Page 2 - Welcome; Accessories; Proposition 65 Warning:; Table of Contents
2 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Congratulations on your choice of a Vermont Castings Encore. 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 hea...
Page 3 - Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove; Specifications
3 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Specifications 1 ��� " (44 mm) 25" (635 mm) Top exit flue collar height 27" (686 mm) 25 ��� " (654 mm) 18 ��� " (470 mm) 7 ��� " (184 mm) 27" (686 mm) 22 ��� " (565 mm) 15 ��� " (394 mm) 5" (127 mm) 2 ��� &...
Page 4 - Before you begin an installation, be sure that:; Installation; Outside Air
4 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 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...
Page 5 - What Kind of Chimney to Use; Masonry Chimneys
5 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 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 that complies with the requirements for Type HT...
Page 6 - Chimney Connector Guidelines; Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form; Double-wall Chimney Connectors; For installations us-; Securing the Single-wall Connector to a
6 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 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 the masonry or prefabricated structure that encloses the flue. Chimney connectors are used only...
Page 7 - Fireplace Installations; Check the clearance between the stove and the
7 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 ST492 Defiant freestanding installation 11/00 Chimney Elbow Slip Pipe Standard Connector Oval to Round Adapter Flue Collar Thimble Flue Liner Flue ST492 Fig. 6 An exploded view of the chimney connection in a free- standing masonry installation. ...
Page 8 - Through the Fireplace; In the United States,
8 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 • 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 Clearances ST244 Plymouth fplc over mantel 12/99 * * Chimney Con...
Page 9 - Do not vent your Encore into a factory-built; Floor Protection; the floor protector is required under
9 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 DEFIA N T ST493 Brick pass thru 11/00 Wall Stud Chimney Connector 12” Noncombustible Material Floor Pro- tection ST493 Fig. 10 An approved wall pass-through for the United States. Your local dealer or your local building inspector can provide de...
Page 10 - How to Determine if Alternate Floor; Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations; Canada
10 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 How to Determine if Alternate Floor Protection Materials are Acceptable All floor protection must be noncombustible (i.e. met- als, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e. plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are co...
Page 11 - Keep the Stove a Safe Distance; Rear exit floor dgrm; Reducing Clearances Safely with Shields; When the wall has a heat shield mounted on it.; Wall Shields
11 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating, and dangerous overheat-ing of nearby combustible materials can occur if they are too close to the he...
Page 12 - wall shield construction; Chimney Connector Heat Shields
12 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 ST248 wall shield construction 12/14/99 djt Air Flow Stud Wall Framing Wall Shield Noncombustible Spacer and Fasteners Drywall Airflow Metal Screening Wall Shield Metal Lathe or Noncombustible Spacers ST248 Fig. 14 Approved wall shield construct...
Page 13 - Alcove Installations
13 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 ST253b Encore trim clearances 02/01 djt C C A B D Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances Unprotected Protected A. Mantel 38” (965 mm) 22” (559 mm) B. Top Trim 27” (686 mm) 20” (508 mm C. Side Trim 10” (254 mm) -- D. Side Wall 18” (457 mm) 8” (203...
Page 14 - Alcove front view; Alcove Ceiling plan
14 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 St504 Alcove cutaway 11/00 ST504 Fig. 19 Cutaway perspective of acolve installation. 63" 60" Min. to Alcove Ceiling ST506 Alcove front view 11/00 Ceiling sup- port package extends 2” below Durock® (or equivalent) ceiling 1” air gap, top...
Page 15 - ” Connector; Stove Clearance; Unprotected Surfaces; Chimney Connector Clearance; Double-wall connector; Clearance to Combustibles in Front of Stove; All Installations; Encore NC Clearance Chart; For use with either 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connection
15 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 21” (533 mm) 7” (178 mm) 9” (229 mm) 3” (76 mm) 3 6” Connector 8” Connector 15” (381 mm) 9” (229 mm) * (A) 17” (B) 29” (C) 28” (D) 8” 1,4 (E) 15” 1,4 (F) 8” 1,4 (432 mm) (737 mm) (711 mm) (203 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (G) 17” (H) 17” (I) 19” (J) 8...
Page 16 - Encore Clearance; Encore Clearance Diagrams; For use with either 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connector
16 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Top Exit Installations , No Stove Heat Shields, collar heat shield installed. D E F F C C A B J K L L I I ...
Page 17 - Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations; Corner installation, vertical chimney connector,
17 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations E E C B A B D ST629a Encore wall shield AA 02/01 E E A = 30” (762 mm) B = 44” (1118 mm) C = 36” (910 mm) D = 66” (1676 mm) E = 1” (25 mm) ST629a Fig. 23 Parallel installation, vertical chimney c...
Page 19 - The Bottom Heat Shield is required in most in-; Assembly; Attach
19 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 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. Fi...
Page 20 - Fan Kit Installation
20 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Fan Kit Installation 1. Remove the sheet metal outer back shown in Figure 32. 2. Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the in- ner back with two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head screws and one (1) 1/4” star washer. 3. Attach snapstat to the m...
Page 21 - Damper Positions; Operation; encore; High Heat
21 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Two Ways to Add Fuel The Encore’s griddle lifts for convenient top-loading of logs, and is the easiest way to regularly add fuel.However, the front doors open as well for adding an oc-casional log to a fire. If equipped with the 8” (203 mm) flue ...
Page 22 - The Encore is not; Infrared Reflective Glass Panels; The inner surfaces of the; infrared reflective glass; Andirons Help Protect the Glass; struction materials; they often contain chemicals and; door open
22 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 the opening for open-fire viewing. The Encore is not approved for operation with the front doors open if equipped with the optional 6” (150 mm) flue collar. To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it clockwise...
Page 23 - Use the Air Control Settings; Do; Conditioning Your Stove; starting a fire
23 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, how long you wish the fire to burn, climac...
Page 24 - good fire; Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or; add wood fire; Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; Allow the stove to regain its “thermal momentum”; DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER.; Overfiring may
24 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 ST264 good fire 12/99 ST265 Fig. 39 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn well. During the break-in fires, do not let the stove get hotter than 500°F (260°C) as measured on an optional stove-top thermometer. Adjust the air control ...
Page 25 - Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.; Ash Removal and Disposal; ashdoor; Check the level of ash in the ash pan
25 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 • Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level. • To keep the cover from sliding off and to keep ash from falling on the floor, do not tilt the ash pan for-ward. If the stove is in operation, close the ash door while disposing of the ash. • ...
Page 26 - Draft Management
26 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 A stove is part of a system which includes the chim-ney, the operator, the fuel and the home. Each part of the system affects how well the stove operates. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well. Wood stove or in...
Page 27 - Creosote; requires; Fuel
27 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Creosote Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It is an organic tar that can condense in the flue if the exhaust gases cool too much. Condensed creosote is volatile, and can fuel chimney fires if it gets hot enough. All the factors that ...
Page 28 - Maintenance
28 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Maintenance Keep Your Stove Looking New and Working Its Best Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag w...
Page 29 - Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed; Gasket Diameter; Tighten the Damper Handle as Needed; To adjust the latches on the doors,; Door Pawl
29 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 3. Tighten the lock nut. Keep the pressure screw from turning as you tighten the nut. Re-test the damper. Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed Your Encore uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, partic...
Page 30 - Adjust the Door If Necessary; /16” diameter gasket seals the following parts:; The Chimney System
30 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate-sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 1-2” (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be cut. (Fig. 47) 4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, a...
Page 31 - Maintenance Schedule; Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and; Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.; The Chimney Connector; ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING:; Thoroughly clean the chimney.
31 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Maintenance Schedule The Stove DAILY: • Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and combustion flow path in the lower fireback. • Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day. •...
Page 32 - Encore Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove
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Page 33 - Encore Woodburning Stove; Item Description
33 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 1. Not interchangeable, due to a heat-reflective coating on the room side of the panels. 2. Included in #0004345 ceramic handle assembly. Encore Woodburning Stove Model 1450 (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 1...
Page 34 - Shell Enamel Parts - Encore NC Model 1450; Does not contain glass or glass gasket.
34 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 Shell Enamel Parts - Encore NC Model 1450 Part Name Classic Biscuit Bordeaux Chestnut Ebony Midnight Sand Suede Vermont Brown Blue Brown Green Top 30002387 30003055 30002615 30003065 30003075 30002635 30002625 30002645 30003085 Left Side 300023...
Page 35 - LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty; Limited Lifetime Warranty
35 Encore 1450 Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove 30002425 LIMITED LIFETIME Warranty For Vermont Castings Encore, Non-Catalytic Wood Stove Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting...
Page 36 - CFM Corporation
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