Vermont Casting Encore NC 1450 manual

2425 Encore NC Cover 5/05 Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual 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 TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MA Y RESUL T IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODIL Y INJURY OR EVEN[...]

2 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 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[...]

3 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Specifications 1  " (44 mm) 25" (635 mm) T op exit flue collar height 27" (686 mm) 25  " (654 mm) 18  " (470 mm) 7  " (184 mm) 27" (686 mm) 22  " (565 mm) 15  " (394 mm) 5" (127 mm) 2 ?[...]

4 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 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 b[...]

5 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 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 that complies with the requirements for T ype HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, F[...]

6 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 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 stove to the c him ne y, a[...]

7 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 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. 6 An exploded view of the chimney connection in a free- standing masonry installation. Securing the Single-wall Connector to a Mason[...]

8 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 • 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 Clearances ST244 Plymouth fplc over mantel 12/99 * * Chimney Connector Shields Mantel Seal Damper to A[...]

9 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 D E F I A N T ST493 Brick pass thru 1 1/00 W all Stud Chimney Connector 12” Noncombustible Material Floor Pro- tection ST493 Fig. 10 An approved wall pass-through for the United States. Y our local dealer or your local building inspector can provide details for other approved methods of p[...]

10 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 How to Determine if Alternate Floor Protection Materials are Acceptable All floor protection must be noncombustible (i.e. met- als, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e. plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used. The floor[...]

1 1 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Keep the Stove a Safe Distance from Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating, and dangerous overheat- ing of nearby combustible materials can occur if they are too close to the heat. A safe installation requires that adequa[...]

12 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 ST248 wall shield construction 12/14/99 djt Air Flow Stud W all Framing W all Shield Noncombustible Spacer and Fasteners Drywall Airflow Metal Screening W all Shield Metal Lathe or Noncombustible Spacers ST248 Fig. 14 Approved wall shield construction. 1" (25mm) 1/4" (6mm)[...]

13 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 ST253b Encore trim clearances 02/01 djt C C A B D Fireplace and Mantel T rim Clearances Unprotected Protected A. Mantel 38” (965 mm) 22” (559 mm) B. T op Trim 27” (686 mm) 20” (508 mm C. Side T rim 10” (254 mm) -- D. Side W all 18” (457 mm) 8” (203 mm) ST253b Fig. 16 Maintain[...]

14 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 St504 Alcove cuta wa y 11/00 ST504 Fig. 19 Cutaway perspective of acolve installation. 63" 60" Min. to Alcove Ceiling ST506 Alcove front view 1 1/00 Ceiling sup- port package extends 2” below Durock® (or equivalent) ceiling 1” air gap, top and bot- tom, on both sides a[...]

15 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 21” (533 mm) 7” (178 mm) 9” (229 mm) 3” (76 mm) 3 6” Connector 8” Connector 15” (381 mm) 9” (229 mm) * (A) 17” (B) 29” (C) 28” (D) 8” 1,4 (E) 15” 1,4 (F) 8” 1,4 (432 mm) (737 mm) (71 1 mm) (203 mm) (380 mm) (203 mm) (G) 17” (H) 17” (I) 19” (J) 8” 1 (K) 1[...]

16 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Stove Installed Parallel to W all Stove Installed Parallel to W all Stove in Corner Stove in Corner Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces T op Exit Installations , No Stove Heat Shields, collar heat shield installed. D E F F C C A B J K L L I I G H ST628 Encore Clearance Diagrams 02/01 P[...]

17 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 W all 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” (1 1 18 mm) C = 36” (910 mm) D = 66” (1676 mm) E = 1” (25 mm) ST629a Fig. 23 Parallel installation, vertical chimney connector , with stove, connector [...]

18 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Distance from the Center of the Flue Collar to the W all in T op-Exit Installations The information on this page is helpful in planning stove placement for top-exiting installations, particularly those in- stallations with chimneys that pass through the ceiling. However , this is not a cle[...]

19 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 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 e[...]

20 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Fan Kit Installation 1. Remove the sheet metal outer back shown in Figure 32. 2. Attach the fan assembly at the bottom edge of the in - ner back with two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex head screws and one (1) 1/4” star washer . 3. Attach snapstat to the mounting holes on the un- derside of the [...]

21 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 T wo W ays to Add Fuel The Encore’s griddle lifts for convenient top-loading of logs, and is the easiest way to regularly add fuel. However , the front doors open as well for adding an oc- casional log to a fire. If equipped with the 8” (203 mm) flue collar , the front doors may be o[...]

22 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 the opening for open-fire viewing. The Encore is not approved for operation with the front doors open if equipped with the optional 6” (150 mm) flue collar . T o open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it clockwise. (Fig. 37)  ?[...]

23 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for Y ou No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, how long you wish the fire to burn, climactic conditions; outdoor air tempera- ture[...]

24 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 ST264 good fire 12/99 ST265 Fig. 39 Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn well. During the break-in fires, do not let the stove get hotter than 500°F (260°C) as measured on an optional stove- top thermometer . Adjust the air control lever as neces- sary to control [...]

25 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 • Remove the ash pan, making sure to keep it level. • T o 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 the ash in a me[...]

26 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 A stove is part of a system which includes the chim- ney , the operator , the fuel and the home. Each part of the system affects how well the stove operates. When there is a good match between all the parts, the system works well. Wood stove or insert operation depends on natural (unforced[...]

27 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Creosote Creosote is a by-product of slow wood-burning. It is an organic tar that can condense in the flue if the exhaust gases cool too much. Condensed creosote is volatile, and can fuel chimney fires if it gets hot enough. All the factors that affect chimney draft also af fect creosote[...]

28 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Maintenance Keep Y our Stove Looking New and Working Its Best Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An oc ca sio nal d ust in g w ith a dr y rag wi ll ke ep th e p ai nte d cast iro[...]

29 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 3. Tighten the lock nut. Keep the pressure screw from turning as you tighten the nut. Re-test the damper . Replace the Stove Gaskets as Needed Y our Encore uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets c[...]

30 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 3. Determine the correct length of the appropriate- sized gasket by laying it out in the channel. Allow an extra 1-2” (25-50 mm), and mark the spot to be cut. (Fig. 47) 4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a utility[...]

31 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Maintenance Schedule The Stove DAIL Y : • Clear any ash build-up from around the air holes and combustion flow path in the lower fireback. • Ashes should be removed before they reach the top of the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a day . • Keep the area around the stove c[...]

32 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425    69 72 1 2 13 47 12 1 1 3 4 42 10 61 51 52 37 52 51 12 32 68 7 8 9 32 67 21 66 55 20 73 74 64 62 19 56 60 59 22 56 58 54 23 25 48 49 50 45 53 42 41 53 24 28 57 26 27 38 18 17 14 16 46 65 62 44[...]

33 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 1. Not interchangeable, due to a heat-reflective coating on the room side of the panels. Encore W oodburning Stove Model 1450 (continued) Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 1. Flue Collar (8”) See Chart Pg. 34 2. Inner Back 30002385 3. Left Heat Deflector 3000244[...]

34 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 Shell Enamel Parts - Encore NC Model 1450 Part Name Classic Biscuit Bordeaux Chestnut Ebony Midnight Sand Suede V ermont Brown Blue Brown Green T op 30002387 30003055 30002615 30003065 30003075 30002635 30002625 30002645 30003085 Left Side 30002388 30003052 30002613 30003062 30003072 30002[...]

35 Encore 1450 Non-Catal ytic W oodb ur ning Stove 30002425 L I M I T E D L I F E T I M E W arranty For V ermont Castings Encore, Non-Catalytic W ood Stove Limited Lifetime W arranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or over[...]

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