Vermont Casting 2490 User Manual
Resolute Acclaim
Woodburning Stove
Model 2490
Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual
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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
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
For use in the
United States and Canada
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
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Resolute Acclaim Woodburning Stove
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim.
Your stove is one of the finest available. It features high efficiency, non-catalytic performance, using space-age
refractory material and the precisely calibrated delivery of air to a concentrated charcoal bed to promote secondary
combustion in a controlled environment.
If treated properly and operated according to the guidelines in this manual it will provide years of safe, dependable,
and economical heating.
The Resolute Acclaim has been tested and is listed by Warnock Hersey International of Middleton, Wisconsin. The
test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 and 737 for the United States and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA B366.2 for Canada.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels.
The Resolute Acclaim is listed and approved for installation in mobile homes only in the United States and only with
use of Vermont Castings Mobile Home Installation Kit #3249.
The Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim is in compliance with the standards set forth by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b)(2), as stated on the permanent label attached to each stove.
In addition to directions on installation and operation, this manual includes directions on maintenance and assembly.
We recommend that you hire a professional solid fuel stove installer to install your stove, or to advise you on the
installation should you attempt to install it yourself.
Save These Instructions.
Table of Contents
Specifications .........................................3
Installation ..............................................4
Operation ..............................................17
Maintenance ......................................... 24
Replacement Parts ............................... 29
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
Accessories
Warming Shelf
#0064 Classic Black #1356 Midnight Blue
#1351 Sand #1357 Suede Brown
#1353 Green #1385 Biscuit
#1354 Ebony #1387 Chestnut Brown
#1355 Bordeaux #1390 Vt. Classic Green
#0184 Rear Heat Shield
#0246 Bottom Heat Shield
#0133 Sparkscreen
#3255 Outside Air Adapter (for 3” ducting)
#3249 Mobile Home Kit - includes: Rear and Bottom
Heat Shields, Outside Air Adapter, Ducting and Leg
Clips
#0574 Stove Surface Thermometer
#3421 Gasket Kit
#4360 Griddle Handle Kit
Short Legs
#0565 Classic Black #2910 Green
#0295 Biscuit #2912 Sand
#0296 Chestnut Brown #2915 Bordeaux
#0297 Ebony #2916 Midnight Blue
#0298 Vt. Classic Green #2917 Suede Brown
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25"
(648 mm)
27"
(699 mm)
26"
(660 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
23"
(584 mm)
19"
(495 mm)
12
"
(324 mm)
25"
(635 mm)
21
"
(546 mm)
25"
(635 mm)
19"
(483 mm)
21"
(546 mm)
(Reg. Legs)
19
"
(495 mm)
(Short Legs)
Resolute Acclaim Model 2490
Resolute Acclaim Woodburning Stove
Specifications
Range of heat output ................9,500-33,900 BTU/hr.*
EPA Emissions Rating .....................................3.4g/hr*
Maximum heat output ....................... 40,000 BTU/hr.**
Area heated*** ................Up to 1600 sq. ft. (148 sq m)
Fuel size/type ......................16” (410 mm) wood splits
Fuel capacity ......................................30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
Loading ......................................................Front or top
Chimney connector ...................6” (152 mm) diameter
Chimney flue size .... Min. 6” (152 mm) or 8” (203 mm)
Flue exit position ......................Reversible, top or rear
Primary air ........................................................Manual
Secondary air ....................................................Preset
Ash handling system ................... Removable ash pan
Glass panel ........................High-temperature ceramic
Weight ...............................................425 lbs. (192 kg)
Width (leg-to-leg) ...................................26” (660 mm)
Depth (leg-to-leg) .................................19” (480 mm)
Height to top of flue collar:
w/Regular legs ................ 27¹⁄₂" (699 mm) top exit
..........................................25" (635 mm) rear exit
w/Short legs .................... 25¹⁄₂" (648 mm) top exit
..........................................23" (584 mm) rear exit
*Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions
testing.
**This value can vary depending on how the unit is
operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel
used. Figure shown is based on maximum fuel 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 a
more 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 your
home.
DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE
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. CONTACT
LOCAL 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 con-
structed properly to meet all requirements.
• You have all necessary permits from local author-
ities.
Your local building official is the final authority for approving your installation as safe and determining that it
meets local and state codes.
The metal label permanently attached to the back of
every Vermont Castings stove indicates that it has been
tested to current UL and ULC standards, and gives the
name of the testing laboratory. Clearance and 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 information
on the label and in this manual, the installation meets
codes and can be approved.
Codes vary in different areas, however. Before starting
the installation, review your plans with the local building
authority. Your local dealer can provide any additional
information needed.
For any unresolved questions about installation, refer
to the National Fire Protection Association’s publication
ANSI/NFPA 211–1988 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. In
Canada, the equivalent publication is CSA CAN-B365,
Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and
Equipment. These standards are the basis for many
national codes. They are nationally recognized and are
accepted by most local authorities. Your local dealer
or your local building official may have a copy of these
regulations.
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IN
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A
DANGEROUS SITUATION, INCLUDING A CHIMNEY
OR HOUSE FIRE. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY AND DO NOT ALLOW MAKESHIFT COMPROMISES TO ENDANGER PROPERTY AND PERSONAL SAFETY.
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What Kind of Chimney to Use
Your Resolute Acclaim may be connected either to a
sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, to a
relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to
an approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whatever
kind you use, the chimney and chimney connector must
be in good condition and kept clean.
If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be in
spected to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed. Your local professional chimney sweep, building
inspector, or fire department official will be able to make
the inspection or to direct you to someone who can.
The chimney should extend at least 3’ (914 mm) above
the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at
least 2’ (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10’ (3m). (Fig. 2)
Reference Point
Fig. 2 The 2’-3’-10’ rule for chimneys.
AC617
For proper draft and good performance, any chimney
used with a Resolute Acclaim should extend at least 16’
(5m) above the flue collar of the stove.
Masonry Chimneys
An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has
a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney
also should be examined for cracks, loose mortar,
other signs of deterioration, and blockage. Repair any
defects before the chimney is used with your stove.
A prefabricated doube-wall
insulated chimney
A tile-lined
masonry
chimney
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 chimney
wall, 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 the
standards of your local building code or, in the absence
of a local code, to a recognized national code. Masonry
chimneys must be lined, either with code-approved masonry or precast refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, or
a code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The chimney’s clean-out door must seal tightly to help ensure a
good draft.
Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and
listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances to the
High-Temperature (H.T.) Chimney Standard UL-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 FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Chimney Size
A Resolute Acclaim is approved for venting into a
masonry chimney with a flue size of 8” x 8” (203 x 203
mm), and into a round flue size of 8” (203 mm) or 6”
(152 mm).
It may be vented into larger chimneys as well. However, chimneys with liners larger than 8” x 12” (203 x
305 mm) may experience rapid cooling of smoke and
reduction in draft, especially if they are located 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
A chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall
pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney itself is a masonry or prefabricated structure that
encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used only
to make the connection from the stove to the chimney.
They are for interior use only.
Double-wall connectors must be tested and listed for
use with solid-fuel burning appliances. Single-wall connectors should be made of 24 gauge or heavier steel,
and should be 6” (152 mm) in diameter. Do not use
galvanized chimney connector; it cannot withstand the
high temperatures that can be reached by smoke and
exhaust gases, and may release toxic fumes under high
heat.
If possible, do not pass the chimney connector through
a 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” (584
mm) 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) going
from the stove toward the chimney. The recommended
maximum length of a horizontal run is 3’ (914 mm),
and the total length of chimney connector should be no
longer than 8’ (2.5 m).
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the 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. and
Canada includes use of double-wall chimney connectors that have been tested and listed for use with
solid-fuel burning appliances by a recognized testing
laboratory.
Information on assembling and installing double-wall
connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
exactly as you assemble the connector and attach it to
the stove and chimney. Using chimneys and connectors
from the same manufacturer helps make the assembly
and installation straightforward.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors, minimum clearances must conform to the
listed clearances in the clearance chart on Page 8.
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Single-wall Chimney Connectors
• Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble the
chimney connector. Insert the first crimped end into the
stove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing
toward the stove. Using
the holes in the flue collar
as guides, drill 1/8” (3mm)
holes in the bottom of the
first section of chimney
connector and secure it to
the flue collar with three
(3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal
screws.
• Secure each joint
between sections of chimney connector, including telescoping joints,
with at least three (3)
sheet metal screws. The
Fig. 4 The crimped end of
the connector points toward
the stove.
predrilled holes in the top
of each section of chimney connector serve as guides
when you drill 1/8” (3mm) holes in the bottom of the
next section.
• Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. In-
structions for various installations follow.
• Be sure the installed stove and chimney connector
are correct distances from nearby combustible material.
NOTE: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney 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 of
the house, at the ceiling of the room where the stove is
installed, or from an exterior wall.
Special adapters are available from your local dealer
to make the connection between the prefabricated
chimney and the chimney connector. The top of such
adapters attach directly to the chimney or to the chimney’s ceiling support package, while the bottom of the
adapter is screwed to the chimney connector.
These adapters are designed so the top end will fit
outside the inner wall of the chimney, and the bottom
end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector.
When assembled in this way, any soot or creosote falling from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside
the chimney connector.
Securing the Single-wall Connector
to a Masonry Chimney
Both freestanding masonry chimneys and fireplace
masonry chimneys may be used for installation of your
Resolute Acclaim.
Thimble Sleeve
Flue
Chimney
Connector
Fig. 5 The thimble, made of either cermaic or metal, must be
cemented securely in place.
Keep
sleeve end
flush with
flue tile
ST243
Freestanding Installations
If the chimney connector must pass through a combustible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommendations in the Wall Pass-Through section that
follows. The opening through the chimney wall to the
flue (the “breech”) must be lined with either a ceramic
or metal cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is securely
cemented in place. Most chimney breeches incorporate
thimbles, but the fit must be snug and the joint between
the thimble and the chimney wall must be cemented
firmly. (Fig. 6)
Chimney
Elbow
Slip Pipe
Standard
Connector
Flue Collar
Fig. 6 Chimney connection is a freestanding installation.
Flue Liner
Flue Liner
Thimble
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A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly
smaller in diameter than standard connector and most
thimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney
connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble
sleeves should be available from your local dealer.
To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until
it is flush with the inner flue wall. Do not extend it into
the actual flue passage, as this could interfere with the
draft.
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2” (25-50mm) into
the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to
seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet
metal screws.
Above A Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from
the stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into
the fireplace chimney. (Fig. 7) The liner of the fireplace
chimney should extend at least to the point at which the
chimney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the
guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special attention to
these additional points:
• If there is a combustible mantel or trim, check the
stove and chimney connector clearances. Use the
necessary combination of mantel, trim, and 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 to
reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
Through A Fireplace
If your fireplace opening height is at least 23” (584 mm)*,
you m
ay install a Resolute Acclaim through the opening using a “positive connection” kit available from your
local dealer. These kits provide a secure connection
between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue. (Fig.
8) If it is necessary to reverse the flue collar from the
top exit to the rear exit position, follow the directions on
Page 10.
Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue
above or through the fireplace opening, have special
clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel.
You’ll find the required safe clearances for Resolute Acclaim fireplace installations on Page 11.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace
installations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9.
Flexible Connector
Mantel Shield
Fireplace
Adpator Kit
Chimney Connector Shields
* Check these
clearances
Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace.
*
*
Mantel
Seal the
Damper
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Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fireplace opening.
Wall Pass-Throughs
Whenever possible, design your installation so the connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you
are considering a wall pass-through in your installation,
check with your building inspector before you begin.
Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer
for any specific requirements.
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Accessories are available for use as wall passthroughs. If using one of these, make sure it has been
tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through.
U.S.: In the United States, the National Fire 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-recommend
ed 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 for
the 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 ven-
tilated thimble, which is then separated from combustibles by 6” (152 mm) of fiberglass insulating material.
• Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a sec-
tion of 9” (229 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factorybuilt chimney, with 2” (51 mm) of air space between the
chimney section and combustibles.
Canada: The Canadian Standards Association has
established different guidelines. The illustration
below shows one method, in which all combustible material in the wall is cut away to provide the
required 18” (457 mm) clearance for the connector.
The resulting space must remain empty. A flushmounted sheet metal cover may be used on one
side only. If covers must be used on both sides,
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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 combustible
wall.
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 a
factory-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 for
any other use.
DO NOT CONNECT THE RESOLUTE ACCLAIM TO
ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
Wall Stud
Chimney Connector
12” (305mm) of
Noncombustible
Material
Floor Protection
Fig. 9 An approved wall pass-through for the United States.
ST493a
18” (457 mm) clearance all around the
pipe
Flush
Mounted
ST494a
Fig. 10 An approved wall pass-through for Canada.
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Floor Protection
A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom
Top Exit
plate of your Resolute Acclaim. The floor area directly
under and around the stove will require protection from
radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that
may escape the firebox.
Heat protection is provided through the use of a Vermont Castings Bottom Heat Shield #0246. Spark and
ember protection must be provided by a floor protector
constructed with noncombustible material as specified.
Most installations will require that the bottom heat
shield be attached. Only when the stove is placed on a
completely noncombustible surface such as unpainted
concrete over earth may it be used without the heat
shield.
Even when the bottom heat shield is installed, you must
provide special protection to the floor beneath. For
installations with the heat shield attached, use a noncombustible floor protector such as 1/4” non-asbestos
U.S. Canada
A: 38” 42” (1067 mm)
B: 42” 46” (1168 mm)
C: 16” 18” (457 mm)
D: 6” 8” (203 mm)
E: 6” 8” (203 mm)
F: 10” 10” (254 mm)
Fig. 11 Required floor protector dimensions.
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.
Protection requirements vary somewhat between the
United States and Canada as follows:
U.S. installations the floor protector is required under
the stove and must extend at least 16” from the front of
the stove (“C”, Fig. 11), and at least 6” from the sides
and rear (“D” and “E”,Fig. 11). It must also extend under the chimney connector and 2” to either side (“F”,Fig.
11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
Wood framing
requires protection
from radiant heat
at least 38” wide and 42” deep.
In Canada, a noncombustible floor protector is required
under the heater also. The floor protector must extend
18” (457 mm) to the front (“C”, Fig. 11), and 8” (203
mm) from the sides and rear (“D” and “E”, Fig. 11).
To meet these requirements, a floor protector must be
at least 42” (1067 mm) wide and 46” (1168 mm) deep.
Floor Protection for Fireplace Installation
Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely
noncombustible
Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the “completely
noncombustible” requirement because the brick or
concrete in front of the fireplace opening is supported
by heavy wood framing as in Figure 12. Because heat
passes readily through brick or concrete, it can easily
pass through to the wood. As a result, such fireplace
hearths can be a fire hazard and are considered a combustible floor.
Fig. 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 raised hearths will extend
less than the required clearance from the front of the
heater when it is installed. In such cases, sufficient
floor protection as described above must be added in
front of the hearth to satisfy the minimum floor protector
requirement from the front of the stove: 16” (410 mm)
from the front in the United States and 18” (457 mm)
from the front in Canada.
Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor
protection as they are not fire proof.
Fireplace installations also have special clearance
requirements to the side walls, side decorative trim, and
fireplace mantel. Refer to the information on fireplace
and mantel trim shields in this section.
Rear Exit
ST500
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Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From
Surrounding Materials
Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in
all directions when operating. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between
the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensure
that such materials do not overheat.
Clearance is the distance between either your stove or
chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the ceiling,
and any other fixed combustible surface. Keep furnishings and other combustible materials away from the
stove as well. In general, a distance of 48” (1220 mm)
must be maintained between the stove and moveable
combustible items such as drying clothes, furniture,
newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those clearance
areas empty assures that nearby surfaces and objects
will not overheat.
Safe Ways to Reduce Clearances
Your stove has special clearance requirements that
have been established after careful research, and testing to UL and ULC standards.
Clearance requirements have been established to meet
most 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 on
it.
• When the wall has no listed heat shield mounted on
it.
• When the wall has a listed heat shield mounted on it.
In general, the greatest clearance is required when you
are placing a stove with no heat shield near a wall with
no heat shield. The least clearance is required when
both the stove and the wall have heat shields. Reducing
a stove clearance may require a listed heat shield on
the chimney connector as well.
Clearances may be reduced only by means approved
by the regulatory authority, or in accordance with the
clearances listed in this manual.
Wall Shields
Wall shields should be constructed of 24 gauge or
heavier sheet metal, or another noncombustible 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.
Air must be able to flow between the wall and the
shield. At least 50% of the bottom 1” (25 mm) of the
shield should be open and the shield must be open at
the top.
When calculating clearance, always measure from the
top plate of the stove, or, from the chimney connector
itself, to the adjacent combustible surface. Do not measure from the heat shields of the stove or connector to
the combustible surface.
Air Flow
Screen
Wall Shield
Stud Wall
Framing
Noncombustible
spacers and
fasteners
Drywall
Air Flow
Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction.
Shield
Metal
Spacer
ST248
Reversing the Flue Collar
Your Resolute Acclaim is shipped with the flue collar in
the top exit position. Depending on your requirements,
you may wish to reverse the flue collar and extension
plate to the rear exit position. The only tool necessary is
a 7/16” wrench.
To reverse the flue collar position:
1. Remove the four (4) fasteners that hold the collar
and extension plate. The fasteners are accessible
by reaching through the flue collar of the stove.
2. Remove the flue collar and extension plate.
3. Examine the exposed gasket; contact your Vermont
Castings Authorized Dealer if the gasket needs to be
replaced.
4. Position the extension plate and flue collar in the
appropriate orientation, making sure the gasket
remains in place. The notched edge of the extension
plate should be next to the griddle.
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