Resolute® Acclaim
Woodburning Stove
Model 2490

Homeowner’s
Installation andOperating Manual
0893

For use in the
United States and Canada

Safety Notice: If this appliance is not properly installed, operated and maintained, a house fire may result.
To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to
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follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even
Resolute
Acclaimdeath. Contact local
building
officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements
Cover in your area.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim.
Your stove is one of the finest available. It features high efficiency, non-catalytic performance, using space-age
refractory material and the precisely calibrated delivery of air to a concentrated charcoal bed to promote secondary
combustion in a controlled environment.
If treated properly and operated according to the guidelines in this manual it will provide years of safe, dependable,
and economical heating.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories of Portland, Oregon. The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482
and 737 for the United States and ULC S627 for Canada.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed and approved for installation in mobile homes only in the United States and only withuse of Vermont Castings Mobile Home Installation Kit #3249.
The Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim is in compliance with the standards set forth by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b)(2), as stated on the permanent label attached to each stove.
In addition to directions on installation and operation, this manual includes directions on maintenance and assembly.
We recommend that you hire a professional solid fuel stove installer to install your stove, or to advise you on the
installation should you attempt to install it yourself.

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Table of Contents

Accessories

Specifications..........................................3
Installation...............................................4
Operation...............................................17
Maintenance..........................................24
Replacement Parts................................29

Warming Shelf
		 #0064 Classic Black#1357 Suede Brown
		 #1351 Sand
#1385 Biscuit		 #1354 Ebony#1387 Chestnut Brown
		 #1355 Bordeaux#1390 Vt. Classic Green		 #1356 Midnight Blue
#1395 Brown Majolica#0184 Rear Heat Shield#0246 Bottom Heat Shield#0133 Sparkscreen#3255 Outside Air Adapter (for 3” ducting)#3249 Mobile Home Kit - includes: Rear and Bottom
Heat Shields, Outside Air Adapter, Ducting and Leg
Clips#0574 Stove Surface Thermometer#3421 Gasket Kit#4360 Griddle Handle Kit
Short Legs
		 #0565 Classic Black#0298 Vt. Classic Green		 #0293 Brown Majolica#2915 Bordeaux		 #0295 Biscuit#2916 Midnight Blue		 #0296 Chestnut Brown		 #0297 Ebony

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
Resolute Acclaim Model 2490
Range of heat output.................9,500-33,900 BTU/hr.*
EPA Emissions Rating......................................3.4g/hr*
Maximum heat output........................ 40,000 BTU/hr.**Area heated***.................Up to 1600 sq. ft. (148 sq m)
Fuel size/type....................... 16” (410 mm) wood splits
Fuel capacity.......................................30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
Loading.......................................................Front or top
Chimney connector....................6” (152 mm) diameter
Chimney flue size..... Min. 6” (152 mm) or 8” (203 mm)
Flue exit position.......................Reversible, top or rearPrimary air.........................................................Manual
Secondary air..................................................... Preset
Ash handling system.................... Removable ash pan
Glass panel.........................High-temperature ceramic
Weight................................................425 lbs. (192 kg)
Width (leg-to-leg)....................................26” (660 mm)
Depth (leg-to-leg) ..................................19” (480 mm)
Height to top of flue collar:
w/Regular legs................. 27¹⁄₂" (699 mm) top exit...........................................25" (635 mm) rear exit
w/Short legs..................... 25¹⁄₂" (648 mm) top exit...........................................23" (584 mm) rear exit

*Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions
testing.
**This value can vary depending on how the unit isoperated, and the type and moisture content of the fuelused. Figure shown is based on maximum fuel consumption obtained under laboratory conditions and on
average efficiencies.
***These values are based on operation in building
code-conforming homes under typical winter climate
conditions in New England. If your home is of nonstandard construction (e.g., unusually well-insulated,
not insulated, built underground, etc.) or if you live in amore severe or more temperate climate, these figures
may not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Vermont Castings' Authorized
Dealer to determine realistic expectations for yourhome.

126M"(324 mm)DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE

1956O"(495 mm)
23"(584 mm)25"(635 mm)
2156O"(546 mm)

2556O"(648 mm)RESOLUTE

Acclaim

2756O"(699 mm)25"(635 mm)

2156O"(546 mm)(Reg. Legs)
1956O"(495 mm)(Short Legs)

6"(152 mm)
19"(483 mm)

26"(660 mm)Fig. 1 Resolute Acclaim dimensions.

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Installation
safety NOTICE: IF YOUR RESOLUTE ACCLAIM
IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND
MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR
SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACTLOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Before you begin an installation, review your plans to
see that:• Your stove and chimney connector will be far••

enough from combustible material to meet all
clearance requirements.
The floor protector is large enough and is constructed properly to meet all requirements.
You have all necessary permits from local authorities.

What Kind of Chimney to UseYour Resolute Acclaim may be connected either to asound masonry chimney that meets local codes, to arelined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or toan approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whatever
kind you use, the chimney and chimney connector must
be in good condition and kept clean.
If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed. Your local professional chimney sweep, building
inspector, or fire department official will be able to makethe inspection or to direct you to someone who can.
The chimney should extend at least 3’ (914 mm) above
the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at
least 2’ (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10’ (3m). (Fig. 2)
0 To 10’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 that it has beentested to current UL and ULC standards, and gives thename of the testing laboratory. Clearance and installation information is also printed on the label. Local authorities generally will accept the label as evidence that,when the stove is installed according to the informationon the label and in this manual, the installation meetscodes and can be approved.
Codes vary in different areas, however. Before starting
the installation, review your plans with the local building
authority. Your local dealer can provide any additional
information needed.
For any unresolved questions about installation, referto the National Fire Protection Association’s publication
ANSI/NFPA 211–1988 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. In
Canada, the equivalent publication is CSA CAN-B365,
Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances andEquipment. These standards are the basis for manynational 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 theseregulations.
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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2’ Min.

3’Min.

0 To 10’
2’ Min.

3’
Min.

Reference Point

AC617

Fig. 2 The 2’-3’-10’ rule for chimneys.

For proper draft and good
performance, any chimney
AC617
RLTSKC8 should extend at least 16’
used with a Resolute Acclaim
2/11/98(5m) above the flue collar of the stove.

Masonry Chimneys
An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it hasa lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney
also should be examined for cracks, loose mortar,other signs of deterioration, and blockage. Repair any
defects before the chimney is used with your stove.
A prefabricated doube-wallinsulated chimney

A tile-lined
masonrychimney
ST241

Fig. 3 Standard chimney types.

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Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must
be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimneywall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpaper are a hazard
and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement.
In the event of a chimney fire, flames and smoke may
be forced out of these unused thimbles.
The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
A newly-built masonry chimney must conform to 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 precast refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, ora code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The chimney’s clean-out door must seal tightly to help ensure agood draft.

Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested andlisted for use with solid-fuel burning appliances to theHigh-Temperature (H.T.) Chimney Standard UL-1031985 (2100°F.) for the United States, and High Temperature (650°C) Standard ULC S-629 for Canada.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUESERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

Chimney Size
A Resolute Acclaim is approved for venting into amasonry chimney with a flue size of 8” x 8” (203 x 203mm), and into a round flue size of 8” (203 mm) or 6”(152 mm).
It may be vented into larger chimneys as well. However, chimneys with liners larger than 8” x 12” (203 x
305 mm) may experience rapid cooling of smoke andreduction in draft, especially if they are located outside the home. These large chimneys may need to be
insulated or to have their flues relined for proper stove
performance.
Accessories to help make the connection between
stainless steel chimney liners and your Resolute Acclaim are available through your local dealer.

Chimney Connector Guidelines

galvanized chimney connector; it cannot withstand thehigh temperatures that can be reached by smoke andexhaust gases, and may release toxic fumes under highheat.
If possible, do not pass the chimney connector througha combustible wall or ceiling. If passage through a combustible wall is unavoidable, refer to the recommendations in the section following on Wall Pass-Throughs.
Do not pass the connector through an attic, a closet or
any similar concealed space. The whole chimney connector should be exposed and accessible for inspection
and cleaning.
Install the chimney connector not less than 23” (584mm) from the ceiling. Keep it as short and direct as
possible, with no more than two (2) 90° turns. If possible, use 45° elbows. Slope horizontal runs of connectors upward 1/4” per foot (20 mm per meter) goingfrom the stove toward the chimney. The recommended
maximum length of a horizontal run is 3’ (914 mm),and the total length of chimney connector should be nolonger than 8’ (2.5 m).
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricated chimney downward to within 8’ (2.5 m) of the stove.
SAFETY NOTE: Always wear gloves and protective eyewear when drilling, cutting or
joining sections of chimney connector.

Double-wall Chimney Connectors
The listing for the Resolute Acclaim in the U.S. andCanada includes use of double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use withsolid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testinglaboratory.
Information on assembling and installing double-wallconnectors is provided by the manufacturer of the
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to
the stove and chimney. Using chimneys and connectors
from the same manufacturer helps make the assembly
and installation straightforward.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to thelisted clearances in the clearance chart on Page 12.

A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wallpipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure that
encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used only
to make the connection from the stove to the chimney.
They are for interior use only.
Double-wall connectors must be tested and listed foruse with solid-fuel burning appliances. Single-wall connectors should be made of 24 gauge or heavier steel,and should be 6” (152 mm) in diameter. Do not use
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Single-wall Chimney Connectors• 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” (3mm)holes in the bottom of thefirst section of chimney
connector and secure it to
the flue collar with three(3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metalscrews.
• Secure each joint
between sections of chimney connector, including telescoping joints,
Fig. 4 The crimped end ofwith at least three (3)the connector points toward
the stove.ST242
sheet metal screws. The
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predrilled holes in the topof each section of chimney connector serve as guides
when you drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bottom of thenext section.
• Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. Instructions for various installations follow.
• Be sure the installed stove and chimney connector
are correct distances from nearby combustible material.
Note: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney 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
Follow the installation instructions of the chimney
manufacturer exactly as you install the chimney. The
manufacturer of the chimney will supply the accessories to support the chimney, either from the roof ofthe house, at the ceiling of the room where the stove isinstalled, or from an exterior wall.
Special adapters are available from your local dealer
to make the connection between the prefabricatedchimney and the chimney connector. The top of such
adapters attach directly to the chimney or to the chimney’s ceiling support package, while the bottom of theadapter 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.
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to a Masonry Chimney
Both freestanding masonry chimneys and fireplacemasonry chimneys may be used for installation of your
Resolute Acclaim.

Thimble Sleeve
Flue
Chimney
Connector

Keepsleeve end
flush withflue tile

ST243

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

Freestanding Installations
If the chimney connector
must pass through a comST243
thinble theconnection
bustible wall to reachchimney, follow the recomdjt
mendations in the 12/13/99
Wall Pass-Throughsection that
follows. The opening through the chimney wall to theflue (the “breech”) must be lined with either a ceramic
or metal cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is securely
cemented in place. Most chimney breeches incorporate
thimbles, but the fit must be snug and the joint between
the thimble and the chimney wall must be cemented
firmly. (Fig. 6)
Chimney

Flue Liner

Elbow

Flue Liner

Slip Pipe
ThimbleStandard
Connector

Flue Collar

ST492

Fig. 6 Chimney connection is a freestanding installation.
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A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly
smaller in diameter than standard connector and mostthimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney
connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble
sleeves should be available from your local dealer.
To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until
it is flush with the inner flue wall. Do not extend it into
the actual flue passage, as this could interfere with thedraft.
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2” (25-50mm) into
the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing toseal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet
metal screws.

Above A Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises fromthe stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into
the fireplace chimney. (Fig. 7) The liner of the fireplacechimney should extend at least to the point at which thechimney connector enters the chimney. Follow all theguidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special attention tothese additional points:

Through A Fireplace
If your fireplace opening height is at least 23” (584 mm)*,you may install a Resolute Acclaim through the opening using a “positive connection” kit available from yourlocal dealer. These kits provide a secure connection
between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue. (Fig.
8) If it is necessary to reverse the flue collar from the
top exit to the rear exit position, follow the directions on
Page 10.
Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue
above or through the fireplace opening, have special
clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel.
You’ll find the required safe clearances for Resolute Acclaim fireplace installations on Page 11.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplaceinstallations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9.

• If there is a combustible mantel or trim, check the••stove and chimney connector clearances. Use thenecessary combination of mantel, trim, and connector heat shields to provide the required clearances.
Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling.
The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed
to prevent room air from being drawn up the flue,
reducing the draft. However, it must be possible toreopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.

Flexible Connector

Mantel Shield
Fireplace
Adpator Kit

RESOLUTE
Acclaim

Chimney Connector Shields* Check these

*
ST245

*

clearancesFig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fireplace opening.

MantelRESOLUTE
Acclaim

WallST245
Pass-Throughs

Seal theDamper

ST244

Whenever possible,fireplacedesign your installation so the conconnector
nector does not passflex
througha combustible wall. If you
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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.

Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace.

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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.
U.S.: In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established guidelines
for passing chimney connectors through combustible walls. Many building code inspectors follow
these guidelines when approving installations.
The following illustration shows one NFPA-recommended method. All combustible material in the wall is cut
away a sufficient distance from the single-wall connector to provide the required 12” (305 mm) clearance forthe connector. Any material used to close up the opening must be noncombustible.
Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA.
These are:

• Using a section of double-wall chimney with a 9”(229 mm) clearance to combustibles.
• Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a ventilated thimble, which is then separated from combustibles by 6” (152 mm) of fiberglass insulating material.
• Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a section of 9” (229 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factorybuilt chimney, with 2” (51 mm) of air space between thechimney section and combustibles.
Wall Stud

Canada: The Canadian Standards Association has
established different guidelines. The illustration
below shows one method, in which all combustible material in the wall is cut away to provide therequired 18” (457 mm) clearance for the connector.
The resulting space must remain empty. A flushmounted sheet metal cover may be used on one
side only. If covers must be used on both sides,
each cover must be mounted on noncombustible
spacers at least 1” (25 mm) clear of the wall. Your
local dealer or your local building inspector can
provide details of other approved methods of passing a chimney connector through a combustiblewall.
In Canada, this type of installation must conform to
CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment.
Note: Do not vent your Resolute Acclaim into afactory-built (zero-clearance) fireplace under any
circumstances. The Resolute Acclaim has not been
specifically tested and listed for this type of installation. These appliances and their chimneys are
specifically designed as a unit for use as fireplaces. It
may void the listing or be hazardous to adapt them forany other use.
do not connect the RESOLUTE ACCLAIM to
any air distribution duct or system.
18” (457 mm) clearance all around thepipeChimney ConnectorTT12” (305mm) of
Noncombustible
Material

Floor Protection

Flush
Mounted

ST494a

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

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T

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

ST494
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Floor Protection
A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom
plate of your Resolute Acclaim. The floor area directly
under and around the stove will require protection fromradiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that
may escape the firebox.

F

Top Exit
E

E
B

Heat protection is provided through the use of a Vermont Castings Bottom Heat Shield #0246. Spark andember protection must be provided by a floor protector
constructed with noncombustible material as specified.
Most installations will require that the bottom heatshield be attached. Only when the stove is placed on acompletely noncombustible surface such as unpainted
concrete over earth may it be used without the heatshield.
Even when the bottom heat shield is installed, you must
provide special protection to the floor beneath. For
installations with the heat shield attached, use a noncombustible floor protector such as 1/4” non-asbestos
mineral board or equivalent, or 24 gauge sheet metal.
The floor protector may be covered with a noncombustible decorative material if desired. Do not obstruct the
space under the heater.

Rear Exit

D

C
A

A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:

C

D

A

U.S.		Canada
38”42” (1067 mm)
42”46” (1168 mm)
16”
18” (457 mm)
6”8”(203 mm)ST500
6”8”		 (203 mm)
intrepid10”10”(254 mm)floor
protection

ST500

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Fig. 11 Required floor protector dimensions.

RESOLUTE
AcclaimProtection requirements vary somewhat between the
United States and Canada as follows:
U.S. installations the floor protector is required under
the stove and must extend at least 16” from the front of
the stove (“C”, Fig. 11), and at least 6” from the sides
and rear (“D” and “E”,Fig. 11). It must also extend under the chimney connector and 2” to either side (“F”,Fig.
11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
at least 38” wide and 42” deep.
In Canada, a noncombustible floor protector is required
under the heater also. The floor protector must extend
18” (457 mm) to the front (“C”, Fig. 11), and 8” (203mm) from the sides and rear (“D” and “E”, Fig. 11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
at least 42” (1067 mm) wide and 46” (1168 mm) deep.

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

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requires protection
from radiant heat

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

For all fireplace installations, follow the floor protection
guidelines described above.
Keep in mind that many raisedhearths will extend
ST247
less than the required clearance from the front of theRear exit floor dgrm
heater when it is installed. In such cases, sufficient
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front of the hearth to satisfy the minimum floor protector
requirement from the front of the stove: 16” (410 mm)
from the front in the United States and 18” (457 mm)from the front in Canada.
Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor
protection as they are not fire proof.
Fireplace installations also have special clearance
requirements to the side walls, side decorative trim, andfireplace mantel. Refer to the information on fireplaceand mantel trim shields in this section.
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Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From
Surrounding Materials
Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat inall directions when operating. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between
the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensurethat such materials do not overheat.
Clearance is the distance between either your stove or
chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the ceiling,
and any other fixed combustible surface. Keep furnishings and other combustible materials away from thestove as well. In general, a distance of 48” (1220 mm)
must be maintained between the stove and moveable
combustible items such as drying clothes, furniture,
newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those clearance
areas empty assures that nearby surfaces and objects
will not overheat.

Safe Ways to Reduce ClearancesYour stove has special clearance requirements thathave been established after careful research, and testing to UL and ULC standards.
Clearance requirements have been established to meetmost installation possibilities, and they involve the combination of four basic variables:• When the stove has no listed heat shield mounted
on it.
• When the stove has a listed heat shield mounted onit.
• When the wall has no listed heat shield mounted onit.
• When the wall has a listed heat shield mounted on it.
In general, the greatest clearance is required when you
are placing a stove with no heat shield near a wall withno heat shield. The least clearance is required whenboth the stove and the wall have heat shields. Reducing
a stove clearance may require a listed heat shield on
the chimney connector as well.
Clearances may be reduced only by means approvedby the regulatory authority, or in accordance with theclearances listed in this manual.

Wall Shields
Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or
heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible material such as 1/2” (13 mm) insulation board or common
brick “laid on flat,” with the 3¹⁄₂" (89 mm) side down.
(Fig. 13)
Shields must be spaced out from the combustible
surface 1" (25 mm) on noncombustible spacers. The
spacers should not be directly behind the stove or chimney connector.

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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.
When calculating clearance, always measure from the
top plate of the stove, or, from the chimney connector
itself, to the adjacent combustible surface. Do not measure from the heat shields of the stove or connector tothe combustible surface.
Air Flow
ScreenWall Shield
Stud Wall
Framing

Noncombustible
spacers andfasteners

DrywallShieldMetal
Spacer

Air Flow

ST248

Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction.

ST248
Reversing
the Flue Collar

wall shield construction
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shipped with the flue collar in
the top exit position. Depending on your requirements,
you may wish to reverse the flue collar and extension
plate to the rear exit position. The only tool necessary is
a 7/16” wrench.
To reverse the flue collar position:
1. Remove the four (4) fasteners that hold the collar
and extension plate. The fasteners are accessible
by reaching through the flue collar of the stove.
2. Remove the flue collar and extension plate.
3. Examine the exposed gasket; contact your Vermont
Castings Authorized Dealer if the gasket needs to be
replaced.
4. Position the extension plate and flue collar in theappropriate orientation, making sure the gasket
remains in place. The notched edge of the extension
plate should be next to the griddle.

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5. Secure the extension plate and flue collar with thefasteners removed in the first step. Run the bolts inonly finger-tight. Adjust the fit of the extension plate
and/or flue collar if necessary. Tighten all four (4)fasteners, but do not overtighten them. Test the action of the griddle; make any needed adjustments byloosening the hardware, repositioning the flue collar
and extension plate, retesting the griddle action, andretightening the hardware.

Side trim must have a minimum clearance of 8" (203 mm),measured from the stove's top side edge. In this case,ventilated shielding will not provide protection to allow
clearance reduction.
In addition, a fireplace installation must observe thefloor protection guidelines discussed previously.
The charts and sample installations on the following
pages list the clearances required for various installation configurations of the Resolute Acclaim.

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

A

Ventilated shields (noncombustible) installed on noncombustible spacers 1” (25 mm) away from the combustible surface may be used to reduce clearances.
(Fig. 14) A mantel shield for the Resolute Acclaim mustbe at least 48” (1219 mm) long, centered over thestove. Side trim shields must extend the full length of
the trim. (Fig. 15)

C

B

C

MantelFireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances
Measured from the stove top and sides

Spacer			Protected
Unprotected30” (762 mm)
36” (914 mm)
ST253b28” (711 mm)
28” (711 mm)
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8” (203 mm)
8” (203 mm) ST253b
trim clearances
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Fig. 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components ofthe mantelpiece.
A. Mantel
B. Top Trim
C. Side Trim

1" (25mm)

Shield1/4" (6mm)ST501

Fig. 14 A custom-formed mantel shield.

An unprotected mantel (“A”,Fig. 15) must have a minimum clearance of 36” (914mm), measured from thestove’s top plate. With a ventilated shield the clearance
may safely be reduced to 30” (762 mm). Maximum
ST501
depth of the mantel is 9” (229 mm).

mantel andUnprotected top trim (B) protruding 1¹⁄₂" (38 mm) or lesstrim shieldfrom the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 28"
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djt This clearance(711 mm) from the stove's
top surface.
may not be reduced by shielding. If top trim protrudes
more than 1¹⁄₂" (38 mm) the mantel clearances of 36"(915mm) unshielded and 30" (762 mm) shielded must
be used.
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Resolute Acclaim Clearance Chart
Unprotected Surface
Rear

Corner
Installation
Corner(A) 15”(380 mm)(B) 24”(610 mm)

Top exit, rear heatshield only 1(G) 15”(380 mm)(H) 24”(610 mm)

Rear exit, rear heatshield only(M) 15”(38mm)Top exit, rear h.s.,single-wall connector,
connector shields 1,2
Top exit, rear h.s.,double-wall connector1,3Protected Surface
Side

Rear

Corner
Installation
Corner(C) 15”(380 mm)(D) 8”(203 mm)(E) 13”(330 mm)(F) 8”(203 mm)(I) 15”(380 mm)(J) 8”(203 mm)(K) 13”(330 mm)(L) 8”(203 mm)(N) 10”N/A(254 mm)		

(O) 8”(203 mm)(P) 7”(180 mm)

N/A(Q) 15”(380 mm)(R) 15”(380 mm)(S) 15”380 mm)(T) 8”(203 mm)(U) 9”(23mm)(V) 8”(203 mm)(Q) 15”(380 mm)(R) 17”(432 mm)(S) 15”		
(380 mm)

Parallel Installation
Stove ClearanceSide

No heat shields

Parallel Installation*

Chimney Connector
Clearance
No Heat Shields23” (580 mm)

12” (305 mm)

Chimney connector
heat shields214” (360 mm)

8” (203 mm)

Double-wall connector316” (410 mm)*

Front Clearance
to Combustibles**All Installations

48” (1220 mm)* Clearances with double-wall connectors and protected surfaces have not been tested for the Resolute Acclaim.
** A distance of 48” must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying
clothes, furniture, firewood, etc.
When a rear heat shield is installed on a top exit stove, the shield insert must be attached to the shield so
the area behind the flue collar on the stove is protected.
1

Chimney connector heat shields must extend exactly 28” (710 mm) above the flue collar of the stove. No
shielding can be used on the connector above 28” (710 mm). The unshielded chimney connector above the28” (710 mm) point will be 14” (360mm) from an unprotected wall or 8” (203 mm) from a protected wall.
2

In top exit installations, this clearance requires the use of the rear stove heat shield with the shield insert
installed.
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Unprotected Surfaces
Stove Installed
Parallel to Wall

Protected Surfaces
Stove Installed
Parallel to Wall

Stove in Corner

Stove in Corner

Top Exit, No Heat Shields

C

B

A

C

F

E

D

F

Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only

I

H

G

J

I

L

K

L

Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only

N

Q
N/A

N/A

M

P

Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield and single-wall connector w/shields, or double-wall connector

S

R

Q

S

V

U

T

V
ST600

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Minimum Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations

A = 48” (1220 mm)
B = 36” (914 mm)

A

A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 44” (1118 mm)
C = 36” (914 mm)
D = 48” (1220 mm)
E = 1” (25 mm)

A

B

D
C

B

E

ST605

ST602

Fig. 16 A rear-exit stove with reduced rear wall clearance
only.
ST602
Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01

Resolute Acclaim
wall shield
01/01

F

A

C

A
B

Fig. 19 A top-exit stove with a wall shield only no pipe or
stove heat shields). A 26” wide section of rear wall shield must
ST605
be centered behindthe connector.

D

A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 49” (1245 mm)
C = 44” (1118 mm)
D = 36” (914 mm)
E = 1” (25 mm)
F = 23” (584 mm)

A

A

E

F

B

D

C

C

G

E

G

E

ST606

ST604

Fig. 17 A top-exit stove with 90° elbow and no stove or conST604
nector heat shields.
Note Acclaim
clearance between chimney conResolutenector and ceiling.Wall shield
BB
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H

H
A

B

C

E
F
D

H

G
D

A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 23” (584 mm)
C = 44” (1118 mm)
D = 36” (914 mm)
E = 11” (279 mm)
F = 43” (1092 mm)
G = 47” (1194 mm)
H = 1” (25 mm)

A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 44” (1118 mm)
C = 36” (914 mm)
D = 11” (279 mm)
E = 43” (1092 mm)
F = 49” (1245 mm)
G = 1” (25 mm)

Fig. 20 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall clearances. Note that ST606
rear wall shield must extend completely to
Resolute Acclaim
corner.
wall shield
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B

A

A

D

D

B

E

C

C

F

A = 26” (660 mm)
B = 44” (1118 mm)
C = 36” (914 mm)
D = 36” (91 4mm)
E = 5” (127 mm)
F = 1” (25 mm)

F

H

ST607
ST603

Fig. 18 A top exitST6003
stove with heat shields on both the stove
Resolute Acclaim
and chimney connector.
Reduced rear and side wall clearwall shieldances. The chimney
01/01 connector heat shield must be exactly
28”. Note that rear and side wall shields meet at corner.

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Fig. 21 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall clearST607
ance. Wall shields
mustAcclaim
meet at corner.
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Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the Wall in Top-Exit Installations
The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement for top-exiting installations, particularly those installations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However, this is not a clearance chart. Final stove clearances
must adhere to the guidelines stated in the Clearance Chart on Page 12.

Resolute Acclaim: WITHOUT Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected Surfaces

Protected Surfaces

	Corner 		Corner	Parallel Installations	Installations**	Parallel Installations	Installations**
Side (A)Rear (B)

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

Corner (F)27¹⁄₂”(699 mm)

26”(660 mm)25¹⁄₂”(648 mm)20¹⁄₂”(521 mm)15”(381 mm)18¹⁄₂”(470 mm)

C

D

A

B

F

E

*

*

ST608

* This distance, from the center of the flue collar to the front edge of the hearth, is the same for all installations on this page:35” in the United States and 37” (940mm) in Canada.

Resolute Acclaim: WITH Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields
Unprotected Surfaces ST608

Protected Surfaces

Resolute		Corner
Acclaim	Corner
flue
centerline
	Parallel Installations	Installations**	Parallel Installations	Installations**
Diagrams
Side (A)Rear (B)
CornerSide (D)Rear (E)
Corner (F)1/01 (C)27¹⁄₂”(699 mm)
A

17”(432 mm)B

25¹⁄₂”(648 mm)20¹⁄₂”(521 mm)
DC

11”(279 mm)E

18¹⁄₂”(470 mm)

F

ST608a**To locate center of flue collar for corner installation, add 10¹⁄₂” (270mm) to the clearance distance from stove corner to wall.
Mark off the resulting distance from the corner along both walls. Next, measure the same distance from these two points out
from the walls. These last two measurements will meet at a point representing the center of the flue collar. Refer to the diagrams above.

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flue centerline
Diagrams
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Alcove Installations
Because of their restricted air flow and heat retention characteristics, specific construction requirements and special
clearances apply to installations into alcoves. No stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. Bottom heat shield requirements remain the same as for other installations.
alcove installation of the Resolute Acclaim is not permitted in Canada.

Construction Requirements
Showing noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum
and minimum permitted dimensions.

Joist Shield(suppliedby chimney
manufacturer)

Metal
Stud
1” air gap top
and bottom,
on both sides
and backwall

Combustible
facing may
overlap
metal studs
by only 1”
7/16” Durock© (orequivalent)
RESOLUTE

Acclaim

ST504
ST609

Fig. 22 Cutaway perspective of alcove installation.
Existings
Combustible Framing

St504
Alcove cutaway
11/00

Fig. 25 Alcove side section.

11"
Min.

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

ST609
Alcove side view
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24"

36"
Min.

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

14¹⁄₄"

48" Min.

ST505

Fig. 23 Reflected ceiling plan.

ST505
7/16” Durock©
36"
Alcove Ceiling plan(or equivalent)spaced 1” off(914mm) Use recommended
11/00
floor protection
wood studs onMax.

1” air gap,
top, bottom,
on both sides
and back wall

65"

62" Min.
to Alcove
Ceiling

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

noncombustible
spacers
ST610

48" (1219mm) Min.
ST502

Fig. 24 Floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock©
(or equivalent) alcove lining.

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ST502
Intrepid
Alcove floor plan
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Fig. 26 Front section: 65” minimum clearance to combustibles on front face. Combustible facing may overlap metal
studs by only 1”. It should not extend below the height of the
ST610
noncombustible ceiling.

Alcove front view
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Operation
You will need the following tools to assemble the Acclaim:• 9/16” open end wrench • safety glasses & gloves• flat head screwdriver• power drill w/ 1/8” (3mm) bit• stub handle phillips screwdriver

Unpack the Stove
1. Remove the shipping straps and plastic wrap.
2. Inspect the stove and contents for shipping damage
or missing parts. Immediately notify your dealer ofany damage. Do not install this stove if any damage
is evident or any parts are missing.
Hardware Bag contents:• Stove Legs, 4• 3/8-16 x 1¹⁄₄” hex head Leg Bolts with washers, 4• Owner's Registration Card
• Touch-up Paint (Porcelain enamel stoves)

as a reminder of the correct “open” and “closed” positions.
The damper handle is located on the right side of thestove and controls air flow within the stove. (Fig. 27)
The damper is open when the handle is toward the rearof the stove, and the combustion gases exit directly out
the flue collar. When the handle is pulled forward andlocked, the damper is closed, secondary combustion
occurs, and the stove operates most efficiently.
The damper must be fully open or fully closed. There
are no intermediate positions for the damper handle.
Flue Collar
Top Load Door/Griddle
Damper Handle(not shown)
Griddle Handle

Install Stove Legs

Glass Panel

Remove and discard the four large slot-head screws
from the stove bottom. Install the stove legs using thehex head bolts from the parts bag. (Fig. 26a) Use 3/8”
washers with all four legs. Tighten the bolts firmly.
CAUTION: Overtightening can strip tapped threads.

Front Door

Primary Air Control
Front Door Handle

ST611

Fig. 27 The Resolute Acclaim controls are conveniently
located and easy to use.

Leg Leveller

Leg Bolt andWasherST611
Two
Ways to Add Logs
Res
Acclaimanda Choice of Fire Views
controls
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ST466

Fig. 26a Attach stove legs and leg levellers.

ST466
SevilleStove
Controls
Attach legs
Two Controls Operate the Stove

The primary air control lever, located beneath theashlip, regulates how much heat the stove produces bycontrolling the amount of air received by the fire. The
more air supplied, the hotter the fire. (Fig. 27)
With a travel range of about 6” (159 mm), the air control is closed when the lever is fully left. Maximum heatis produced when the lever is fully right. It may also be
set anywhere between a “start-up” position and the highand low extremes to achieve a desired heat output. A
directional arrow cast into the Acclaim’s ash lip serves
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Convenient top-loading of wood through the Acclaim’s
stovetop griddle supplements traditonal fireplace-styleloading through the front door.
The griddle simply lifts to open.
The front door employs a rotating cam and a door latch
tab to secure it. The handle points down when the door
is closed.
To open the front door, pull on the handle to release thecam. To close it, push the door until the latch engages.
Double-check the latch by pushing lightly on the handle.
When the latch is properly secured, the door will remainclosed.
For clear fire viewing, the front door features a large,
self-cleaning glass panel. The front door may be
opened (or even removed) and the optional spark
screen clipped in place for open-fire viewing as well.

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Removable Andirons For Greater
Front-Loading Convenience
The andirons slip into pockets cast into the front of
the bottom grate and can be removed when loading
through the front door. (Most Acclaim owners, however,prefer the convenience of “smokeless” top loading.)
Important: The andirons must be in place during
operation. (Fig. 28) They not only help keep the glass
door panel clear for fireviewing, but they assure proper
placement of the fuel load for efficient clean-burning
operation.
Firebricks

Removable
Andirons
ST612

Secondary Air
Ports

Ash PanBottom Crates

Fig. 28 A look inside the firebox of the Resolute Acclaim.

Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dryness. Even for short-term storage, keep wood a safe
distance from the heater and keep it out of the areas
around the heater used for refueling and ash removal.

Use the Air Control SettingsThat Work Best for You
No single control setting will fit every situation. Each
operation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel,the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish thefire to burn.
Control settings also depend on your particular installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air through thestove and up through the chimney. Draft is affectedby such things as the length, type, and location of thechimney, local geography, nearby obstructions, andother factors.
Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures inthe stove. On the other hand, too little draft can cause
backpuffing into the room and/or insufficient heat.

ST612
Two Rules
For SuccessHow do you know if your draft is excessively high or
low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrollable burn or a part of the stove or chimney connector
glowing red. Inadequate draft is indicated by smoke
leaking into the room through the stove or chimney connector joints.

Burn Only High-Quality Fuel

In some newer homes that are well-insulated andweather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air
in the house. In such cases it may be necessary to duct
combustion air to the stove directly from outside. In fact,
in some areas, outside combustion air is required forstove installations in all new construction.

Resolute Acclaim
fireboxBurning wood is said to be
more of an art than a sci1/01
ence. You’ll easily masterthe art if you start by using
good, dry fuel, and understand how the stove’s air supply system operates.

This heater is designed to burn natural wood only; do
not burn fuels other than those for which this heater
was designed.
Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result
when burning air-dried, seasoned woods as comparedto softwoods or freshly cut hardwoods. Avoid burning“green” wood that has not been properly seasoned.
Also, do not use construction materials or trash as fuel;the chemicals, coatings and hardware that may bepresent can cause damage to the refractory material.
•
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. Avoid
burning cordwood that is over 2 years old as such fuelcan contribute to short burn times, backpuffing andover-firing.
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For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood, someof the better softwoods that are commonly burned
include tamarack, yellow pine, white pine, Eastern red
cedar, fir, and redwood. They too should be properly
dried. The length of the wood should be 16” (406 mm).
Use of wood shorter than 16” may result in decreased
burn times.

Your Resolute Acclaim is designed to easily incorporate
outside combustion air with a Vermont Castings Outside Air Duct Adapter #3255 available from your local
dealer.
When first using the stove, keep track of the air control
settings. You will quickly find that a specific setting will
give you a fixed amount of heat. It may take a week or
two to determine the amount of heat and the length ofburn you should expect from various settings.
Most installations do not require a large amount of combustion air, especisally if adequate draft is available. Do
not for any reason attempt to increase the firing rate ofyour heater by altering the air control adjustment range
outlined in these directions.
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Use the following air control settings as a starting point
to determine the best settings for your needs.

Primary Air Settings
Air Setting
CLOSED
LOW
		
HIGH
		
		
START-UPLow

Air Control Position
Fully Left
Approximately 1” (25mm) to
the right of CLOSED.
Approximately 3”(80mm) to theright of CLOSED, where thelever hits the stop.
Fully RightHigh

Start-up

NormalOperation

ST613

Move handle down and to
the right for start-up position

Fig. 29 Variable settings for the primary air control between
the open and closed positionsST613
provide a range of heat output.

Resolute Accaim

How to Build and Sustain
Wood Fire
air control asettings
1/26/01
djtAcclaim throughYou can load wood into your
Resolute
either the top or front loading door. Front-loading isuseful for kindling a new fire, but we recommend top
loading as the most convenient way of regularly adding
several logs at a time.
Your Resolute Acclaim may be operated with the front
door open for fireplace-style viewing as well as closed.
Always be certain the stove damper is open when thedoor is open and always use the optional firescreen forfire viewing.

Starting and Maintaining A Wood FireA new stove needs to be “broken in.” Since cast ironplates expand and contract in response to temperaturechange, let them adjust gradually to heating and cooling. To properly break in your stove, follow Steps 1-3
below only for your first three or four fires. After that,you may go on to Step 4 and normal operation of thestove.
The stove paint and cement will emit a slight odor during the first few fires. We suggest that you provide extra
ventilation near the stove by partially opening a door orwindow when the odor is present.
WARNING: Operate only with doors fully open or
doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas
and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace stove
opening, creating risks of both fire and smoke.
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1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary aircontrol fully to the Start-up position.
2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. Place
six or eight pieces of dry kindling split to a finger-width
size on the paper, and on the kindling lay two or threelarger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2” (25-50
mm).
Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as
gasoline, naptha or engine oil. Also, never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid,or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in thisheater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater
while it is in use.
3. Light the newspaper and close the door. The firesoon will be well-established and you may graduallybuild it up by adding a few sticks at a time of a progressively larger size.
For your initial three or four break-in fires, let the fireburn brightly for a short time, then let it die out.
NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” orwarmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to starta fire. To correct this situation, roll a couple of piecesof newspaper, place them on top of the kindling andtoward the back of the stove, light them, and close thedoors. This should get the smoke moving in the right
direction.
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.
NOTE: CONTINUOUS OPERATION WITH THE AIR
CONTROL IN THE START-UP (FULLY OPEN) POSITION MAY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE INTERNALCASTINGS.
4. Once the fire is burning steadily, continue adding
fuel until a thick ember bed has been established on
the grate. The bed must be about 4” (100mm) deepat the back of the grate and about 1” (25mm) deep at
the front, and should cover the throat opening into thesecondary combustion chamber that is located in thecenter of the lower fireback.
If your wood is well-seasoned, the damper may beclosed when the griddle temperature reaches 500° f(260°C). Depending on the type of wood being burnedand its moisture content, it may take several hours toestablish and then maintain the ember base that isrequired for high-efficiency operation.
5. Once the ember bed is formed, prepare the stove
for high-efficiency operation. Load it with fuel, first withsmaller splits of wood and then larger ones.
Close the damper and set the primary air control leverto the “HIGH” position. Operate the stove for 15 - 20
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Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove• Close the damper, and set the primary air lever forthe desired heat output.
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 within 5 minutes.
Damper Control

ClosedOpen
ST614

Fig. 30 With the damper closed, secondary combustion takes
place and the Acclaim operates most efficiently.

minutes at this maximum air setting to guarantee the
new load of fuel has fully ignited. Once the fuel is burnST614
ing steadily, you may adjust the primary air supply to
Acclaimprovide theResolutedesired heat
output.
You’ll soonDamper
find this stoveis HOT WHILE IN OPERAcontrol
TION! KEEP
CHILDREN,
1/26/01 djt CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

A Surface Thermometer is a
Guide to Performance
Until you are familiar with how your stove works, monitor the griddle surface temperature frequently. Usethese temperature ranges as general indicators of heat
output:
Low to medium
350-500°F (177-260°C)
Medium
500-600°F (260-318°C)
High
600-750°F (318-399°C)
Continuous operation at griddle temperatures higher
than 750°F (399°C) may damage the cast iron parts or
the porcelain enamel finish of your Resolute Acclaim.
A surface thermometer can also tell you when to adjust
the controls and when to refuel the stove. (Fig. 31)

DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring canresult in permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior
part of the stove or the chimney connector glows, you
are overfiring.

During start-up and after re-loading, for example, athermometer reading of at least 500°F (260°C) signals
the stove is hot enough to close the damper and shift
into the high-efficiency mode.

Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire

Readings lower than 350°F (177°C) announce thestove needs loading or it is time to increase the air supply for a higher burn rate.

Reload your stove while it is still hot and there areplenty of embers to re-kindle the fire quickly. Include
some smaller pieces of wood in the new load of fuel tohelp the stove regain high temperatures quickly.
Follow this procedure when you reload your stove:• Open the damper and move the primary air lever to•••the “HIGH” position.
Open the front door and check the ash level on thegrates and in the ash pan. Clear excess ash fromthe grates, particularly at the rear area. Level theember bed. Empty the ash pan if necessary.
Replace the ash pan and close the front door.
Load wood, smaller pieces first, and close the loading door.

NOTE: If the ember bed has burned down to the extent
the fire cannot be revived easily, it may be necessary to
set the air control to the “Start-up” position until the fire
has been re-established.

• Allow the stove to regain its “thermal momentum”
before closing the damper. This may take 15 - 20
minutes, and will be confirmed by a temperature on
the griddle of at least 500°F (260°C).

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At the other exteme, a temperature over 750°F (399°C)
is a warning to slow the burn rate.
Stovetop Thermometer

ST615

Fig. 31 A thermometer gives temperature readings that help
you to operate your stove safely and effectively.

ST615
Thermostat
on griddle

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Rules for Open Fire Viewing

Clear the Ash Frequently

WARNING: For safety and greatest efficiency, operate your stove only with all
doors/griddles fully closed. The test
standard for your stove when it is operated in this mode is UL 1482.

The slanted grate is designed to shape the charcoal
bed to promote high temperatures near the entrance tothe secondary combustion chamber. The grates must
be kept free of heavy ash accumulation. Clear ash
manually every six to eight hours of operation or before
you reload.

Your stove may be used as a fireplacewith the front door open or removed
only when the spark screen is placedcorrectly in the opening to protect
against the possibility of sparks and embers leaving your stove. The test standard for your stove when it is operated
in this mode is UL 737.
Use only the Resolute Acclaim spark
screen, part #0133, with your Acclaim .
Resolute Acclaim spark screens areavailable from your Vermont Castings’
Authorized Dealer.
The damper must be open as well whenever you operate the Resolute Acclaim in the open-fire mode. This
will prevent smoke and combustion gases from entering
the room.
The spark screen fits inside the arch of the inner stove
front and is held in place by a top bail and two sideclips. (Fig. 32) To insert the screen, place the top bailbetween the inner front and the air manifold. Push withan even pressure on the sides until the clips snap into
place.
The front door may be left on or taken off. To remove it,open it and retract the spring-loaded upper hinge pin.
Tilt the door slightly and lift it off the lower hinge pin.

To clear the ash, “hoe” the ash and charcoal forwardwith a stove shovel or similar fireplace tool so they drop
through the grate. CAUTION: Do not put any tool up
into the secondary combustion chamber or you will risk
damaging the refractory package.

Remove and Store Ash Safely
Check the ash pan before reloading the stove. If theash is close to the top, empty the pan. Before replacing
the ash pan, clear away any ash that has spilled overthe sides and back of the pan.
When burning wood, empty theash drawer regularly, typicallyevery one to three days. The
frequency will vary depending on how hot you
run your stove: thehotter the fire, the morewood you burn, and thefaster ash will accumulate.

ST438

The ash pan is located in the ash
drop chamber with a handle attached to the front andone to the rear. Always use stove gloves when hanST438
dling the ash pan. Keep it level, and carryit outside forash pail
disposal. Empty the ash into your ash7/6/00
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the stove.
Ash may contain hot coals and must be treated withextreme care. It should be removed frequently andplaced outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting
lid. The closed container of ash should be placed on anoncombustible floor or on the ground, well away fromall combustible materials, pending final disposal. If theash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locallydispersed, it should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Wood ash may
be used as a garden fertilizer.

Top BailSide Clip

CAUTION: Never use a vacuum cleaner toremove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ashes properly.

ST616

Fig. 32 Angle the screen to seat the top first, then push thebottom straight in until the clips snap into place.

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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 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 Majestic Products Company dealers carry
adapters to attach to the stove to connect an air duct foroutdoor 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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Maintenance
Keep Your Stove Looking New andWorking Its Best
Care of the Cast Iron Surface
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the
painted cast iron of your Resolute Acclaim looking new.
A damp cloth may be used as well, but only when thestove is cool. Make sure no water remains on the stove
surface.
If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to coolcompletely. Wire-brush areas needing to be painted.
Remove non-painted components such as air controls
or cover them with masking tape. Touch up the stovewith high temperature stove paint available from yourlocal dealer. Apply the paint sparingly. Two light coats
are better than one heavy one.

Care of the Porcelain Enamel Surface
Use a dry rag or a soft brush. Do not use water or otherliquids. Fingerprints usually can be buffed off with a dry,soft rag. If marks remain, allow the stove to cool completely, then buff with a damp, soft rag. Dry completely
before starting a fire so that water drops or wet streaks
will not leave marks. Never use abrasives or harshchemical cleaners on the porcelain enamel finish.
To remove stains or spills from porcelain enamel, firstmake sure that the stove is completely cool. Use only
a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish recommended forenamel surfaces. Apply sparingly with a soft rag andbuff away all traces of the cleaner.

Clean the Exhaust Channels
The firebricks and sealing plates should be removed
and the exhaust area on either side of the secondary
combustion package should be vacuumed carefully atleast once a year, or after every 60 days of sustained
burning. Follow these steps:• Remove the ashpan, the griddle and the andirons.
• Remove the left and right side firebrick by liftingthem approximately 1/2” and swinging the front edge
in toward the firebox center. Inserting a flat screwdriver blade underneath the brick and lifting will
make the removal easier.
Warning: Handle firebrick with care. Protruding steel reinforcement wires could cause injury.
Rough handling could break firebricks.

• Remove the two rear firebricks by leaning them for••ward, removing the retainer clip and lifting them out
through the griddle opening.
Remove both grate sections.
Remove the sealing plates by removing the 7/16”
hex head bolts and pulling the plate forward.
Rear Firebricks

Left Sealing Plate

Retainer Clip
Right FirebrickCleaning the Glass
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off
regularly during hot fires. If you wish to clean the glass
more thoroughly, follow this procedure:• Let the stove and glass cool completely.
• Wash the glass with warm water, and a soft paper••

towel or rag.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Never use abrasives, ashes, or harsh chemicals toclean your Resolute Acclaim glass.

For stubborn deposits, use a ceramic glass cleaner
available from your Vermont Castings’ Authorized
Dealer. Do not allow the cleaner to touch brass ornaments or porcelain finish.

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ST617

Fig. 33 Remove left and right sealing plates.

• Vacuum debris from both sides of the exposed•••

refractory combustion package, being careful not to
impact the fragile refractory
ST617material.
Check the gasket which
the sealing
plates seal
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Acclaimagainst. Replace if necessary
following
the direcclean stovetions for gasket replacement that follow.
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Replace the grate sections.
Replace the sealing plates, rear firebricks, retainer
clip and the side firebricks in that order.

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Repair Air Leaks to Prevent Overheatingand Excessive Fuel Consumption

Adjust the Door

The door gasket will compress after use. To restore atight seal, adjust the tension on the latch:

Although it is unlikely that adjusting it will be necessary,the height of the Resolute Acclaim’s front load door isadjustable. The lower door hinge pin has a shoulderthat lifts or lowers the door as you screw the pin up or
down.

• Remove the Allen head button screw that attaches

Repair Missing Cement in Seams

Adjust the Door Latch

the door latch tab to the stove front. (Fig. 34)• Remove one of the washers that separates the tabfrom the front (save it for future use.)• Replace the remaining washers and the door latchtab.
• Remove another washer if necessary.
• Test the seal by closing the door on a slip of paper
and attempting to pull the paper free. If the paper isfreed without tearing, the gasket isn’t snug enoughat that spot.
If the paper indicates a low spot in a specific area, try“adjusting” the gasket in that area. Pack more cement
or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneaththe gasket so that the main gasket is raised and makes
contact with the door frame. This procedure shouldsolve the problem. If it doesn’t, replace the gasket following these steps:• Wearing safety goggles and a dust mask, remove••••

the original gasket by grasping an end and pullingfirmly.
Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.
Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newlycleaned groove.
Pack the gasket into the groove. Wait until you are acouple inches from the end before you cut it.
Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper
such as described above. Adjust the gasket in any
areas where an inadequate seal is evident.

The cement in the stove seams may deteriorate overtime and fall out in places. Just as with the stove doors,
it is necessary to keep the seam seals in good condition. Spot-fix with furnace cement (available from yourlocal dealer) any areas where the cement seal is visibly
deteriorated. Allow 24 hours for the new cement to dry.

Adjust the Damper as Needed
The tension of the Resolute Acclaim’s torsion bar is adjustable to compensate for compression of the gasket
that seals the damper to the damper frame. To adjust
the damper:• Loosen the lock nut on the set screw in the center of••the damper. (Fig. 35)
Turn the set screw approximately one half-turnclockwise.
Re-tighten the lock nut and test the damper mechanism.
Lock Nut
DamperSet Screw

ST619

Fig. 35 When the damper’s gasket becomes compressed
after prolonged use, the damper should be adjusted to regain
a tight seal.

Washers

ST619

Avoid Damaging
the GlassDamper adjustment
Door Latch
Tab
Rotating
Cam
ST618

Allen Head
ButtonScrew

Do not abuse the glass1/01
in the front door by slamming
the door shut or by striking the glass with a piece ofwood, and never operate your stove if it has damaged
or broken glass. If you need to replace the glass, use
only glass provided by MHSC.

Fig. 34 The front door seal can be adjusted simply by adding
or removing washers.

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Replace Broken Glass Immediately
Do not operate the Resolute Acclaim if the glass isdamaged. Use the following procedure for glass replacement. NOTE: Replace glass with MHSC replacement glass only, available from your local dealer.

• Open the door and carefully remove the glass byremoving the two (2) clips (one per side) that holdthe glass panel against the gasket in the archeddoor opening. Each clip is held in place with two (2)Phillips truss-head machine screws. (Fig. 36)

Glass
Panel

Resolute Acclaim Gaskets on Moving Parts
Gasket Size...
...And The Parts It Seals
3/16”
The glass to the load door frame
5/16” wire mesh The griddle to the stove top
1/2”
The arch and bottom edge of the		inner front stove panel to the front		load door
1/2”
The front of the grate to the front		load door				
Should you need to change a replaceable gasket, wait
until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure tofollow the standard safety procedure for working withdusty materials: wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
The procedure for replacing gaskets is the same,
regardless of the gasket location. Four easy steps are
involved:
1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end andpulling firmly. (Fig. 37)
2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. Use a cold chisel for stubborn deposits.

Retainer Clip3/16” Gasket
ST625

Fig. 36 Glass replacement.

• Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door•••

frame. Replace if necessary with gasket obtained
from your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer.
ST625 Acclaim is specially
The glass used in your Resolutecoated on one side with aRes
heatAcclaim
reflecting material.
Examine the replacementGlass
glass panel,and noticereplacethe markings along the edge.
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Center the replacement glass panel in the archeddoor opening, with the marked side of the glass
panel facing the gasket. There should be a gap to allow for expansion and contraction between the edgeof the glass panel and the cast iron.
Replace the two retainer clips and fasten with thepreviously removed screws. Tighten the screws
slowly and evenly; do not overtighten.

How to Replace Gaskets

ST560

Fig. 37 Remove gasket, then clean channel with wire brush.
ST559 bead of stove cement to
3. Apply a thin (1/8”) unbroken
Removethe newly-cleaned groove.
gasket4. Starting at one end, packa new
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not overlap or leave ragged edges. (Fig. 38)
Other gaskets form seals between non-moving parts,
but these are not subject to the same wear and deterioration as gaskets on moving parts. It is unlikely thatyou will ever need to replace these gaskets unless theinvolved parts are disassembled and then put back
together. In any event, this is a job that should be done
only by qualified service personnel.

The Resolute Acclaim uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. Withuse, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets canbecome brittle and compressed and can begin to lose
their effectiveness. These will need periodic replacement.
All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The
three sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below,
along with their application.

etaskve G ent
Sto Cem

ST561

Fig. 38 Lay a bead of gasket cement then press gasket inplace.

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Gaskets on Resolute Acclaim
Stationary Parts

5/16” Wire Mesh Gasket

5/16”
Between the flue collar and flue 				collar extension and the stove’s top		and back:
5/16”
The seal between the upper fireback		corners and the lower fireback:
5/16”
The seal between the underside of the		
top plate and the upper edge of the		upper fireback
5/16”
The damper plate to the reverse side of		
upper fireback
5/16”
The seal between the sealing plates
		and the vertical ribs of the 				
stove back
NOTE: When replacing this last gasket after removing
the upper fireback, place two (2) cap screws into theupper fireback mounting holes before you cement thechannels and replace the gasket. The new gasket will
run inside the cap screws. Remove the screws after thegasket cement dries.

Replacing the Door Gaskets• Lift off the door as described previously. Lay it face•down on a padded surface.
Follow steps 1-4 on gasket replacement as described previously.

Replacing the Griddle Gasket• To replace either the damper or the griddle gasket,
follow Steps 1-4 on replacing gaskets described
previously.
Stove front to door:
1/2” gasket

Grate to stove
front: 1/2” gasket

Glass to door frame:
3/16” gasket

ST626

Fig. 39 Two different gasekt sizes are used to seal the front
door.

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5/16” Fiberglass Gasket

ST627

Fig. 40 A 5/16” wire mesh gasket seals the griddle to thestove top. The flue collar is sealed with a 5/16” fiberglass
gasket.
ST627

griddle gasket
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Replace Broken Firebricks
If a firebrick breaks, replace only with Vermont Castings’ custom firebricks, available from your local dealer.
MHSC custom firebricks contain metal reinforcementsthat maintain the brick’s integrity if it cracks. A brick thatis cracked but still intact does not need to be replaced.

A Clean Chimney System ss Saferand Works Better
Learn to Recognize Creosote and Soot
When you first begin using the stove, check daily forcreosote — a substance that can look like either thicktar or black, crisp flakes. Experience will show how
often you need to clean to be safe. The frequency
may even vary during the year. In the colder months
when the hottest fires producing the least creosote areburned, you may need to clean less frequently. During the warmer months when creosote is more likely toresult from cooler-burning fires and weaker draft, more
frequent cleaning may be necessary.
At the very least, inspect the chimney and chimney
connector twice monthly. Clean if necessary. Let thestove cool to check if a buildup of creosote or soot has
occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated—1/8” (3mm) or more—it should be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Failure to keep thechimney and connector system clean can result in aserious chimney fire.
The conditions for a chimney fire develop like this:When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and otherorganic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in therelatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As aresult, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.

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When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot firewithin the flue system which can damage the chimney
and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember to provide adequate air for combustion and to
strive for small, intense fires rather than large, smoldering ones.
You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire
authority for information on what to do in the event ofa chimney fire, and have a clearly understood plan on
how to handle one.

Inspect the Chimney Connector andChimney Twice Monthly andClean as Required

Yearly Spring Cleaning:• Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary
combustion package.

• Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with amoisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to
keep the interior of the stove dry.

• Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rearor pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped withthem. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors thandirty surfaces.

• Touch up the black paint.
Chimney Connector:

Let the stove cool completely before you inspect thechimney. Then, use a strong light, and sight up throughthe flue collar into the chimney flue. If it is not possible
to inspect the flue system this way, the stove must be
disconnected to provide adequate viewing.

Two Weeks:

Clean the chimney using a specially designed chimney cleaning brush, the same size and shape as theflue liner, attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed
for this purpose. Run the brush up and down the liner
so that any deposits 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 theconnector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure
the individual sections with three sheet metal screws
per section.

• Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay

If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimneysystem yourself, contact your local dealer or hire aqualified chimney sweep in your area to do the job.

Resolute Acclaim
Maintenance Schedule• Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean
if necessary.
Two Months:
particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney
connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
Yearly Spring Cleaning:• Disassemble the chimney connector and take it••

outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace weaksections of connector.
Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to a masonry chimney should be made by aprofessional mason. Replace damaged sections ofprefabricated chimney. Your local dealer or a chimney sweep can help determine when replacement isnecessary.
Thoroughly clean the chimney.

Stove:
Daily:• Ashes should be removed before they reach the topof the ash pan. Check at least once a day.
• Keep the area around the stove clear of any combustible material.
Two Months:• Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
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Gasketing becomes compressed after a period oftime.
Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if
necessary.
Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary
combustion package.
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Resolute Acclaim Woodburning Stove
Model 2490
		Item Description	Part Number0893
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Flue Collar
Back
Damper Rod
SpacerWasher - 3/8”
Damper Ramp
Damper Tab
DamperUpper Fireback

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Resolute Acclaim 2490

See Chart Pg. 30
parts
1301860 8/02
1600853
1201780
12024881301811160148813018291301805

10.
11.
11a.
12.
13.
13a.
14.
15.
16.

Flue CoverLeft Griddle Quad (Pre-2010)
Left Griddle Quad
GriddleRight Griddle Quad (Pre-2010)
Right Griddle Quad
Griddle Handle Stub
Griddle Knob
Bushing

See Chart Pg. 30
1301807
30005118
13063561301832
30005119160088116006611201900

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Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove

Resolute Acclaim Woodburning Stove
Model 2490 (continued)

		 Item Description	Part Number
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32a.
32b.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.

Griddle Handle Screw
Top
Combustion Package
Sealing Plates (2)Arch Brick Retainer
Left Arch BrickRight Arch Brick
Rear Grate
Front Grate
Pit PlateAndiron (2)Tie Rod (4)Left EndAsh PanLeft Inner Side
Left Side Firebrick
Right Side Firebrick
Left Shoulder Plate
Leg (4)
Package Support Plate
BottomRight Shoulder Plate
Ashlip1201308
See Chart Pg. 30
16024971301859
1600154
1600151
1600152130185113018521301804
1301806
1601640
See Chart Pg. 30
50057751301855
1600153
30004689
1301863
See Chart Pg. 30
130180913018541301864
See Chart Pg. 30

		 Item Description	Part Number
39.
40.
41.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.

Air Valve
Air Valve Shaft
Air Valve Handle / Door Handle
Right Inner Side
Right End
Damper Handle Stub w/ Set Screw
Damper Handle
Damper Handle Screw
Air Manifold
Front
Glass Retainer (2)
Glass
Door
Door Hook
Door Handle Shaft
Latch Retainer
Compression Spring
Upper Door Pin
C-ClipPin, Hinge Bottom
Nut, Hex 5/16-18

1301814160062116006631301856
See Chart Pg. 30
30002720
1600664
120131013018031301861
1601399
1401120
See Chart Pg. 30
1600155
16006231201843
1600551
1600550
160055316004191203279

Shell Enamel Parts - Resolute Acclaim
Enamel		Left
Right
Flue
Flue				Color
Top
Side
Side	Collar	Cover
Ashlip
Door	LegClassic
13018621301857130185813018161301817130181913018651301833
Biscuit
30003118 30003119 30003120 30003121 30003122 30003117 30003123 30003116
Bordeaux
23218622321857
2321858
23218162321817232181923218652321833
Brown										Majolica
30004887 30004888 30004889 30004890 30004891 30004886 30004892 30004885
Chestnut										Brown30003127 30003128 30003129 30003130 30003131 30003126 30003132 30003125
Ebony
30003136 30003137 30003138 30003139 30003140 30003135 30003141 30003134
Forest										Green2311862
2311857
2311858
23118162311817231181923118652311833
Midnight										
Blue23718622371857237185823718162371817237181923718652371833
Sand
13218621321857132185813218161321817132181913218651321833
Suede										Brown30002560 30002561 30002562 30002563 30002564 30002559 30002565 30002558
VT. Classic										Green30003145 30003146 30003147 30003148 30003149 30003144 30003150 30003143

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2000893Resolute® Acclaim Woodburning Stove

Warranty
Limited 3 Year Warranty

Exclusions & Limitations

MHSC warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects inmaterial and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you
receive it, 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.

1. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail purchase is required.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone otherthan a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.
5. 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 CastingsAuthorized 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.)
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTENWARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER ORAL
OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
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.

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.

2000893

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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149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361
www.mhsc.com