. Some localities
enforce the NFPA guidelines as part of their building
codes.

Fuel
Even the best stove installation will not perform wellwith poor fuel. The best fuel is hardwood that has airdried 12-18 months. Softwood burns, but not as long as
hardwood. Fairly ‘green’ wood has a good amount ofmoisture in it; it will burn, but some of the heat potential
is used to drive the remaining moisture off the wood.
This reduces the amount that reaches your home andcan contribute to a creosote problem. There are moisture meters available for firewood; you can also judge
your wood by its appearance and weight. If you get it
green, lift a piece and get a sense of its weight; it canlose a third or more of its weight as it dries. Also look at
the ends of a log; as it dries it shrinks and often cracks.
The more weathered and cracked a piece is, the drier
it is.
Dry wood burns readily with a good chimney draft. But
with modern stoves, especially catalytic ones, the wood
can be too dry. While extra-dry wood has little creosote
in it, the remainder can ‘gas out’ from the wood quickly
and densely enough to overload the catalytic burner.
If you hear a rumbling or roaring noise, like a propane
torch, from the stove, that is a sign that the catalyst isseriously overfiring. The catalyst is a platinum film on aceramic base; the metal can get to higher temperatures
than the ceramic can take, and overfiring the catalyst
can break it. Dry wood can also burn out faster than
you want. If your dry wood burns out too quickly oroverloads the catalyst you can mix in greener wood toslow the fire down.

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Draft TestingAn easy way to test your chimney draft is to close thestove’s damper, wait a few minutes to let the airflow
stabilize, then see whether you can vary the strength of
the fire by swinging the air control open and closed. Results are not always instant; you may need to wait a few
minutes for a change in the air control setting to havean effect on the fire. If there’s no change, then the draft
isn’t strong enough yet to let you close the damper, andyou’ll need to open it for a while longer and manage thefire with the air inlet until the draft strengthens. If you
keep track of your burning habits and relate them totheir effects on the stove’s operation, you’ll be rewarded
with good performance and a safe system.

Negative Pressure
Good draft also depends on a supply of air to the stove;a chimney can’t pull in more air than is available to it.
Sluggish draft results when a house is tight enough toprevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the stove and other equipment that sends
indoor air outside - especially power-driven equipment
like range hoods, clothes dryers, etc. If the chimneydraws well with all other equipment turned off (orsealed, in the case of fireplaces and/or other stoves),
then you simply need to be careful with timing the useof the other equipment. If you need to crack a nearby
window or door to enable the chimney to draw well,that’s a sign that you should install an outside-air intake
to bring combustion air directly to the stove. Vermont
Castings dealers carry adapters to attach to the stove
to connect an air duct for outdoor combustion air.

Conclusion
Wood-burning is an art rather than a science. Once thestove and chimney system are in place, the stove user
can only vary technique, mostly your timing, to achieve
good results. 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
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MaintenanceLet the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove tocool completely before beginning any maintenanceprocedure.

Care of the Cast Iron Surface
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the
painted cast iron of your Intrepid looking new.
The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed. First,
clean the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Then,
touch up the stove with high temperature stove paint.
Apply the paint sparingly, and keep in mind that twolight coats of paint are better than a single heavy one.

4. Install the glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket
with the coated side down (toward the outside ofthe door). Tighten the screws snugly, but loose
enough to allow for a little movement of the glass
when the stove is in operation. Overtightening cancrack the glass immediately or cause it to crack if it
is unable to expand when hot.

Care of Porcelain Enamel Finish
Use a dry or slightly damp rag or a soft brush to remove
spills or stains. For difficult jobs that require a cleaning
agent, use only a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish
recommended for use on enamel surfaces.

Cleaning the Glass
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off
during hot fires. However, the ash residue that accumulates on the glass surface should be removed regularly
to prevent etching. Follow this procedure to clean theglass:• Be sure the glass is completely cool.
• Clean the glass with water or a cleaner madeespecially for this purpose. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
• Rinse the glass thoroughly.
• Dry the glass completely.

Glass Replacement
Replace glass only with Part no. 140-1156 right sideand 140-1157 left side glass panels. The glass panel
rests on a cushion provided by a rope gasket part no1203556, and is held in place by clips. (Fig. 42) The
glass is IR coated on one side which is marked “THISSIDE OUT”.
1. Remove the door from the stove and place it on a
sturdy, level work surface. Use a towel to protect
the porcelain enamel finish.
2. Remove the retainer clips. (Two phillips headscrews on each clip.)
3. Inspect the gasket. If the window gasket is in goodcondition, you can leave it in place. If you replaceit, use only Part No. 1203556. Be sure the channel
around the window opening is clean, and free of
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Rope
GasketKT160

Fig. 42 Door glass installation.

Check the Operation of thePrimary Air Shutter
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The primary air shutter is visible from the back of theIntrepid
stove. The shutter must open and close freely whenglass replacement
you move the thermostat lever. If it does not, check foraddendum
any obstruction,or for a bound or stretched chain need11/00(Fig. 43)
ing adjustment.
On a cold stove the shutter should be open no morethan 1/8” (3mm) when the primary air control lever ispushed completely to the left (closed), as seen from theback of the stove. When the lever is pushed completely
to the right (open), the shutter should be open to anangle of approximately 70° from the stove back.
The ball chain should measure 8¹⁄₂” (216mm) fromconnection to the thermostat coil to connection on the
primary air flap.
If setting is incorrect, the thermostat coil may be bent or
broken. Call your Vermont Castings Dealer for assistance.

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Tighten the Damper Handle as Needed

Thermostat Lever

INT
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ID

The damper handle is attached to the damper rod
with a set screw bearing against a flat spot on the rod.
Check the set screw periodically for tightness; tighten
as needed.
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Damper Adjustment
When the stove damper is closed, the pressure of therod against the damper plate assures a good seal between the damper and the damper housing. Adjustment
may be needed after a period of time to retain adequate
pressure.
Primary Air Shutter
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Fig. 43 The primary air shutter must move freely.

How to Adjust the Door Latch
Over time, the gasketingaround the doors will comST524
press, and the latch may
need adjustment.
To adjustIntrepidIIthe latch, loosen the small locking nut, extend theprimary air shutter
striker screw one turn while keeping the striker screwfrom turning. (Fig. 44)11/22/00
Keep makingdjt
adjustments a little
at a time until the setting is right.
The front doors of the stove should close securely andtightly, when the handle is in the closed position. Whenthe latch is properly adjusted there should be a slightresistance as the doors are moved to the completely
closed position.

To make this adjustment, start with the damper in theclosed and locked position. (Fig. 45) Loosen the 7/16”
locking nut in the center of the damper. Use a 1/8” Allen
wrench to turn the Allen screw a full turn clockwise. Test
the damper for snugness, and continue adjusting the
Allen screw as needed. Tighten the 7/16” locking nut
when the damper operates smoothly but firmly.
Thermostat Cover
D-plateDamper Actuator
Rod

HandleDamper

Pawl
Small Locking Nut

Locking Nut
Striker Screw

Allen Head Adjustment Screw

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Fig. 45 Tighten the damper adjustment screw for a snug
seal.
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Large Locking Nut

damper adj
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Set Screw
Handle Stub
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Fig. 44 Turn the door latch striker screw in or out to tighten orloosen the door latch.

ST531
Door Pawl
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The Catalytic Combustion System
Inspection and CleaningThis wood heater includes a catalytic combustor, whichneeds periodic inspection and replacement for proper
operation. In the United States, it is against the law tooperate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent withthe operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed.
Under normal operating conditions the catalytic element
should remain active for two to six years (depending on
the amount of wood burned). However, it is important
to monitor the combustor periodically to ensure that it
is functioning properly as well as to determine when it
needs to be replaced.
A probe thermostat, passing through the back of thestove into the catalytic combustion chamber, automatically regulates the catalytic combustion air supply.
Deterioration of the probe may result in decreased
catalytic combustor performance.
A poorly-functioning catalytic combustion system will
result in a loss of heating efficiency, and an increase increosote and emissions.
The combustor should be visually inspected in place forfly ash accumulation and physical damage three times
per year. Do not remove the combustor unless a moredetailed inspection is warranted because of diminishedperformance as outlined below, or to inspect the probe
thermostat.
The refractory package that houses the catalytic combustor should be inspected annually for a buildup of flay
ash, and cleaned if necessary. This may be done during
examination of the combustor.
The probe thermostat should be inspected annually, or
more often if decreased catalytic combustion performance is not due to a defective combustor.

When to Suspect a Combustion
System Problem
The best way to evaluate the performance of your Intrepid II’s combustion system is to watch the amount ofsmoke leaving the chimney - both when the combustor
has achieved “light-off” and when it has not. Follow thisprocedure:With a fire going and the combustor activated, with thedamper closed to send smoke through the combustor
as described in the Operation Section, go outside andwatch the smoke leaving the chimney.
Then, open the stove damper and again watch thesmoke leaving the chimney.

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You should see significantly more smoke after the second step, when the stove damper is open and smoke
does not go through the combustor. However, do notconfuse smoke with steam form wet wood; steam disappears rapidly in the air, smoke does not.
If this test indicates a problem, consider other possible
factors as well, such as the time of year or a change
in the quality of your fuel. In spring and fall, draft is
weaker than it is during colder winter weather, and fires
can burn sluggishly. Small, hot fires are a good solution
under these conditions.
“Green” (insufficiently seasoned) wood will burn morepoorly than properly seasoned fuel. You may have to
run your stove hotter (with more primary air) to achieve
good performance if you are burning green or wet
wood.
Also, consider any changes in your burning routine.
Once you have ruled out any other possible causes for
decline in performance, you may inspect the combustor and probe. Wear a dust mask, safety glasses, andgloves. Refer to Figure 46 as a guide.
1. Remove the andirons.
2. Reach inside the stove with a pair of pliers and turnthe two clamps that hold the fireback 90°. Turn theleft clamp clockwise, and the right clamp counterclockwise.
3. Grasp the fireback by its vertical ribs and remove it,
together with the attached throat hood. Pull the left
side out first.
4. Carefully clean the left and right exhaust pockets of
the refractory package. Use a shop vacuum, ideally
one with a very fine filter, and be careful to avoid
damaging the refractory material. This material canstand high temperatures, but it is somewhat brittle
physically.
5. Carefully remove the refractory access panel in frontof the catalytic element.
6. Gently slide the catalytic element out of the refractory chamber. Check the element and the bottom of
the chamber for a buildup of fly ash.
7. If the catalytic element is clogged, take it outdoors
for cleaning. Blow gently through the honeycomb. A
large amount of fly ash may come out of the element.
8. Inspect the element. Although small hairline cracks
will not affect performance, the element should belargely intact. If the element is broken in pieces or
has large sections missing, replace it. Call yourdealer for a replacement element.

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Refractory Chamber

INT
RE

PID

II

Catalytic Block
Upper
Firebackwith Throat
Hood
ExhaustPockets
Refractory Access Panel

Clamps
ST533

Fig. 46 Removing the catalytic element.

9. Use a flashlight and a mirror, inserted into one of
the exhaust pockets of the refractory chamber, to inspect the probe. The end of the probe should extend
ST533
about 1” into the combustion chamber, and should
removenot show any
signs ofcatalyst
deterioration.

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Use the stove in your usual manner for two weeks,
inspecting the chimney and the chimney connector
frequently.
If creosote does not build up as quickly as before, it islikely that the performance change was caused by fly
ash deposits on the catalytic element. However, monitor the chimney system for a few weeks to ensure thatproper performance continues.
If you continue to find a significant creosote buildup or if
you continue to see excessive smoke from the chimney,the catalytic element will need to be replaced. Call yourdealer for information about a replacement.
NOTE: Use only replacement catalyst supplied by anauthorized Vermont Castings dealer.

Replace Refractory Package
Refer to Figure 46.
1. Remove andirons.
2. Reach inside the stove with pair of pliers and turnthe two clamps that hold the fireback 90°. Turn thelet clamp clockwise and the right clamp counterclockwise. The bolts that hold these clamps aretapped into the back as well as capped by chromeacorn nuts in the back.
3. Grasp the upper fireback by its vertical ribs and remove it, together with the attached throat hood. Pull
the left side out first.
4. Carefully remove the refractory access panel in frontof the catalytic block.
5. Gently slide the catalytic block out of the refractorychamber.
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6. Remove the damper housing. It is held in place by
two weld screws and two chrome acorn nuts in theback of the stove. Loosen the chrome acorn nuts
and rotate the tabs to release the damper housing.
You may find it necessary to remove or loosen thethermostat cover to access the one of acorn nuts
installed behind the cover.
7. Remove the rear airtube in the back of the stove
which is held in place with two phillips screws.
8. Take out the secondary probe by removing the upper
phillips screw and sliding the probe out of the hole.
9. Lift the damaged refractory chamber up and out of
the firebox.
10. Reverse the procedure for installing the new refractory chamber.

Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed
The Intrepid uses fiberglass rope gaskets to make atight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on
those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle andcompressed, and can begin to lose their effectiveness.
These will need periodic replacement.
The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, alongwith their applications.
Gasket Diameter.... And the Parts it Seals
5/16” wire gasket The griddle to the stove top
5/16”
The damper to the upper fire		back; the front doors to the		stove front; and the door		halves to each other
There is a flat, die-cut gasket between each glass panel
and its door. See page 24 for information on replacing
the glass panel or its gasket.
If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropriate replacement from your Vermont Castings, Dealer.
Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be
sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working
with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust
mask.
The procedure for replacing the gaskets is the same,
regardless of the gasket location.
1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end andpulling firmly.
2. Use a wire brush or a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a cold chisel
if necessary.
3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-sizedgasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra
1-2” (25-50mm) and mark the spot to be cut.
4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on awood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spotwith a utility knife. Twist the ends slightly to keep thegasket from unraveling.
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5. Lay an unbroken 1/8” (3mm) bead of gasket cementin the newly-cleaned channel. Starting at one end,press the gasket into the channel. Ensure a good
joint where the gasket meets before trimming any
excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leaveends with ragged edges.
6. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal
mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel.
7. For doors, replace the doors and close them ona piece of waxed paper to keep the cement from
migrating onto the stove front, or tap other parts withthe rubber mallet (or hammer/block of wood).
8. Clean excess cement from around the channel. Let
the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly.

extremely hot fire within the flue system that can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible
material.

Adjust the Door if Necessary

If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated - 1/8”(3mm) or more - remove it to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

The door latch or damper mechanism may need adjustment after you have regasketed them. Initially, it may
require loosening to accommodate the new gasket; after a few weeks, it may need tightening to compensate
for compression of the new gasket. The directions foradjusting the latch and damper are on Page 27.

Permanent Gaskets
Other gaskets seal between non-moving parts, butthese are not subject to the same wear and deterioration as gaskets on moving parts. It is unlikely that you
will ever need to replace these gaskets unless theinvolved parts are disassembled and then put back
together. If this is the case, the job should be done only
by a qualified service technician. The diameter of thegasket that seals these non-moving parts is 5/16”, andthe areas sealed are the flue collar to the stove back;and the lower fireback to the sides. The glass panels
use a special die-cut flat gasket; refer to Page 24 for
information on these.

The Chimney System
Creosote
Your Intrepid II is designed to reduce creosote buildup
significantly. However, regular chimney inspection andmaintenance must still be performed. For safety, goodstove performance, and to protect your chimney andchimney connector, inspect the chimney and chimney
connector on a regular schedule. Clean the system ifnecessary. Failure to keep the chimney and connector
system clean can result in a serious chimney fire.
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic
vapors and moisture that combine to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively coolchimney flue. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an
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If you do have a chimney fire, act promptly to:• Close the damper and thermostat lever.
• Get everyone out of the house.
• Call the Fire department.
You should inspect the system every two weeks during
the heating season as part of a regular maintenanceschedule. To inspect the chimney, let the stove coolcompletely. Then, using a mirror and a strong light,
sight up through the flue collar into the chimney flue. If it
is not possible to inspect the flue system in this fashion
the stove must be disconnected to provide better viewing access.

Clean the chimney using a brush the same size andshape as the flue liner. Flexible fiberglass rods are used
to run the brush up and down the liner, causing any
deposits to fall to the bottom of the chimney where they
can be removed through the clean out door.
The chimney connector should be cleaned by disconnecting the sections, taking them outside, and removing
any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure theindividual sections with sheet metal screws.
If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself,contact your local Vermont Castings authorized dealer
or hire a professional chimney sweep.

Annual Maintenance
Perform a thorough cleaning, inspection and repair
each spring, at the end of the heating season.

• Thoroughly clean the chimney and chimney connec•
•
•

tor.
Inspect the chimney for damage and deterioration.
Replace weak sections of prefabricated chimney.
Have a mason make repairs to a masonry chimney.
Inspect the chimney connector and replace any
damaged sections.
Check gasketing for wear or compression, andreplace if necessary. A ‘paper test’ will guide you on
this. Close and lock the door or damper on a slip ofpaper and then try to pull the paper out. If the paper
pulls out with little or no resistance, the gasket is not
snug enough at that spot. If adjusting the damper orlatch does not result in a seal that makes it hard topull the paper out, replace the gasketing.

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out the ash at the bottom of the back plate after
removing the lower fireback. Lightly clean the refractory assembly that houses the element. Be careful
not to damage the refractory material, which is veryfragile.
Inspect the secondary probe thermometer; refer toPage 30.
Check door and damper handles for tightness. Adjust if needed.

2000966• Check heat shield screws. Tighten as necessary.
• Clean dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear andconnector heat shields.

• Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with•moisture absorbing material (such as cat litter) to
keep the stove interior dry. Close the stove door tokeep cats from using the litter.
Touch up the paint on black stoves.

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Appendix: Catalytic Combustor
In any chemical reaction, including the combustion
process, there are certain conditions which must be
met before the reaction can take place. For example, areaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain
concentration of the reactants (the combustion gases
and oxygen), or a certain amount of time. Catalysts,
though not changed themselves during the reaction,
have the ability to act at a molecular level to changethese requirements. In the Intrepid II’s secondary
combustion chamber the catalyst reduces the temperature at which secondary combustion can start from the1000 - 1200°F (540 - 650°C) range to the 500 - 600°F(260 - 315°C) range, increasing efficiency, and reducing
creosote and emissions.
The catalytic reaction, though advantageous, does
have some limitations of its own. Primary among theseit that the reactants (the gases) come into close physical contact with the catalyst itself.
To ensure the necessary contact, the catalytic element
in your Intrepid II is composed of a ceramic base in the
shape of a honeycomb. On each of the honeycomb’s
many surfaces a coating of the catalyst (usually anoble metal such as platinum or palladium) is applied.
The large surface area exposed in this configuration
ensures that the combustion gases have the greatest
opportunity to come in contact with the catalyst.
Loss of catalytic activity will be apparent in several
ways. First you may notice an increase in fuel consumption. Second, there will be a visible increase in therate at which creosote builds up in your chimney connector system. You may also notice a heavy dischargeof smoke from the chimney. A number of catalytic
problems which can cause loss of activity are described
below:

Blockage
While the honeycomb pattern ensures good contact, italso increases the resistance to flow of the combustion
gases, and, because of the many surfaces, provides
more places for creosote and fly ash to deposit. It is
important to follow the operating instructions in orderto minimize these deposits, and to periodically inspect
your catalyst for signs of blockage.

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Masking and Poisoning
While the catalyst itself does not enter into the combustion process, it is possible for certain elements, suchas lead and sulfur, to attach to the active sites on thesurface of the honeycomb. Though the catalyst is still
there, it is covered, or masked, by the contaminant, andcannot function. To avoid this situation, it is important
not to burn anything in your Intrepid II that is a sourceof these contaminants. Particularly avoid painted ortreated wood, coal, household trash, colored papers,
metal foils, or plastics. Chemical chimney cleaners may
also contain harmful elements. The safest approach is
to burn only untreated, natural wood.

Flame Impingement
The catalytic element is not designed for exposure todirect flame. If you continually overfire your Intrepid
II, the chemistry of the catalyst coating may be altered,inhibiting the combustion process. A glowing stove partat the back of the firebox is a sign of over-firing.
Thermal degradation of the ceramic base may also occur, causing the element to disintegrate. Stay within therecommended guidelines of the Operation section.

Mechanical Damage
If the element is mishandled, damage may occur.
Always treat the element carefully. Remember thecatalyst is made of a ceramic material; treat it as you
would fine china. Hairline cracks will not affect theperformance of the catalyst, as long as the steel sleeveholds the element in the proper position.

Peeling
Peeling of the surface coat may occur if the catalyticelement is frequently subjected to excessive temperatures. Follow the operating instructions carefully to
avoid this type of damage.
Every MHSC product is equipped with either a Corning“Long-Life”® or a Technical Glass Products “Honeycomb”®. The products are equivalent. If for any reason
you must ship your catalytic element, remember its
fragile nature. Place the element in a plastic bag, andpackage it with a generous amount of shock absorbing
material.

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28

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25

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MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without
notice.

Intrepid II Woodburning Stove
Model 1990
		 Item Description	Part Number
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Secondary Air CoverFlue Collar
Back Panel
Damper Rod
Damper Clip
DamperDamper Housing
Throat Hood
Weld Screw
Upper Fireback
Fireback Clamp

20009661306762
See
Chart Pg. 36
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Intrepid II1308662
exploded1602523
view
11/00
13067251306701
13067021306763120158313067031306724

		 Item Description	Part Number
12.
13.
15.
16.
17.
18.
20.
21.
22.
22a.
23.

3/8” - 16 x 1¹⁄₂” Hex Bolt
Lower Fireback
Rear Air Tube
Thermostat Cover
Damper Handle Assembly
Friction Spring
Thermostat Clip
Ball Chain Fitting (2)Ball Chain
Thermostat AssemblyPrimary Air Flap

12014561306704
1308658130671150042651201846
1601408
1201972
1201960
5005506
130671035

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44

45
66

47

48

46
51
49

56

50

62
54

64

63

65
68

53

72
57

61
60

67

52

55
57
59

58

MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without
notice.

Intrepid II Woodburning Stove
Model 1990 (continued)

0966
		 Item Description	Part
Number

24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.

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Air Flap Pin
Clip#10-24 x 3/8” Pan Head Bolt
#10-24 x 1/4” Pan Head Bolt
Secondary Probe AssemblySecondary Air Link
Phillips Bolt, 1/4”-20 x 5/8”
Shim Ring
Secondary Air Flap
Refractory Chamber w/ Access Panel
Catalyst Block

Intrepid II
1601551
explodedview
8/02
160139612009831200980
1601489
1601486
12008961201986
16014901602527
30004590

		 Item Description	Part Number
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.

Refractory Access Panel
AndironLeft Insert
Grate
Right Insert
Ashpan Only
Ashpan Front Only
Ashpan Handle
Damper Tab
Griddle16025161306717
1308651
1308652
1308650
14009511306493
30000973
16014881306356

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Intrepid II Woodburning Stove
Model 1990 (continued)
		
45.
45a.
46.
46a.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.

Item Description	Part Number
Right Griddle Quad (Pre-2010_
1301832
Right Griddle Quad
30005119
Left Griddle Quad (Pre-2010)
1301807
Left Griddle Quad
30005118Top
See Chart Pg. 38
Right Side
See Chart Pg. 38
BottomSee Chart Pg. 38
Left Side
See Chart Pg. 38
Leg
See Chart Pg. 38
Tie Rod
1601640
Leg Bolt, 3/8”-16 x 1” Hex Bolt
1201432
Right Air Manifold
1308654
Left Air Manifold
1308653
Handle Holder
1600600
Front
See Chart Pg. 38
Left Door
See Chart Pg. 38
Left Glass Panel1
1401157
Right Door
See Chart Pg. 38
Right Glass Panel1
1401156
Handle Bolt, 1/4”-20 x 3Z
1201310
Handle Wood
1600664
Handle Insert
30002714
Front Door Handle
30002719
Griddle Handle Assembly
30002775
Gasket, Fiberglas 3/16” Rnd, Blk
1203556
Latch Assembly
30002362
Glass Clips, Bottom
30000832
Glass Clips, Side
30000833
Glass Clips, Top
30000834
Nut, Jam
1203290
Ashpan Assembly
5003522
Bottom Heat Shield Assy. (not shown)
30004020
C-Clip (not shown)
1204015
Wing Screw (not shown)1201621

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Please record the following information
for future reference.
Stove Serial No. _____________________
Dealer  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone  _____________________________
Date Purchased  _____________________
Installer  _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone  _____________________________
Date Installed  _______________________NOTES:
1. The glass panels have a heat-reflective coating on theoutside and are not interchangeable.

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Shell Enamel Parts - Intrepid II Model 1990
Enamel			Left
Right
Flue		Left Door Right Door Single
	ColorTop	Bottom
Side
Side	Collar
Front	Only	Only	LegClassic
13086571306764 1308656 1308655 1306561 1308647
1308649
1308648 1306333
Biscuit
30003180 30003174 30003176 30003175 30003181 30003177 30003179
30003178 30003182
Bordeaux 2328657
2326764 2328656 2328655 2326561 2328647
2328649
2328648 2326333
Brown											Majolica
30004824 30004820 30004822 30004821 30004825 30004823 30004829
30004828 30004830
Chestnut											Brown30003190 30003184 30003186 30003185 30003191 30003187 30003189
30001888 30003192
Ebony
30003200 30003194 30003196 30003195 30003201 30003197 30003199
30003198 30003202
Forest											Green2318657
2316764 2318656 2318655 2316561 2318647
2318649
2318648 2316333
Midnight											
Blue23786572376764 2378656 2378655 2376561 2378647
2378649
2378648 2376333
Sand
13286571326764 1328656 1328655 1326561 1328647
1328649
1328648 1326333
Suede											Brown30002571 30002567 30002569 30002568 30002508 30002570 30002506
30002505 30002509
Vt.Classic											Green30003210 30003204 30003206 30003205 30003211 30003207 30003209
30003208 30003212

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Warranty
Limited 3 Year Warranty
MHSC warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receiveit, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, cement, and gasketing shall be warranted as described below.
MHSC will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective
upon inspection by a Vermont Castings, Authorized Dealer. The customer must return the defective part or the stove, with shipping prepaid,
to the Authorized Dealer or pay for any Authorized Dealer in-hometravel fees or service charges for in-home repair work. It is the dealer’s
option whether the repair work will be done in the customer’s home orin the dealer’s shop. If, upon inspection, the damage is found to be thefault of the manufacturer, repairs will be authorized at no charge to thecustomer for parts and/or labor.
Any woodburning stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced during the limited warranty period will be warranted under the terms of thelimited warranty for a period not to exceed the remaining term of theoriginal limited warranty or six (6) months, whichever is longer.

Limited 1 Year Warranty
The following parts of the woodburning stove are warranted to be freeof defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year fromthe date you receive it: The thermostat assembly, handles, glass door
panels, cement, and gasketing. Any of these items found to be defective will be repaired or replaced at no charge, upon the return of the partwith postage prepaid to a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.
Any part repaired or replaced during the limited warranty period will
be warranted under the terms of the limited warranty for a period not
to exceed the remaining term of the original limited warranty or six (6)months, whichever is longer.

Limited Catalyst Warranty
The catalyst will be warranted for a six year period as follows: If theoriginal catalyst or a replacement catalyst proves defective or ceases tomaintain 70% of its particulate emission reduction activity (as measured
by an approved testing procedure) within 24 months from the date thestove is received, the catalyst itself will be replaced free.
From 25 - 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst and the cost of labor necessary for its installation at
the time of replacement.
For stove purchases made after June 30, 1990, a third year
(25 - 36 months) of no charge replacement will be made when combustor failure is due to thermal degradation of the substrate (crumbling of
ceramic material). The customer must pay for any in-home travel fees,
service charges, or transportation costs for returning the stove to the
Authorized Dealer.
Amount of Time
Credit Towards
Since Purchase
Replacement Cost
0 - 24 months
100%
25 - 36 months
50%
37 - 48 months
30%
49 - 60 months
20%
61 - 72 months
10%
Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of thecatalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original warranty. The
purchaser must provide the following information in order to receive a
replacement catalyst under the terms of this limited warranty:
1. Name, address and telephone number.
2. Proof of original purchase date.
3. Date of failure of catalyst.
4. Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determination of failure.
5. In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst.

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Exclusions & Limitations
1. This product must be installed or serviced by a qualified installer,
preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, as prescribed by the
local jurisdiction. It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating instructions furnishedwith the product any alterion, willful abuse, accident or misuse ofthis product shall nullify this warranty.
2. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail purchase is required.
3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove. Misuse includes
overfiring which will result if the stove is used in such a manner as
to cause one or more of the plates to glow red. Overfiring can be
identified later by warped plates and areas where the paint pigment
has burned off. Overfiring in enamel fireplaces is identified by bubbling, cracking, chipping and discoloration of the porcelain enamel
finish. MHSC offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces.
Inspect your woodburning stove prior to accepting it for any damage
to the enamel.
4. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as describedin the Owner’s Guide, nor does it cover an stove which has been
modified unless authorized by a MHSC representative in writing.
This warranty does not cover damage to the stove caused by burning salt saturated wood, chemically treated wood, or any fuel notrecommended in the Owner’s Guide.
5. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone otherthan a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.
6. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty
but is subject to a claim against the common carrier. Contact
Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased
your stove or MHSC if the purchase was direct. (Do not operate thestove as this may negate the ability to process the claim with thecarrier.)
7. Claims are not valid where the installation does not conform to local
building and fire codes or, in their absence, to the recommendations
in our Owner’s Guide.
8. The salt air environment of coastal areas, or a high-humidity environment, can be corrosive to the porcelain enamel finish. These
conditions can cause rusting of the cast iron beneath the porcelain
enamel finish, which will cause the porcelain enamel finish to flake
off. This warranty does not cover damage caused by a salt air or
high-humidity environment.
9. MHSC shall have no obligation to enhance or update any unit once
manufactured.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MHSC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDINGTHE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS,
ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTENWARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidential andconsequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.

How to Obtain Service
If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should
contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or MHSC if the purchase
was direct with the following information:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the purchaser.
2. Date of purchase.
3. Serial number from the label on the back.
4. Nature of the defect or damage.
5. Any relevant information or circumstances, e.g., installation,mode of operation when defect was noted.
A warranty claim will then start in process. MHSC reserves the right towithhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual inspectionof the defect by authorized representatives.

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