Page 2 - Encore Multi-Fuel Heater; All of us at CFM Corporation; Welcome
2 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Encore Multi-Fuel Heater. With this purchase you have made a commitment to make the hearth a place of warmth, beauty, and comfort in your home. At CFM Corporation, we share that joy and appreciation for the heart...
Page 3 - Specifications
3 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Specifications 51 mm (2") 641 mm (25 ��� ") Top exit flue collar height 686 mm (27") 657 mm (25 ��� ") 470 mm (18 ��� ") 187 mm (7 ��� ") 686 mm (27") 572 mm (22 ��� ") 394 mm (15 ��� ") 127 mm (5") 73 mm (2 ��� ") 600 mm ...
Page 4 - Before you begin an installation, be sure that:; Installation; Outside Air; Defiant
4 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR ENCORE IS NOT PROP-ERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE-MENTS IN YOUR AREA....
Page 5 - What Kind of Chimney to Use; Connecting Flue Pipes
5 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 ST241 chimney types 12/13/99 djt ST241 A tile-lined masonry chimney A prefabricated double- wall insulated chimney Fig. 3 Approved chimney types. What Kind of Chimney to Use You must connect the Encore Multi-Fuel to a code-ap-proved masonry chimney with a flue liner...
Page 7 - Fireplace Installations; Check the clearance between the stove and the
7 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 ST492 Defiant freestanding installation 11/00 Chimney Elbow Slip Pipe Standard Connector Oval to Round Adapter Flue Collar Thimble Flue Liner Flue ST492 Fig. 5 An exploded view of the chimney connection in a free- standing masonry installation. securely in place. M...
Page 8 - The fireplace damper must be sealed to prevent; Through the Fireplace; If your fireplace opening height is at least 26; Hearths
8 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 • The fireplace damper must be sealed to prevent room air from escaping up the flue. However, it must be possible to reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney. Through the Fireplace If your fireplace opening height is at least 26 ¹⁄₂ " (675mm), you may ins...
Page 9 - Rear exit floor dgrm; Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations
9 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 ST247 Rear exit floor dgrm 12/14/99 djt Wood framing requires pro- tection from radiant heat ST247e Fig. 11 Combustible supporting timbers may lie beneath fireplace hearths, reqireimg additional floor protection. Costructional Hearth Dimensions as below At least 300 ...
Page 10 - Summary of Clearances; The minimum thickness of solid noncombus-; Defiant EU; Connecting Flue Pipe - Clearances
10 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 in section 2 of Document J, all installations must comply with these requirements or with the relevant National or local building standards. Clearances to timber framed (studded) walls are in-cluded below. There are no specific minimum clearanc-es to solid noncombu...
Page 11 - Assembly; Encore; Encore
11 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Set Up Your Stove Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people to move your Encore MF into position.Wash the protective coating of oil from the griddle with soap and water. Dry the griddle thoroughly and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to...
Page 12 - Damper Positions; Operation; The Encore Multi-Fuel Controls; A Single Air Control Regulates; encore; High Heat; A Damper Directs Air Flow
12 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 ST638 Encore damper control 2/01 Damper Positions Open (Updraft Mode) Closed (Bypass Mode) ST638 Fig. 20 The damper is either open or closed. There are no intermediate positions. Operation The Encore Multi-Fuel Controls Two controls regulate the performance of the...
Page 13 - The Encore is not approved; door open; The inner surfaces of the; infrared reflective glass; they often contain chemicals and; may
13 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Two Ways to Add Fuel The Encore’s griddle lifts for convenient top-loading of fuel, and is the easiest way to regularly add fuel.In addition, however, the front doors open for adding an occasional log to a fire. The Encore is not approved in Europe for operation wi...
Page 14 - Use the Air Control Settings; Burn Rate; Conditioning Your Stove
14 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 on Page 17 to see how the size, type, and location of your chimney will affect your stove operation. When thermometer readings drop below 175° C (350° F) it’s time to adjust the air control for a higher burn rate or to reload the stove. A temperature reading over ...
Page 15 - Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; starting a fire; good fire; add wood fire
15 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 up” a fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the Encore while it is in use.3. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradually build up the fire by adding a few 76-127 mm (3-5”) diameter splits. If this is one of the first few “break-in” fires, let the fire burn b...
Page 16 - When the surface temperature reaches 230° C; CAUTION: The Encore Multi-Fuel will be hot while; Ash Disposal; Check the level of ash in the ash pan; ashdoor; Remove; Never use your household or shop vacuum
16 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 recommended only to add briquettes to the level of the front grate. 4. Close the damper. 5. When the surface temperature reaches 230° C (450° F), adjust the air control for the amount of heat you desire. NOTE: If the remaining coal bed is relatively thick and if w...
Page 17 - Draft Management
17 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 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 or insert operati...
Page 18 - Creosote
18 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 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 143° C (290° F). Condensed creosote is volatile, and can generate chimney fires if it ge...
Page 19 - Maintenance
19 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Maintenance Below you will find important information on general care, inspection and maintenance of your Vermont Castings stove. Should it become necessary, use only replacement parts recommended by your authorized dealer Keep Your Stove Looking New and Working It...
Page 20 - Check the Operation; To adjust the handle on the front doors,; Adjust the Damper as Needed
20 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 ST642 Encore damper adjust 3/01 Damper Lock Nut Pressure Adjust- ing Screw ST642 Fig. 31 Adjusting the damper. ST641 Encore air shutter 3/01 Primary Air Shutter ST641 Fig. 30 The primary air shutter must move freely. 3. Replace the doors on the stove. Remove the g...
Page 21 - Door Pawl; Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed; Gasket Diameter; Adjust the Door If Necessary
21 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 ST531 Door Pawl 11/00 Pawl Small Locking Nut Large Lock- ing Nut Set Screw Handle Stub Striker Screw ST531 Fig. 32 Turn the door latch striker screw in or out to tighten or loosen the door latch. Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed Your Encore uses rope-type fiberg...
Page 22 - Annual Maintenance; Check heat shield screws. Tighten as necessary.; Permanent Encore Multi-Fuel Gaskets; /16” diameter gasket seals the following parts:; The Chimney System; Close the damper and thermostat lever.
22 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec-tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to secure the joints between individual sections with sheet metal screws...
Page 23 - Item Description
23 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 9 19 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 46 47 48 49 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 50 53 54 58 56 55 61 60 33 13 13 57 59 57 10 10 62 0971 Encore MF parts 9/02 23 26 30 11 52 64 52 64 51 63 11 65 66 0971 CFM Corporation reser...
Page 24 - on the room side of the panels.
24 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater Model 2547CE (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 7. Griddle Handle Assembly 5004022 8. Top See Chart Pg. 28 9. Wedge (2) 1301810 10. Upper Fireback 1 1308639 11. Flue Deflector 1409083 12. Damper 1 1308631 ...
Page 27 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty
27 Encore Multi-Fuel Heater 2000971 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 p...
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