Vermont Castings Encore 2040 User Manual

Homeowner’s Installation
and Operating Manual
For use in the
United States and Canada
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Nous recommandons que nos appareils de chauffage
au bois soient installés et entretenus apr des
professionnels qui ont été accrédités aux É.-U. par le
National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) comme étant des
spécialistes du NFI en matière d’appareilsde chauffage
au ois, ou qui sont accrédités au Canada
dans le cadre du Programme
de formation technique
en énergie du bois (WETT)
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Vermont Castings Encore 2040 Specifications

General

Brand	Vermont Castings
Model	Encore 2040
Category	Wood stove
Language	English

Summary

Encore Model 2040 Specifications

Model 2040 Technical Details

Lists technical specifications and dimensions for the Encore Model 2040.

Installation Safety and Chimney Requirements

Critical Installation Warnings

Crucial safety information for proper stove installation.

Chimney Type and Air Supply

Approved chimney types and the need for outside air.

Chimney Connector Guidelines

Prefabricated and Masonry Chimney Connections

Connection requirements for prefabricated and masonry chimneys.

Chimney Size and Connector Rules

Floor Protection Requirements

US vs. Canadian Floor Protection Dimensions

Required floor protection dimensions for US and Canada.

Clearance and Shielding Guidelines

Safe Distances from Combustible Materials

General clearance guidelines for surrounding materials.

Shields and Mantel Clearances

Stove Clearance Chart

Clearance Table and Notes

Summarizes clearances for various installation setups.

Clearance Diagrams

Top and Rear Exit Clearance Visuals

Flue Collar to Wall Distances

Distances Without and With Heat Shields

Mobile Home Installation Requirements

Mobile Home Safety and Installation Procedures

Critical safety and installation rules for mobile homes.

Stove Assembly Procedures

Initial Stove Setup and Component Assembly

Component Assembly and Adjustments

Fan Kit and Catalyst Handling

Fan Kit Installation and Catalyst Removal

Stove Operation Controls

Encore Control Overview and Air/Damper Functions

Overview of primary air and damper controls.

Catalytic Combustion Introduction

Operation and Fueling Techniques

Catalytic Combustion Process and Fueling

How the catalyst works and methods for adding fuel.

Operational Guidelines and Safety

Door Safety, Andirons, and Wood Quality

Using a Surface Thermometer

Burning and Refueling Procedures

Managing Draft and Refueling Steps

Ash Management and Disposal

Ash Removal and Safe Disposal Procedures

Steps for ash removal and safe disposal.

Draft Factors and Creosote Prevention

Chimney Layout, Fuel, and Draft Testing

Creosote and Negative Pressure Issues

Stove Maintenance Procedures

Surface Care, Glass Cleaning, and Replacement

Adjustments and Gasket Replacement

Damper, Latch Adjustments, and Gasket Replacement

Gasket Procedures and Chimney Safety

Creosote Fire Prevention and Response

Preventing and responding to chimney fires.

Maintenance Schedule

Stove and Chimney Connector Maintenance Tasks

Catalytic Element Maintenance

Combustor Inspection, Cleaning, and Problem Identification

Inspecting, cleaning, and identifying combustor issues.

Catalytic Element Replacement

Replacing the Catalytic Element

Parts List

Encore Model 2040 Parts List

Warranty Information and Service

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details of warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions.

How to Obtain Service

Procedure for obtaining warranty service and claims.