Hello, I have a Vermont Vigilant stove labeled 1977. My question is does this stove require Fire Brick? I have tried to find answers even in the manual but don't see anything about Fire Brick. I have read to put play sand on the bottom and am wondering if that's all I need. Thank you in advance for any thoughts.
Vermont Vigilant Fire Brick?
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No firebricks, the Defiant uses cast iron plates inside for heat shielding. 1977 is the casting mold date. The Defiant had a few iterations between 1975 and 1980, with the same mold date. Scroll down on this page to see the parts and the different firebacks that distinguish the versions.
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Yes, sand or a 1" layer of ash is recommended on the bottom. The manual for the original VC stoves is posted here, in 3 parts.
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Yes, sand or a 1" layer of ash is recommended on the bottom. The manual for the original VC stoves is posted here, in 3 parts.
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