Damper Control - Vermont Castings Encore 2550 Installating And Operation Manual

Encore Woodburning Stove
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.
Damper Positions
Open
(Updraft Mode)
Closed
(Catalytic Mode)
Fig. 35 The damper is either open or closed. There are no
intermediate positions.
Two Ways 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 opened (or even re-
moved) and the optional Encore spark screen placed in
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.
Fig. 36 the Encore's hinged griddle makes it easy to top-load
wood.
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To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door
latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 37)
To close them, always close the left door first. Turn the
handle in the right door to the left and up (to the open
position) and close it. Finally, push on the door as you
turn the handle to the right and down. The doors will
draw in slightly, and the handle should offer some resis-
tance as you turn it to the closed position.
To reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking
the glass or slamming the doors.
Clockwise to
OPEN
Counterclockwise
to CLOSE
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Fig. 37 To open the front doors, turn the handle clockwise.
When not using the door handle, store it in the holder
behind the right front leg of the stove. (Fig. 34)
WARNING: For safety and greatest efficiency,
operate your stove only with all doors/griddles fully
closed. The test standard for your stove when it is
operated in this mode is UL 1482.
The Encore may be used as a fireplace with the
front doors open or removed, BUT only when it is
equipped with an 8" (203 mm) flue collar and only
when the optional spark screen is placed correctly
in the opening to protect against the possibility of
sparks and embers leaving your stove. The test
standard for your stove when it is operated in this
mode is UL 737.
Use only the Encore spark screen, item #0127, with
your Encore. Encore spark screens are available
from your Vermont Castings' Dealer.
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