Vermont Casting 2550CE - Manuals

5 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 What Kind of Chimney to Use You must connect the Encore to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner, to a relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to a prefabricated metal chimney. (Fig. 3) The chimney and chimney con-nector must be in good condi...

6 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 Flue Pipes with a spigot and socket joint should be fitted with the socket facing upwards, to contain con-densates and moisture within the flue. Joints should be made gas tight using proprietary jointing accessories, or, where appropriate, by packing joint with nonc...

7 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 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 Chimney connection in a freestanding masonry instal- lation. Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Mas...

8 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 • The fireplace damper must be sealed to prevent room air from escaping up the flue. However, it must be possible to re-open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney. * Check These Clear- ances ST244 Plymouth fplc over mantel 12/99 * * Chimney Connector Shields Ma...

9 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations Do not assume that your fireplace hearth is completely noncombustible. Many fireplace hearths do not meet the “completely noncombustible” requirement because the brick or concrete in front of the fireplace opening is suppo...

10 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 ance requirements must be strictly observed.In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 1219 mm (48”) must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as dry-...

12 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 Set Up Your Stove Cast iron stoves are heavy, and it will take two to four people to move your Encore into position.Wipe the protective coating of oil from the griddle with a clean dry rag or a paper towel. Install the handle on the griddle. First, place the grid...

13 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 ST540Assemblyhandle11/00 ST540 Fig. 18 Assemble the front door handle. Operation The Encore Controls Two controls regulate the performance of the Encore: a primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, and a damper directs air flow within the stove to activate ...

14 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 The damper is closed when the handle points forward . Smoke from the fire is directed through the catalytic combustion system where it can be further burned for greater efficiency, before passing up the chimney. When closing the damper, be sure to pull firmly enough...

15 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 ST523 Intrepid temp readings 11/00 ST523 Fig. 24 Take temperature readings with the thermometer located in the middle of the griddle. Store wood under cover to keep it dry. The longer it is stored, the better heating and fireviewing performance you will enjoy. Eve...

16 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 High-Efficiency Wood Burning with Catalytic Combustion An Encore leaves the factory with the combustor in-stalled.In the United States, it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if the...

17 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 Never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, char-coal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen 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 ...

18 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset the primary air thermostat for the desired heat output. CAUTION: The Encore will be hot while in opera-tion. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. • Remove ...

20 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 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 g...

21 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 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 ...

22 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 3. Replace the doors on the stove. Remove the griddle so you can reach in through the opening to posi-tion the manifold. Move the door manifold as high as possible without actually touching the upper air manifold, and as far toward the center of the stove as poss...

23 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 • Then, open the stove damper and once again check the smoke leaving the chimney. Significantly more smoke should be seen when the stove damper is open and exhaust does not pass through the combus-tor. Be careful not to confuse smoke with steam from wet wood, howe...

24 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 10. Clean the chimney and chimney connector.Operate the stove in your typical manner for two weeks, inspecting the chimney and the chimney connector frequently during this period. If creosote is not building up as fast, it is likely the performance change was cau...

25 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri-ate replacement from your Vermont Castings’ Autho-rized Dealer. 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 safe...

26 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 If you do experience a chimney fire, act promptly to: • Close the damper and thermostat lever. • Get everyone out of the house. • Call the Fire Department. You should inspect the system every two weeks during the heating season as part of a regular maintenance sch...

27 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 Appendix: Catalytic Combustor In any chemical reaction, including the combustion process, there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place. For example, a reaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain concentration of t...

28 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. 1 2 3 6 5 10 9 7 4 1 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 23 21 25 27 28 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 6...

31 Encore Woodburning Stove 30003842 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 ...

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