Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C Installation & Operating Manual page 34

Clean the chimney using a brush the same size and shape
as the flue liner. Flexible fiberglass rods are used to run the
brush up and down the liner, causing any deposits to fall
to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed
through the clean-out door.
Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sections,
taking them outside, and removing any deposits with a stiff
wire brush. Reinstall the connector sections after cleaning,
being sure to secure the joints between individual sections
with sheet metal screws.
If you cannot inspect or clean the chimney yourself, contact
your local Vermont Castings dealer or a professional chimney
sweep.
Maintenance Schedule - The Stove
Daily:
• 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 clear of any combustible
materials such as wood, furniture or clothing.
Two Months:
• Check door handle to be sure it is working properly.
Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of time.
Adjust handle tightness if necessary.
• Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if
necessary.
Annual Spring Cleaning:
• Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a
moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to keep
the interior of the stove dry.
• Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or pipe
heat shields if your stove is equipped with them. Clean
surfaces are better heat reflectors than dirty surfaces.
• Touch up the black paint.
• Inspect for and remove ash build-up behind the combustion
package. This should be done in conjunction with annual
cleaning of the chimney connector. Inspect the passage
behind the combustion package (a mirror will be helpful)
and vacuum away ash using a flexible vacuum hose
inserted in the passage, Figure 6.6.
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Remove these
components
Figure 6.6 - Inspect and clean out ash accumulation behind the
combustion system.
The Chimney Connector
Two Weeks
• Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if
necessary.
Two Months:
• Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay particular
attention to the horizontal runs of chimney connector, and
the elbows. Clean the system if necessary.
Annual Spring Cleaning:
• Disassemble the chimney connector and take it outdoors
for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak sections of
connector.
• Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Repairs to
a masonry chimney should be made by a professional
mason. Replace damaged sections of prefabricated
chimney. Your local Vermont Castings dealer or a
chimney sweep can help determine when replacement
is necessary.
• Thoroughly clean the chimney.
Clean out any
ash build up
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