Page 2 - Encore Woodburning Stove; All of us at CFM Corporation; Welcome; Accessories; Table of Contents; Proposition 65 Warning:
2 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 hearth. You may be assu...
Page 3 - Specifications
3 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Specifications 2" (50mm) 25 ��� " (640mm) Top exit flue collar height 27" (685mm) 25 ��� " (660mm) 18 ��� " (470mm) 7 ��� " (190mm) 27" (685mm) 22 ��� " (570mm) 15 ��� " (390mm) 5" (130mm) 2 ��� " (75mm) 23 ��� " (595m...
Page 4 - Before you begin an installation, be sure that:; Installation; Outside Air; Defiant
4 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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; Masonry Chimneys
5 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 chimneys in the Sta...
Page 6 - Chimney Connector Guidelines; For installations using double-wall connectors,; Single-wall Chimney Connectors; Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form; Securing the Single-wall Connector to a
6 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 to connect the stov...
Page 7 - Fireplace Installations; Check the clearance between the stove and the
7 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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. Securing the Single-...
Page 8 - Through the Fireplace; In the United States,
8 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 • 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 Man...
Page 9 - Do not vent your Encore into a factory-built; Floor Protection; the floor protector is required under
9 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 details for other appr...
Page 10 - Floor Protection for Fireplace Installations; Rear exit floor dgrm; Keep the Stove a Safe Distance; When the wall has a heat shield mounted on it.; Canada
10 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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...
Page 11 - Wall Shields; wall shield construction
11 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 In general, the greatest clearance is required when you place a stove and its connector with no heat shields near a wall with no heat shield. For example, when the Encore is installed parallel to the rear wall and no shields are used, it must be at least 31” (787 ...
Page 12 - Chimney Connector Heat Shields; mantel and; Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances
12 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Chimney Connector Heat Shields Chimney Connector Heat Shields should be used whenever the rear heat shield is used, or in any other situation when it is necessary to protect nearby com-bustibles from the heat of the connector. The ceiling above horizontal runs of ...
Page 13 - Alcove Installations; Alcove Ceiling plan; Alcove front view
13 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Alcove Installations Because of their restricted air flow and heat reten-tion characteristics, alcove installations have specific construction requirements and special clearances. No rear stove or chimney connector heat shields are used in alcove installations. Bott...
Page 14 - Stove Clearance; Unprotected Surfaces; Chimney Connector Clearance; Double-wall connector; Clearance to Combustibles in Front of Stove; All Installations; Encore Clearance Chart; For use with either 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connection
14 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 24” (610 mm) 8” (203 mm) 12” (305 mm) 4” (102 mm) 2 12” (305 mm) * (A) 24” (B) 31” (C) 24” (D) 8” (E) 15” (F) 8” (610 mm) (787 mm) (610 mm) (203 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (G) 24” (H) 19” (I) 17” (J) 8” (K) 11” (L) 7” (610 mm) (483 mm) (432 mm) (203 mm) (280 mm) (178 m...
Page 15 - Encore Clearance; Encore Clearance Diagrams; For use with either 6” or 8” flue collar/chimney connector
15 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove Installed Parallel to Wall Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Top Exit , No Heat Shields D E F F C C A B J K L L I I G H ST628 Encore Clearance Diagrams 02/01 P Q M N N/A N/A Top Exit Inst...
Page 16 - Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations; Corner installation, vertical chimney connector,
16 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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” (914 mm) D = 66” (1676 mm) E = 1” (25 mm) ST629a Fig. 23 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector, with stove...
Page 18 - Assembly; Attach
18 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 gridd...
Page 19 - Operation; The Encore Controls; primary air control; A Single Air Control Regulates; primary air control lever; A Damper Directs Air Flow; damper handle; encore; High Heat
19 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 ST540Assemblyhandle11/00 ST540 Fig. 32 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 a...
Page 20 - The damper is; closed; when the handle points; forward; Damper Positions; Two Ways to Add Fuel; The Encore is not; door open
20 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 ...
Page 21 - infrared reflective glass; may
21 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Infrared Reflective Glass Panels for Clear Fire Viewing The inner surfaces of the infrared reflective glass panels are kept at a higher temperature than the outer surface. This design, along with a preheated ‘airwash,’ makes clear fire viewing possible at most levels...
Page 22 - Encore Control Settings; Burn Rate; High-Efficiency Wood Burning with
22 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 In some newer homes that are well-insulated and weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air in the house. In such instances, an open window near the stove on the windward side of the house will provide the fresh air needed. Another option for getting...
Page 23 - Conditioning Your Stove; Open the stove damper, and open the primary air; DO NOT; use glossy advertisements or col-; Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or; good fire; add wood fire
23 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Conditioning Your Stove Cast iron is extremely strong, but it can be broken with a sharp blow from a hammer or from the thermal shock of rapid and extreme temperature change.The cast plates expand and contract with changes in temperature. When you first begin using...
Page 24 - Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot; ashdoor; Remove; DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER.
24 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 5. Close the damper when the griddle temperature reaches 450°F (230°C). 6. Adjust the air control for your desired heat output. NOTE: Stove installations vary, and the operating guidance given here is only a starting point. The draft management information on Page...
Page 25 - Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level.; Draft Management
25 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 • 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. • Properly dispose of ...
Page 26 - Flue Sizing; requires; Fuel
26 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Flue Sizing The inside size of a chimney for an ‘airtight’ stove should match the size of the stove’s flue outlet. When a chimney serves an airtight, more is not better; in fact, it can be a disadvantage. Hot gases lose heat through expansion; if we vent a stove wi...
Page 27 - Maintenance; Be sure the glass is completely cool.
27 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Back-puffing Back-puffing results when the fire produces volatile gases faster than the chimney draft pulls them out of the firebox. The gases back up in the firebox till they’re dense enough and hot enough to ignite. If your stove back-puffs, you should open the dampe...
Page 28 - Removing the Glass; Adjust the Damper as Needed
28 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 Removing the Glass The left door is slightly different from the right in that one of its retainer clips is located under the door mani-fold. 1. Remove the right and left door assemblies by raising the door until the lower hinge pin clears its drilling; then, angle...
Page 29 - When to Suspect a Combustor Problem; To adjust the handle on the front doors,; The Catalytic Element; Door Pawl
29 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 2. Turn the pressure screw approximately one half turn clockwise. 3. Tighten the lock nut. Keep the pressure screw from turning as you tighten the nut. Re-test the damper. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic com-bustor should remain active for two to ...
Page 30 - Inspecting the Combustor
30 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 missing, it should be replaced. Call your local Ver-mont Castings’ Authorized Dealer for a replacement element. While the catalytic element is removed, check the condition of the secondary air probe. Use an inspection mirror to locate the probe within the combusti...
Page 31 - Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed; Gasket Diameter
31 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 8. If the element is in good condition and clean, re-in- stall it in the stove and replace the refractory access cover. 9. Replace the fireback, install the two wedges, and replace the cast iron hood. 10. Clean the chimney and chimney connector.Operate the stove in...
Page 32 - Adjust the Door If Necessary; Close the damper and thermostat lever.; Annual Maintenance; Check heat shield screws. Tighten as necessary.
32 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 8. Clean any excess cement from around the chan-nel, then let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly. Adjust the Door If Necessary The stove’s door(s) may need adjustment after you have regasketed it. Initially, it may require loosening to accommodate...
Page 33 - Appendix: Catalytic Combustor; or a Technical Glass Products
33 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 th...
Page 34 - Item Description
34 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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 61...
Page 39 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty
39 Encore Woodburning Stove 2000956 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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