Vermont Casting 2550CE manual

0956 Encore Co v er 2/01 Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 30003842 2/08 Rev . 1 SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAIN- T AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. F AILURE T[...]

2 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Congratulations on your choice of a V ermont 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. Y ou may be assured that your cast-iron V ermont Castings st[...]

3 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Specifications 51 mm (2") 640 mm (25  ") T op exit flue collar height 685 mm (27”) 660 mm (25  ") 470 mm (18  ") 190 mm (7  ") 685 mm (27") 570 mm (22  ") 390 mm (15  ") 130 mm (5") 75 mm (2  ") 5[...]

4 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR ENCORE IS NOT PROP- ERL Y INST ALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. CONT ACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC- TIONS AND INST ALLA TION INSPECTION REQUIRE- MENTS IN YOUR AREA. Before you begin an installation,[...]

5 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 What Kind of Chimney to Use Y ou 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 . (Fig. 3) The chimney and chimney con- nector must be in good condition and kept clean. ST241 chimney type[...]

6 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Flue Pipes with a spigot and socket joint should be fitted with the socket facing upwards, to contain con- densates and moisture within the flue. Joints should be made gas tight using proprietary jointing accessories, or , where appropriate, by packing joint with noncombus- tible rope and fire cement. Double[...]

7 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 ST492 Defiant freestanding installation 1 1/00 Chimney Elbow Slip Pipe Standard Connector Oval to Round Adapter Flue Collar Thimble Flue Liner Flue ST492 Fig. 5 Chimney connection in a freestanding masonry instal- lation. Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Masonry Chimney Both freestanding masonry chimneys[...]

8 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 • 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 Mantel Seal this off ST244 Fig. 7 In this [...]

9 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 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 supported by heavy wood framing. (Fig. 1 1)[...]

10 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 ance requirements must be strictly observed. In addition, furnishings and other combustible materials must be kept away from the stove as well. In general, a distance of 1219 mm (48”) must be maintained between the stove and moveable combustible items such as dry- ing clothes, furniture, newspapers, firewoo[...]

1 1 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842    D at least 3 x D Elevation Without Shield Elevation With Shield at least 3 x D at least 1.5 x D at least 1.5 x D Plan Without Shield Plan With Shield Air space of at least 12 mm between noncombustible shield and combusti[...]

12 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Set Up Y our 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 griddle upside down at the edge of a flat surfac[...]

13 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 ST540 Assembly handle 1 1/00 ST540 Fig. 18 Assemble the front door handle. Operation The Encore Controls T wo 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 [...]

14 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 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 to snap it into the locked position. S[...]

15 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 ST523 Intrepid temp readings 1 1/00 ST523 Fig. 24 T ake temperature readings with the thermometer located in the middle of the griddle. Store wood under cover to keep it dry . The longer it is stored, the better heating and fireviewing performance you will enjoy . Even for short-term storage, however , keep w[...]

16 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 High-Efficiency Wood Burning with Catalytic Combustion An Encore leaves the factory with the combustor in- stalled. In the United States, it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic combustor is deactivated or remov[...]

17 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, char- coal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the Encore while it is in use. 3. Light the newspaper and close the door . Gradually build up the fire by adding a few 76-127mm (3-5”) di -[...]

18 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and damper , and reset the primary air thermostat for the desired heat output. CAUTION: The Encore will be hot while in opera- tion. Keep children, clothing and furniture away . Contact may cause skin burns. • Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level[...]

19 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Draft Management A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney , the operator , the fuel, and the home. The other parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well. Wood stove or insert operation depends on natural (unfor[...]

20 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Creosote Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It’s an organic tar that can condense in the flue if it’s dense in the smoke, and slow-moving, and cools off to less than 143° C (290° F). Condensed creosote is volatile, and can generate chimney fires if it gets hot enough. All the features that [...]

21 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Maintenance Below you will find important information on general care, inspection and maintenance of your V ermont Castings stove. Should it become necessary , use only replacement parts recommended by your authorized dealer . Keep Y our Stove Looking New and Working Its Best Let the fire in the stove go out[...]

22 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 3. Replace the doors on the stove. Remove the griddle so you can reach in through the opening to posi- tion the manifold. Move the door manifold as high as possible without actually touching the upper air manifold, and as far toward the center of the stove as possible without hitting the door manifold on the o[...]

23 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 • Then, open the stove damper and once again check the smoke leaving the chimney . Significantly more smoke should be seen when the stove damper is open and exhaust does not pass through the combus- tor . Be careful not to confuse smoke with steam from wet wood, however . Steam dissipates in the air quickly[...]

24 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 10. Clean the chimney and chimney connector . Operate the stove in your typical manner for two weeks, inspecting the chimney and the chimney connector frequently during this period. If creosote is not building up as fast, it is likely the performance change was caused by fly ash deposits on the catalytic elem[...]

25 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 If you need to change a gasket, first obtain an appropri- ate replacement from your V ermont Castings’ Autho- rized Dealer . W ait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask. The proce[...]

26 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 If you do experience a chimney fire, act promptly to: • Close the damper and thermostat lever . • Get everyone out of the house. • Call the Fire Department. Y ou should inspect the system every two weeks during the heating season as part of a regular maintenance schedule. T o inspect the chimney , let t[...]

27 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 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 the reactants (the combustion gases and oxygen), [...]

28 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 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 1 1 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 62 70 71 50 51 52 53 54 55 56a 57 58 59 60 [...]

29 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 1. Included in #5008649 upper fireback assembly . 2. Not interchangeable, due to a heat-reflective coating on the room side of the panels. 3. Included in #0004345 ceramic handle assembly . Encore W oodburning Stove Model 2550CE (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 15. Right G[...]

30 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 Shell Enamel Parts - Encore Enamel Color T op Left Side Right Side Front Ashlip Single Leg Classic 1308618 1308623 1308619 1308635 1307406 1307427 Biscuit 30003007 30003006 30003005 30003004 30003002 30003003 Bordeaux 2328618 2328623 2328619 2328635 2377406 2327427 Chestnut Brown 30003019 30003018 30003017 300[...]

31 Encore W oodbur ning Stove 30003842 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty 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 panels, cement, and gasketing shall be warra[...]

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