Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn®Installation Manual_R2 • 2018 - ___ • 07/18 53-90-30007345i
A. Design and Installation Considerations
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety
• Convenience
• Trafcow
• Chimney and chimney connector required
Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact
measurementsforclearancesandoor protection,before
actuallybeginningtheinstallation.Ifyouarenot usingan
existing chimney, place the appliance where there will be a
clearpassageforafactory-builtlistedchimneythroughthe
ceiling and roof.
Werecommendthataqualiedbuildinginspectorandyour
insurance company representative review your plans before
and after installation.
Ifthisapplianceisinanareawherechildrenmaybenear
it is recommended that you purchase a decorative barrier
to go in front of the appliance.
Remembertoalwayskeep
children away while it is operating and do not let anyone
operate this appliance unless they are familiar with these
operating instructions.
C. Negative Pressure
Negativepressureresultsfromtheimbalanceofairavailable
fortheappliancetooperateproperly.Itcanbestrongestin
lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)
• Rangehoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning
• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem
• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:
- Recessedlighting
- Attichatch
- Ductleaks
B. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
2 Getting Started
Check building codes prior to installation.
• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building, re ofcials
or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions,
installation inspection, and permits.
CAUTION
Asphyxiation Risk
• DO NOT CONNECT THISAPPLIANCE TO
A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICINGANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
WARNING
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCTORSYSTEM.
Mayallowuegasestoenterthehouse.
2. AconvenientlylocatedClassAreextinguishertocontend
withsmallresresultingfromburningembers.
3. ACOdetectorshouldbeinstalledintheroomwiththe
appliance.
4. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
5. Aplantodealwithachimneyreasfollows:
In the event of a chimney re:
a. Evacuatethehouseimmediately
b. Notifyredepartment.
Notice: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no
responsibility for the improper performance of the
appliance system caused by:
• Inadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions
• Down drafts
• Tight sealing construction of the structure
• Mechanical exhausting devices
• Overdraftingcausedbyexcessivechimneyheights
• Idealperformanceiswithachimneyheightof16Feet
(4.88m) measured from the base of the appliance.
Asphyxiation Risk
• Negative pressure can cause spillage
of combustion fumes, soot and carbon
monoxide.
• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.
WARNING
