Vermont Casting Official Manual for the Encore Wood Burning Stove

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Encore

Woodburning Stove

Model 2550

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

2000956 1/07 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 SizeDouble-wall Chimney Connectors Chimney Connector GuidelinesSingle-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 ProtectionKeep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Floor Protection for Fireplace InstallationsReducing Clearances Safely with Shields Wall Shields Stove Heat ShieldsFireplace and Mantel Trim Shields Chimney Connector Heat ShieldsConstruction Requirements Alcove InstallationsUnprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Encore Clearance ChartEncore Clearance Diagrams Wall Shield Requirements for Common Installations Corner Parallel Installations Assembly Encore Controls OperationSingle Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn Time Damper Directs Air Flow Within the StoveEncore’s hinged griddle makes it easy to top-load wood Two Ways to Add FuelInfrared Reﬂective Glass Panels For Clear Fire Viewing Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouAndirons Help Protect the Glass Burn Only High-Quality WoodHigh-Efﬁciency Wood Burning with Catalytic Combustion Encore Control SettingsStarting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Conditioning Your StoveAsh Disposal Refuel While the Embers Are Still HotSteel Chimney Draft ManagementIndoor / Outdoor location Pipe & Chimney Layout Flue SizingSingle venting CreosoteMaintenance Adjust the Damper as Needed Installing the GlassRemoving the Glass Check the Operation Primary Air ShutterCatalytic Element Inspection and Cleaning How to Adjust the Door LatchesWhen to Suspect a Combustor Problem Tighten the Damper Handle as NeededRemove the lower ﬁreback through the front door opening Inspecting the CombustorGasket Diameter ...And the Parts it Seals Replace the Stove Gaskets as NeededAnnual Maintenance Adjust the Door If NecessaryPermanent Encore Gaskets Chimney System CreosoteAppendix Catalytic Combustor Encore Woodburning Stove Encore Woodburning Stove Shell Enamel Parts Encore Color Encore Woodburning Stove Encore Woodburning Stove Warranty CFM Corporation