Vermont Casting Encore NC 1450 installation instructions

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Encore

Non-Catalytic

Woodburning Stove

Model 1450

Homeowner’s

Installation and

Operating Manual

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN- TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

30002425 2/08 Rev. 16

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Contents Encore Welcome Table of ContentsSpeciﬁcations Encore dimensionsOutside Air InstallationChimney Height Masonry Chimneys What Kind of Chimney to UsePrefabricated Chimneys Chimney SizeSingle-wall Chimney Connectors Chimney Connector GuidelinesDouble-wall Chimney Connectors Freestanding Installations Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry ChimneyFireplace Installations Above the FireplaceWall Pass-Throughs Through the FireplaceAn approved wall pass-through for the United States Floor ProtectionCanada Floor Protection for Fireplace InstallationsReducing Clearances Safely with Shields Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding MaterialsWall Shields Fireplace Mantel and Trim Shields Chimney Connector Heat ShieldsConstruction Requirements Alcove InstallationsCutaway perspective of acolve installation Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Encore NC Clearance ChartBcef Encore Clearance DiagramsWall Shield Requirements for Common Installations Corner Parallel Installations Assembly Fan installation Kit # Fan Kit InstallationEncore NC Controls OperationSingle Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn Time Damper Directs Air Flow Within the StoveAndirons Help Protect the Glass Infrared Reﬂective Glass Panels For Clear Fire ViewingBurn Only High-Quality Wood Conditioning Your Stove Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouStarting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Add larger pieces of wood as the ﬁre begins to burn well Refuel While the Embers Are Still HotAsh Removal and Disposal Draft Management Creosote Draft TestingFuel Back-pufﬁngMaintenance Tighten the Damper Handle as Needed Adjust the Door LatchesReplace the Stove Gaskets as Needed All Gasketed Construction Adjust the Door If NecessaryChimney System Creosote Chimney Connector Maintenance Schedule StoveEncore Non-Catalytic Woodburning Stove Encore Woodburning Stove Shell Enamel Parts Encore NC Model Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation