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Vermont Castings Defiant
This manual describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Vermont Castings Defiant Model 1910
catalytic-equipped wood burning heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission
limits for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to
deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,600 to 44,400 Btu/hr.
The Defiant Model #1910 has been tested and is listed by Warnock Hersey, Inc. The test stan-
dards are ANSI/UL-1482 and ANSI/UL-737 for the United States, and ULC S627 and CAN/CSA-
B366.2 for Canada. The Defiant is listed for burning wood only. Do not burn other fuels. The
Defiant is approved for use in manufactured (mobile) homes only in the United States, and only
when installed with Vermont Castings Mobile Home Kit No. 1902.
We recommend that you hire a professional installer certified by the Wood Heat Education and Research Foun-
dation (WHERF) or the Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) to install your stove, or to advise you on the installa-
tion should you attempt to install it yourself.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Defiant stove. With this purchase you have made a commit-
ment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty and comfort in your home. At Vermont Castings, we share that joy
and appreciation for the hearth. We assure you that your cast-iron Vermont Castings stove has been made with the
utmost care and will provide you with many years of service.
As you become acquainted with your new stove, you will find that its appearance is matched by its functionality, due to
cast iron’s unique ability to absorb and radiate heat.
Also, Vermont Castings products are among the cleanest-burning wood stoves and fireplaces available today. As an
owner of a Vermont Castings stove, you make a strong statement for pollution-free energy. However, clean burning
depends on both the manufacturer and the operator. Please read this manual carefully to understand how to properly
operate and maintain your stove.
At Vermont Castings, we are equally committed to your satisfaction as a customer. That is why we maintain an
exclusive network of the finest dealers in the industry. Our dealers are chosen for their expertise and dedication to
customer service. They are factor-trained and knowledgeable about every Vermont Castings product. Feel free to
contact your Authorized Vermont Castings Dealer anytime you have a particular question about your stove or its
performance.
This manual contains valuable instructions on the installation and operation of your Vermont Castings Defiant. It also
contains useful information on maintenance. Please read the manual thoroughly and keep it as a reference.
Sincerely,
All of Us at Vermont Castings