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Resolute Acclaim

Cover

Homeowner’s

Installation and

Operating Manual

For use in the

United States and Canada

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

2000893 4/06 Rev. 16

Resolute Acclaim

Woodburning Stove

Model 2490

0893

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-

TAINED, 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.

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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 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.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-

burning 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

Table of Contents

Specifications .........................................3

Installation ..............................................4

Operation ..............................................17

Maintenance .........................................24

Replacement Parts ...............................29

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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RESOLUTE

Ac c la i m

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)

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Resolute Acclaim

specifications

1/01

21"

(546 mm)

(Reg. Legs)

19"

(495 mm)

(Short Legs)

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

Specifications

Resolute Acclaim Model 2490

*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 con-

sumption 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 non-

standard 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 per-

formance, consult your Vermont Castings' Authorized

Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your

home.

Fig. 1 Resolute Acclaim dimensions.

DRAWINGS NOT TO SCALE

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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, OPERA-

TION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS. CONTACT

LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-

TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE-

MENTS 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 ap-

proving 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 installa-

tion information is also printed on the label. Local au-

thorities 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, Fire-

places, 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 COM-

PROMISES TO ENDANGER PROPERTY AND PER-

SONAL SAFETY.

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 in-

stalled. 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)

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.

ST241

chimney types

12/13/99 djt

A prefabricated doube-wall

insulated chimney

A tile-lined

masonry

chimney

ST241

Fig. 3 Standard chimney types.

2' Min.

2' Min.

3'

Min.

0 To 10'

3'

Min.

0 To 10'

AC617

RLTSKC8

2/11/98



Reference Point AC617

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

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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. Open-

ings 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 ma-

sonry or precast refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, or

a code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The chim-

ney’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-103-

1985 (2100°F.) for the United States, and High Temper-

ature (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. How-

ever, 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 out-

side 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 Ac-

claim 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 chim-

ney 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 con-

nectors 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 com-

bustible wall is unavoidable, refer to the recommenda-

tions 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 con-

nector 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 pos-

sible, use 45° elbows. Slope horizontal runs of con-

nectors 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 prefabricat-

ed chimney downward to within 8’ (2.5 m) of the stove.

SAFETY NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND PRO-

TECTIVE 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 con-

nectors 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 connec-

tors, 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 chim-

ney connector, includ-

ing telescoping joints,

with at least three (3)

sheet metal screws. The

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 con-

nector 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 acces-

sories 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 chim-

ney’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 fall-

ing from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside

the chimney connector.

ST242

Chimney connector

12/13/99 djt

Fig. 4 The crimped end of

the connector points toward

the stove.

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.

ST243

thinble connection

12/13/99 djt

Thimble Sleeve

Chimney

Connector

Flue

Keep

sleeve end

flush with

flue 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 com-

bustible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recom-

mendations 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)

ST492

Resolute Acclaim

freestanding

installation

1/01

Chimney

Elbow

Slip Pipe

Standard

Connector

Flue Collar

Thimble

Flue Liner

Flue Liner

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 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 chim-

ney 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 free-

standing 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 connec-

tor 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 open-

ing 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 Ac-

claim fireplace installations on Page 11.

Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace

installations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9.

Wall Pass-Throughs

Whenever possible, design your installation so the con-

nector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you

are considering a wall pass-through in your installation,

check with your building inspector before you begin.

Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer

for any specific requirements.

ST245

fireplace

flex connector

12/99

RESOLUTE

Acclaim

Flexible Con-

nector

Mantel Shield

Fireplace

Adpator Kit

ST245

Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fire-

place opening.

ST244

Plymouth

fplc over mantel

12/99

RESOLUTE

Acclaim

Chimney Con-

nector Shields *

*

Mantel

Seal the

Damper

* Check these

clearances

ST244

Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace.

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Accessories are available for use as wall pass-

throughs. 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 Protec-

tion Association (NFPA) has established guidelines

for passing chimney connectors through combus-

tible 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 connec-

tor to provide the required 12” (305 mm) clearance for

the connector. Any material used to close up the open-

ing 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 combus-

tibles by 6” (152 mm) of fiberglass insulating material.

• Placing a chimney connector pipe inside a sec-

tion of 9” (229 mm) diameter, solid-insulated, factory-

built 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 combus-

tible 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 flush-

mounted 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 pass-

ing a chimney connector through a combustible

wall.

In Canada, this type of installation must conform to

CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burn-

ing 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 in-

stallation. 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.

TT

ST494

steel

wall pass thru

11/00

18” (457 mm) clear-

ance all around the

pipe

Flush

Mounted

ST494a

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

ST493a

Brick pass thru

11/00

T

Wall Stud

Chimney Con-

nector

Floor Pro-

tection ST493a

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

12” (305mm) of

Noncombustible

Material

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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 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 Ver-

mont 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 non-

combustible 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 noncombus-

tible 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 un-

der 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” (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 com-

bustible floor.

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.

ST247

Rear exit floor dgrm

12/14/99 djt

RESOLUTE

Acclaim

Wood framing

requires protection

from radiant heat ST247a

Fig. 12 Supporting timbers under fireplace hearth are consid-

ered to be combustible

E

C

A

B

E

A

C

F

ST500

intrepid

floor protection

11/10/00

DD

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)

Top Exit Rear Exit

ST500

Fig. 11 Required floor protector dimensions.

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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 re-

quires 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 furnish-

ings 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 test-

ing to UL and ULC standards.

Clearance requirements have been established to meet

most installation possibilities, and they involve the com-

bination 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 mate-

rial 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 chim-

ney 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 mea-

sure from the heat shields of the stove or connector to

the combustible surface.

ST248

wall shield construction

12/14/99 djt

Air Flow

Stud Wall

Framing

Wall Shield

Noncombustible

spacers and

fasteners

Drywall

Air Flow

Shield

Metal

Spacer

Screen

ST248

Fig. 13 Approved wall shield construction.

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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5. Secure the extension plate and flue collar with the

fasteners removed in the first step. Run the bolts in

only 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 ac-

tion of the griddle; make any needed adjustments by

loosening the hardware, repositioning the flue collar

and extension plate, retesting the griddle action, and

retightening the hardware.

Fireplace Installations

A fireplace installation requires special clearance be-

tween the side of the stove and the right and left walls,

the side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the

fireplace face, and the top of the stove and the mantel.

Ventilated shields (noncombustible) installed on non-

combustible spacers 1” (25 mm) away from the com-

bustible surface may be used to reduce clearances.

(Fig. 14) A mantel shield for the Resolute Acclaim must

be at least 48” (1219 mm) long, centered over the

stove. Side trim shields must extend the full length of

the trim. (Fig. 15)

1" (25mm)

1/4" (6mm)

ST501

mantel and

trim shield

11/10/00 djt

Mantel

Spacer

Shield

ST501

Fig. 14 A custom-formed mantel shield.

An unprotected mantel (“A”,Fig. 15) must have a mini-

mum clearance of 36” (914mm), measured from the

stove’s top plate. With a ventilated shield the clearance

may safely be reduced to 30” (762 mm). Maximum

depth of the mantel is 9” (229 mm).

Unprotected top trim (B) protruding 1¹⁄₂" (38 mm) or less

from the face of the fireplace must be a minimum of 28"

(711 mm) from the stove's top surface. This clearance

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.

Side trim must have a minimum clearance of 8" (203 mm),

measured from the stove's top side edge. In this case,

ventilat

ed shielding will not provide protection to allow

clearance reduction.

In addition, a fireplace installation must observe the

floor protection guidelines discussed previously.

The charts and sample installations on the following

pages list the clearances required for various installa-

tion configurations of the Resolute Acclaim.

ST253b

Resolute Acclaim

trim clearances

1/25/01 djt

C C

AB

Fireplace Mantel and Trim Clearances

Measured from the stove top and sides

Protected Unprotected

A. Mantel 30” (762 mm) 36” (914 mm)

B. Top Trim 28” (711 mm) 28” (711 mm)

C. Side Trim 8” (203 mm) 8” (203 mm) ST253b

Fig. 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components of

the mantelpiece.

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(A) 15” (B) 24” (C) 15” (D) 8” (E) 13” (F) 8”

(380 mm) (610 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (330 mm) (203 mm)

(G) 15” (H) 24” (I) 15” (J) 8” (K) 13” (L) 8”

(380 mm) (610 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (330 mm) (203 mm)

(M) 15” (N) 10” N/A (O) 8” (P) 7” N/A

(38mm) (254 mm) (203 mm) (180 mm)

(Q) 15” (R) 15” (S) 15” (T) 8” (U) 9” (V) 8”

(380 mm) (380 mm) 380 mm) (203 mm) (23mm) (203 mm)

(Q) 15” (R) 17” (S) 15” *

(380 mm) (432 mm) (380 mm)

Protected SurfaceUnprotected Surface

Corner

Installation

Corner

Installation

Parallel Installation Parallel Installation

No heat shields

Stove Clearance

Resolute Acclaim Clearance Chart

* Clearances with double-wall connectors and protected surfaces have not been tested for the Resolute Ac-

claim.

** A distance of 48” must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as drying

clothes, furniture, firewood, etc.

1 When a rear heat shield is installed on a top exit stove, the shield insert must be attached to the shield so

the area behind the flue collar on the stove is protected.

2 Chimney connector heat shields must extend exactly 28” (710 mm) above the flue collar of the stove. No

shielding can be used on the connector above 28” (710 mm). The unshielded chimney connector above the

28” (710 mm) point will be 14” (360mm) from an unprotected wall or 8” (203 mm) from a protected wall.

3 In top exit installations, this clearance requires the use of the rear stove heat shield with the shield insert

installed.

Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner

Top exit, rear heat

shield only 1

Rear exit, rear heat

shield only

Top exit, rear h.s.,

single-wall connector,

connector shields 1,2

Top exit, rear h.s.,

double-wall connec-

tor1,3

Chimney Connector

Clearance

No Heat Shields 23” (580 mm) 12” (305 mm)

Chimney connector

heat shields2 14” (360 mm) 8” (203 mm)

Double-wall connector3 16” (410 mm) *

Front Clearance

to Combustibles** All Installations 48” (1220 mm)

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Stove Installed

Parallel to Wall

Stove Installed

Parallel to Wall

Stove in Corner Stove in Corner

Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces

D

E

F

F

C

C

A

B

J

K

L

L

I

I

G

H

P

Q

M

N

N/A N/A

T

U

V

V

S

S

Q

R

ST600

RESOLUTE

Acclaim

clearance diagram

1/25/01

Top Exit, No Heat Shields

Top Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only

Rear Exit, Rear Heat Shield Only

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

ST600

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Minimum Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations

H

H

H

H

D

F

AB

E

D

ST6003

Resolute Acclaim

wall shield

01/01

C

G

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)

ST603

Fig. 18 A top exit stove with heat shields on both the stove

and chimney connector. Reduced rear and side wall clear-

ances. The chimney connector heat shield must be exactly

28”. Note that rear and side wall shields meet at corner.

G

G

C

E

AA

D

C

ST606

Resolute Acclaim

wall shield

01/01

B

F

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)

ST606

Fig. 20 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall clear-

ances. Note that rear wall shield must extend completely to

corner.

E

C

D

A

B

ST605

Resolute Acclaim

wall shield

01/01

A = 26” (660 mm)

B = 44” (1118 mm)

C = 36” (914 mm)

D = 48” (1220 mm)

E = 1” (25 mm)

ST605

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

be centered behind the connector.

F

F

C

D

AA

E

C

ST607

Resolute Acclaim

wall shield

01/01

B

D

B

A = 26” (660 mm)

B = 44” (1118 mm)

C = 36” (914 mm)

D = 36” (91 4mm)

E = 5” (127 mm)

F = 1” (25 mm)

ST607

Fig. 21 A top-exit stove with reduced rear and side wall clear-

ance. Wall shields must meet at corner.

A

B

C

D

E

A

E

ST604

Resolute Acclaim

Wall shield

BB

01/01

F

A = 26” (660 mm)

B = 49” (1245 mm)

C = 44” (1118 mm)

D = 36” (914 mm)

E = 1” (25 mm)

F = 23” (584 mm)

ST604

Fig. 17 A top-exit stove with 90° elbow and no stove or con-

nector heat shields. Note clearance between chimney con-

nector and ceiling.

A

B

ST602

Resolute Acclaim

wall shield

01/01

A = 48” (1220 mm)

B = 36” (914 mm)

ST602

Fig. 16 A rear-exit stove with reduced rear wall clearance

only.

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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 in-

stallations 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 8.

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” 26” 25¹⁄₂” 20¹⁄₂” 15” 18¹⁄₂”

(699 mm) (660 mm) (648 mm) (521 mm) (381 mm) (470 mm)

ST608

Resolute Acclaim

flue centerline

Diagrams

1/01

*

A

BC

*

D

EF

* 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 Protected Surfaces

Corner Corner

Parallel Installations Installations** Parallel Installations Installations**

Side (A) Rear (B) Corner (C) Side (D) Rear (E) Corner (F)

27¹⁄₂” 17” 25¹⁄₂” 20¹⁄₂” 11” 18¹⁄₂”

(699 mm) (432 mm) (648 mm) (521 mm) (279 mm) (470 mm)

ST608

ST608a

Resolute Acclaim

flue centerline

Diagrams

1/01

A

B

C

D

E

F

**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 dia-

grams above.

ST608a

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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 installa-

tions. Bottom heat shield requirements remain the same as for other installations.

ALCOVE INSTALLATION OF THE RESOLUTE ACCLAIM IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA.

Alcove Installations

Construction Requirements

Showing noncombustible ceiling framing and maximum

and minimum permitted dimensions.

St504

Alcove cutaway

11/00

ST504

Fig. 22 Cutaway perspective of alcove installation.

24"

14¹⁄₄"

48" Min.

11"

Min.

36" 

Min.

ST505

Alcove Ceiling plan

11/00

Existings

Combustible Framing

Metal studs

support 7/16”

Durock© (or

equivalent)

ceiling

ST505

Fig. 23 Reflected ceiling plan.

36"

(914mm)

Max.

48" (1219mm) Min.

ST502

Intrepid

Alcove floor plan

11/10/00 djt

7/16” Durock©

(or equivalent)

spaced 1” off

wood studs on

noncombustible

spacers

Use recommended

floor protection

ST502

Fig. 24 Floor plan. Sheetrock on front face butts to Durock©

(or equivalent) alcove lining.

65" 62" Min. 

to Alcove

Ceiling

ST610

Alcove front view

01/01

Ceiling sup-

port package

extends 2”

below Durock©

(or equivalent)

ceiling

1” air gap,

top, bottom,

on both sides

and back wall

ST610

NOTE: From

62” to 65” must

be covered by

a noncombus-

tible material.

Fig. 26 Front section: 65” minimum clearance to combus-

tibles on front face. Combustible facing may overlap metal

studs by only 1”. It should not extend below the height of the

noncombustible ceiling.

ST609

Alcove side view

01/01 djt

RESOLUTE

Acclaim

Joist Shield

(supplied

by chimney

manufac-

turer)

Metal

Stud

Combustible

facing may

overlap

metal studs

by only 1”

7/16” Durock© (or

equivalent)

1” air gap top

and bottom,

on both sides

and back

wall

ST609

Fig. 25 Alcove side section.

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Stove Controls

Two Controls Operate the Stove

The primary air control lever, located beneath the

ashlip, regulates how much heat the stove produces by

controlling 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 con-

trol is closed when the lever is fully left. Maximum heat

is produced when the lever is fully right. It may also be

set anywhere between a “start-up” position and the high

and low extremes to achieve a desired heat output. A

directional arrow cast into the Acclaim’s ash lip serves

Operation

as a reminder of the correct “open” and “closed” posi-

tions.

The damper handle is located on the right side of the

stove and controls air flow within the stove. (Fig. 27)

The damper is open when the handle is toward the rear

of the stove, and the combustion gases exit directly out

the flue collar. When the handle is pulled forward and

locked, 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.

You will need the following tools to assemble the Ac-

claim:

• 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 of

any 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)

Install Stove Legs

Remove and discard the four large slot-head screws

from the stove bottom. Install the stove legs using the

hex 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.

ST466

Seville

Attach legs

Leg Bolt and

Washer

Leg Leveller ST466

Fig. 26a Attach stove legs and leg levellers.

Two Ways to Add Logs

and a Choice of Fire Views

Convenient top-loading of wood through the Acclaim’s

stovetop griddle supplements traditonal fireplace-style

loading through the front door.

The griddle simply lifts to open.

The front door employs a rotating cam and a door latch

tab to secure it. The handle points down when the door

is closed.

To open the front door, pull on the handle to release the

cam. To close it, push the door until the latch engages.

Double-check the latch by pushing lightly on the handle.

When the latch is properly secured, the door will remain

closed.

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.

ST611

Res Acclaim

controls

10/1/02 djt

Flue Collar

Top Load Door/Griddle

Damper Handle

(not shown)

Griddle Handle

Glass Panel

Front Door

Primary Air Control

Front Door Handle ST611

Fig. 27 The Resolute Acclaim controls are conveniently

located and easy to use.

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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.

ST612

Resolute Acclaim

firebox

1/01

Firebricks

Secondary Air

Ports

Ash Pan

Bottom Crates

Removable

Andirons

ST612

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

Two Rules For Success

Burning wood is said to be more of an art than a sci-

ence. You’ll easily master the art if you start by using

good, dry fuel, and understand how the stove’s air sup-

ply system operates.

Burn Only High-Quality Fuel

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 compared

to 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 be

present can cause damage to the refractory material.

•

The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,

ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air-

dried outside under cover for at least one year. Avoid

burning cordwood that is over 2 years old as such fuel

can contribute to short burn times, backpuffing and

over-firing.

•

For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood, some

of 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.

Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dry-

ness. 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 Settings

That 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 the

fire to burn.

Control settings also depend on your particular instal-

lation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air through the

stove and up through the chimney. Draft is affected

by such things as the length, type, and location of the

chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions, and

other factors.

Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in

the stove. On the other hand, too little draft can cause

backpuffing into the room and/or insufficient heat.

How do you know if your draft is excessively high or

low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrol-

lable 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 con-

nector joints.

In some newer homes that are well-insulated and

weather-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 for

stove installations in all new construction.

Your Resolute Acclaim is designed to easily incorporate

outside combustion air with a Vermont Castings Out-

side 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 of

burn you should expect from various settings.

Most installations do not require a large amount of com-

bustion air, especisally if adequate draft is available. Do

not for any reason attempt to increase the firing rate of

your 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 Air Control Position

CLOSED Fully Left

LOW Approximately 1” (25mm) to

the right of CLOSED.

HIGH Approximately 3”(80mm) to the

right of CLOSED, where the

lever hits the stop.

START-UP Fully Right

1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary air

control fully to the Start-up position.

2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. Place

six or eight pieces of dry kindling split to a finger-width

size on the paper, and on the kindling lay two or three

larger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2” (25-50

mm).

Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.

Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as

gasoline, naptha or engine oil. Also, never use gaso-

line-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid,

or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this

heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater

while it is in use.

3. Light the newspaper and close the door. The fire

soon will be well-established and you may gradually

build it up by adding a few sticks at a time of a progres-

sively larger size.

For your initial three or four break-in fires, let the fire

burn brightly for a short time, then let it die out.

NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or

warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to start

a fire. To correct this situation, roll a couple of pieces

of newspaper, place them on top of the kindling and

toward the back of the stove, light them, and close the

doors. This should get the smoke moving in the right

direction.

Once the draft is established, open the front door and

light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the

main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and

repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial

attempt is unsuccessful.

NOTE: CONTINUOUS OPERATION WITH THE AIR

CONTROL IN THE START-UP (FULLY OPEN) POSI-

TION MAY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE INTERNAL

CASTINGS.

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) deep

at the back of the grate and about 1” (25mm) deep at

the front, and should cover the throat opening into the

secondary combustion chamber that is located in the

center of the lower fireback.

If your wood is well-seasoned, the damper may be

closed when the griddle temperature reaches 500° F

(260°C). Depending on the type of wood being burned

and its moisture content, it may take several hours to

establish and then maintain the ember base that is

required for high-efficiency operation.

5. Once the ember bed is formed, prepare the stove

for high-efficiency operation. Load it with fuel, first with

smaller splits of wood and then larger ones.

Close the damper and set the primary air control lever

to the “HIGH” position. Operate the stove for 15 - 20

ST613

Resolute Accaim

air control settings

1/26/01 djt

Low High Start-up

Normal

Operation

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 positions provide a range of heat output.

ST613

How to Build and Sustain a Wood Fire

You can load wood into your Resolute Acclaim through

either the top or front loading door. Front-loading is

useful 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 the

door is open and always use the optional firescreen for

fire viewing.

Starting and Maintaining A Wood Fire

A new stove needs to be “broken in.” Since cast iron

plates expand and contract in response to temperature

change, let them adjust gradually to heating and cool-

ing. 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 the

stove.

The stove paint and cement will emit a slight odor dur-

ing the first few fires. We suggest that you provide extra

ventilation near the stove by partially opening a door or

window 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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minutes at this maximum air setting to guarantee the

new load of fuel has fully ignited. Once the fuel is burn-

ing steadily, you may adjust the primary air supply to

provide the desired heat output.

You’ll soon find this stove is HOT WHILE IN OPERA-

TION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNI-

TURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring can

result in permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior

part of the stove or the chimney connector glows, you

are overfiring.

Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire

Reload your stove while it is still hot and there are

plenty of embers to re-kindle the fire quickly. Include

some smaller pieces of wood in the new load of fuel to

help 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 the

grates and in the ash pan. Clear excess ash from

the grates, particularly at the rear area. Level the

ember bed. Empty the ash pan if necessary.

• Replace the ash pan and close the front door.

• Load wood, smaller pieces first, and close the load-

ing 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).

• Close the damper, and set the primary air lever for

the desired heat output.

NOTE: If the remaining charcoal bed is relatively thick

and if your fuel is well seasoned, it is possible to add

fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and

damper, and reset the primary air within 5 minutes.

A Surface Thermometer is a

Guide to Performance

Until you are familiar with how your stove works, moni-

tor the griddle surface temperature frequently. Use

these 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)

During start-up and after re-loading, for example, a

thermometer 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.

Readings lower than 350°F (177°C) announce the

stove needs loading or it is time to increase the air sup-

ply for a higher burn rate.

At the other exteme, a temperature over 750°F (399°C)

is a warning to slow the burn rate.

ST614

Resolute Acclaim

Damper control

1/26/01 djt

Damper Control

Closed Open

ST614

Fig. 30 With the damper closed, secondary combustion takes

place and the Acclaim operates most efficiently.

ST615

Thermostat

on griddle

Stovetop Thermometer

ST615

Fig. 31 A thermometer gives temperature readings that help

you to operate your stove safely and effectively.

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Rules for Open Fire Viewing

WARNING: FOR SAFETY AND GREATEST EFFI-

CIENCY, OPERATE YOUR STOVE ONLY WITH ALL

DOORS/GRIDDLES FULLY CLOSED. THE TEST

STANDARD FOR YOUR STOVE WHEN IT IS OPER-

ATED IN THIS MODE IS UL 1482.

YOUR STOVE MAY BE USED AS A FIREPLACE

WITH THE FRONT DOOR OPEN OR REMOVED

ONLY WHEN THE SPARK SCREEN IS PLACED

CORRECTLY IN THE OPENING TO PROTECT

AGAINST THE POSSIBILITY OF SPARKS AND EM-

BERS LEAVING YOUR STOVE. THE TEST STAN-

DARD 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 ARE

AVAILABLE FROM YOUR VERMONT CASTINGS’

AUTHORIZED DEALER.

The damper must be open as well whenever you oper-

ate 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 side

clips. (Fig. 32) To insert the screen, place the top bail

between the inner front and the air manifold. Push with

an even pressure on the sides until the clips snap into

place.

The front door may be left on or taken off. To remove it,

open it and retract the spring-loaded upper hinge pin.

Tilt the door slightly and lift it off the lower hinge pin.

Clear the Ash Frequently

The slanted grate is designed to shape the charcoal

bed to promote high temperatures near the entrance to

the 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.

To clear the ash, “hoe” the ash and charcoal forward

with 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 the

ash is close to the top, empty the pan. Before replacing

the ash pan, clear away any ash that has spilled over

the sides and back of the pan.

When burning wood, empty the

ash drawer regularly, typically

every one to three days. The

frequency will vary de-

pending on how hot you

run your stove: the

hotter the fire, the more

wood you burn, and the

faster ash will accumulate.

The ash pan is located in the ash

drop chamber with a handle attached to the front and

one to the rear. Always use stove gloves when han-

dling the ash pan. Keep it level, and carry it outside for

disposal. Empty the ash into your ash disposal con-

tainer. When you are finished, slide the pan back into

the stove.

Ash may contain hot coals and must be treated with

extreme care. It should be removed frequently and

placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting

lid. The closed container of ash should be placed on a

noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from

all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the

ash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally

dispersed, it should be retained in the closed container

until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Wood ash may

be used as a garden fertilizer.

CAUTION: NEVER USE A VACUUM CLEANER TO

REMOVE ASH FROM THE STOVE; ALWAYS RE-

MOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE ASHES PROPERLY.

ST438

ash pail

7/6/00 djt

ST616

Screen

10/1/02 djt

Top Bail

Side Clip

ST616

Fig. 32 Angle the screen to seat the top first, then push the

bottom straight in until the clips snap into place.

ST438

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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 of

the 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, the

stronger 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 or

masonry chimney, inside or outside the house, matched

to the stove’s outlet or oversized - your system may

warm up quickly, or it may take a while to warm up and

operate well. With an ‘airtight’ stove, one which restricts

the amount of air getting into the firebox, the chimney

must keep the smoke warm all the way to the outdoors.

Some chimneys do this better than others. Here’s a list

of 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 lot

of 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 masonry

chimney, especially an oversized one, and keep it warm

enough to maintain adequate draft.

Steel Chimney

Most factory-made steel chimneys have a layer of in-

sulation around the inner flue. This insulation keeps the

smoke warm. The insulation is less dense than mason-

ry, so the inner steel liner warms up more quickly than a

masonry chimney. Steel doesn’t have the good looks of

masonry, but it performs much better.

Indoor/Outdoor Location

Because the chimney must keep the smoke warm, it’s

best to locate it inside the house. This uses the house

as insulation for the flue and allows a little heat release

into the home. An indoor chimney won’t lose its heat to

the outdoors, so it takes less heat from the stove to get

it warm and keep it warm.

Flue sizing

The inside size of a chimney for an ‘airtight’ stove

should match the size of the stove’s flue outlet. When

a chimney serves an airtight, more is not better; in fact,

it can be a disadvantage. Hot gases cool off through

expansion; 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 over-

sized 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 for

a fireplace, to be oversized for an airtight stove. It can

take quite a while to warm up such a flue, and the re-

sults can be disappointing. The best solution to an over-

sized 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 is

a 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 the

liner. This makes the warm-up process take longer.

Pipe & Chimney Layout

Every turn the smoke must take in its travel from the

stove 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 starting

from scratch, use this layout if possible. If the stove-

pipe 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 for

heat 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-wall

stove pipe between the stove and a chimney; longer

runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and

creosote problems. Use double-wall stove pipe for long

runs.

Single Venting

Each ‘airtight’ stove requires its own flue. If an airtight

stove is vented to a flue that also serves an open fire-

place, or a leakier stove, it’s easier for the chimney draft

to 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 ef-

fect here. In some cases the other appliance can even

cause a negative draft through the airtight, and result in

a dangerous draft reversal.

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Creosote

Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s an

organic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s dense

in the smoke, and slow-moving, and cools off to less

than 290°F. Condensed creosote is volatile, and can

generate chimney fires if it gets hot enough. All the

features that affect chimney draft also affect creosote

condensation - so use whatever combination of installa-

tion features and operational steps will encourage good

draft and minimize creosote production.

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, for

safety 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, the

National 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 well

with poor fuel. The best fuel is hardwood that has air-

dried 12-18 months. Softwood burns, but not as long as

hardwood. Fairly ‘green’ wood has a good amount of

moisture 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 and

can contribute to a creosote problem. There are mois-

ture 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 can

lose 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 is

seriously overfiring. The catalyst is a platinum film on a

ceramic 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 or

overloads the catalyst you can mix in greener wood to

slow the fire down.

Back-puffing

Back-puffing results when the fire produces volatile

gases faster than the chimney draft pulls them out of

the firebox. The gases back up in the firebox till they’re

dense enough and hot enough to ignite. If your stove

back-puffs, you should open up the damper to let the

smoke rise to the flue more quickly, let more air into

the firebox, and avoid big loads of firewood. Run your

stove with enough primary air so that you always see

lively, dancing flames in the firebox; a lazy, smoky fire is

inefficient and can contribute to creosote buildup in the

chimney.

Draft Testing

An easy way to test your chimney draft is to close the

stove’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. Re-

sults are not always instant; you may need to wait a few

minutes for a change in the air control setting to have

an effect on the fire. If there’s no change, then the draft

isn’t strong enough yet to let you close the damper, and

you’ll need to open it for a while longer and manage the

fire with the air inlet until the draft strengthens. If you

keep track of your burning habits and relate them to

their effects on the stove’s operation, you’ll be rewarded

with good performance and a safe system.

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 to

prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competi-

tion between the stove and other equipment that sends

indoor air outside - especially power-driven equipment

like range hoods, clothes dryers, etc. If the chimney

draws well with all other equipment turned off (or

sealed, in the case of fireplaces and/or other stoves),

then you simply need to be careful with timing the use

of 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 for

outdoor combustion air.

Conclusion

Wood-burning is an art rather than a science. Once the

stove 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

system.

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Maintenance

Keep Your Stove Looking New and

Working 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 the

stove is cool. Make sure no water remains on the stove

surface.

If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool

completely. Wire-brush areas needing to be painted.

Remove non-painted components such as air controls

or cover them with masking tape. Touch up the stove

with high temperature stove paint available from your

local 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 other

liquids. Fingerprints usually can be buffed off with a dry,

soft rag. If marks remain, allow the stove to cool com-

pletely, 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 harsh

chemical cleaners on the porcelain enamel finish.

To remove stains or spills from porcelain enamel, first

make sure that the stove is completely cool. Use only

a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish recommended for

enamel surfaces. Apply sparingly with a soft rag and

buff away all traces of the cleaner.

Cleaning 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 to

clean 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 orna-

ments or porcelain finish.

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 at

least 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 lifting

them approximately 1/2” and swinging the front edge

in toward the firebox center. Inserting a flat screw-

driver blade underneath the brick and lifting will

make the removal easier.

WARNING: Handle firebrick with care. Protrud-

ing 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.

ST617

Resolute Acclaim

clean stove

1/01

Left Seal-

ing Plate

Rear Firebricks Retainer Clip

Right Fire-

brick

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 material.

• Check the gasket which the sealing plates seal

against. Replace if necessary following the direc-

tions for gasket replacement that follow.

• 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 Overheating

and Excessive Fuel Consumption

Adjust the Door Latch

The door gasket will compress after use. To restore a

tight seal, adjust the tension on the latch:

• Remove the Allen head button screw that attaches

the door latch tab to the stove front. (Fig. 34)

• Remove one of the washers that separates the tab

from the front (save it for future use.)

• Replace the remaining washers and the door latch

tab.

• 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 is

freed without tearing, the gasket isn’t snug enough

at 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 beneath

the gasket so that the main gasket is raised and makes

contact with the door frame. This procedure should

solve the problem. If it doesn’t, replace the gasket fol-

lowing these steps:

• Wearing safety goggles and a dust mask, remove

the original gasket by grasping an end and pulling

firmly.

• Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean

the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gas-

ket.

• Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newly-

cleaned groove.

• Pack the gasket into the groove. Wait until you are a

couple inches from the end before you cut it.

• Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper

such as described above. Adjust the gasket in any

areas where an inadequate seal is evident.

Adjust the Door

Although it is unlikely that adjusting it will be necessary,

the height of the Resolute Acclaim’s front load door is

adjustable. The lower door hinge pin has a shoulder

that lifts or lowers the door as you screw the pin up or

down.

Repair Missing Cement in Seams

The cement in the stove seams may deteriorate over

time and fall out in places. Just as with the stove doors,

it is necessary to keep the seam seals in good condi-

tion. Spot-fix with furnace cement (available from your

local 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 ad-

justable 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-turn

clockwise.

• Re-tighten the lock nut and test the damper mecha-

nism.

Avoid Damaging the Glass

Do not abuse the glass in the front door by slamming

the door shut or by striking the glass with a piece of

wood, and never operate your stove if it has damaged

or broken glass. If you need to replace the glass, use

only glass provided by CFM Corporation.

ST618

Adjust door latch

1/01

Door Latch

Tab

Rotating

Cam

Washers

Allen Head

Button

Screw

ST618

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

or removing washers.

ST619

Damper adjustment

1/01

Damper

Lock Nut

Set Screw

ST619

Fig. 35 When the damper’s gasket becomes compressed

after prolonged use, the damper should be adjusted to regain

a tight seal.

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Replace Broken Glass Immediately

Do not operate the Resolute Acclaim if the glass is

damaged. Use the following procedure for glass re-

placement. NOTE: Replace glass with CFM Corpora-

tion replacement glass only, available from your local

dealer.

• Open the door and carefully remove the glass by

removing the two (2) clips (one per side) that hold

the glass panel against the gasket in the arched

door opening. Each clip is held in place with two (2)

Phillips truss-head machine screws. (Fig. 36)

• Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door

frame. Replace if necessary with gasket obtained

from your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer.

• The glass used in your Resolute Acclaim is specially

coated on one side with a heat reflecting material.

Examine the replacement glass panel, and notice

the markings along the edge.

• Center the replacement glass panel in the arched

door opening, with the marked side of the glass

panel facing the gasket. There should be a gap to al-

low for expansion and contraction between the edge

of the glass panel and the cast iron.

• Replace the two retainer clips and fasten with the

previously removed screws. Tighten the screws

slowly and evenly; do not overtighten.

How to Replace Gaskets

The Resolute Acclaim uses rope-type fiberglass gas-

kets to make a tight seal between some parts. With

use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can

become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose

their effectiveness. These will need periodic replace-

ment.

All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The

three sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below,

along with their application.

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 to

follow the standard safety procedure for working with

dusty 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 and

pulling 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 gas-

ket. Use a cold chisel for stubborn deposits.

3. Apply a thin (1/8”) unbroken bead of stove cement to

the newly-cleaned groove.

4. Starting at one end, pack a new gasket into the

groove. Where the two ends of the gasket meet,

ensure a good joint before trimming any excess. Do

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 dete-

rioration as gaskets on moving parts. It is unlikely that

you will ever need to replace these gaskets unless the

involved parts are disassembled and then put back

together. In any event, this is a job that should be done

only by qualified service personnel.

ST559

Remove

gasket

11/30/00 djt

Fig. 37 Remove gasket, then clean channel with wire brush.

ST560

ST559

Remove

gasket

11/30/00 djt

Cement

Stove Gasket

ST561

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

place.

ST625

Res Acclaim

Glass replace

10/1/02 djt

Glass

Panel

Retainer Clip

3/16” Gasket

ST625

Fig. 36 Glass replacement.

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Gaskets on Resolute Acclaim

Stationary Parts

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 the

upper fireback mounting holes before you cement the

channels and replace the gasket. The new gasket will

run inside the cap screws. Remove the screws after the

gasket 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 de-

scribed previously.

Replacing the Griddle Gasket

• To replace either the damper or the griddle gasket,

follow Steps 1-4 on replacing gaskets described

previously.

Replace Broken Firebricks

If a firebrick breaks, replace only with Vermont Cast-

ings’ custom firebricks, available from your local dealer.

CFM Corporation custom firebricks contain metal rein-

forcements that maintain the brick’s integrity if it cracks.

A brick that is cracked but still intact does not need to

be replaced.

A Clean Chimney System ss Safer

and Works Better

Learn to Recognize Creosote and Soot

When you first begin using the stove, check daily for

creosote — a substance that can look like either thick

tar 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 are

burned, you may need to clean less frequently. Dur-

ing the warmer months when creosote is more likely to

result 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 the

stove cool to check if a buildup of creosote or soot has

occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accu-

mulated—1/8” (3mm) or more—it should be removed

to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Failure to keep the

chimney and connector system clean can result in a

serious chimney fire.

The conditions for a chimney fire develop like this:

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other

organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture

to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the

relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a

result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.

ST626

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door gasket

10/1/02 djt

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.

ST627

griddle gasket

2/6/01

5/16” Wire Mesh Gasket

5/16” Fiberglass Gasket ST627

Fig. 40 A 5/16” wire mesh gasket seals the griddle to the

stove top. The flue collar is sealed with a 5/16” fiberglass

gasket.

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When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire

within the flue system which can damage the chimney

and overheat adjacent combustible material.

To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, re-

member to provide adequate air for combustion and to

strive for small, intense fires rather than large, smolder-

ing ones.

You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire

authority for information on what to do in the event of

a chimney fire, and have a clearly understood plan on

how to handle one.

Inspect the Chimney Connector and

Chimney Twice Monthly and

Clean as Required

Let the stove cool completely before you inspect the

chimney. Then, use a strong light, and sight up through

the 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.

Clean the chimney using a specially designed chim-

ney cleaning brush, the same size and shape as the

flue 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 discon-

necting the sections, taking them outside, and remov-

ing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the

connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure

the individual sections with three sheet metal screws

per section.

If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney

system yourself, contact your local dealer or hire a

qualified chimney sweep in your area to do the job.

Resolute Acclaim

Maintenance Schedule

Stove:

Daily:

• Ashes should be removed before they reach the top

of the ash pan. Check at least once a day.

• Keep the area around the stove clear of any com-

bustible material.

Two Months:

• Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.

Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of

time.

• Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if

necessary.

• Vacuum exhaust area on either side of secondary

combustion package.

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 a

moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to

keep the interior of the stove dry.

• Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear

or pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with

them. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than

dirty surfaces.

• Touch up the black paint.

Chimney Connector:

Two Weeks:

• Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean

if necessary.

Two Months:

• Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay

particular attention to the horizontal runs of chimney

connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if nec-

essary.

Yearly Spring Cleaning:

• Disassemble the chimney connector and take it

outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak

sections of connector.

• Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Re-

pairs to a masonry chimney should be made by a

professional mason. Replace damaged sections of

prefabricated chimney. Your local dealer or a chim-

ney sweep can help determine when replacement is

necessary.

• Thoroughly clean the chimney.

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Model 2490

Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number

1. Flue Collar See Chart Pg. 30

2. Back 1301860

3. Damper Rod 1600853

4. Spacer 1201780

5. Washer - 3/8” 1202488

6. Damper Ramp 1301811

7. Damper Tab 1601488

8. Damper 1301829

9. Upper Fireback 1301805

10. Flue Cover See Chart Pg. 30

11. Left Griddle Quad 1301807

12. Griddle 1306356

13. Right Griddle Quad 1301832

14. Griddle Handle Stub 1600881

15. Griddle Knob 1600661

16. Bushing 1201900

17. Griddle Handle Screw 1201308

18. Top See Chart Pg. 30

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Model 2490 (continued)

Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number

19. Combustion Package 1602497

20. Sealing Plates (2) 1301859

21. Arch Brick Retainer 1600154

22. Left Arch Brick 1600151

23. Right Arch Brick 1600152

24. Rear Grate 1301851

25. Front Grate 1301852

26. Pit Plate 1301804

27. Andiron (2) 1301806

28. Tie Rod (4) 1601640

29. Left End See Chart Pg. 30

30. Ash Pan 5005775

31. Left Inner Side 1301855

32. Side Firebrick (2) 1600153

33. Left Shoulder Plate 1301863

34. Leg (4) See Chart Pg. 30

35. Package Support Plate 1301809

36. Bottom 1301854

37. Right Shoulder Plate 1301864

38. Ashlip See Chart Pg. 30

39. Air Valve 1301814

40. Air Valve Shaft 1600621

41. Air Valve Handle / Door Handle 1600663

51. Right Inner Side 1301856

52. Right End See Chart Pg. 30

53. Damper Handle Stub w/ Set Screw 30002720

54. Damper Handle 1600664

55. Damper Handle Screw 1201310

56. Air Manifold 1301803

57. Front 1301861

58. Glass Retainer (2) 1601399

59. Glass 1401120

61. Door See Chart Pg. 30

62. Door Hook 1600155

63. Door Handle Shaft 1600623

64. Latch Retainer 1201843

65. Compression Spring 1600551

66. Upper Door Pin 1600550

67. C-Clip 1600553

68. Pin, Hinge Bottom 1600419

69. Nut, Hex 5/16-18 1203279

Shell Enamel Parts - Resolute Acclaim

Enamel Left Right Flue Flue

Color Top Side Side Collar Cover Ashlip Door Leg

Classic 1301862 1301857 1301858 1301816 1301817 1301819 1301865 1301833

Biscuit 30003118 30003119 30003120 30003121 30003122 30003117 30003123 30003116

Bordeaux 2321862 2321857 2321858 2321816 2321817 2321819 2321865 2321833

Chestnut

Brown 30003127 30003128 30003129 30003130 30003131 30003126 30003132 30003125

Ebony 30003136 30003137 30003138 30003139 30003140 30003135 30003141 30003134

Forest

Green 2311862 2311857 2311858 2311816 2311817 2311819 2311865 2311833

Midnight

Blue 2371862 2371857 2371858 2371816 2371817 2371819 2371865 2371833

Sand 1321862 1321857 1321858 1321816 1321817 1321819 1321865 1321833

Suede

Brown 30002560 30002561 30002562 30002563 30002564 30002559 30002565 30002558

VT. Classic

Green 30003145 30003146 30003147 30003148 30003149 30003144 30003150 30003143

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Warranty

Limited 3 Year Warranty

CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of

defects in material 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.

CFM Corporation 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-home travel fees or service charges for in-home repair work.

It is the dealer’s option whether the repair work will be done in the cus-

tomer’s home or in the dealer’s shop. If, upon inspection, the damage is

found to be the fault of the manufacturer, repairs will be authorized at no

charge to the customer for parts and/or labor.

Any woodburning stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced dur-

ing 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 1 Year Warranty

The following parts of the woodburning stove are warranted to be free

of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from

the date you receive it: The thermostat assembly, handles, glass door

panels, cement, and gasketing. Any of these items found to be defec-

tive will be repaired or replaced at no charge, upon the return of the part

with 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 the

original catalyst or a replacement catalyst proves defective or ceases to

maintain 70% of its particulate emission reduction activity (as measured

by an approved testing procedure) within 24 months from the date the

stove is received, the catalyst itself will be replaced free.

From 25 - 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a re-

placement 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 combus-

tor 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 the

catalyst 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 determina-

tion of failure.

5. In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst.

Exclusions & Limitations

1. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail pur-

chase 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 bub-

bling, cracking, chipping and discoloration of the porcelain enamel

finish. CFM Corporation 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 described

in the Owner’s Guide, nor does it cover an stove which has been

modified unless authorized by a CFM Corporation representative in

writing. This warranty does not cover damage to the stove caused

by burning salt saturated wood, chemically treated wood, or any fuel

not recommended in the Owner’s Guide.

4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other

than 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 CFM Corporation if the purchase was direct. (Do not oper-

ate the stove as this may negate the ability to process the claim with

the carrier.)

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 en-

vironment, 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. CFM Corporation shall have no obligation to enhance or update any

unit once manufactured.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CFM CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCI-

DENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED WAR-

RANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-

ABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF

THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL

OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidential and

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives

you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state

to state.

How to Obtain Service

If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should

contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or CFM Corporation 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. CFM Corporation reserves

the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual

inspection of the defect by authorized representatives.

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