Vermont Casting 2550 Operation, Encore Controls, Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove

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Encore Woodburning Stove

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Fig. 31 Attach thermostat handle.

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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 and deactivate the catalytic combustor.

Symbols cast into the stove are reminders of the correct directions for opening and closing the controls. The symbols assume that you are facing the front of the stove.

Damper Handle

Griddle Handle

Door Handle

 

Air Control

Lever

Door Handle Holder (Be- hind leg)

Ashdoor

Handle

Andirons

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Fig. 33 The Encore controls are conveniently located and easy to operate.

A Single Air Control Regulates

Heat Output and Burn Time

The primary air control lever, located on the right side of the stove, controls the amount of incoming air for starting, maintaining, and reviving a fire.

More air entering the stove makes the fire burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat level. High and low settings appear in Figure 34.

For the greatest air supply and maximum heat output (but the shortest burn time), move the lever toward the front of the stove. For a fire that will last longer with less heat, move the lever toward the rear of the stove.

The Encore’s air control system also features an automatic thermostat to ensure an even heat output at whatever manual setting you select. The thermostat senses the heating and cooling of the stove surface and adjusts the air shutter accordingly.

Low Heat

High Heat

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Fig. 34 The handle may be positioned anywhere between the two extremes for different heat levels.

A Damper Directs Air Flow

Within the Stove

The damper handle on the left side of the stove opens and closes the damper to direct air flow within the stove.

The damper is open when the handle points to the back of the stove, enabling smoke to pass directly into the chimney. The damper must be open when starting or reviving a fire, and whenever the griddle or doors are opened.

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Contents Encore Welcome Table of ContentsSpecifications Encore dimensionsOutside Air InstallationChimney Height Chimney Size What Kind of Chimney to UseMasonry Chimneys Prefabricated ChimneysDouble-wall Chimney Connectors Chimney Connector GuidelinesSingle-wall Chimney Connectors Above the Fireplace Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry ChimneyFreestanding Installations Fireplace InstallationsWall 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 Damper Directs Air Flow Within the Stove OperationEncore Controls Single Air Control Regulates Heat Output and Burn TimeEncore’s hinged griddle makes it easy to top-load wood Two Ways to Add FuelBurn Only High-Quality Wood Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouInfrared Reflective Glass Panels For Clear Fire Viewing Andirons Help Protect the GlassHigh-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 Creosote Flue SizingPipe & Chimney Layout Single ventingMaintenance Check the Operation Primary Air Shutter Installing the GlassAdjust the Damper as Needed Removing the GlassTighten the Damper Handle as Needed How to Adjust the Door LatchesCatalytic Element Inspection and Cleaning When to Suspect a Combustor ProblemRemove the lower fireback through the front door opening Inspecting the CombustorGasket Diameter ...And the Parts it Seals Replace the Stove Gaskets as NeededChimney System Creosote Adjust the Door If NecessaryAnnual Maintenance Permanent Encore GasketsAppendix Catalytic Combustor Encore Woodburning Stove Encore Woodburning Stove Shell Enamel Parts Encore Color Encore Woodburning Stove Encore Woodburning Stove Warranty CFM Corporation